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    Question

    Choose the word that roughly means the same as the word highlighted in the sentence.

    He was wrongly blamed for something his friends did, and was upset for over a month.

    A euphemistic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B scapegoat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C tyrannous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D satire Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Scapegoat- a person who is blamed for something that someone else has done. Euphemistic- using a word or phrase in order to avoid saying a more unpleasant or offensive word. Tyrannous- using power or authority in a cruel and unfair way. Satire- a way of criticizing people or ideas in a humorous way.

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