Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
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- (Proverb)
In each of the sentences given below a word is printed in bold. Below it four choices are given. Pick up the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printer in bold and can replaces it without altering the meaning of the sentence.
15.
The pioneers left a blazing trial of courage, manliness and chivalry.
[A]. inventors [B]. explorers [C]. colonialist [D]. settlers
Answer: D
Explanation:
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Narendra said:
(Fri, Mar 25, 2011 08:38:39 AM)
I think inventor is correct
Sundar said:
(Sat, Jun 25, 2011 11:02:28 AM)
Pioneer - A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
Nida said:
(Fri, Jul 1, 2011 01:22:44 AM)
Pioneer also means one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
Inqui said:
(Mon, Jul 11, 2011 10:47:22 AM)
I felt 'explorers' is the best fit.
Deepika said:
(Sun, Aug 14, 2011 02:06:21 PM)
Here in this sentence pioneer is used as a noun so its best meaning is "SETTLERS".
Shruti said:
(Mon, Sep 19, 2011 11:17:50 AM)
Does not Pioneer mean someone who has mastered something?
Ubtej said:
(Fri, Aug 31, 2012 09:43:26 PM)
Explorers and inventors are also collective nouns and not otherwise. Settlers is not the best answer i suggest that Explorers is the correct choice.
Atul said:
(Thu, Sep 27, 2012 08:06:55 PM)
Pioneer means Leader. Settlers are not necessarily pioneers. If anything, it should be explorers.
Pavan Kumar said:
(Sun, Apr 7, 2013 10:43:40 PM)
According to Google:
