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Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can replace the word printed in italics in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
He decided to accost a big financier for his new scheme

A
employ
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B
consult
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C
hire
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D
deceive
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E
approach
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Solution

The correct option is D approach
The highlighted word means 'speak to someone'.
Option E is correct. 'Approach', in this context, also means 'speak to someone'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Employ' and 'hire' mean 'give a job', 'consult' means 'ask for advice' and 'deceive' means 'mislead'.

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