The trailing lead got snarled up in a bramble bush ........

English Language (Defence) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Directions: Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response accordingly.

The trailing lead got snarled up in a bramble bush.

Entwined

Entangled

Leer

Untangle

Explanation:

- The sentence talks about a lead getting "snarled up" in a bramble bush. The expression "snarled up" means to be twisted or caught in a complex or messy way.

- Option 1: Entwined

- This means twisted or wrapped together, similar to "snarled up".

- Option 2: Entangled

- This also means caught or twisted in a complicated manner, similar to "snarled up".

- Option 3: Leer

- This is unrelated and means to look at someone in a suggestive or unpleasant way. It is not relevant here.

- Option 4: Untangle

- This means to straighten out or remove knots, which is opposite of "snarled up".

- This is the correct answer.