Match up Exercise Apr 23

Match the usage of the highlighted word with its meaning.

	Usage of highlighted word		Meaning
A	After all, the first reports of these ostensibly sensitive troop movements were based on briefings by Army sources themselves and published much earlier on a website	1	Supported; Cushioned
B	The Indian Express report caused unnecessary consternation because of the exaggerated manner in which it was displayed.	2	To promote the growth and development of
C	Some Indians sneer at the efforts made by successive Indian governments to improve ties with Washington.	3	Apparently
D	Pakistan's arsenal is estimated at 90-110 warheads and China's at 170, the latter bolstered by an ICBM of over 11,000 km range.	4	a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion
E	By contrast, if the Agni V is seen as a 'bridge' to a much more diverse and sizeable Indian arsenal.	5	to give way in face of the overwhelming force
F	But cutting spending and raising taxes risk deepening the slump, widening the deficit and fostering more street protests.	6	An insulting facial expression, sound, or statement.
G	Previously, Greece, Portugal and Ireland succumbed to similar predicaments.	7	A stock of weapons.