Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate synonym of the word given in brackets to fill in the blank.
He returned from America when he heard that his father was ______ (indisposed) and wanted to see him.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "ailing".
Key Points
- Here, the word 'indisposed' being in brackets, its synonym is needed to fill in the blank.
- 'Indisposed' means slightly unwell or ill and 'ailing' is the appropriate synonym for 'indisposed' among the given options.
- 'Willing', 'healthy', and 'merry' do not share the same meaning with 'indisposed', hence, they cannot be used in the blank.
- Thus, based on the meanings of the words, 'ailing' is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and correctly complete the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.
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