Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
He is deluding himself with false hopes.

• A. satisfying
• B. entertaining
• C. misleading
• D. assuring

Answer 1

The correct option is C misleading

Option C: 'Deluding' means 'make someone believe (something) that is not true'.

'Misleading' means 'causing someone to believe something that is not true'.

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

Option A: 'Satisfying' means 'giving fulfillment or the pleasure associated with this'.

Option B: 'Entertaining' means 'providing amusement or enjoyment'.

Option D: 'Assuring' means 'tell someone confidently that something is true, especially to stop them from worrying'.

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

So, options A, B and D are wrong.