2023 · Q52
Each item in this section 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 and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The power of the monarchy was **circumscribed** by the new law.
EnglishSynonyms
- Aconstrained
- Bnaturalized
- Ccircumvented
- Dnotified
Explanation
'Circumscribed' means limited or restricted in scope — the law 'constrained' the monarchy's power. 'Circumvented' (bypassed) and 'notified' miss the sense, and 'naturalized' is unrelated. Hence (A).