Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To separate husk from the grain
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. winnow.
- Winnow means blowing a current of air through (grain) in order to remove the chaff.
- The meaning of the other words are:
- Willow: a tree or shrub of temperate climates that typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water. Its pliant branches yield osiers for basketry, and the timber is traditionally used to make cricket bats.
- Whisk: take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly.
- Whip: beat (a person or animal) with a whip or similar instrument, especially as a punishment or to urge them on.