Direction: Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed part given in the sentence below.

I was (feeling afraid) that something bad would happen.

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  1. Sacred
  2. Scared
  3. Divine
  4. Bold

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Option 2 : Scared
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The correct answer is "Scared."

Key Points
  • The phrase "feeling afraid" refers to the emotional state of experiencing fear or anxiety. (भय या चिंता का अनुभव करने की भावनात्मक स्थिति)
    • Example: After hearing a strange noise outside her window, Emily lay in bed feeling afraid.
  • The phrase "feeling afraid" can be replaced with "scared."
  • The word "Scared" means frightened. (भयभीत)
    • Example: I'm scared of telling her what really happened.
  • The correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information
  • Sacred: connected with God, a god or religion. (ईश्‍वर, किसी देवता या धर्म से संबंधित)
  • Divine: connected with God or a god. (दिव्‍य, दैवी, ईश्‍वरीय)
  • Bold: (used about a person or his/her behaviour) confident and not afraid. ((व्‍यक्ति या उसका व्‍यवहार) आत्‍मविश्‍वासी और निडर)
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