Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The Managing Director of the company declared that he is $$\underline {broke} $$ and there is a need to seek support from the government.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He loves doing $$\underline {nasty} $$ things.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

he could not $$\underline {muster} $$ courage to speak the truth before his friend.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Some people complain when they $$\underline {encounter} $$ a small misfortune in the course of their thoroughly happy life.