Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The promises made by the old minister were fulfilled.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e., Aged.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Old: "Old" refers to something that has existed or been in existence for a long time.
- Aged: "Aged" is similar to "old" and also refers to something that has reached an advanced age.
- Contemporary: "Contemporary" refers to something that belongs to the same time period or era.
- Recent: "Recent" indicates something that has occurred, happened, or been created in the near past or not long ago.
- Vernal: "Vernal" relates to springtime or the season of spring.
Thus, the most appropriate synonym for the given word is Aged.