Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The 1961 missile crisis brought the world to the verge of all-out war.
a)Horror
b)Brink
c)Prospect
d)Danger
e)Security

Answer 1

Hint:The correct option would be the synonym of the word ‘Verge’. ‘Verge’ is referred to the edge or the end-point of something or some place.
Example: We drove to the verge of the road and found out that it was a dead-end.

Complete answer:
Now, let us look into the given options
>Option a – Horror
Something that scares or frightens you.
Example: The new horror movie frightened me so much that I couldn’t sleep alone last night.
>Option b – Brink
Brink is the edge, end-point or border of something.
Example: There is a deep valley at the brink of the road.
>Option c – Prospect
Prospect means the possibility of occurrence of something or that something may happen.
Example: There was a prospect that the Indian Cricket Team would win the World Cup, although the Australian team has been a strong contender.
>Option d – Danger
A risky situation where one may harm himself.
Example: Her life is in a constant danger because she keeps riding too fast despite several warnings.
>Option e – Security
A situation where you’re out of danger or harm.
Example: The Prime Minister has been provided maximum security since he is on the target of many terrorism bodies.

The option which best expresses the meaning of the word ‘Verge’ is the option ‘b’ ‘Brink’ since both the words refer to the edge of something

Hence the correct answer is option ‘b’.

Note: ‘Verge’ and ‘Brink’ are the most suitable synonyms to each-other. Both the words mean the edge, border or end-point of a place or thing.