Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
Your present statement has allayed my fears.

• A. relieved
• B. obliterated
• C. aroused
• D. eradicated

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The highlighted word means 'lessened' or 'eased'.

Option A is correct. 'Relieved', in this context, means 'lessened'. Since it has the required meaning, it is the correct answer.

Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Obliterated' means 'completely destroyed', 'aroused' means 'excited' and 'eradicated' means 'eliminated' or 'wiped out'.