Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank:

During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

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Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank:

During Covid times, many organisations made ________(sentimental) appeals to raise funds for migrant workers.

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The word 'sentimental' refers to showing or expressing feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia. Among the options, 'mawkish' means excessively sentimental in a way that can be considered overly emotional or insincere, which is the closest synonym here. 'Sincere' means genuine but does not specifically mean sentimental. 'Cynical' means distrustful or skeptical, which is opposite in meaning. 'Practical' means sensible and realistic, which is unrelated. Therefore, 'mawkish' is the most appropriate synonym.

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