Multiple choice

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

To talk of a person in his absence

  1. Contagious

  2. Dowry

  3. Illegal

  4. Back bite
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To talk negatively about someone when they're not present is called 'backbiting'. Option D 'Back bite' (though usually written as one word 'backbite') matches this definition. Other options are unrelated: 'Contagious' means spreading, 'Dowry' is property, and 'Illegal' means unlawful.

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