In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A statement which is accepted as true without proof.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Axiom.
1) Elegy- ( In modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.
2) Axiom- A statement which is accepted as true without proof.
3) Agenda- A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
4) Almanac- An annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information such as astronomical data and tide tables.
Hence, 'axiom' is best substitute for the phrase 'A statement which is accepted as true without proof.'.