Which of the following would be the best substitute for the word, 'fusillade' in the passage?
A
Barrage
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B
Breach
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C
Temper
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D
Row
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Solution
The correct option is A Barrage Fusillade means a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession. Barrage is synonymous to fusillade i.e. means a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area. Therefore option (a) is the correct choice,