Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:
For all his ______ in the hostel about spending a night alone in the old library, Karan backed out the moment the warden switched off the corridor lights.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → bluster
Complete sentence: For all his bluster in the hostel about spending a night alone in the old library, Karan backed out the moment the warden switched off the corridor lights.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) bluster (answer) | loud, boastful or threatening talk that is not backed by real action (fits big talk, then backing out) | The local goon’s bluster ended the moment the police jeep arrived. |
| (2) valour | great and real courage, especially in battle | The soldier received the Param Vir Chakra for his valour in Kargil. |
| (3) reticence | unwillingness to talk about one’s feelings or to share information | Meena’s reticence in class made her teachers think she had not followed the lesson. |
| (4) prudence | good sense and care in avoiding risks | Out of prudence, Papa kept some cash at home before the long bank holiday. |