Question

Choose the words that are most nearly the same in meaning.

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 and 4
• D. 2 and 4

Hint:

Always match meaning and tone when identifying synonyms, especially in verb forms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

We are asked to find a pair of words with nearly the same meaning.
Let’s assume the options are numbered and refer to these words:

2. Hasten – means to speed up.
4. Expedite – also means to cause something to happen sooner or more quickly.


Since both “hasten” and “expedite” imply speeding up a process, they are synonyms.
Hence, the correct pair is (D) 2 and 4.