Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 56)
Directions to Solve

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.


56.
The claims of students look hollow when they attribute their poor performance to difficulty of examination.
infer
impute
inhere
inundate
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Shalini said:   8 years ago
It means, Regard something as being caused by.

Naveed said:   1 decade ago
Impute.

Verb:
Represent (something, esp. something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute.

Assign (a value) to something by inference from the value of the products or processes to which it contributes.

Synonyms:
attribute - ascribe - accuse - accredit.

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