Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 24)
Directions to Solve
Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
24.
In Bush, Saddam was up ...... more than his match.
Discussion:
13 comments Page 1 of 2.
Ashok said:
1 decade ago
"In Bush" means in Bush's mind i.e., Bush thinks Saddam is his enemy more than his opponent in his own country i.e., his match, so against is correct.
Arkadip said:
1 decade ago
No my friend! Here 'up against' means 'to be confronted with'. It means Saddam faced Bush who was more than someone equal to Saddam.
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Tushar bharti said:
1 decade ago
BECAUSE here compare between leader and also both of country have trouble so both of them has against on or more.
Narendra said:
1 decade ago
Guys. Here we go.
Suddam was up -- means he was fighting more than he can fight, more than his ability.
Suddam was up -- means he was fighting more than he can fight, more than his ability.
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Saranya said:
1 decade ago
Two leaders oppose each other. One does not like other's. So its aganist.
Rashmi said:
1 decade ago
I really didn't got this one. The sentence should have been more clear.
Sailaja said:
1 decade ago
I am not clear with the sentence formation. I feel to is apt.
Avinash said:
1 decade ago
Where we 'into', any example or rule for it ?
Sampada said:
1 decade ago
I really don't understand the sentence.
(2)
Kim said:
1 decade ago
Can anybody explain me the answer?
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