2019 · Q67
Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The officer in charge of the operations has been **impugned** for the excesses.
EnglishSynonyms
- AExpelled
- BRewarded
- CChallenged
- DGiven allowance
Explanation
"Impugned" means called into question or challenged as invalid — "challenged" is the nearest synonym. "Expelled," "rewarded," and "given allowance" are unrelated to questioning validity. Hence (C).