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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2016 — General Studies · Question 12 of 200

Q12
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
Choose an expression similar in meaning to the word underlined below: Imbroglio
  1. a.Cacophony
  2. b.Confession
  3. c.A confused situation
  4. d.Candid admission

Answer: (C) A confused situation

'Imbroglio' (Italian origin) means an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. 'Cacophony' refers to harsh noise; 'Confession' and 'Candid admission' relate to disclosing information.