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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
He kindled the spirit of revenge in him and used it to his advantage.

A

contrived

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B

provoked

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C

drafted

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D

burnt

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Solution

The correct option is B provoked
The highlighted word means 'called forth(feelings and emotions)'.
Option B is correct. 'Provoked' also means 'called forth emotions'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option A, Contrived, means 'planned'.

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