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Question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'. 

With the coming of rains, people are feeling relieved after the flaming heat of the summer season.

The correct answer is
scorching

Question Type: Vocabulary/Word Substitution

The sentence describes the intense heat of the summer season, which is alleviated by the arrival of rains. The word "flaming" is used to describe this heat, but it doesn't perfectly capture the sense of oppressive, intense heat. Let's analyze the options:

  • No substitution required: While "flaming" isn't incorrect, it's not the most precise word choice to describe the heat of a summer season.
  • Ardent: "Ardent" means passionate or enthusiastic. It doesn't fit the context of describing the heat.
  • Scorching: "Scorching" accurately describes intense, burning heat, which aligns perfectly with the context of the summer season. This is the most appropriate replacement for "flaming."
  • Crackling: "Crackling" usually refers to a sound, not the intensity of heat. It is inappropriate for this context.

Therefore, the most appropriate substitution for "flaming" is "scorching" because it most accurately describes the extreme heat of the summer season.

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