Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 2 (Q.No. 15)
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.
15.
The pioneers left a blazing trial of courage, manliness and chivalry.
Discussion:
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Narendra said:
1 decade ago
I think inventor is correct
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Pioneer - A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
Nida said:
1 decade ago
Pioneer also means one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
Inqui said:
1 decade ago
I felt 'explorers' is the best fit.
Deepika said:
1 decade ago
Here in this sentence pioneer is used as a noun so its best meaning is "SETTLERS".
As an verb its best meaning is "Explorer".
As an adjective its best mesning is"inventor".
As an verb its best meaning is "Explorer".
As an adjective its best mesning is"inventor".
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Shruti said:
1 decade ago
Does not Pioneer mean someone who has mastered something?
Ubtej said:
1 decade ago
Explorers and inventors are also collective nouns and not otherwise. Settlers is not the best answer i suggest that Explorers is the correct choice.
Atul said:
1 decade ago
Pioneer means Leader. Settlers are not necessarily pioneers. If anything, it should be explorers.
Pavan kumar said:
1 decade ago
According to Google:
Pioneers (3rd person singular present, plural of pioneer)
Noun
A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
Verb
Develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).
So why isn't explorers correct?
Pioneers (3rd person singular present, plural of pioneer)
Noun
A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.
Verb
Develop or be the first to use or apply (a new method, area of knowledge, or activity).
So why isn't explorers correct?
Susan said:
1 decade ago
Although to explore took courage, to settle a land took more courage, because it meant fighting off wild animals, living off the land, turning wild lands into farm lands, etc. This is something the pioneers/settlers (in America) did.
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