Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Which cannot be read.

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  1. Illiterate
  2. Inaudible
  3. Invisible
  4. Illegible

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Option 4 : Illegible
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The correct one-word substitute is: Illegible.

Key Points

  • The term refers to text that is difficult or impossible to read due to poor handwriting or print.
  •  "Illegible" refers to writing or print that cannot be read due to poor handwriting or print quality. (अस्पष्ट)
    • For example: His handwriting was so poor it was almost illegible.

Therefore, "illegible" is the appropriate term to describe something that cannot be read.

Additional Information

  • "Illiterate" describes a person who is unable to read or write. (अनपढ़)
    • For example: The program aims to educate adult illiterate individuals.
  • "Inaudible" refers to sound that cannot be heard. (अश्राव्य)
    • For example: His whisper was inaudible over the sound of the crowd.
  • "Invisible" means something that cannot be seen. (अदृश्य)
    • For example: The gas is invisible to the naked eye.
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