Multiple choice

Directions: Find the word from the options which is most similar in the meaning to the given word.

Aspersion

  1. Harsh remark

  2. Slander

  3. Sour taste

  4. Lost hope
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Aspersion refers to a damaging or disparaging remark, often used in the phrase 'cast aspersions' meaning to make slanderous comments about someone. Option B (Slander) is the correct answer as it specifically means making false and damaging statements about someone. Harsh remark (A) is too broad and could be justified criticism. Sour taste (C) and lost hope (D) are completely unrelated meanings.

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