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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
The court had to reprieve the hanging of the condemned prisoner.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
The court had to reprieve the hanging of the condemned prisoner.
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The correct option is D delay
Italicized word ‘Reprieve’ means to postpone a punishment. So,
the best fit for the meaning of this word is Option D, ‘Delay’. Option A ‘Pardon’ means to forgive or excuse.
Option B ‘forgive’ means when someone no longer feels angry at someone about
their mistake. Option C ‘forego’ means to precede or to go before. Thus, the
answer is Option D.
Italicized word ‘Reprieve’ means to postpone a punishment. So, the best fit for the meaning of this word is Option D, ‘Delay’. Option A ‘Pardon’ means to forgive or excuse. Option B ‘forgive’ means when someone no longer feels angry at someone about their mistake. Option C ‘forego’ means to precede or to go before. Thus, the answer is Option D.
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