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GATE 2014 EC (EC4) – Question 3

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

While receiving the award, the scientist said, “I feel vindicated”. Which option is closest in meaning to “vindicated”?

  1. punished
  2. substantiated
  3. appreciated
  4. chastened

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Correct answer: (B) substantiated

Explanation

To feel vindicated is to feel that one’s position or work has been shown correct or justified. **Substantiated,B** is closest among the choices. Appreciated means valued but does not necessarily imply validation; punished and chastened have negative meanings.