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Which among the following is a synonym of the word 'pensive'?

Acontemplative

Baffirmative

Csensitive

Dpurgative

Answer:

A. contemplative

Read Explanation:

"Pensive / ദുഃഖചിന്തയിലാണ്ട" means deeply thoughtful, often with a tinge of sadness, which is synonymous with "contemplative / ചിന്താവിഷ്ടനായ." The other options do not have this meaning: "affirmative" means agreeing / സമ്മതിക്കുന്ന, "sensitive / പെട്ടെന്നുപ്രതികരിക്കുന്ന" means easily affected or responsive, and "purgative / ശുദ്ധീകരിക്കുന്ന" means cleansing or cathartic.


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