Question 158
EasyOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
Her answer was so ABSURD that the whole class laughed.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Absurd means so unreasonable that it is funny. Ridiculous means the same.
Worth noting
Sensible is the opposite. Absent only shares the first letters.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "absurd"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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