Question

Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The growth and development of the peasant movement was indissolubly linked with the national struggle for freedom.
a) firmly
b) vaguely
c) individually
d) steadily

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘indissolubly’ refers to ‘unable to be destroyed; lasting'. This word is usually used as an adverb and its adjective form is ‘indissoluble’. Another synonym of ‘indissoluble’ is ‘binding’.

Complete answer:
A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example, ‘shut’ is a synonym of ‘close’, as they convey the same exact meaning as each other.

In the given sentence, the word ‘indissolubly’ is used to describe the fact that the peasant movement, i.e. the movement of the lower classes was definitely linked to the freedom struggle. It is an indisputable fact.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the given word. Let’s look at the given options:

a) firmly - The word ‘firmly’ refers to ‘without doubt; definitely'. This word has the exact same meaning as the given word. This is the synonym of ‘indissolubly’. This is the required answer. So, this is the correct option.
b) vaguely - The word ‘vaguely’ refers to ‘in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly’. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym of the given word. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) individually - The word ‘individually’ refers to ‘one by one; singly; separately’. This word has a completely different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym of the given word. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) steadily - The word ‘steadily’ refers to ‘in a regular and even manner’. This word has a different meaning to the given word. This is not the synonym of the given word. This is not the required answer. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
Go through the options one by one and guess the meaning of each word by using it in a sentence. Choose the option with the exact same meaning as the given word.