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In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
BAULK
In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
BAULK
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Solution
The correct option is A Resist
"Baulk" means to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea.
Option B: "Resist" refers to refrain from doing something. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.
Option A: "Identify" means to recognize someone or something. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: "Encourage" means to give support, confidence, or hope to someone. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D: "Verify" means to make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
"Baulk" means to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea.
Option B: "Resist" refers to refrain from doing something. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.
Option A: "Identify" means to recognize someone or something. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: "Encourage" means to give support, confidence, or hope to someone. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option D: "Verify" means to make sure or demonstrate that something is true, accurate, or justified. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
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