Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The teacher corroborated the statement of the principal.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Confirmed.
Given word: Corroborated
Meaning: Supported with evidence or authority
Example: The witness corroborated the victim's story.
Synonym: Confirmed
Meaning: Showed something to be true
Example: The data confirmed our suspicions.
Meaning of the other options:
Disagreed: Had a different opinion
Disapproved: Thought something was wrong
Criticised: Pointed out faults
Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.