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    Select the option in which the word ‘effeminate’ is used correctly.
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    Select the option in which the word ‘effeminate’ is used correctly.

    A.

    Having nothing to do for hours, he has become lethargic, effeminate and grouchy.

    B.

    Effeminate, though they are, the two brothers are graceful and lithe in their gait and movements.

    C.

    He is choosy about his party dress and spends a long time in front of the mirror – he is effeminate, in a way.

    D.

    Her attitude towards her colleagues is rather effeminate – condescending and bossy.

    Correct option is C

    The correct usage of the word ‘effeminate’ is in option (c).
    · Effeminate means showing qualities regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly. (स्त्रैण)
    · Example: His effeminate manners often made people misjudge him.
    · In option (c), the description fits well as being overly concerned with appearance is stereotypically associated with effeminacy.
    Meanings of the given other options:
    A: "Effeminate" does not fit with "lethargic" and "grouchy," as these describe mood or energy levels, not femininity.
    B: While "graceful and lithe" could describe femininity, "effeminate" is usually applied to males, not as a general descriptor.
    D: "Effeminate" does not mean "condescending and bossy," which are personality traits unrelated to femininity.
    Thus, C is the best choice.   

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