Question

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

    After returning from the tour, the idol was welcomed

    with a __________ reception.
    A Etched Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Prising Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Allay Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Delirious Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘delirious’ means ‘extremely happy or excited’. Etch- carve. Prise- to use force to lift something off something else, for example by pressing a tool against a fixed point or to separate things using force. Allay- If you allay a strong emotion felt by someone, such as fear or worry, you cause them to feel it less or to feel calm again. After returning from the tour, the idol was welcomed with a delirious reception.

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