Multiple choice

Directions: Find the statement where the given word hasn’t been used correctly.

ORACLE

  1. Her oracular comments have all come true.

  2. My mechanic is an oracle on engine troubles.

  3. Tourists still visit the site of the oracle at Delphi in Greece.

  4. She was promoted by working the oracular and making friends with the manager.

  5. Some people do believe in the oracle.
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Explanation

In option (1) the meaning of term ‘oracular’ is prophetic. In option (2) the term oracle has been used to describe a wise person. In option (3), the usage is to denote a place where such prophetic advice is given. In option (5) oracle means prophetic revelation. In sentence (4) the meaning is ‘to achieve something by scheming or manipulation’,

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