Question

Complete the sentence using a suitable option
The option closest in the meaning to the word ‘laudatory’ is_______
A. Despicable
B. Very rare
C. Admirable
D. impractical

Answer 1

Hint: in the question we are going to find which option is the closest meaning to the word laudatory. Laudatory means relating to,or expressing praise and commendation. Example of laudatory is: “ The play received mostly laudatory reviews.”
The line from the passage -The degree of self correction is laudatory, means that the contains is praiseworthy. Here laudatory means expressing praise and commendation of a speech or a writing.

Complete step by step answer:
Let’s discuss the given options and find the correct answer.

A. Despicable: It means deserving to be despised, so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation. Example is even within the prison population, pedophiles are regarded as particularly despicable. It also means deserving hatred. Hence option A is incorrect.
B. Very rare: very rare is wrong as it does not mean praiseworthy. It means something happens when it usually doesn't. Example is, raman was also able to turn objects into something else, it's a very rare talent. Hence option B is incorrect.
C. Admirable: It means deserving the highest esteem. It also means commendable. Example is, its admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every saturday. Hence the option C is correct.
D. Impractical: it means incapable of dealing sensibly or prudently with practical matters or not realistic. Example, he was a dreamy and impractical young man. Hence option D is incorrect.

Hence, The option C: Admirable is the correct answer.

Note:
The option closest in meaning to the word laudatory is admirable .laudatory is expressions, action or speech giving praise. It has synonyms like complementary ,extolling, auditory etc.