'Discomfort' and 'Discomfit'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. Discomfort means disturb and discomfit means unfit
  2. B. Discomfort means unease and discomfit means to embarrass ✓
  3. C. Discomfort means to embarrass and discomfit means unfit
  4. D. Discomfort means unfit and discomfit means to make comfortable

Correct Answer: B. Discomfort means unease and discomfit means to embarrass

Explanation

DISCOMFORT refers to a feeling of unease or slight pain, whereas DISCOMFIT means to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused.

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