Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. He loves doing _nasty_ things.

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Q: (NDA-II/2019)
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He loves doing _nasty_ things.

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Science

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NDA-II

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The underlined word in the sentence is "nasty". The sentence states that "He loves doing nasty things". The word "nasty" is used to describe things that are unpleasant, offensive, or repulsive.

Option 1: "nice" - This is the opposite of "nasty". Nice things are pleasant and kind. Therefore, option 1 is not the correct answer.

Option 2: "fastidious" - This word means being careful and attentive to details, especially in cleanliness. It does not have the same meaning as "nasty". Therefore, option 2 is not the correct answer.

Option 3: "foul" - This word is the closest in meaning to "nasty". "Foul" is used to describe something that is offensive, disgusting, or generally unpleasant. It conveys the same sense of disgust as "nasty". Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

Option 4: "finicky" - This word refers to being very particular or fussy about details or choices. It does not have the same meaning as "nasty". Therefore, option 4 is not the correct answer.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 3: "foul", which is the closest in