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Question
For the word, a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given, that is most inappropriate in the given context.
DISUSE: Some words fall into disuse as technology makes objects obsolete.
Options
Prevalent
Discarded
Obliterated
Unfashionable
Solution
Disuse means the state of not being used. Options, b, c, and d can be used in this context but prevalent stands out and is the correct choice.
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