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Which of the following words is the most similar in meaning to the word ‘plummeted’ as given in the passage?1). Juncture2). Delegated3). Nosedive4). Blinkered |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 3, i.e., 'Nosedive'. 'Plummeted' means 'to drop straight down at high speed'. 'Juncture' means 'a PARTICULAR POINT in TIME'. 'Delegated' means 'assigned'. 'Nosedive' means 'to dive' or 'to drop'. 'Blinkered' means 'narrow-minded'. 'Enforce' means 'to impose'. The sentence suggests that WTI crude has dropped about 28 per cent. The WORD that carries the most similar meaning is 'nosedive', making option 3 the correct answer. |
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