Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:

He was given to fanaticism in his political beliefs.

• A. limitations
• B. unreasonable enthusiasm
• C. falsehood
• D. having no grounds

Answer 1

The correct option is B unreasonable enthusiasm

Option B: 'Fanaticism' means 'extreme interest in something, to a point that some people find it unreasonable'.

'Unreasonable enthusiasm' also means 'unreasonable interest or enjoyment in something'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option B is correct.

Option A: 'Limitations' means 'restrictions', 'something that controls or reduces something'.

Option C: 'Falsehood' means 'the state of being untrue'.

Option D: 'Having no grounds' means 'having no reason or cause'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'fanaticism'.

So, options A, C and D are wrong.