Multiple choice

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

These inimical neighbours have been clashing with each other for decades.

  1. intimidating

  2. docile

  3. hostile

  4. voluble
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Inimical means hostile or unfriendly. Neighbours who have been clashing for decades would indeed be hostile toward each other. 'Hostile' directly matches this meaning. 'Intimidating' means frightening, 'docile' means tame/easy to control, and 'voluble' means talkative - none capture the active unfriendliness of inimical.

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