The business <u>floundered</u> during the pandemic.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is <strong>NEAREST IN MEANING</strong> to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. faced many problems ✓
- B. glided through
- C. floated through
- D. succeeded
Correct Answer: A. faced many problems
Explanation
FLOUNDERED means to struggle or show or feel great confusion. 'Faced many problems' accurately describes the state of the business.