Section 21 Section 22 Section 23

1.

The data compiled by the organisation was very useful.

A. analysed

B. enclosed

C. collected

D. published

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Analysed : examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and
interpret it.
Enclosed : surrounded or closed off on all sides.
Collected : (of individual works) brought together in one volume or edition.
Published : prepare and issue (a book, journal, or piece of music) for public sale.
Compiled : collect (information) in order to produce a list or book.

Synonym of Compiled is Collected

2.

I could achieve success through conscious efforts.

A. gain

B. aware

C. desire

D. tremendous
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Gain : obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).
Aware : having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Desire : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
Tremendous : very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
Conscious : aware of and responding to one's surroundings.

Synonym of Conscious is Aware

3.

He did not succeed in his endeavour.

A. enterprise

B. effort

C. trick

D. plan

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Enterprise : a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one.
Effort : a vigorous or determined attempt.
Trick : a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit someone.
Plan : a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Endeavour : an attempt to achieve a goal.

Synonym of Endeavour is Effort

4.
 Our talks with the foreign delegation were really productive.
A. growing

B. efficient

C. fruitful

D. lengthy

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Growing : (of a living thing) undergoing natural development by increasing in size and changing
physically.
Efficient : (of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted
effort or expense.
Fruitful : producing good or helpful results; productive.
Lengthy : (especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to
be tedious.
Productive : producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.

Synonym of Productive is Fruitful

5.

It is difficult to authenticate these old manuscripts.

A. illustrate

B. edit properly

C. elucidate

D. establish the genuineness of

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Illustrate : provide (a book, newspaper, etc.) with pictures.
Edit : prepare (written material) for publication by correcting, condensing, or otherwise
modifying it.
Elucidate : make (something) clear; explain.
Verify : make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.
Authenticate : prove or show (something) to be true, genuine, or valid.

Synonym of Authenticate is Verify

6.

He has saved money because his wife is frugal.

A. strict

B. economic

C. economical

D. miserly

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.
Economic : relating to economics or the economy.
Economical : (of a person or lifestyle) careful not to waste money or resources.
Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser.
Frugal : sparing or economical as regards money or food.

Synonym of Frugal is Economical

7.
 Long illness has mascerated his body so much so that he is
reduced to flesh and bones.
A. affected

B. soften

C. devastated

D. wasted

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Affected : influenced or touched by an external factor.
Soften : make or become soft or softer.
Devastated : destroy or ruin.
Wasted : used or expended carelessly or to no purpose.
Mascerated : to soften tissues after death by soaking and by enzymatic digestion.

Synonym of Mascerated is Soften

8.

Work that does not engage a person will never seem

rewarding, no matter how lucrative it becomes.
A. promising

B. easy

C. comfortable

D. profitable

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Promising : showing signs of future success.
Easy : achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
Comfortable : (especially of clothes or furnishings) providing physical ease and relaxation.
Profitable : (of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.
Lucrative : producing a great deal of profit.

Synonym of Lucrative is Profitable

9.

He was a very docile person and thus a favourite of his

neighbours.
A. irritated

B. obedient

C. disturbed

D. fooled

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Irritated : showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed.
Obedient : complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's
authority.
Disturbed : having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted.
Fooled : trick or deceive (someone); dupe.
Docile : ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.

Synonym of Docile is Obedient

10.
 Lack of occupation is not necessarily revealed
by manifest idleness.
A. acquired

B. deflected

C. obvious

D. infected

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Acquired : buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
Deflected : cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.
Obvious : easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Infected : (of a person, organism, etc.) affected with a disease-causing organism.
Manifest : clear or obvious to the eye or mind.

Synonym of Manifest is Obvious

11.

We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events

proved that he was right.
A. later

B. earlier

C. many

D. few

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Later : at a time in the near future; soon or afterwards.
Earlier : happening or done before the usual or expected time.
Many : a large number of.
Few : a small number of.
Subsequent : coming after something in time; following.

Synonym of Subsequent is Later

12.

Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with

mounting anxiety.
A. interest

B. eagerness

C. uneasiness

D. grief

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Interest : the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Eagerness : enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness.
Uneasiness : a feeling of anxiety or discomfort.
Grief : intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
Anxiety : a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain
outcome.

