Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The prisoner has been languishing in the jail for the last many years.

• A. enjoying
• B. avoiding
• C. suffering
• D. convicted
• E. attempting

Answer 1

The correct option is C suffering

Option C: 'Languishing' means 'be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation'.

'Suffering' means 'experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant'.

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

Option A: 'Enjoying' means 'take delight or pleasure in'.

Option B: 'Avoiding' means 'keep away from or prevent something'.

Option D: 'Convicted' means 'declare to be guilty of a criminal offence in court'.

Option E: 'Attempting' means 'making an effort to achieve or complete'.

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

So, options A, B, D and E are wrong.