Question

    She raised her wrist, flaunting a sparkling diamond

    bracelet. Select the option that best expresses the meaning of the underlined phrase/group of words.
    A showing off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B taking after Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C working out Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D making up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E alerting others Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘flaunt’ means ‘to show or make obvious something you are proud of in order to get admiration’. The phrase ‘show off’ means ‘to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, and that other people often find annoying’ It can replace the underlined word. Take after- to be similar to an older member of your family in appearance or character. Work out- to understand something or to find the answer to something by thinking about it. Make up- to invent something, such as an excuse or a story, often in order to deceive.

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