Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the word in bold letters.

Absurd

  1. Foolish

  2. To foolish

  3. The foolish

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Absurd means contrary to reason, utterly illogical, ridiculous, or foolish in a way that doesn't make sense. 'Foolish' captures the aspect of being unreasonable or lacking good sense, which overlaps significantly with absurd. The other options (to foolish, the foolish) are grammatically incorrect as they're not proper adjectives.

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