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    Question

    Directions : Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    MASQUERADE
    A To provide support Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To go in disguise Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To mesmerize Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To run in a marathon race. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option (b) is the correct answer. ‘Masquerade’ means ‘a false show or pretence.’, the group of words that is similar to the meaning of masquerade is ‘to go in disguise’, which means ‘to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form’. ‘To provide support’ means to give encouragement and approval to someone or something because you want the person or thing to succeed. ‘To mesmerize’ means to hold completely the attention or interest of someone. ‘To run in a marathon race’ means to run in a long- distance race.

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