Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the bold part of the sentence:
The father advised his errant son not to maunder about but do something worthwhile.
A. Trouble
B. Wander
C. Run
D. Play

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘Maunder’ means to move idly or walk dreamily. For example, I maundered inside the forest for inspiration. We will look for a word from the given options which have a similar meaning.

Complete step by step answer:
To choose the word which expresses the meaning of the given word, analyse each option individually.

Trouble: it means to face difficulty in a situation, usually they are the consequences of our doings. It also means to bother someone.
Example: He got into trouble for not submitting his assignment on time.
Example: She will trouble you, if you don’t get her a car next week.

Wander: to walk in an aimless manner, usually for leisure.
Example: They wandered around the forest during sunset.
Example: I saw him wandering amidst his school hours.

Run: moving at a faster speed than walking.
Example: The trains run very fast.
Example: I will run after you to get my bag back.

Play: spending time doing enjoyable things for one's pleasure, a theatrical act.
Example: The child wanted to play with the ball.
Example: The students will perform a play.

So, the correct answer is “Option B”.

Note:
Maunder also means talking in a rumbling or disconnected way, speaking I distinctly. For example, words were maundering out of his mouth while he was drunk.