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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
Some people enjoy hobnobbing with the rich and famous.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
Some people enjoy hobnobbing with the rich and famous.
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Solution
The correct option is A associating
‘hobnobbing’ means mixing socially. So, the best fit as
meaning of this word is ‘associating’, Option A. Associating means to connect
with or to be involved with. Option B ‘chatting’ means talking in a friendly manner. Option C ‘conspiring’
means to work together with someone to do something harmful or unlawful. Option
D ‘living’ means existing or alive. Thus, options B, C and D are wrong and meaning
of the word ‘hobnobbing’ is ‘associating’, option A.
‘hobnobbing’ means mixing socially. So, the best fit as meaning of this word is ‘associating’, Option A. Associating means to connect with or to be involved with. Option B ‘chatting’ means talking in a friendly manner. Option C ‘conspiring’ means to work together with someone to do something harmful or unlawful. Option D ‘living’ means existing or alive. Thus, options B, C and D are wrong and meaning of the word ‘hobnobbing’ is ‘associating’, option A.
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