Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
If you don't care for the blemishes of his style, you will find that the writer has a powerful message to convey.

• A. excellence
• B. qualities
• C. accusations
• D. faults

Answer 1

The correct option is D faults

The highlighted word means 'defects' or 'flaws'.

Option D is correct. 'Faults' can be interpreted as 'flaws'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.

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

'Excellence' means 'the quality of excelling' and 'accusations' means 'blame'.