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Meaning of 'whiff' Sat May 28, 2005 8:44 am  Meaning of 'whiff'
 

Test No. incompl/advan-44 "Scandal", question 8

The Prime Minister called Mathew in to talk to him and said he couldn't tolerate any ......... of scandal in his Party.

(a) whiff
(b) scent
(c) smell
(d) stink

Test No. incompl/advan-44 "Scandal", answer 8

The Prime Minister called Mathew in to talk to him and said he couldn't tolerate any whiff of scandal in his Party.

Correct answer: (a) whiff
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Dear Sir,

Are there any differences between the above 4 words? As I look up the dictionary, they're almost the same. Please explain

Thank you very much
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Meaning of 'whiff' Sat May 28, 2005 11:27 am  Meaning of 'whiff'
 

You need whiff here to mean the smallest sign.
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