Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Innuendo
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. insinuation.
Given word: Innuendo
Meaning: An allusive or indirect remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example: His speech was full of innuendo about his rival’s private life.
Synonym: Insinuation
Meaning: An indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature.
Example: The article made subtle insinuations about the politician’s honesty.
Meaning of the other words:
Prose: Written or spoken language in its ordinary form.
Crude: Lacking refinement or subtlety.
Ragged: Torn, old, and in bad condition.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct Synonym.