The Professor has been able to <u>instil</u> confidence in her students
Directions : In the following items a sentence or a phrase is given with a word that is underlined, followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. inculcate ✓
- B. infer
- C. eradicate
- D. unlike
Correct Answer: A. inculcate
Explanation
To instil means to gradually but firmly establish an idea or attitude in a person's mind, which is synonymous with inculcate.
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