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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Doggerel

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Doggerel


1). Rhyme  
2). Paraphernalia 
3). Prose 
4). Expound 


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Correct option - 3

First of all, let's find out the meaning of 'doggerel' :-  Comic verse composed in irregular rhythm; verse or words that are badly written or expressed.

Now, let's check the meanings of the given options :- 

Rhyme  -To correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry.

Paraphernalia - Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

Prose -Written or spoken language in its ordinary form in a sequential and regular structure.

Expound - To present and explain a theory or idea in detail.

Here, option 3 i.e. prose is the most opposite in meaning to given word 'doggerel'. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

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