Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.
Contrite
Answer
Correct Answer : a ) Apologetic
Explanation :Contrite (v.) – feeling regret for bad behaviour.
Apologetic (adj.) – feeling or showing regret.
Dangerous (adj.) – involving possible injury.
Destructive (adj.) – designed to hurt.
Malicious (adj.) – having or showing a desire to cause harm.
From the meanings above, the synonym to ‘Contrite’ is ‘Apologetic’.
Hence, (A) is the correct answer.
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