Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Being a practised liar, it was totally normal for him to utter a complete and blatant lie.
Option 1: blasphemy
Option 2: whooper
Option 3: falsehood
Option 4: perjury
Correct Answer: falsehood
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: Falsehood means a false statement or lie. In the context of the sentence, it accurately conveys the idea of someone telling a lie.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Blasphemy: It refers to speaking sacrilegiously about sacred or religious matters.
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Whooper: It is not a commonly used word to refer to lies or falsehoods, and it doesn't fit well in the sentence.
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Perjury: It refers to the act of lying or making false statements under oath or in a legal context.
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