Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised part of the sentence.
Ritu asked Rashmi not to meddle in her affairs.
A. Intercede
B. Impose
C. Cross
D. Interfere

Answer 1

Hint: There are millions of words in a language and every word has a meaning which signifies what the word denotes. Meaning is intended to communicate something.

Complete answer:
 Each word has a specific meaning of its own. Also, same words may mean different things depending upon the context in which it is used. A word has its own meaning. We cannot place a word freely in a sentence. The word has to compliment the meaning of the sentence. Now, to find out which of the given words will fit in the provided sentence, let us look at the context and also the meaning of the given words as options.

Meddle refers to interfering in something that is not one’s concern. The origin of the word is from Latin.
“I don’t want him to meddle in our affairs.”
So, now we must go through the meaning of the words given as an option to find out which word best expresses the meaning of meddle.

Intercede: It refers to intervene on behalf of another.

Impose: It refers to taking advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.

Cross: It refers to pass in an opposite or different direction.

Interfere: It refers to intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity.

From the above explanation, we can identify the answer of the given question. The word that best expresses the meaning of meddle is option D i.e. interfere.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’

Note: Whenever you get confused with the meanings of the word, always look through a dictionary. Try to answer the question only when you are clear with the meaning or else it will be difficult for you to find the correct answer.