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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.

They wanted me to (expound) on this topic because I had some decent ideas on the subject.

Option 1: paucity

Option 2: notoriety

Option 3: partisan

Option 4: expatiate


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Correct Answer: expatiate


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

Expound means to give a detailed explanation of something.

Expatiate means to speak or write something in great detail, making it the correct synonym for the given word.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Paucity refers to a state of insufficiency.
  • Notoriety refers to the state of being famous for some bad quality.
  • Partisan means to strongly support someone.

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