In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Oracular
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Cryptic.
1. Oracular: hard to interpret; enigmatic
- Synonyms: abstruse, obscure
- Antonyms: well defined, clear
2. Cryptic: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
- Synonyms: enigmatic, mysterious
- Antonyms: straightforward, clear
Example of a sentence-
He found his boss’s utterance too cryptic.
3. Lucid: expressed clearly; easy to understand
4. Distinct: readily distinguishable by the sense
5. Unambiguous: not open to more than one interpretation
As the chosen word best expresses the meaning of the given word, it is correct.