Select the nearest correct meaning of the given word:ARCANE
Correct answer: A. Mysterious
- A. Mysterious
- B. Furious
- C. Arid
- D. Clear
Explanation
Arcane means secret / hidden so option A correct as mysterious can be a synonym for secretsynonyms of arcane are esoteric, impenetrable, cabalistic, mysterious, mystic, and occult.synonyms of furious are desperate, enraged, fierce, frantic, frenetic, and frenziedsynonyms of arid are interesting, involving, intriguing, engaging, engrossing, synonyms of clear are clean · cleanse · erase · purify · refine · tidy · tidy up · wipe.
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