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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The promises made by the old minister were fulfilled.

Option 1: Contemporary

Option 2: Aged

Option 3: Recent

Option 4: Vernal


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: Aged


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

In the given sentence, the most appropriate synonym for old would be aged which indicates the elderly status or advanced age of the minister.

The meanings of the other words are:

  • Contemporary: This term refers to something or someone existing or occurring at the same time.

  • Aged: It refers to something or someone that is old, usually because of the passage of time.

  • Vernal: It refers to something related to or characteristic of spring, newness, or youthfulness.

  • Recent : This refers to something that happened or appeared not long ago or is fairly new.

So, the most appropriate synonym is aged .

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