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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
How I envy the man who can always produce his reading glasses at a moment's notice.
How I envy the man who can always produce his reading glasses at a moment's notice.
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The correct option is A begrudge
The highlighted word, in this context, means 'to feel jealous of'.
Option A is correct. Here 'begrudge' also means 'to feel jealous of'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.'Crave' and 'covet' mean 'wish for'.
The highlighted word, in this context, means 'to feel jealous of'.
Option A is correct. Here 'begrudge' also means 'to feel jealous of'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
'Crave' and 'covet' mean 'wish for'.
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