Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The employee was ousted from the office.

• A. pushed
• B. escorted
• C. forced
• D. expelled

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

expelled

Option D: 'Ousted' means 'drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place'.

'Expelled' means 'force (someone) to leave a place'.

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

Option A: 'Pushed' means 'put physical force on someone to move from a place'. 'Push' is a physical force whereas 'ousted' does not use physical force.

Option B: 'Escorted' means 'to go with someone and be their guide'.

Option C: 'Forced' means 'make someone do something against their will'.

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

So, options A, B and C are wrong.