Correct option is C
The correct answer is option
(c).
Explain the right answer in detailed form: In the given sentence,
“oriel” means a type of
projecting window. A
homonym is a word that has the
same pronunciation but a
different meaning (and sometimes different spelling). Option (c) uses “oriel” in a completely different sense—suggesting it as a
device/technical instrument, which aligns with the idea of a homonym-like usage (same sound, different meaning).
Explanation of context of question: Options (a), (b), and (d) keep the meaning consistent with architecture (window/bay window). Option (c) shifts meaning to a technical context (frequency), indicating a different sense.
Other options are incorrect because (Explanation of all options in detail):
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(a) Same architectural meaning (window).
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(b) Same architectural meaning (window/place near window).
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(d) Same architectural meaning (stained-glass window).
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(c) Uses “oriel” in a different context, implying a different meaning.