Select the word that best replaces both the italicized words in the sentences given below: Sentence (i) The management did not find him suitable for the job. Sentence (ii) – He was not able to arrange all his belongings into one suitcase.

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Answer

fit

Explanation

The word 'fit' can mean being suitable for a role (sentence i) or being the right size to be contained in a space (sentence ii).

Key Points

  • In the first sentence, 'fit' means 'suitable'.
  • In the second sentence, 'fit' means 'to go into/accommodate'.
  • This is an example of a word with multiple contextual meanings.

Additional Information

  • Cram means to force something into a space, which partially fits sentence (ii) but not (i).
  • Apt means suitable or skilled, but it isn't used for putting belongings in a suitcase.
English Contextual Vocabulary Hard

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