Q.

Find the synonym of the highlighte word.

 The 1961 missile crisis brought the world to the verge of all-out war. 

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a

Danger

b

Horror

c

Brink

d

Prospect

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

 

  • Concept: The term 'verge' refers to an edge or border.
  • "They came down to the lake's edge"
  • In this context, "The 1961 missile crisis brought the world to the brink of all-out war," and "verge" indicates "on the edge of war." 
  • Option A: Horror refers to fear.
  • Option B: Brink means on the edge, so this is the correct option.
  • Option C: Prospect refers to possibility of some event.
  • Option D: Danger means crisis.
  • Hence, option B is the correct option.
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Find the synonym of the highlighte word. The 1961 missile crisis brought the world to the verge of all-out war.