Select the word that has the same meaning (SYNONYM) as the underlined word in the given sentence.
The vital role played by women at home and in the struggle for freedom, advanced the case for female emancipation soon after the war was over.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Freedom
Given word: Emancipation
Meaning: The act of being set free from restrictions, control, or slavery.
Example: The abolition of slavery marked the emancipation of millions of people.
Synonym: Freedom
Meaning: The state of being free and not under the control or power of another.
Example: Every individual has the right to freedom of speech.
Meaning of the other words:
- Objectivity – treating facts without influence from personal feelings or opinions
- Bondage – the state of being enslaved or under control
- Utility – usefulness or practical value
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.