Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised part of the sentence.

The magazine was embellished with amusing articles.

• A. filled
• B. replete
• C. adorned
• D. sprinkled

Answer 1

The correct option is C adorned

“Embellished” means to make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Option C is the correct answer because “to adorn” means to make something more beautiful and attractive, hence it is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect because “filled” means completely occupied, which is not related to the given word.

Option B is incorrect because “replete” means filled or well supplied with something, which is not related to the given word.

Option D is incorrect because “sprinkled” means to cover with small droplets, which is incorrect for the given word, hence incorrect.