Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Substitute most appropriate word for following from the given options:
a short saying or poem which express an idea in a very clever and amusing way

Options:

platitude

epigram

euphemism

poetic

Correct Answer:

epigram

Explanation:

The most appropriate word for a short saying or poem which expresses an idea in a very clever and amusing way is epigram.

  • Platitude is a trite or unoriginal remark.
  • Epigram is a short, witty, and often satirical saying or poem.
  • Euphemism is a mild or indirect expression for something that is considered unpleasant or offensive.
  • Poetic is relating to or characteristic of poetry.