Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word:-
He clinched the deal with his astute understanding of the business.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → settled
To clinch a deal is to settle it finally, to make sure of it. With his sharp understanding of business he settled the deal in his favour. Its synonym is settled.
Example: A last-minute discount clinched the sale.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) settled (answer) | to reach a final agreement on a deal or matter (both words mean bringing a deal to a firm conclusion) | The two sides settled the dispute outside court. |
| (2) lost | the opposite of clinched (an astute businessman wins the deal) | The company lost the contract to a rival. |
| (3) abandoned | to give up or leave something (this again contradicts clinching) | They abandoned the plan because of the cost. |
| (4) comprehended | to understand (his understanding helped him, but the deal itself was settled, not understood) | She quickly comprehended the rules of the game. |