CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
His physician has proscribed a non-vegetarian diet.

A
recommended
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
allowed
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
increased
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
forbidden
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C forbidden
In this sentence we would be looking into the word that best expresses "Proscribed" from the options given below.
Proscribed means forbid, especially by law.
Forbidden is the word that best expresses proscribe in this case.
However, if we look into the other options,
Recommended means advised or suggested as good or suitable
Allowed means let (someone) have or do something
Increased means become or make greater in size, amount, or degree
Option D is correct

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Health Organisations
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon