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    Select the option that is similar in meaning to the highlighted word in the following sentence. A good critic should also be a person of great c
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    Select the option that is similar in meaning to the highlighted word in the following sentence.
    A good critic should also be a person of great candour.

    A.

    will

    B.

    resolution

    C.

    honesty

    D.

    power

    Correct option is C


    The correct synonym of "candour" is (c) honesty.
    Candour: It means the quality of being open, truthful, and sincere in speech or behavior.
    Candour in Hindi: ईमानदारी।
    Example: Her candour in admitting her mistake earned her respect from her peers.
    Honesty: It means the state of being truthful, fair, and free from deceit.
    Honesty in Hindi: सत्यता या सच्चाई।
    Example: A leader with honesty and integrity can inspire trust in their followers.
    Synonyms: Honesty, Sincerity, Openness, Frankness.
    Antonyms: Dishonesty, Deceit, Insincerity, Evasion.
    Meanings of all the other options in detail:
    · (a) will:
    · Meaning: Determination or intention to do something.
    · Hindi: इच्छा।
    · Example: His strong will helped him overcome obstacles.
    · (b) resolution:
    · Meaning: A firm decision or determination to achieve a goal.
    · Hindi: दृढ़ निश्चय।
    · Example: She made a resolution to quit smoking.
    · (d) power:
    · Meaning: The ability to control or influence people or events.
    · Hindi: शक्ति।
    · Example: The power of the president was limited by the constitution.

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