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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
We heard him asseverate his good intentions but his actions belied his words.
We heard him asseverate his good intentions but his actions belied his words.
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The correct option is B affirm
In this sentence we would be looking for a word which best expresses "Asseverate" from the given optionsAsseverate means declare or state solemnly or emphatically. In other words it means to state emphatically or publicly which is affirm. If we look into the other options, Incite means encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour)Defy means openly resist or refuse to obeyCancel means decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take placeOption A is correct
In this sentence we would be looking for a word which best expresses "Asseverate" from the given options
Asseverate means declare or state solemnly or emphatically. In other words it means to state emphatically or publicly which is affirm.
If we look into the other options,
Incite means encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour)
Defy means openly resist or refuse to obey
Cancel means decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place
Option A is correct
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