Direction: From four possible words you need to select the word that can be…
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Direction: From four possible words you need to select the word that can be used as a substitute to the given group of words.
An office for which no salary is paid
- A.
Hospitable
- B.
Free
- C.
Honorary
- D.
Gratis
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Honorary
Meaning:
The adjective 'honorary' describes a position or office that is given as an honor and for which no payment or salary is made. An 'honorary' office is therefore held without remuneration.
Why this fits the prompt:
The phrase 'an office for which no salary is paid' directly describes an honorary office: the role is conferred as an honor rather than as paid employment.
Why the other options are not correct:
Hospitable: means friendly and welcoming to guests; unrelated to whether a position is paid.
Free: can mean not restricted or without cost, but it is ambiguous and not the standard term for an unpaid office.
Gratis: means without charge (usually for goods or services). It does not specifically describe a position held without salary; 'honorary' is the conventional word for that.
Therefore, 'honorary' is the most appropriate substitute for 'an office for which no salary is paid.'
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