Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence
to fill in the blank.
She looked ________ (amazed) when she heard the news.
Option 1: inspired
Option 2: afflicted
Option 3: induced
Option 4: astonished
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Correct Answer: astonished
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Astonished means to be greatly surprised or shocked, capturing the sense of being amazed in the given sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Inspired: Motivated or influenced positively.
- Afflicted: Affected or troubled by something, usually negatively.
- Induced: Brought about or caused.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "She looked astonished when she heard the news."
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