Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

He refrained from telling his scurrilous tales while the children were present.

  1. damning

  2. scandalous

  3. humorous

  4. humiliating
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Scurrilous means using coarse, vulgar, or abusive language. In this context, describing tales as 'scandalous' captures the offensive and inappropriate nature that would be unsuitable for children. 'Humorous' or 'humiliating' miss the crude/offensive connotation, while 'damning' is too specific.

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