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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
He whirled round in a trice, with a revolver in his hand.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
He whirled round in a trice, with a revolver in his hand.
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The correct option is C an instant
Italicized word ‘trice’ means quickly or in a moment. So,
the best fit as the meaning of the answer is option C, ‘an instant’. Option A, ‘a
circle’ means round shape. Option B ‘a trifle’ means thing with little
value or importance. Option D ‘hurry’ means speed or moving quickly. Hence, the
meaning of ‘trice’ is ‘an instant’, Option C.
Italicized word ‘trice’ means quickly or in a moment. So, the best fit as the meaning of the answer is option C, ‘an instant’. Option A, ‘a circle’ means round shape. Option B ‘a trifle’ means thing with little value or importance. Option D ‘hurry’ means speed or moving quickly. Hence, the meaning of ‘trice’ is ‘an instant’, Option C.
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