English · Vocabulary
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In each of the following question, four alternative meanings of a word are given. You have to select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word and fill the appropriate Circle on the MCQ Response Form.
EMBELLISH
- A
Beautify
- B
Nominate
- C
Finish
- D
Weaken
Explanation:
"Embellish" means to make something more attractive or beautiful, often by adding decorative details. So, A is the correct answer.
"Nominate" means to suggest someone as a candidate for a position, award, or honor. It is not related to the meaning of "Embellish".
"Finish" means to complete or bring something to an end, and is not related to the meaning of "Embellish".
"Weaken" means to make something weaker or less effective, and is not related to the meaning of "Embellish".
"Embellish" means to make something more attractive or beautiful, often by adding decorative details. So, A is the correct answer.
"Nominate" means to suggest someone as a candidate for a position, award, or honor. It is not related to the meaning of "Embellish".
"Finish" means to complete or bring something to an end, and is not related to the meaning of "Embellish".
"Weaken" means to make something weaker or less effective, and is not related to the meaning of "Embellish".
Tagged under English · Vocabulary · 2009