Choose the correct meaning pair: ‘Discreet’ and ‘Discrete’ differ in that ‘Discrete’ means:
AQuiet and reserved
BTrustworthy with secrets
CCareful not to attract attention
DSeparate and distinct from others
Explanation
– ‘Discrete’ means individually separate and distinct.
– ‘Discreet’ means careful and circumspect, especially to avoid embarrassment.
– Example: The report was divided into discrete sections, and she reviewed them in a discreet manner.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pair of Words
- Subtopic: Confusing Word Pairs

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