In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The sudden death of the king put paid to the ambition of the Minister.
The expression “put paid to” means to bring something to an end or to stop something completely. Terminated is correct because it means ended or brought to a stop.
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