Verbal Ability - Selecting Words - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Selecting Words - Section 1 (Q.No. 85)
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.
85.
He tried to ...... himself against a horde of ruffians.
Discussion:
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Nakool said:
1 decade ago
Defend: to protect someone or something from attack.
Thousands of young men came forward, willing to defend their country.
Thousands of young men came forward, willing to defend their country.
Kanyasree said:
1 decade ago
Horde = A large group of people.
Ruffians = A violent person involved in crime.
Ruffians = A violent person involved in crime.
Ashutosh Mantoo said:
10 years ago
Can any one please tell me why not save?
Somya said:
10 years ago
@Ashutosh Mantoo.
Save is not used because against is here. When we are using against we are fighting or defending.
Save is not used because against is here. When we are using against we are fighting or defending.
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