The flood situation during the monsoon this year was <u>calamitous</u>.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. abundance
- B. catastrophic ✓
- C. encouraging
- D. welcome
Correct Answer: B. catastrophic
Explanation
'Calamitous' refers to an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress. 'Catastrophic' is the direct synonym.
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