Direction: In the following questions, a group of words is given in each question. Below it are given four words which can be substituted for the given group of words.
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A mild or indirect expression substituted for an offensive or harsh one
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- euphemism
- truism
- favouritism
- altruism
Correct Option: A
euphemism (N.) : an indirect word/phrase that people often use to refer to something embarrassing or unpleasant
truism (N.) : a statement that is clearly true and does not add anything interesting or important to a discussion
favouritism (N.) : the act of unfairly treating one person better than others because you like him better
altruism (N.) : the fact of caring about the needs and happiness of other people more than your own
