Question

    Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.

    Where have all our ___________ editorialists and

    big-mouthed politicians gone?
    A Strident Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imposed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Skinned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Deter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘strident’ means ‘expressing or expressed in forceful language that does not try to avoid upsetting other people.’ Impose- to force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living. Skinned- to remove the skin of something. Deter- to prevent someone from doing something or to make someone less enthusiastic about doing something.

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