Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'An expression of grief or sorrow.'
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. All are correct.
Correct Words: Lament, Dirge, Elegy
Meanings:
- Lament: An expression of deep grief or sorrow.
Example: She wrote a lament after the loss of her friend. - Dirge: A mournful song or poem performed at a funeral.
Example: The choir sang a dirge during the ceremony. - Elegy: A poem or piece of writing expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example: The poet composed an elegy in memory of his teacher.
Meaning of the other options:
Since all the given words are associated with grief or sorrow, all are correct.
Hence, the chosen option is correct