Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence:
The guide could give us only an ______ idea of how long the trek to the waterfall would take, since it depended on how slippery the path was after the rain.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → approximate
Complete sentence: The guide could give us only an approximate idea of how long the trek to the waterfall would take, since it depended on how slippery the path was after the rain.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) exact | completely correct in every detail | Please tell me the exact time your train reaches Bhopal. |
| (2) ambitious | needing a lot of effort or skill to succeed | Climbing three peaks in one week was an ambitious plan for the beginners. |
| (3) outdated | no longer useful or modern | The map in the hotel lobby was so outdated that it did not show the new flyover. |
| (4) approximate (answer) | close to the real amount or time, but not exact (fits a time that depended on the path) | The approximate distance from Delhi to Agra by road is about 230 kilometres. |