Question

Choose the word nearest in meaning to-
Battle
a) Check
b) Quibble
c) Quarrel
d) Fight

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘battle' is ‘a sustained fight between large organized armed forces'. For example The battle of Plassey.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘battle' is a noun. A battle is a hostile encounter or engagement between opposing military forces. For example Battle of Waterloo; participation in such hostile encounters or engagements. Here, we have to find out the nearest meaning of the word ‘battle'.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Check. It is a verb which means to examine something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition, or to detect the presence of something.
Option ‘b' is Quibble. It is a noun that means a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter. For example, The only quibble about this book is the price.
Option ‘c’ is Quarrel. It is a noun that means a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue.
Option ‘d’ is Fight. It is a verb which means to take part in a violent struggle and involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.
As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the synonym (nearest in meaning) of the word ‘battle’ is ‘fight’. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘quarrel' and ‘fight’. The fight includes weapons, whereas quarrel doesn’t.