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CDS 2024 · PYQ · Vocabulary / Synonyms · easy

The word 'puny' means

Answer

The correct answer is C: tiny. The word 'puny' means small, weak, or insignificant in size or power. In the passage, the author refers to man's 'puny inexhaustible voice', emphasising its small and seemingly insignificant nature.

  1. A.brave
  2. B.daring
  3. C.tiny✓ Correct
  4. D.doomed

Explanation

The word 'puny' means small, weak, or insignificant in size or power. In the passage, the author refers to man's 'puny inexhaustible voice', emphasising its small and seemingly insignificant nature. The closest synonym among the options is 'tiny'.
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