Multiple choice

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

Puerile

  1. Childish

  2. Gentle

  3. Adult

  4. Impressive
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Explanation

Puerile means childish, silly, or immature - literally related to boys (from Latin 'puer'). 'Childish' is the correct synonym. 'Adult' is the antonym, while 'Gentle' and 'Impressive' are unrelated.

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