In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.ILK
Correct answer: A. Breed
- A. Breed
- B. Civilization
- C. Origin
- D. Culture
Explanation
Ilk: a type of person or thing similar to one already referred to. Breed: to be of some the heritage or nature. Civlization: a complex human society, usually made up of different cities, with certain characteristics of cultural and technological development. Origin: the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived.
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