Question 42

Match the word with its correct meaning:

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Solution

Flotsam (i) matches with People or things that have been rejected or discarded as worthless (e). The term “Flotsam” is used to describe debris in the water that was not deliberately thrown overboard, often resulting from a shipwreck or accident. This can include parts of a ship, its equipment, cargo, and anything else that floats. However, the term has been metaphorically extended to refer to people or things that have been rejected or discarded as worthless.

Coterie (ii) matches with People with common interest who do things together in small group and do not like to include others (a). A coterie is a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, excluding others.

Insouciant (iii) matches with Showing a casual lack of concern (d). Insouciant means showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.

Effrontery (iv) matches with Insolent or impertinent behaviour (b). Effrontery is insolent or impertinent behaviour; it’s being bold and disrespectful.

Phlegmatic (v) matches with Not easily made angry or upset (c). Phlegmatic refers to having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.


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