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Directions: The question consists of a CAPITALISED word followed by five possible illustrations of the meaning. Choose the one, which is the most unsuitable illustration.
VEIN
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Knowing the test was not important, she veined it in a frivolous attitude.
💡 Explanation:
Of all these options, (3) depicts incorrect usage of ‘vein’, as it reflects “approached” in this sentence, which is not one of its meanings. Rephrase the sentence by restoring vein (a temporary attitude) in place of attitude, which will be the correct sentence. “Vein” in (1) and (5) means a streak or tendency, in (2), a seam of a different mineral running through a rock and in (4), it emphasizes a source of a particular characteristic. Hence, (3) is the answer.