Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Preposterous

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  1. Flashy
  2. Outrageous
  3. Dreamy
  4. Imaginative

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Option 2 : Outrageous
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The correct answer is: Outrageous.

Key Points

  • Preposterous: Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. (अतिरिक्त)
  • Outrageous: Shockingly bad or excessive. (अत्यधिक, भद्दा)
  • As we can see, the synonym for the word "Preposterous" from the given options is "Outrageous".

Additional Information

  • Here are the meanings for all the words:
    • Flashy: Brightly colored, showy, or elaborate. (Hindi) नखरेवाला, चमकीला
    • Dreamy: Having a magical or pleasantly unreal quality; dreamlike. (Hindi) सपना जैसा, ख़ैयाली
    • Imaginative: Having or showing creativity or inventiveness. (Hindi) कल्पनाशील, सृजनशील
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