Question
In the following questions, a highlighted word has been given and used in three different sentences. You are required to identify the sentence(s) in which the word has been used correctly and choose the appropriate option accordingly. JOCUND
A. Despite the severity of the economic downturn, the finance minister maintained a jocund demeanour throughout the public interaction, attempting to reassure investors and citizens alike.
B. The committee adopted a jocund regulatory framework designed to impose strict fiscal discipline across banking institutions.
C. The professor’s jocund storytelling transformed an otherwise technical lecture on quantum mechanics into an engaging intellectual experience.
Solution
The word “jocund” means: → cheerful, light-hearted, or pleasant in manner. In sentence A, the usage is correct. A cheerful or reassuring demeanour during an economic crisis appropriately reflects the meaning of “jocund.” In sentence B, the usage is incorrect. A regulatory framework cannot logically be described as “jocund” because the word applies to mood, personality, or atmosphere, not institutional systems. In sentence C, the usage is correct. The professor’s cheerful and lively storytelling style fits perfectly with the meaning of “jocund.” Hence, option (b).
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