2021 · Q85
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 Bold word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The paintings **exemplify** the artist's genius.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aexclude
- Billustrate
- Cexcuse
- Drepresent
Explanation
'Exemplify' means to serve as a typical example of something — to typify or represent it. The nearest is (d) 'represent'. 'Exclude' and 'excuse' are unrelated, and 'illustrate' leans toward explaining rather than serving as an instance of. Hence (d).