GATE CSE 2010 | Question: 56

Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence:

His rather casual remarks on politics ________ his lack of seriousness about the subject.

• A. masked
• B. belied
• C. betrayed
• D. suppressed

Answer 1

answer is option (c)

(a) Masked       :  Hide under a false appearance - opposite

(b) Belied          :  Be in contradiction with - not appropriate 

(c) Betrayed      :  Reveal unintentionally - most appropriate

(d) Suppressed:  To put down by force or authority - irrelevant

Comments

betray: to show feelings, thoughts, or a particular characteristic without intending to

Examples:

• If he is nervous on stage, he does not betray it.
• Although she often seems quite cold, her smiling eyes betray her true nature.

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Why masked isn’t true? He casually comments on politics which hides his seriousness about the subject. He is masking(hiding) his seriousness behind his half-baked knowledge. I guess masked should be true.

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@neel19, It will say “ His casual comments on politics hides his lack of seriousness  about the subject “ – which means that his half baked knowledge is easily observed by everyone which makes them believe that he is serious  about the subject

but it should be saying : makes them believe that he is not serious about the subject 

Answer 2

D. Suppressed

Answer 3

option (c) is right ans.