2023 · Q53
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.
We caught him **eavesdropping** outside the window.
EnglishSynonyms
- Awandering aimlessly
- Btalking loudly
- Clistening secretly
- Dreflecting calmly
Explanation
'Eavesdropping' is secretly listening to others' conversation — exactly 'listening secretly'. It is not wandering, talking loudly, or reflecting. Hence (C).