Synonym of Anxiety is Uneasiness

13.
 He cast a cursory glance over the papers before signing
them.
A. short

B. eager

C. inquisitive

D. hurried

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Short : measuring a small distance from end to end.
Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.
Inquisitive : having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
Hurried : done in a hurry; rushed.
Cursory : hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Synonym of Cursory is Hurried

14.

On the stage of this world, the drama of life is transitory as

well as traumatic.
A. transitional

B. dull

C. fleeting

D. painful

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Transitional : relating to or characteristic of a process or period of transition.
Dull : lacking interest or excitement.
Fleeting : lasting for a very short time.
Painful : (of a part of the body) affected with pain.
Transitory : not permanent.

Synonym of Transitory is Fleeting

15.

He did not continue for long with his murky intentions.

A. dishonest

B. dull

C. lazy

D. ominous

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dishonest : behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.
Dull : lacking interest or excitement.
Lazy : unwilling to work or use energy.
Ominous : giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly
inauspicious.
Murky : obscure or morally questionable.

Synonym of Murky is Dishonest

16.
 He has travelled all over the continent by hitchhiking most of
the time.
A. flying

B. driving

C. working

D. lift

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Flying : moving or able to move through the air with wings.
Driving : (of rain or snow) blown by the wind with great force.
Working : having paid employment.
Lift : a free ride in another person's vehicle.
Hitchhiking : travel by getting free lifts in passing vehicles.

Synonym of Hitchhiking is Lift

17.

The wail of the call to prayer floated over the darkened

streets.
A. jumped

B. leap

C. hovered

D. soaked

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Jumped : push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
Leap : jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
Hovered : remain in one place in the air.
Soaked : extremely wet; saturated.
Floated : move or hover slowly and lightly in a liquid or the air; drift.

Synonym of Floated is Hovered

18.

The growing disparity between the rich and the poor has been
a cause of global concern.
A. similar

B. diversity

C. segregation

D. inequality

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Similar : having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
Diversity : the state of being diverse.
Segregation : the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
Inequality : difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Disparity : a great difference.

Synonym of Disparity is Inequality

19.
 The eyewitness testimony was incontrovertible.
A. unquestionable

B. disputable

C. unacceptable

D. debatable

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Unquestionable : not able to be disputed or doubted.
Disputable : not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate.
Unacceptable : not satisfactory or allowable.
Debatable : open to discussion or argument.
Incontrovertible : not able to be denied or disputed.

Synonym of Incontrovertible is Unquestionable

20.

He listened to my request with indifference.

A. caution

B. displeasure

C. concern

D. disinterest

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Caution : care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
Displeasure : a feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
Concern : relate to; be about.
Disinterest : lack of interest in something.
Indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

Synonym of Indifference is Disinterest

21.

Defection is quite common in our present day political life.

A. desertion

B. disobedience

C. disloyalty

D. indiscipline

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Desertion : the action of deserting a person, cause, or organization.
Disobedience : failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority.
Disloyalty : the quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization; unfaithfulness.
Indiscipline : lack of discipline.
Defection : the desertion of one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one.

Synonym of Defection is Desertion

22.

The employee was ousted from the office

A. pushed

B. thrust
C. forced

D. expelled

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pushed : exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself.
Thrust : push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.
Forced : obtained or imposed by coercion or physical power.
Expelled : officially make (someone) leave a school or other organization.
Ousted : drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

Synonym of Ousted is Expelled

23.

He could not tolerate his friend rejoicing in his ignominy.

A. defeat

B. dishonour

C. misery

D. victory

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Defeat : win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat.
Dishonour : a state of shame or disgrace.
Misery : a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.
Victory : an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Ignominy : public shame or disgrace.
Synonym of Ignominy is Dishonour

24.

During his stay in Canada, he had quite a

few frustrating experiences.
A. disappointing

B. enthusiasm

C. humiliating

D. repulsive

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Disappointing : failing to fulfil someone's hopes or expectations.
Enthusiasm : intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Humiliating : making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
Repulsive : arousing intense distaste or disgust.
Frustrating : causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve
something.

