Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence:-
The monarch's coronation was marked by an elaborate panegyric, praising him as a wise and just ruler.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → eulogy
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Panegyric means a formal public speech or published text delivered in high praise of a person or thing. It is a highly elaborate and often extravagant tribute.
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Eulogy means a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially a tribute to someone who has just died. While often associated with the deceased, the core meaning is high praise, making it the closest synonym.
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Obituary is a notice of a death, often with a brief biography. (Related to a eulogy, but not the same as praise).
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Harangue means a lengthy and aggressive speech. (Unrelated).
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Denunciation means public condemnation of someone or something. (Antonym).