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'Discomfort' and 'Discomfit'

  1. A.Discomfort means disturb and discomfit means unfit
  2. B.Discomfort means unease and discomfit means to embarrass✓ Correct
  3. C.Discomfort means to embarrass and discomfit means unfit
  4. D.Discomfort means unfit and discomfit means to make comfortable

Explanation

'Discomfort' refers to a state of physical or mental unease or slight pain. 'Discomfit', although similar-sounding, is a verb meaning to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or to thwart their plans. Option (b) correctly distinguishes the two words.
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