Question 218
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The old stone gate is a RELIC of the Mughal period.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
A relic is something that has survived from long ago. Remnant, a part left over, is the closest.
Worth noting
Ruler fits a sentence about the Mughals, but a relic is an object, not a person.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "relic"
- Typical timeTypical
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- Your timeYours
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