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    Question

    COMMISERATION Directions : Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    A Commission Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vastness Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sympathy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Commendation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option (c) is the correct answer. ‘Commiseration’ means ‘sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; compassion.’, the word which has the same meaning as commiseration is ‘sympathy’. ‘Commission’ means an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group. ‘Vastness’ means very great extent or size; immensity. ‘Commendation’ means a formal or official praise.

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