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Question : Directions: If the following words are arranged in a dictionary order, which will be the 3rd word?
1. Amphibian
2. Amorphous
3. Ambiguous
4. Ambidextrous
5. Ambivalent

Option 1: Amphibian

Option 2: Amorphous

Option 3: Ambiguous

Option 4: Ambivalent


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Correct Answer: Ambivalent


Solution : Given:
1. Amphibian 2. Amorphous 3. Ambiguous 4. Ambidextrous 5. Ambivalent

Step 1: Compare the first and second letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter A, and m, move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The third letter of the word is p, o, and b. Based on the alphabetical series, the order is – Ambiguous, Ambidextrous, Ambivalent, Amorphous, Amphibian.
Step 3: Compare the fifth letter of (Ambiguous, Ambidextrous, Ambivalent). Ambidextrous will come before Ambiguous and Ambivalent in the sequence as d comes before g, and v in the alphabetical system. Similarly, Ambiguous will come before Ambivalent in the sequence as g comes before v​​​​.
Thus, the order is Ambidextrous, Ambiguous, Ambivalent, Amorphous, Amphibian.

So, Ambivalent comes in the third position as per the dictionary order. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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