Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘echoed’ to fill in the blank.
The thunderous applause ________ through the stadium.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. reverberated.
When something echoes, it means the sound is being repeated as it is sent back off a surface.
Reverberated is the correct synonym as it means to be repeated several times as it comes off different surfaces.
Other options mean:
Recoiled means to quickly move away from somebody/something unpleasant.
Bounced means to jump up and down continuously.
Pulsed means to move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm.