2023 · Q16
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word 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.
They successfully **defused** the situation.
EnglishSynonyms
- Amitigated
- Bmediated
- Cactivated
- Dnarrated
Explanation
'Defused' means to make a situation less tense or dangerous, literally to remove the fuse from a bomb. In the sentence, they successfully calmed or eased the situation. Among the options, 'mitigated' (A) is nearest in meaning, meaning to make less severe. 'Mediated' means intervened, 'activated' is an antonym, and 'narrated' means told. Hence option A is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.