Question

Select the word from among the given options that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence. Ashok tried to justify his late arrival by sharing about the traffic jam he encountered on the way.

• A. Mention
• B. Intensify
• C. Hesitate
• D. Explain

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Explain

• To justify something means to show or prove it to be right or reasonable. • In this sentence, Ashok is trying to explain or give a reason for his lateness.