Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The detective's job was to discern the truth from the web of lies.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Perceive.
Given word: Discern
Meaning: To recognize, detect, or understand something clearly, especially something that is not obvious.
Example: It was hard to discern the figure in the dark.
Synonym: Perceive
Meaning: To become aware of or understand something through the senses or the mind.
Example: She could perceive the tension in the room.
Meanings of other options:
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Ignore: To deliberately pay no attention; opposite of discern.
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Fabricate: To invent or make up something false; not a synonym.
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Confuse: To mix up or make unclear; also opposite of discern.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.