Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted word in a sentence.
She was a brave woman but she felt daunted by the task ahead.

Correct option is B

The correct synonym of the given word is (b) intimidated.
Daunted: means feeling nervous, discouraged, or lacking in confidence due to the difficulty of a task or situation. It implies being overwhelmed or frightened by something. (किसी कठिन कार्य या परिस्थिति से डर जाना या हिम्मत हारना)
Example: He wasn’t daunted by the climb, even though it looked dangerous.
Intimidated: means made to feel fearful, nervous, or lacking in confidence, especially because of someone's power, strength, or the difficulty of a situation. (डराया गया या भयभीत महसूस करना)
Example: She felt intimidated during her first presentation in front of the board members.
Synonyms: disheartened, discouraged, unnerved, demoralized
Antonyms: encouraged, emboldened, reassured, motivated
Meanings of all the other given options:
· (a) bold: fearless and daring (निडर, साहसी) – opposite in meaning
· (c) appreciated: recognized or valued for one’s effort (सराहा गया) – unrelated to “daunted”
· (d) encouraged: given support or confidence (प्रोत्साहित किया गया) – antonym of “daunted”