Question

Select the word that can be substituted for the given phrase.
A long boring speech

• A. horology
• B. harangue
• C. valediction
• D. filibuster

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Option B is the correct answer because “harangue “ means a lengthy aggressive boring speech, hence it is correct.

Option A Is incorrect because “horology” Ian the study and measurements of time.

Option C Is incorrect because “valediction” means the action of saying farewell, hence it is incorrect.

Option D is incorrect because “filibuster” an action such as prolonged speaking which obstructs progress in a legislative assembly, which is not exactly a long boring speech only.