This question gives a word followed by four choices. From the choices, select the most suitable synonym (word which means the same) for the main word. OSTENSIBLE
Question and options
This question gives a word followed by four choices.
From the choices, select the most suitable synonym (word which means the same) for the main word.
OSTENSIBLE
- strong
- desirable
- apparent
- fateful
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - apparent
“Ostensible” means apparent or seeming: stated or shown, but perhaps not real, as in “the ostensible reason”. It does not mean strong, desirable or fateful.
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