Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
She overruled her son's demand of a motorbike.

• A. neglected
• B. disallowed
• C. ignored
• D. fulfilled

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

disallowed

Option B: 'Overruled' means 'rejecting or disallow by exercising one's superior authority'.

'Disallowed' means 'to say that something cannot be done'.

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

Option A: 'Neglected' means 'suffering a lack of proper care'.

Option C: 'Ignored' means 'refuse to take notice of or acknowledge'.

Option D: 'Fulfilled' means 'satisfied or happy because of fully developing one's abilities or character'.

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

So, options A, C and D are wrong.