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Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
I. I couldn't refuse to accept his proposal.
II. Our country is witnessing a steady fall in the moral standards of political leaders.
I. I couldn't refuse to accept his proposal.
II. Our country is witnessing a steady fall in the moral standards of political leaders.
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The correct option is D decline
The word that means the same as the italicized word in both the sentences is option D 'decline'. Decline means politely refuse. It also means gradual reduction in strength, numbers or quality. Sentence I means that he couldn't decline to accept his proposal. Sentence II means that country is witnessing a decrease in moral standards of political leaders. Option A 'retrograde' means moving backwards. Option B 'refute' means prove to be wrong. Option C 'droop' means bend or sag. Thus, the best fit for both the sentences is option D, decline and other options A, B and C are incorrect.
The word that means the same as the italicized word in both the sentences is option D 'decline'. Decline means politely refuse. It also means gradual reduction in strength, numbers or quality. Sentence I means that he couldn't decline to accept his proposal. Sentence II means that country is witnessing a decrease in moral standards of political leaders. Option A 'retrograde' means moving backwards. Option B 'refute' means prove to be wrong. Option C 'droop' means bend or sag. Thus, the best fit for both the sentences is option D, decline and other options A, B and C are incorrect.
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