CLASS 10
BHOLI
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Question
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What is the meaning of the word “envious”?
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looking down on someone
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hatred
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jealous
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none of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The words are scarcely synonymous, however. Envy means discontented longing for someone else’s advantages. Jealousy means unpleasant suspicion, or apprehension of rivalship.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although many people consider “envy” and “jealousy” synonymous, they actually have distinct meanings. Envy is “the painful feeling of wanting what someone else has, like attributes or possessions.” If you’re jealous, you feel “threatened, protective, or fearful of losing one’s position or situation to someone else.”
Detailed explanation-3: -/ˈen.vi.əs/ wishing you had what another person has: I’m very envious of your new coat-it’s beautiful. Synonyms. acquisitive (WANTING THINGS) formal often disapproving.
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