Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options:-
Rohit was a ______ opponent, and I respected him for that.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → formidable
Complete sentence: Rohit was a formidable opponent, and I respected him for that. "I respected him for that" shows that Rohit was a tough opponent who earned respect, so formidable fits.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) formidable (answer) | strong and capable enough to be feared and respected | The visiting team was a formidable side with three national players. |
| (2) dreadful | very bad or unpleasant (a dreadful opponent would be a poor one, not one to respect) | We had dreadful weather all week. |
| (3) forbidding | unfriendly or threatening in appearance (it describes a look or a place, not an opponent's skill) | The old castle looked dark and forbidding. |
| (4) indulgent | allowing someone too much freedom, being too lenient (it does not describe an opponent) | Her indulgent grandparents gave her whatever she wanted. |
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