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Which of the following options are most similar in meaning to the word, pensively ?

  1. speculative
  2. ruminative
  3. thoughtless
  4. thoughtful

 

Ai & iii

Bi, ii & iv

Cii & iii

Dii, iii & iv

Answer:

B. i, ii & iv

Read Explanation:

  • Pensively - ചിന്താകുലമായി
  • speculative - ഊഹാടിസ്ഥാനത്തിലുള്ള
  • ruminative - ചിന്താശീലമായ
  • thoughtless - ചിന്താശൂന്യമായ
  • thoughtful - ചിന്താശേഷിയുള്ള

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