Question

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

    The __________ effects of the scandal resulted in the

    losing of his hard-earned title.
    A Lingering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Stay afloat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Embody Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Assuage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘lingering’ means ‘lasting for a long time’. Stay afloat- If a person, business, or country stays afloat or is kept afloat, they have just enough money to pay their debts and continue operating. Embody- to have and show particular qualities or ideas; represent. Assuage- to make unpleasant feelings less strong. The lingering effects of the scandal resulted in the losing of his hard-earned title.

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