Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Confusion

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  1. Intrepidity
  2. Stagnation
  3. Perusal
  4. Commotion

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Option 4 : Commotion
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The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

  • Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
    • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
  • Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
    • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
  • The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4

Additional Information

  • Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
  • Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
  • Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

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