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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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