2020 · Q84
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.
He tried to avoid saying something that would **implicate** him further.
EnglishSynonyms
- Areward
- Bincriminate
- Cencourage
- Dincite
Explanation
'Implicate' means to show someone to be involved in a crime — 'incriminate' is its nearest synonym. 'Reward' and 'encourage' are positive and unrelated, while 'incite' means to provoke or stir up, not to involve in wrongdoing. Hence (B) incriminate is correct.