Directions: Each of the sentences in the following items has an underlined word, followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate option that is an improvement of the underlined word in the context of the sentence, and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
His inappropriate behaviour earned plaudits from his colleagues.
opprobrium
The correct word is "opprobrium", meaning public disgrace or criticism. "Plaudits" refer to praise, but the sentence suggests that the behavior was inappropriate, so "opprobrium" is the most fitting word. "Sanctimoniousness" refers to a false or hypocritical show of morality, "triumph" refers to a great victory or success, and "banter" refers to light, playful conversation. All other options do not fit the context of the sentence as well as "opprobrium" does.
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Important Questions from Correct Usage of Word
Select the segment in which a word has been INCORRECTLY used.
Is the Abominable Snowman a friction of the mountaineers’ imagination?The officer under suspension felt intimated by the committee members during his interrogation regarding the allegations against him.
Amongst them all, she was the only one with the perquisite to understand the complexity of the situation.
At the official function organised for the attending dignitaries, guests arrived in scrumptious attire for the banquet.
The lake atop the mountain has always been the lyre for intrepid hikers.
