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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 corroborated the statement of his brother.

A
condemned
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B
confirmed
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seconded
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D
disproved
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Solution

The correct option is A confirmed
In the given sentence we would be understanding the meaning of the word "corroborated" and then pick out the word which is nearest to the meaning.
Corroborated means confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding). Thus the alternate word is confirmed.
If we look into the other options,
Condemned means express complete disapproval of; censure
Seconded means formally support or endorse (a nomination or resolution or its proposer) as a necessary preliminary to adoption or further discussion
disproved means prove that (something) is false
Option B is correct

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