Directions: Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the statement. Having an ugly or displeasing sound
Question and options
Directions: Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the statement.
Having an ugly or displeasing sound
- Quintessence
- Implacable
- Cacophonous
- Eternal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Cacophonous
'Cacophonous' means having a harsh, ugly or displeasing sound. Quintessence = perfect example, implacable = unappeasable, eternal = everlasting.
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