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Question : Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.

He hesitated, studying her face with a (confused) expression.

Option 1: calm

Option 2: assisted

Option 3: explicated

Option 4: puzzled


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Correct Answer: puzzled


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

Explanation : If someone is puzzled, they are confused or unable to understand something clearly. It aligns with the idea of hesitating and studying someone's face with an expression of uncertainty or confusion.

So, the correct sentence would be: He hesitated, studying her face with a puzzled expression.

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