Question

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word / words.
The discussion was wound up after a long and fruitful exchange of views.
A) Postponed
B) Cut short
C) Interrupted
D) Concluded

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same in meaning. For example: shut is the synonym of close.

Complete step by step answer:
We have to find the meaning of wound up and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
Option A) Postponed - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘postponed’ is ‘delay or put back’ and this is not a synonym of wound up. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘postponed’ and ‘wound up’ does not match.
Option B) Cut short – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘cut short’ is ‘to end something’ and this is not a synonym of wound up. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘cut short’ and ‘wound up’ does not match.
Option C) Interrupted - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘interrupted’ is ‘to break off or cause to cease’ and this is not a synonym of wound up. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘interrupted’ and ‘wound up’ does not match.
Option D) Concluded - is the correct answer because the meaning of both the words are same in meaning. As the meaning of concluded is the exact meaning of obviate i.e. ‘finish or end’ and they can be used in place of each other. Thus, ‘concluded’ can replace the word wound up meaningfully. Thus, this is the correct answer.

So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note:
Synonyms are words that have similar meaning. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again. Like in this question obviate can be replaced by the word to remove a difficulty because they have the same meaning. Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of the word. However, the antonym of wound up is ‘start or begin’. Thus, option D is the most appropriate answer.