Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Eminent’ and ‘Imminent’ differ in that ‘Eminent’ means:
AFamous and respected in a particular field
BLocated nearby
CAbout to happen very soon
DExtremely urgent
Explanation
– ‘Eminent’ means famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
– ‘Imminent’ means about to happen very soon.
– Example: The eminent scientist warned of an imminent energy crisis.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pair of Words
- Subtopic: Confusing Word Pairs
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