2020 · Q81
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
**Emboldened** by its success, the leader now plans to go ahead with the plan and implementation.
EnglishSynonyms
- AEncouraged
- BDisgruntled
- CSucceeded
- DFailed
Explanation
'Emboldened' means made bold or confident — 'encouraged' is its nearest synonym. 'Disgruntled' (discontented) is closer to an antonym, while 'succeeded' and 'failed' describe outcomes, not the feeling the sentence conveys. Hence (A) Encouraged is correct.