Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Derisory

  1. Inadequate

  2. Ridiculous

  3. Tremendous

  4. Ludicrous
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Explanation

Derisory primarily means ridiculous or laughable (deserving ridicule), but also means ridiculously small or inadequate. Inadequate captures the 'insufficient' aspect of derisory, though ridiculous/ludicrous would emphasize the mockery aspect more strongly.

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