Which foreign word can replace the underlined word in the sentence below?
The coach let Meena join the team with one condition: she must attend every practice.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → proviso
A condition is something that must be done before something else is allowed. The foreign word for it is proviso. Example: Mother agreed to the trip on one condition: I must call her every night.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) carte blanche | full freedom to act as one wishes | The principal gave the students carte blanche to plan the farewell. |
| (2) lacuna | a gap or a missing part | The teacher found a lacuna in Ravi’s project report. |
| (3) penchant | a strong liking for something | Neha has a penchant for spicy street food. |
| (4) proviso (answer) | a condition added to an agreement or a permission | The shop gave a refund with the proviso that the box was unopened. |