Choose the word from the options given below that is closest in meaning to the given underlined word:

Flare

Blaze

The word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word flare is blaze.

• Flare means to burn or burst into a sudden bright flame.
• Blaze means to burn or shine brightly.
• Prudence means caution or carefulness.
• Armour means protective covering for the body.
• Responsibility is the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone or something.