In each sentence, a word is omitted. Choose the word from the given options that can fit into the blank without changing the intended meaning.

While hiking through the dense forest, she had an unexpected ____________ with a rare bird species previously thought to inhabit only remote areas.

Correct option is E

The correct answer is E (encounter).

Explanation:

To determine the correct word, we must look for a noun that describes the act of coming across or meeting something unexpectedly while hiking.

• Encounter is the most appropriate choice because it refers to an unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.
• Cherish (A) is a verb meaning to protect and care for someone lovingly.
• Abdicate (B) and Renounce (C) both mean to formally give up a throne, right, or claim.
• Surrender (D) means to give up or yield to an opponent or authority.
• Grammatically, the blank requires a noun to follow the adjective "unexpected," and "encounter" fits perfectly both grammatically and contextually.

Meanings of all words:

Encounter

• Meaning: An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.
• Hindi Meaning: मुठभेड़ / आकस्मिक मिलन
• Example: "The divers had a close encounter with a great white shark."

Cherish

• Meaning: To protect and care for (someone or something) lovingly; to hold dear.
• Hindi Meaning: संजोना / पोषण करना
• Example: "I will always cherish the memories of our summer vacation."

Abdicate

• Meaning: To renounce one's throne; to fail to fulfill a duty or responsibility.
• Hindi Meaning: पद त्यागना / त्याग करना
• Example: "The king decided to abdicate the throne in favor of his son."

Renounce

• Meaning: To formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession.
• Hindi Meaning: त्यागना / छोड़ देना
• Example: "He chose to renounce his citizenship to live abroad permanently."

Surrender

• Meaning: To cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.
• Hindi Meaning: आत्मसमर्पण करना
• Example: "The troops were forced to surrender after they were surrounded."

Final Answer: E