Fill in the blank with a suitable option: The word "trim" (line 95382) most nearly means _______.
A
clothe
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B
cut
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C
weave
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D
hobble
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E
edit
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Solution
The correct option is A clothe Here, 'trim' means to decorate something by adding objects, pieces of material, etc. that make it look attractive.
Option B - 'Cut' is the synonym of 'trim', but here, 'trim' doesn't mean to cut. Thus option B is incorrect.
Option C - 'Weave' means to make clothes by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads on a loom. Thus option C is incorrect.
Option D - 'Hobble' means to walk in an awkward way, especially because of an injury or pain. Thus option D is incorrect.
Option E - 'Edit' means to modify or make changes to something. Thus option E is incorrect.
Option A - 'Clothe' means to put on a dress to decorate someone's appearance. Thus option A is the correct answer.