Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence:-
The unprecedented display of remarkable innovation and creativity ______ him into an enviable position.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → catapulted
Complete sentence: The unprecedented display of remarkable innovation and creativity catapulted him into an enviable position. His remarkable innovation suddenly lifted him to an enviable position, so catapulted fits the sentence.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) catapulted (answer) | to move someone suddenly and quickly into a position, usually a high one (a catapult is a device that throws objects with great force) | One hit song catapulted the young singer to fame. |
| (2) capsized | to overturn in water, said of a boat (it cannot take someone "into an enviable position") | The boat capsized in the rough sea. |
| (3) condemned | to criticise strongly or to sentence to punishment (it goes against the praise in the sentence) | The leaders condemned the attack. |
| (4) commemorated | to honour the memory of a person or event (it does not mean moving someone to a position) | A statue was built to commemorate the freedom fighters. |