Question

Direction: A reference is given to each of the following words. From the given options, select the word or phrase closest to the word's meaning in the relevant context.

Breach: Tennis player breached previous world record.

1. To break
2. Miss
3. Refused to play
4. Cheated

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : To break

The correct answer is To break​.

• The word Breach means (to) break, split, rupture. 
  • Ex: they hoped to avoid a breach in relations.
• ​The phrase 'To break' is the closest word to the word 'Beach'.
• Let's look at the meaning and examples of the given words:

 

Words/phrase	Meaning	Example
Miss	Fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind	She missed his point
Refused	Show unwillingness towards	he refused to join the group on a hike
Cheated	he refused to join the group on a hike.	She cheats on her husband

 

• Therefore, by reading the above explanation we find that the correct answer is Option 1.