In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the nearest correct meaning of the given word and fill the appropriate circle on the mcq Response Form.Prodigious
Correct answer: B. Enormous
- A. Productive
- B. Enormous
- C. Prudential
- D. Waddle
Explanation
Prodigious means remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.This is not an accurate meaning for prodigious. Productive refers to being able to produce or generate results.This is also not an accurate meaning for prodigious. Prudential refers to something related to or characterized by caution or prudence, and is not synonymous with prodigious.This is also not an accurate meaning for prodigious. Waddle refers to a particular manner of walking characterized by a clumsy or awkward swaying motion, usually associated with a side-to-side movement, and is not synonymous with prodigious.
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