Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PROXIMITY
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. closeness.
Given word: Proximity
Meaning: Nearness in space, time, or relationship
Example: The school is in close proximity to my house.
Synonym: Closeness
Meaning: The state of being near
Example: The closeness of the two buildings made it hard to walk between them.
Meaning of the other words:
Heaviness – the quality of being heavy in weight
Laziness – the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy
Tiredness – the state of feeling in need of sleep or rest
Hence, the chosen option is correct.