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Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Contentious

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Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Contentious
  1. extravagant
  2. precious
  3. benevolent
  4. controversial

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - controversial
Contentious means causing or likely to cause argument, so “controversial” is the nearest meaning. “Extravagant”, “precious” and “benevolent” have nothing to do with dispute.

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