CAT Verbal Ability Questions | CAT Synonyms questions
CAT/2002
Question . 6
Directions for question : For the words below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given, that is closest in meaning in the given context.
Portends : It appears to many that the US “war on terrorism” portends trouble in the Gulf.
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Method of solving this CAT Verbal Ability Question from Synonyms question
Option D is correct. Portends means a sign or warning and Bodes means to bring about some outcome.