Question

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
The medicine was aperient.

• A. bitter
• B. sweet
• C. giddy
• D. laxative

Answer 1

The correct option is D laxative

In this sentence we would be looking for a word which best expresses "Aperient" from the given options

Aperient means a drug used to relieve constipation. On the other hand, laxative is also a drug that relieves constipation or helps in laxation

If we look into the other options,

Bitter means having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet

Sweet means having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey; not salt, sour, or bitter

Giddy means having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy

Option D is correct