Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A solemn procession, especially for a funeral.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate one-word substitution for a solemn procession, especially for a funeral is cortege.
- Epitaph is a phrase or form of words written in memory of a person who has died.
- Stoic means someone who is not easily upset or excited.
- Narcissist is someone who is excessively self-absorbed and vain.
The word cortege is derived from the Latin word cort, meaning "train". It is a long line of people or vehicles, typically moving slowly and in a formal manner. In the context of a funeral, a cortege is the procession of mourners and vehicles that accompany the body of the deceased to the cemetery.