Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
A colossal amount of money has been wasted on the construction of a new administrative building.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1. i.e. huge
Colossal means extremely large, massive, or gigantic.
Marked option Huge means very large or extremely big.
Thus, the most appropriate synonym for 'colossal' is 'huge'.
The other options mean:
Miniature: A small-scale replica or version of something, often designed to replicate the details of the original on a smaller scale.
Small: A general term used to describe something that is not large in size, extent, amount, or degree.
Micro: A prefix that means extremely small, often used in scientific and technical contexts to describe things at a microscopic or very tiny scale.