Question
Download Solution PDFSelect 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.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "puzzled."
Key Points
- The sentence describes someone studying another person's face with a confused expression.
- "Confused" means not being able to think clearly.(अस्पष्ट)
- Example: She was confused between vanilla and chocolate.
- "Puzzled" means not able to understand or explain something. (किसी बात को) समझने या समझाने में असमर्थ, उलझन-ग्रस्त
- Example: She gave me a puzzled expression.
- "Confused" means not being able to think clearly.(अस्पष्ट)
- Thus, it is clear that the word "puzzled" is the synonym of the word "confused."
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
Additional Information
- Option 1) assisted means helped, which does not fit the context of the sentence.(सहायता देना)
- Option 2) explicated means explained, which also does not fit the context of the sentence.(समझाया)
- Option 3) calm means peaceful or relaxed, which is the opposite of what the sentence is describing.(शांत)
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