Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence:

His rather casual remarks on politics _____ his lack of seriousness about the subject.

• A. masked
• B. belied
• C. revealed
• D. suppressed

Answer 1

The correct option is C revealed

(a) Masked: Hide under a false appearance $\Rightarrow$ opposite

(b) Belied: Be in contradiction with $\Rightarrow$ not appropriate

(c) Revealed: make known to others $\Rightarrow$ most appropriate

(d) Suppressed: To put down by force or authority $\Rightarrow$ irrelevant