📢 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!
  • google app store apple app store
    • ✖

      Question

      Even though he knew he was right, he did not have the

      courage to openly ___________ a majority decision. Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.
      A Defy Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rambling Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Plunge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Sheer Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The word ‘defy’ means ‘appear to be challenging (someone) to do or prove something.’ Rambling- too long and confused. Plunge- to become lower in value or level very suddenly and quickly. Sheer- used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except.

      Practice Next
      More The Hindu Editorial Discussions Questions

      Relevant for Exams:

      ask-question