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A word in capital letters is followed by four words. Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters.
TRITE
Hackneyed
Correct
Original
Certain
Correct Answer :
C. Original
Trite and hackneyed mean something that has been overused and thus has lost its impact, original on the other hand is the get unused new in character, being the first form of something still has its impact.
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