Question

The word 'round' (line 57) most nearly means?

• A. route
• B. routine
• C. meanderings
• D. circle
• E. journey

Answer 1

The correct option is B routine

'...which few townspeople in the daily round of their lives ever took the trouble to do.' Here, 'round' refers to schedule or their monotonous lives.

Option A - 'Route' means a way or a path leading to a place. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option C- 'Meanderings' means a talk that is continued for a long time and is not interesting. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Circle' means a continuous curvy line, or a circular shape. 'Circle' is also referred to a group of people. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option B - 'Routine' means usual or monotonous way of living. Thus option B is the correct answer.

'Round' most nearly means 'routine'.