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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.

The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.

Option 1: despoil

Option 2: fix

Option 3: revamp

Option 4: recover


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: despoil


Solution : The first option is correct.

Ruin means to cause severe damage, and despoil refers to the act of plundering. Both involve causing harm or damage, so despoil is the appropriate synonym for the word ruin .

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Fix means to repair or mend something that is broken.
  • Revamp means to give a new and improved form to something.
  • Recover means to become completely well again.

Therefore, the correct answer is despoil .

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