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Choose the alternative which can replace the highlighted word without changing the meaning of the sentence. It was a facetious remark which fai
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Choose the alternative which can replace the highlighted word without changing the meaning of the sentence.
It was a facetious remark which failed to make any impression.

A.

meaningless

B.

reconciliatory

C.

witty

D.

irrelevant

Correct option is C


The correct synonym for facetious is witty.
Facetious: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; playful or humorous.
· Hindi Meaning: हास्यपूर्ण या चतुराई भरा
· Example: His facetious comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
Witty: Showing quick and inventive humor.
· Hindi Meaning: बुद्धिमान और मजाकिया
· Example: The comedian was known for his witty remarks that made everyone laugh.
Synonyms of Facetious: Witty, humorous, playful, joking.
Antonyms of Facetious: Serious, earnest, solemn, grave.
Meanings of the other options:
· Meaningless: Lacking meaning or significance.
· Hindi Meaning: अर्थहीन
· Example: His argument was meaningless and did not convince anyone.
· Reconciliatory: Intended to restore harmony or peace.
· Hindi Meaning: सुलह कराने वाला
· Example: She made a reconciliatory gesture to end the argument.
· Irrelevant: Not connected with the current subject or issue.
· Hindi Meaning: असंगत
· Example: The point he made was irrelevant to the discussion.

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