Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:
He has never been a good mediator, even in minor family disputes, because in most cases his views are always jaundiced
He has never been a good mediator, even in minor family disputes, because in most cases his views are always jaundiced
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
> "...because in most cases his views are always jaundiced."
When someone's views are jaundiced, it means they are prejudiced — biased, unfair, or influenced by personal feelings, often negative.
Now, checking the options:
- A. coloured — Can mean biased, but not as directly and strongly as "prejudiced."
- B. sick — Refers to health, not attitude. Incorrect.
- C. suspicious — Means distrustful, but not the same as prejudiced. Incorrect.
- D. unscrupulous — Means without morals or principles, but not exactly biased. Incorrect.
- E. prejudiced — Means having an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge. This matches "jaundiced" perfectly.
> "...because in most cases his views are always jaundiced."
When someone's views are jaundiced, it means they are prejudiced — biased, unfair, or influenced by personal feelings, often negative.
Now, checking the options:
- A. coloured — Can mean biased, but not as directly and strongly as "prejudiced."
- B. sick — Refers to health, not attitude. Incorrect.
- C. suspicious — Means distrustful, but not the same as prejudiced. Incorrect.
- D. unscrupulous — Means without morals or principles, but not exactly biased. Incorrect.
- E. prejudiced — Means having an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge. This matches "jaundiced" perfectly.