Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word.
A few seniors tried to circumvent the hostel curfew by getting their names marked early and slipping out later.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Bypass
In the given sentence, circumvent means find a clever way around a rule or problem. Its synonym is bypass. Example: Ravi tried to circumvent the screen-time limit by changing the clock on his tablet.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Defy | openly refuse to obey (breaking a rule openly, not finding a way around it) | The two boys chose to defy the warden and stayed out late. |
| (2) Uphold | support a rule or decision and make sure it is followed (the opposite of circumvent) | The umpire chose to uphold the rule even though the crowd booed. |
| (3) Bypass (answer) | go around something instead of through it (same as circumvent) | The new flyover lets trucks bypass the crowded market road. |
| (4) Extend | make something last longer or reach further | The school decided to extend the library hours during exam week. |
| Synonyms of circumvent: bypass, evade, get around, sidestep Antonyms of circumvent: obey, follow, uphold, observe |