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English · Q1354

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Competitive Exams · English · question 1354

Q1354

The Court had to reprieve the hanging of the condemned prisoner.

A.
charge
B.
forgive
Answer
C.
forego
D.
delay

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Charge : demand (an amount) as a price for a service rendered or goods supplied.
Forgive : stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.
Forego : precede in place or time.
Delay : make (someone or something) late or slow.
Reprieve : cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Synonym of Reprieve is Forgive