Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that carries the correct meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence: Swami Vivekanand was a man of high principles out and out.

  1. completely

  2. closely

  3. freely

  4. wisely
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Explanation

The phrase 'out and out' is an idiomatic expression that means completely or thoroughly. In this context, it emphasizes that Swami Vivekanand was a person who fully embodied high principles in every aspect of his life. The other options (closely, freely, wisely) do not capture the comprehensive meaning of this idiom.

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