Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.
The new Vice-Chancellor's immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties of the moment.
A
temporarily accommodate
B
permanently handle
C
decisively solve
D
pretend to solve
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “tide over” means to manage or get through a difficult situation temporarily until it improves.
So in the sentence:
The Vice-Chancellor’s immediate concern was to tide over the major difficulties…
It means he aimed to temporarily manage the difficulties, not permanently solve them.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10843)