Select a synonym from the given options to replace the underlined word in the following sentence:-
My grandmother is unable to hold a glass of water, as her hands have become gnarled with age.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → twisted
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Gnarled (Adjective) means full of knots or twists, typically used to describe old trees, or, in this context, hands that have become crooked and twisted due to age or a condition like arthritis.
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Twisted (Adjective) means forced out of its natural or proper shape; convoluted. This is the closest meaning.
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Slippery means difficult to hold.
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Dormant means temporarily inactive or suspended.
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Delirious means in an acutely disturbed state of mind.