Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:-
Peculiar habits of a person are called _____.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → idiosyncrasies
Complete sentence: Peculiar habits of a person are called idiosyncrasies.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) idolatry | the worship of idols, or excessive admiration of someone (it is not a habit) | The fans' idolatry of the film star surprised the reporters. |
| (2) clemency | mercy shown in punishing someone | The prisoner asked the President for clemency. |
| (3) idiosyncrasies (answer) | peculiar habits or ways of behaving that belong to one particular person (the sentence gives the definition of this very word) | Wearing odd socks is one of my uncle's idiosyncrasies. |
| (4) laurels | honours or praise won for an achievement | She won laurels for her first novel. |