Verbal Ability - One Word Substitutes - Discussion
Discussion Forum : One Word Substitutes - Section 1 (Q.No. 28)
Directions to Solve
In questions given below out of four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.
28.
In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
Discussion:
12 comments Page 1 of 2.
Vandana said:
1 decade ago
What is the mean of tenterhooks?
PRADEEP RAO said:
1 decade ago
On tenterhooks - to be uncertain and anxious about what is going to happen. Ex. He was on tenterhooks about the result of the exam.
Malay Biswas said:
1 decade ago
Off Balance - One who cannot stand properly on his own feet.
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Anu said:
1 decade ago
Anxiety means lamp back, heed, care, etc.
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Shyam said:
9 years ago
I think the answer should be depressed because tenterhooks means the thing in which we kept our clothes to dry.
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Prem prakash said:
8 years ago
Tanterhook is one of a series of hoos used to stretch cloth on a tenter.
Prasant said:
7 years ago
Why not depressed? please explain.
Amit said:
7 years ago
Depressed is also correct.
Pavan kumar said:
5 years ago
Depression can't be the correct answer.
Because depression is related to a negative feeling whereas tenterhooks are a kind that may be a positive or negative feeling.
Because depression is related to a negative feeling whereas tenterhooks are a kind that may be a positive or negative feeling.
Ankit Choudhary said:
5 years ago
On tenterhooks Mean to abuse someone during argue.
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