From the given options, select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:-
Her new book was wonderfully ____ of the long forgotten memories of bygone times.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → evocative
Complete sentence: Her new book was wonderfully evocative of the long forgotten memories of bygone times. A book that brings back long-forgotten memories is evocative of them, and the word is followed by "of", as in the sentence.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) evasive | avoiding a direct answer or avoiding something (a book that brings back memories does the opposite) | He gave an evasive reply when asked about the money. |
| (2) evocative (answer) | bringing strong images, memories or feelings to mind | The smell of rain is evocative of my childhood in the village. |
| (3) contextual | related to the situation or setting of something ("wonderfully contextual of memories" makes no sense) | The teacher gave contextual clues to explain the new word. |
| (4) obnoxious | very unpleasant or offensive (it does not go with "wonderfully") | His obnoxious behaviour spoilt the party. |
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