Direction: Select the word or group of words that is almost similar/nearest in meaning to the given word. He is a very sagacious person.
Question and options
Direction: Select the word or group of words that is almost similar/nearest in meaning to the given word. He is a very sagacious person.
- foolish
- voracious
- wise in everyday affairs
- None of the given options is correct
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - wise in everyday affairs
Sagacious means having keen practical judgment, i.e. wise in everyday affairs. Foolish is the opposite and voracious means greedy.
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