Synonym of Frustrating is Disappointing

25.

Please sound the Principal about the reaction of the students.

A. support

B. discuss

C. tell

D. caution
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Support : bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.
Discuss : talk about (something) with a person or people.
Tell : communicate information to someone in spoken or written words.
Caution : say something as a warning.
Sound : give an audible signal to indicate (something).

Synonym of Sound is Caution

26.

He was not able to unearth his secret to the last.

A. suppress

B. discover

C. disclose

D. decode

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Solution:
Suppress : forcibly put an end to.
Discover : find unexpectedly or during a search.
Disclose : make (secret or new information) known.
Decode : convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.
Unearth : discover (something hidden, lost, or kept secret) by investigation or searching.

Synonym of Unearth is Discover

27.
 When the editor refused to publish my first article, I was
totally disheartened.
A. displeased

B. discouraged

C. dissatisfied

D. disturbed

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Displeased : feeling or showing annoyance and displeasure.
Discouraged : having lost confidence or enthusiasm; disheartened.
Dissatisfied : not content or happy with something.
Disturbed : having had the normal pattern or functioning disrupted.
Disheartened : cause (someone) to lose determination or confidence.

Synonym of Disheartened is Discouraged

28.

Science has revealed the mysteries of nature to man.

A. released

B. disclosed

C. opened

D. cleared

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Released : allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
Disclosed : make (secret or new information) known.
Opened : move (a door or window) so as to leave a space allowing access and vision.
Cleared : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Revealed : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.

Synonym of Revealed is Disclosed

29.

He had a catastrophic defeat.

A. improbable

B. disastrous

C. revolutionary

D. pessimistic

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Solution:
Improbable : not likely to be true or to happen.
Disastrous : causing great damage.
Revolutionary : involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Catastrophic : extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.

Synonym of Catastrophic is Disastrous

30.

The oppressive weather made the work difficult for them.

A. turbulent

B. disappointing
C. unbearable

D. cold

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Turbulent : characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Disappointing : failing to fulfil someone's hopes or expectations.
Unbearable : not able to be endured or tolerated.
Cold : of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human
body.
Oppressive : weighing heavily on the mind or spirits.

Synonym of Oppressive is Unbearable

31.

She overruled her son's demand of a motorbike.

A. neglected

B. disallowed

C. ignored

D. fulfilled

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Neglected : suffering a lack of proper care.
Disallowed : refuse to declare valid.
Ignored : refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.
Fulfilled : satisfied or happy because of fully developing one's abilities or character.
Overruled : reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority.

Synonym of Overruled is Disallowed

32.

The guests were offended by his uncouth manners.

A. wasteful

B. dirty

C. undesirable

D. ungracious

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Wasteful : (of a person, action, or process) using or expending something of value carelessly,
extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Dirty : covered or marked with an unclean substance.
Undesirable : not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.
Ungracious : not polite or friendly.
Uncouth : lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

Synonym of Uncouth is Ungracious

33.

Ant is believed to be the most industrious creature.

A. sensible

B. diligent

C. successful

D. punctual
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sensible : done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
Successful : accomplishing a desired aim or result.
Punctual : happening or doing something at the agreed or proper time.
Industrious : diligent and hard-working.

Synonym of Industrious is Diligent

34.

Power went to her head and she could not stand even minor
criticism.
A. appreciate

B. digest

C. accept

D. bear

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Appreciate : recognize the full worth of.
Digest : break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used
by the body.
Accept : consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
Bear : endure (an ordeal or difficulty).
Stand : withstand (an experience or test) without being damaged.

Synonym of Stand is Bear

 35.

Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the

art.
A. dangerous

B. difficult

C. harmful

D. tricky

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Solution:
Dangerous : likely to cause problems or to have adverse consequences.
Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
Harmful : causing or likely to cause harm.
Tricky : (of a task, problem, etc.) requiring care and skill because difficult or awkward.
Hazardous : risky; dangerous.

Synonym of Hazardous is Dangerous

36.

The problem is tedious to tackle.

