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Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence. James is just an old eccentric.
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Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
James is just an old eccentric.

A.

Humble

B.

Cranky

C.

Follower

D.

Ordinary

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the given word is Cranky.
Eccentric: A person who behaves in a way that is unusual or strange. (अजीब, सनकी)
Example: The professor was known for his eccentric habits, like wearing mismatched shoes.
Cranky: Easily irritated or bad-tempered; sometimes used to describe someone who behaves oddly. (चिड़चिड़ा, सनकी)
Example: The old man was cranky and often shouted at children playing near his house.
Synonyms: Unconventional, Bizarre, Cranky, Quirky.
Antonyms: Ordinary, Conventional, Common, Normal.
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Humble: Modest and not arrogant. (विनम्र)
· Follower: A person who supports and admires someone or something. (अनुयायी)
· Ordinary: Normal and not unusual. (सामान्य)

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