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

Unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, cruel 

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  1. Haslet
  2. Hart
  3. Harsh
  4. Hasp

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Option 3 : Harsh
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The correct answer is: Harsh.

Key Points
  • Harsh means unpleasantly rough or sharp, especially to the senses, and can also mean cruel or severe. (अप्रिय रूप से कठोर या तीखा, विशेष रूप से इंद्रियों के लिए, और इसका मतलब क्रूर या गंभीर भी हो सकता है)
  • It is a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
    • Example: The harsh wind made it difficult to walk outside.

Thus, option 3 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

  • Haslet: A piece of meat from the lower part of a pig's leg. (सुअर के पैर के निचले हिस्से से मांस का एक टुकड़ा)
  • Hart: A male deer, especially a male red deer over five years old. (एक नर हिरण, विशेषकर पाँच वर्ष से अधिक उम्र का नर लाल हिरण)
  • Hasp: A metal fastening for a door or lid that consists of a hinged metal strap that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin or padlock. (दरवाजे या ढक्कन के लिए एक धातु का बंधन जिसमें एक टिका हुआ धातु का पट्टा होता है जो एक स्टेपल पर फिट होता है और एक पिन या पैडलॉक द्वारा सुरक्षित होता है)
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