Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
He did not hesitate to pester the sleeping mother when he wanted money.

• A. shake
• B. wake
• C. trick
• D. disturb

Answer 1

The correct option is D disturb

The highlighted word means 'annoy'.

Option D is correct. In this case, 'disturb' means 'annoy'. Thus, it is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Shake' means 'move back and forth'.

'Wake' means 'stop sleeping'.

'Trick' means 'An attempt to get you to do something foolish'.