In the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.DUNCE
Correct answer: D. Oaf
- A. Brainy
- B. Intellectual
- C. Cautious
- D. Oaf
Explanation
Dunce: a person who is slow at learning; a stupid person. Oaf: a man who is rough or clumsy and unintelligent. Brainy and Intellectual: Someone who is intelligent. Cautious: Someone who is careful about things.
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