Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
He had created a cocoon of human activities - conversation, interaction, affection - and it filled his life like an overflowing soup bowl.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. encasement.
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Cocoon: A cocoon is a silky case spun by the larvae of some insects for protection during the pupal stage. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to a protective or enveloping structure or environment.
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Encasement: An encasement is a covering or case that encloses or protects something.
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Bundle: A bundle is a collection of things tied or wrapped together.
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Fabric: Fabric refers to a material produced by weaving or knitting textile fibers.
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Downy: "Downy" refers to something soft, fluffy, or covered with down (fine, soft feathers).
The most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word "cocoon" in the given sentence is "encasement."