Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
The blue embroidered saree is no doubt an ________ piece of handwork, but because
of its _______ price no one was ready to buy it.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. exquisite; exorbitant.
Word Meanings:
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Exquisite:
Very beautiful, delicate, and well-made.
Example: The painting had exquisite details. -
Exorbitant:
Unreasonably high in cost or price.
Example: The hotel charged an exorbitant amount for a simple room.
Why it fits:
The sentence praises the beauty of the saree (so exquisite is correct),
but says it was too expensive to be purchased (so exorbitant is correct).
Final Sentence:
The blue embroidered saree is no doubt an exquisite piece of handwork, but because of its exorbitant price no one was ready to buy it.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct