Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
Ambition is subdued by poverty.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
Ambition is subdued by poverty.
The correct option is D diluted
‘Subdued’ means depressed and low-spirited. So, the correct option as meaning of this word is Option D, ‘Diluted’. Diluted means reducing the strength of feeling
or when we make a liquid weaker by adding water to it, we say it is diluted. The
context of the sentence is that ambition is diluted by Poverty i.e. the feeling
of ambition reduces because of poverty. Option A ‘Modified’ means make minor
change or alter something. Option B ‘Challenged’ is used to indicate that
someone or something is lacking in some particular area. Option C ‘Affected’
means influenced by external factors. So, the correct answer is Option D, ‘Diluted’
as meaning of ‘Subdued’.
‘Subdued’ means depressed and low-spirited. So, the correct option as meaning of this word is Option D, ‘Diluted’. Diluted means reducing the strength of feeling or when we make a liquid weaker by adding water to it, we say it is diluted. The context of the sentence is that ambition is diluted by Poverty i.e. the feeling of ambition reduces because of poverty. Option A ‘Modified’ means make minor change or alter something. Option B ‘Challenged’ is used to indicate that someone or something is lacking in some particular area. Option C ‘Affected’ means influenced by external factors. So, the correct answer is Option D, ‘Diluted’ as meaning of ‘Subdued’.
