Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. My teacher described an interesting slaughter she had with one of her students.

Explanation

The correct answer is 'encounter'. Key Points We need to substitute the underlined word 'slaughter' which does not fit well in the given sentence as per the context of the sentence. Slaughter means the act of killing and it does bring the same sense that the sentence conveys. Let us explore the given options : Encounter to experience something (a danger, difficulty, etc.) Harbinger : a sign that shows that something is going to happen soon, often something bad Plunder: to steal or remove something precious from something. Volunteer: a person who offers or agrees to do something without being forced or paid to do it From the given meanings of the given options, we are clear 'encounter' will substitute 'slaughter' in the given sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.