Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Despite the professor's best efforts to explain the complex theory, it took me a while to decipher the meaning of the text.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. interpret.
Decipher: To understand or make sense of something difficult.
Example: It took her hours to decipher the ancient script.
Interpret: To explain or understand the meaning of something.
Example: He was asked to interpret the foreign diplomat’s speech.
Meaning of the other words:
Predict: To guess or estimate future events.
Conceal: To hide or keep something secret.
Foresee: To anticipate or expect something before it happens.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.