Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘STRANGE’ from the given sentence.

The intriguing journal took a back place once more to the more mundane events at the Ouray inn.

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  1. Events
  2. Intriguing
  3. Mundane
  4. Place

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Option 3 : Mundane
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The correct answer is option 3), i.e., 'Mundane.'

 

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  • Let's look at the meaning of the given word:
    • Strange - unusual or surprising. (अजीब, विचित्र)
  • Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
    • Events - something that happens or takes place. (घटनाएं)
    • Intriguing - unusual, fascinating or interesting. (अजीब, दिलचस्प, रोचक)
    • Mundane - dull or ordinary. (सामान्य, रोचक या उत्तेजक नहीं)
    • Place - a particular position or area. (स्थान)
  • Hence from the given meanings, we find that 'Strange' and 'Mundane' are antonyms.
  • So, the correct answer is option 3.

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