Question : Select the option that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.
He declined the offer to join the Board of Directors.
Option 1: Delayed
Option 2: Rejected
Option 3: Modified
Option 4: Deferred
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Correct Answer: Rejected
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The word, declined , in the given context means that the person refused or turned down the offer to join the Board of Directors. On the other hand, rejected is a suitable synonym, indicating a similar action of not accepting or dismissing an offer.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Delayed means postponed or made to occur later than originally planned.
- Modified means altered or changed in some way.
- Deferred means postponed or delayed.
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