Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 79)
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.


79.
She baffled all our attempts to find her.
defeated
thwarted
foiled
circumvented
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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NIVEDITA said:   1 decade ago
Foil:

Prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
or
Frustrate the efforts or plans of.
or
HUNTING.

(of a hunted animal) run over or cross (ground or a scent or track) in such a way as to confuse the hounds.

SO IT IS CORRECT.

Akshat said:   2 months ago
What is meant by Foil here?


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