2024 · Q82
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.
Justice prevailed and the murderer was **decapitated**.
EnglishSynonyms
- Abeheaded
- Bdismissed
- Ckidnapped
- Ddischarged
Explanation
‘Decapitate’ literally means to behead — to cut off the head. ‘Beheaded’ is the exact synonym. ‘Dismissed’ and ‘discharged’ mean removed from office, and ‘kidnapped’ means abducted — all unrelated. Hence ‘beheaded’ is correct.