Question

Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
A sudden rush of wind
a- Gale
b- Typhoon
c- Gust
d- Storm

Answer 1

Hint: We use one-word substitutions to replace a phrase or group of words. ‘A sudden rush of wind’ refers to an unexpected outburst of strong wind.

Complete answer:
We use ‘gust’ to indicate a sudden rush of wind. ‘Gust’ refers to an unexpected blow or flurry.
The word, ‘gust’ has been derived from the Old Norse word- Gustr, which means to gush.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word, ‘gust’. Now, let’s look at its usage:
Example- A gust of chilly wind blew in their faces. Here, we can understand that a sudden outburst of chilly wind blew in X and Y’s face.
Let’s examine the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘Gale’ refers to a strong current of wind that causes a hurricane or storm. For example- I was unable to sleep due to the roaring gale. ‘Gale’ is different in meaning to the given sentence. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Typhoon’ refers to a cyclone or a tropical storm. For Example- My family got stuck in a typhoon last year. ‘Typhoon’ is different in meaning to the given sentence. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Gust’ refers to an unexpected explosion of wind. ‘Gust’ is similar in meaning to the given sentence. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option d- ‘Storm’ refers to an atmosphere of thunder, lightning, or heavy rains. For example- I couldn’t attend school as I got stuck in a storm. ‘Storm’ is different in meaning to the given sentence. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note:
‘Gust’ may or may not be violent in nature, whereas all the other options are violent in nature. Some commonly used one-word substitutions for ‘a sudden rush of wind’ are flurry, blast, blow, etc.