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Choose the correct meaning of the foreign language word "Charade".

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Many French-origin words in English have shifted meanings—always check if the current English use matches the original.
Updated On: Aug 13, 2025
  • series
  • charter
  • pretence
  • spate
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The Correct Option is C

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The word \emph{"Charade"} comes from French, where it originally referred to a kind of riddle. In modern English, it often means a pretence or something done to create a false impression. For example, "The meeting was just a charade to appease the critics."
Option (A) "series" is related to sequence, not deception. Option (B) "charter" refers to an official document. Option (D) "spate" means a large number or flood of events.
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