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Which of the following word is a Portmanteau word?

ANickname

BElectrocute

CEnthusiasm

DConvivial

Answer:

B. Electrocute

Read Explanation:

A portmanteau word is formed by blending two words together, combining both their sounds and meanings.

  • Electrocute = Electric + Execute
    → It originally meant being killed by electricity.

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