Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.
She evinced little enthusiasm for the outdoor games.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. showed.
Given word: Evinced (underlined word in the sentence)
Meaning of 'evinced': To show clearly or make something known.
Example: He evinced great interest in the topic during the discussion.
Showed is the past tense of show, which means:
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To make something visible
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To express a feeling or idea clearly
Example: She showed her excitement by smiling.
Meaning of other options:
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Observed – Noticed something
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Suppressed – Held back or hid something
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Pretended – Acted in a false way
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.