Question

Choose the most suitable one word for the given expression:
Walk in a vain, self-important way
a) jog
b) trek
c) trudge
d) strut

Answer 1

Hint:The given description can be summarised by another synonym ‘prance’. This synonym should help you find the word that is the replacement for the given phrase.

Complete answer:
In grammar, a substitute is used as a noun to refer to a word that serves as a particular kind of replacement. When one word replaces an entire phrase and still retains the original meaning, it is called a ‘substitute noun’. For example, the phrase ‘one who lives for the pleasure of eating and drinking’ can be summarised by the word ‘epicure’.
The only way to identify them correctly is to memorize them or use etymology to guess
them as accurately as possible.
The given phrase refers to walking in a peacockish way, as though having a haughty air and being arrogant, i.e. thinking that you are better than everybody else.

Now, we know the meaning of the given phrase. Let’s look at the given options:

a) jog - The word ‘jog’ refers to ‘run at a steady gentle pace, especially on a regular basis as a form of physical exercise’. This word does not have the exact same meaning as the given phrase. It does not mean the same thing. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
b) trek - The word ‘trek’ refers to ‘a long arduous journey, especially one made on foot'. This word does not have the exact same meaning as the given phrase. It does not mean the same thing. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) trudge - The word ‘trudge’ refers to ‘walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions’. This word does not have the exact same meaning as the given phrase. It does not mean the same thing. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) strut - The word ‘strut’ refers to ‘walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait’. This word has the exact same meaning as the given phrase. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.

Note:
Look through the given options and understand the meanings. Use them in a sentence in order to completely understand their meaning. Make sure to differentiate between ‘trudge’ and ‘strut’. Then, choose the correct option accordingly.