Choose the option which means 'a large crowd of people.'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → horde
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) hoard | a hidden store of money, food or valuables, or as a verb, to collect and keep such things (it sounds like "horde" but means something else) | The villagers found a hoard of gold coins buried under the tree. |
| (2) horde (answer) | a large crowd of people, often moving together in a noisy or disorderly way | A horde of fans rushed towards the film star. |
| (3) tourist | one person travelling for pleasure (not a crowd) | A tourist asked us the way to the fort. |
| (4) hoarse | an adjective describing a rough, harsh voice, as after shouting or a cold | He was hoarse after cheering for three hours. |