Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.

• A. rumour
• B. silly notion
• C. talk
• D. disgraceful action

Answer 1

The correct option is D disgraceful action

The highlighted word means 'disgraceful gossip'.

Option D is correct. 'Disgraceful action' is the closest in meaning to the required one, among the given options. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Rumor' means 'gossip' and 'silly notion' means 'silly idea'.