Question

Read these lines from Nelson Mandela's Inaugural's Address:

Out of the experience of an extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.
Which word shares a similar meaning to the word extraordinary as used in the sentence?
A.uncanny
B.unique
C. marvelous
D. unforgettable
E.miraculous

Answer 1

The word that shares a similar meaning to 'extraordinary' as used in the sentence is 'marvelous'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The word that shares a similar meaning to the word extraordinary as used in the sentence is marvelous. Both words convey the idea of something exceptional, remarkable, or out of the ordinary. In this context, Mandela is referring to an extraordinary human disaster, which means an extremely severe or uncommon disaster that lasted for a prolonged period of time.