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Choose the appropriate synonym for the highlighted word in the given sentence. The news commentator had to yell to be heard above the hubbub.

Choose the appropriate synonym for the highlighted word in the given sentence. The news commentator had to yell to be heard above the hubbub. Correct Answer Bedlam

The correct answer is option 1), i.e., Bedlam.

Explanation:

Hubbub means a chaotic, noisy situation caused by a crowd of people.

Let's look at the meanings of the given options:

  • Bedlam- a scene of uproar and confusion.
  • Sports activity- an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which individuals or teams compete with one another.
  • Stillness- the absence of movement or sound.
  • Argument- an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

Out of these, only Bedlam gives an appropriate synonym for Hubbub.

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