Pick the foreign word that can replace the underlined words in the given sentence:
The young sitar player gave her first concert with great brilliance and style, and the hall rose to its feet.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → eclat
In the given sentence, great brilliance and style means a very bright and stylish way of doing something. The foreign word for it is eclat. Example: The dancer performed with great brilliance and style.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) bonhomie | a cheerful, friendly feeling among people | There was great bonhomie among the players after the match. |
| (2) sang froid | calmness in danger or difficulty | The pilot landed the plane in the storm with complete sang froid. |
| (3) ennui | a feeling of boredom and lack of interest | By the third week of the holidays, a deep ennui had set in. |
| (4) eclat (answer) | a brilliant show of skill that wins praise and success | Our team won the debate with eclat. |