2023 · Q17
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.
The business **floundered** during the pandemic.
EnglishSynonyms
- Afaced many problems
- Bglided through
- Cfloated through
- Dsucceeded
Explanation
'Floundered' means to struggle clumsily, to be in difficulty, or to show confusion. In the sentence, the business struggled during the pandemic. Among the options, 'faced many problems' (A) is nearest in meaning, capturing the sense of difficulty. 'Glided through' and 'floated through' suggest ease (antonyms), while 'succeeded' is the opposite. Therefore option A is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.