From the list of words lettered A-E below each of the following sentences, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined word, as it is used in the sentence.
Last night there was a very fierce rain storm
A. raging B. storming C. angry D. violent E. ferocious
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
FIERCE as it is used in this sentence, that is, a ver fierce rain storm means a raging storm, though, the normal meaning of FIERCE could be, violent, ferocious. vehement, truculent, etc
