Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Zany
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Sensible.
Context: The word 'Zany' is used to describe someone or something that is characteristically unconventional, eccentric, or clownish in a funny way.
Detailed Analysis of Alternatives:
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Sensible (Antonym): Possessing or displaying prudence and good judgment; practical and grounded. This is the opposite of being wacky or eccentric.
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Bizarre (Synonym): Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.
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Clownish (Synonym): Resembling a clown; foolish or playful.
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Eccentric (Synonym): Unconventional and slightly strange.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.