2017 · Q110
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Though he was arrogant, I could not dispense with his services.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- Aterminate
- Balign with
- Cclaim
- Ddisregard with
Explanation
'Dispense with' means to do without or get rid of - here, to terminate his services despite his arrogance. 'Align with' and 'claim' are unrelated senses, and 'disregard with' is unidiomatic. Hence terminate, option A.