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.