Choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the highlighted word in the following sentence.
Her act was considered as most lamentable.
Answer
Correct Answer : d ) deplorable
Explanation :Let us look at the meaning of lamentable.
Lamentable (adj.)
that is to be regretted.
deplorable.
expressing grief.
Synonyms of Lamentable - Calamitous, Deplorable, Dire, Distressing
Antonyms of Lamentable - Blessed, Cheerful, Comforting, Excellent
Looking at the meaning of the lamentable, we can say that the most appropriate word to replace lamentable is deplorable.
Hence, (d) is the correct answer.
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