Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word
followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined
word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Sages and seers have cautioned that the path towards enlightenment is full of illusory traps
Understanding the Meaning of 'Cautioned'
The sentence states, "Sages and seers have cautioned that the path towards enlightenment is full of illusory traps." We need to find a word from the options that means almost the same as 'cautioned' in this context.
'Cautioned' means to warn someone about a possible danger or problem, or to advise someone to be careful.
Analyzing the Options
Let's look at each option:
- 1. reasoned: This means to think about something logically or to give a reason for something. It does not mean to warn. For example, "He reasoned that it was too late to go."
- 2. admitted: This means to confess that something is true or to say that you did something wrong. It is different from warning someone. For example, "She admitted her mistake."
- 3. warned: This means to tell someone about potential danger or problems so they can avoid them. This is very similar in meaning to 'cautioned'. For example, "The doctor warned him about the side effects."
- 4. refused: This means to say that you will not do, accept, or allow something. It is the opposite of agreeing or complying, not related to warning. For example, "They refused permission."
Determining the Nearest Meaning
Comparing the meanings, the word warned is the closest synonym for cautioned in the given sentence. Both words indicate advising someone to be careful about potential negative outcomes, like the 'illusory traps' on the path to enlightenment.
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