Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most closest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

From the doctor's given expressions, I could tell that he had somber news.

  1. hopeful

  2. depressing

  3. fortunate

  4. confusing
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Somber means gloomy, depressing, serious, or grave - typically used to describe news, moods, or atmospheres. In this context, the doctor's expressions indicated he had depressing or sad news to share. 'Hopeful' and 'fortunate' are opposites, while 'confusing' doesn't capture the serious/negative mood.

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