Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A person with full discretionary powers to act on behalf of a country

• A. Ambassador
• B. Emissary
• C. Plenipotentiary
• D. Envoy

Answer 1

The correct option is C Plenipotentiary

Option C: 'Plenipotentiary' is 'a person invested with full power of independent action on behalf of their government/country'. Hence this word substitutes for the given words and option C is correct.

Option A: 'Ambassador' is 'a representative or promoter of a country or any specific activity'.

Option B: 'Emissary' is 'a person sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission'.

Option D: 'Envoy' is 'a representative on a special mission'.

These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.

Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.