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.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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