Multiple choice

Directions: Pick the word from the alternatives that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Maudlin : Some people have the tendency to be maudlin: having had drinks once they start weeping!

  1. Sentimental

  2. Slushy

  3. Mawkish

  4. Zilch

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sentimental, slussy and mawkish mean the same thing, which is 'emotional, sentimental'. Zilch is a term used for 'nothing' or 'zero'.