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    Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below Obliterate
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    Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below
    Obliterate

    A.

    Hansom

    B.

    Establish

    C.

    Extirpate

    D.

    Epistle

    Correct option is C

    The correct synonym of the given word is (c) Extirpate.
    Given word: Obliterate
    Meaning: To completely destroy or wipe out something so that nothing remains. (मिटा देना, नष्ट कर देना)
    Example: The bomb obliterated the entire building.
    Correct answer word: Extirpate
    Meaning: To root out and completely eliminate or destroy. (समूल नष्ट करना)
    Example: The government is trying to extirpate corruption from the system.
    Synonyms: eradicate, eliminate, destroy, wipe out
    Antonyms: preserve, create, construct, maintain
    Meanings of the other options:
    · a) Hansom – A type of horse-drawn carriage (घोड़े से खिंचने वाली गाड़ी)
    · b) Establish – To set up or create something (स्थापित करना)
    · d) Epistle – A formal letter or written communication (पत्र)

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