Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.

She had an ability to persuade others.

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  1. halt
  2. suppress
  3. outrage
  4. impress

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Option 4 : impress
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The correct answer is "impress".

Key Points
  •  Let us understand the meaning of the given and the marked words:
    • "Persuade" means to convince someone to do or believe something.
      • Example: It was difficult to persuade her.
    • "Impress" means to make someone feel admiration or respect.
      • Example: She is always trying to impress people.
  • Thus, it is correct that the word "impress" can substitute the word "persuade."

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

  • Option 1, "halt", means to stop or pause something.
  • Option 2, "suppress", means to prevent something from being expressed or revealed.
  • Option 3, "outrage", means to provoke anger or shock in someone.
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