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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The speaker delivered a profound speech that left the audience deeply moved.

Options

A

Deep

B

Inventive

C

Shallow

D

Occult

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Correct Answer :

Option C

Shallow

Solution :

The correct answer is Shallow.


Explanation:
In the given sentence, the word profound means having or showing great depth, insight, or emotional impact.


Let's analyze the meanings of the given options:

1. Deep: Extending far down or in; intense or profound (this is a synonym of profound).
2. Inventive: Having or showing creativity and original thought.
3. Shallow: Lacking depth of intellect, emotion, or knowledge; superficial (this is the exact antonym of profound).
4. Occult: Relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena.


Therefore, the most appropriate antonym of profound is Shallow.

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