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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.

  1. A
    recline
  2. B
    supine
  3. C
    oblate
  4. D
    prostrate

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* Supine means failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence; it can also mean lying face upward.
Recline means lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

Oblate means flattened at the poles (like the Earth).

Prostrate means lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downwards.

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.
A
recline
B
supine
C
oblate
D
prostrate

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