Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
Sivasubramanian Iyer was not perturbed, nor did he get angry with his wife, but instead, served me with his own hands and sat down beside me to eat his meal.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. disturbed.
- Perturbed: A state of being disturbed or upset, especially emotionally.
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Appreciated: To recognize the value or significance of something. It can also mean to express gratitude or thankfulness.
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Composed: Having one's emotions under control, calm, and not easily disturbed.
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Apprehended: To understand or perceive something.
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Disturbed: To be bothered, upset, or disrupted emotionally.
Hence, the most appropriate synonym for "perturbed" is "disturbed."