English Synonyms Synonyms Question #6640 (CAT-I)

He lived under the __________ that he was a famous rock star, despite never having played an instrument.

A demolish
B delusion
C delicious
D deliberate
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
• The sentence describes a false belief. • 'Delusion' means a false belief or opinion that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by reality. • 'Demolish' means to destroy. • 'Delicious' describes taste. • 'Deliberate' means intentional. • Hence, 'delusion' fits the context of a false belief.