Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank:-
The _____ weather conditions put a spanner in the onward hike of the mountaineering team.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → inclement
Complete sentence: The inclement weather conditions put a spanner in the onward hike of the mountaineering team. To put a spanner in something is to spoil a plan. Bad weather is what would stop a mountaineering team's hike.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) pleasant | nice and enjoyable (pleasant weather would help the hike, not spoil it) | We had a pleasant evening by the sea. |
| (2) feeble | weak (weak weather conditions would not stop anyone, and "feeble weather" is not normal English) | The old man gave a feeble smile. |
| (3) inclement (answer) | (of weather) cold, wet or stormy, unpleasant | The match was called off because of inclement weather. |
| (4) favourable | good for a purpose (favourable weather would help the team) | Favourable winds carried the boat home. |
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