Question

Choose the option which can suitably replace the italicized word in the sentence without changing its meaning:
Miss Margaret is a genteel lady.

• A. well-bred
• B. delicate
• C. attractive
• D. beautiful

Answer 1

The correct option is A well-bred

Option A: 'Genteel' means 'very polite, gentle or graceful, typical of a high social class'.

'Well-bred' is 'behaving in a way that is polite'. This word means the same as 'genteel'.

Hence this word replaces the italicized word and option A is correct.

Option B: 'Delicate' means 'easily broken or hurt'.

Option C: 'Attractive' means 'pleasing or appealing to the senses'.

Option D: 'Beautiful' means 'pleasing the senses or mind'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word. So, they cannot replace it.

Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.