Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Preposterous
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Outrageous.
Preposterous : It means utterly absurd, ridiculous, or contrary to reason or common sense.
The meanings of the options are as follows.
- Flashy : Showy or ostentatious in appearance or style; not synonymous with "preposterous."
- Outrageous : Extremely bold, unusual, or unconventional; synonymous with "preposterous" in the context of something being utterly absurd.
- Dreamy : Characterized by a dream-like or fanciful quality; not synonymous with "preposterous."
- Imaginative : Having a creative and inventive mind; not synonymous with "preposterous."
Hence, the correct synonym would be Outrageous.