Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Toxic
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. lethal.
Given word: Toxic
Meaning: Poisonous; harmful or unpleasant.
Example: The factory released toxic gases into the air.
Synonym: Lethal
Meaning: Sufficient to cause death; deadly.
Example: The snake’s bite was lethal without treatment.
Meaning of the other words:
Laudatory: Expressing praise.
Lanky: Ungracefully tall and thin.
Licit: Permitted by law; lawful.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct Synonym.