Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A hollow space in a wall for a statue or ornament

Niche

The most appropriate word for the given group of words is niche.

• Niche means a hollow space in a wall for a statue or ornament.
• Cornice means an ornamental molding round the wall of a room just below the ceiling.
• Nook means a corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security.
• Slot means a long, narrow aperture or slit in a machine for something to be inserted.