Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The salesman yielded to the demands of his corrupt boss.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "Conceded."
Key Points
- Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
- The word "yielded" means to give in or surrender.
- Example: He yielded to the demands of his friends.
- The synonym of "yielded" is "conceded", which also means to give in or surrender.
- Example: She finally conceded defeat and handed over the trophy to the winner.
- The word "yielded" means to give in or surrender.
- Hence, it can be concluded that the word "conceded" is the appropriate synonym of the word "conceded."
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
Additional Information
- In option 2 (Courted) means to seek or woo someone's favor or attention.
- In option 3 (Hounded) means to persistently harass or pursue someone.
- In option 4 (Trended) means to become popular or fashionable.
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