Question

Choose the appropriate meaning of the
brackets italicized words from the choices given in brackets
(a) .... erstwhile Madras state.
(former/latter/ancient)
(b)
austere father used to
avoid.
(simple/peace/extravagant)
(c) ..........utterly downcast as I ....
(angry/happy/sad or dejected)
(d)............ sense of conviction
(belief/distrust/worth)
(my childhood)
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) ancient

b) peace

c) angry

d) worth

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) former

(b) simple

(c) sad or dejected

(d) belief

Explanation:

• The above-mentioned question is extracted from the chapter "My Childhood".
• This story is taken from the autobiography of Kalam named "Wings of Fire" and revolves around the childhood of APJ Abdul Kalam sir, who was an exceptionally genius scientist with a great personality.

The appropriate meaning or synonymous words for the italicized words from the choices are-

(a) erstwhile Madras state. means Former

(b) austere father used to avoid. means Simple, strict and severe

(c) utterly downcast as I..- Sad or dejected/depressed

(d) a sense of conviction means a strong belief or opinion

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