Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
I saw a shabby looking man living in the cavity of a mountain.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. hole.
Given word: Cavity
Meaning: A hollow or empty space within a solid object.
Example: The x-ray revealed a cavity in the tooth.
Synonym: Hole
Meaning: An opening or hollow place in a surface or solid body.
Example: There was a hole in the ground where the tree had been uprooted.
Meaning of the other words:
Elevation: Height above a fixed reference point, often sea level.
Height: Vertical measurement of how tall something is.
Mound: A raised heap or pile of earth or other material.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.