1). Enlightenment 2). Dismal 3). Rupture 4). Jerk

1.	1). Enlightenment 2). Dismal 3). Rupture 4). Jerk
Answer» Correct option - 5 First of all, let's find out the meaning of 'embezzlement':- Theft or misappropriation of funds PLACED in one's trust or belonging to someone else. Now, let's check the meanings of the given options:- ENLIGHTENMENT - The action of gaining greater KNOWLEDGE or the state of being enlightened; understanding; awareness. Dismal - Causing a mood of gloom or depression. Rupture - To break; damaged. Jerk - A QUICK, sharp, sudden movement. Defalcation - The misappropriation of funds by a person trusted with its charge.$ Clearly, option 5 i.e. defalcation is the most similar in meaning to given word 'bulwark'. HENCE, option 5 is the correct answer.

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Correct option - 5

First of all, let's find out the meaning of 'embezzlement':- Theft or misappropriation of funds PLACED in one's trust or belonging to someone else.

Now, let's check the meanings of the given options:-

ENLIGHTENMENT - The action of gaining greater KNOWLEDGE or the state of being enlightened; understanding; awareness.

Dismal - Causing a mood of gloom or depression.

Rupture - To break; damaged.

Jerk - A QUICK, sharp, sudden movement.

Defalcation - The misappropriation of funds by a person trusted with its charge.$

Clearly, option 5 i.e. defalcation is the most similar in meaning to given word 'bulwark'. HENCE, option 5 is the correct answer.

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