Read the sentence and note the word in quotation marks. One of the given words or phrases conveys almost the same meaning as that word. Select the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to it.…
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Read the sentence and note the word in quotation marks. One of the given words or phrases conveys almost the same meaning as that word. Select the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to it.
The 'abortive' coup staged by the military leaders had behind it the connivance of some of the prominent political leaders of the country.
- excellent
- much called for
- ending in failure
- well-timed
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - ending in failure
An abortive coup is one that failed to achieve its aim and came to nothing, so 'ending in failure' is the nearest meaning. 'Well-timed', 'excellent' and 'much called for' describe how good or suitable the coup was, not its outcome.
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