Question
My favourite candidate gave up before the contest was
even closed. Directions (116-120): In the given sentences, one word has been given in bold. Below the sentences five words are suggested, one of which can replace the word given in bold without changing the meaning of the sentences. Find out the appropriate word in the given sentences.Solution
Conceded is the closest to ‘gave up’; ‘Decided’ doesn’t go with the context ; back off also means gave up, but it isn’t grammatically correct ;and same goes with the word leave.Â
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