2025 · Q17
His views on the matter have been impugned by those evaluating his role in the community as its erstwhile ruler. Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word:
General EnglishVocabulary
- Achallenged
- Bbelittled
- Cenhanced
- Dendured
Explanation
'Impugned' means to challenge or call into question, especially someone's motives or views. 'Challenged' is therefore the closest synonym. 'Belittled' means to make seem small, 'enhanced' is the opposite, and 'endured' means to tolerate, none of which captures disputing the validity of his views.