CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A synonym for luxury
A
inspired
B
oriental
C
valued
D
opulence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some common synonyms of opulent are affluent, rich, and wealthy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some common synonyms of luxurious are sensual, sensuous, and voluptuous. While all these words mean “relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses, ” luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Not surprisingly, the noun opulence comes from the Latin opulentia, meaning “wealthy.” A word that suggests extravagant excess, opulence describes lavish and visibly over-the-top living. Synonyms include abundance, prosperity, and riches.

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