A. easy

B. difficult

C. tiring

D. troublesome

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Easy : achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties.
Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
Tiring : causing one to need rest or sleep; fatiguing.
Troublesome : causing difficulty or annoyance.
Tedious : too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

Synonym of Tedious is Tiring

37.

Social reformers and thinkers abominate every type of

discrimination and injustice practised anywhere in the world.
A. eradicate

B. detest

C. condemn

D. violate

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Eradicate : destroy completely; put an end to.
Detest : dislike intensely.
Condemn : express complete disapproval of; censure.
Violate : break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).
Abominate : detest; loathe.

Synonym of Abominate is Detest

38.
 The poetic art of Keats reached consummation at the end of
his poetic career.
A. failure

B. deterioration

C. completion

D. frivolty

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Failure : lack of success.
Deterioration : the process of becoming progressively worse.
Completion : the action or process of completing or finishing something.
Frivolity : lack of seriousness; light-heartedness.
Consummation : the point at which something is complete or finalized.

Synonym of Consummation is Completion

39.

The most common type of colour blindness involves inability

to tell red from green.
A. prove

B. detect

C. distinguish

D. extract

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Prove : demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
Detect : discover or identify the presence or existence of.
Distinguish : recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
Extract : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.
Tell : perceive (the difference between one person or thing and another).

Synonym of Tell is Distinguish

40.

The speech was filled with rigmarole.

A. nonsense

B. details

C. quotes

D. examples

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Nonsense : spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.
Details : an individual fact or item.
Quotes : repeat or copy out (words from a text or speech written or spoken by another person).
Examples : a thing characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule.
Rigmarole : a lengthy and complicated procedure.

Synonym of Rigmarole is Nonsense

41.
 He gave such a vivid description of the house we wanted to
rent that we did not have to look at it.
A. simple

B. detailed

C. clear

D. confused

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Simple : easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
Detailed : having many details or facts; showing attention to detail.
Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.
Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Synonym of Vivid is Clear

42.

The invasion force had no artillery and was

completely annihilated.
A. reduced

B. destroyed

C. dismembered

D. split

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Reduced : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
Dismembered : (of a body) having had the limbs cut off.
Split : break or cause to break forcibly into parts, especially into halves or along the grain.
Annihilated : destroy utterly; obliterate.

Synonym of Annihilated is Destroyed

43.

Seeing the room in a disorderly state, Ravi concluded that

someone had ransacked the place.
A. upset

B. destroyed

C. searched

D. attacked

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Upset : make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried.
Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
Searched : try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.
Attacked : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or
armed force.
Ransacked : search (a place or receptacle) thoroughly, especially in such a way as to cause
harm.

Synonym of Ransacked is Searched

44.
 How I envy the man who can always produce his reading
glasses at a moment's notice.
A. begrudge

B. undesired

C. crave

D. covet

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Begrudge : envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).
Undesired : (especially of an act or consequence) not wanted or desired.
Crave : feel a powerful desire for (something).
Covet : yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).
Envy : desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable thing belonging to (someone else).

Synonym of Envy is Begrudge

45.

The child merits serious attention at this age.

A. demands

B. deserves

C. suits

D. invites

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Demands : an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.
Deserves : do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or
punishes as appropriate).
Suits : a set of outer clothes made of the same fabric and designed to be worn together, typically
consisting of a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt.
Invites : make a polite, formal, or friendly request to (someone) to go somewhere or to do
something.
Merits : the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially so as to deserve praise or
reward.

Synonym of Merits is Deserves

46.

Too many drugs are apt to cause distress.

A. happiness

B. depression

C. suffering

D. melancholy

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Happiness : the state of being happy.
Depression : feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Suffering : the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
Melancholy : a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
Distress : extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Synonym of Distress is Depression

47.
 The book shows in poor light the execrable regime of
corruption, falsehood and destruction of institutions by the
ruler.
A. exhaustive

B. deplorable

C. abominable

D. continuous

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Exhaustive : including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
Deplorable : deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.
Abominable : very bad; terrible.
Continuous : forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.
Execrable : extremely bad or unpleasant.

Synonym of Execrable is Abominable

48.

It was incumbent on him to report the matter at once.

A. pointless

B. depending

C. compulsory

D. optional

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pointless : having little or no sense, use, or purpose.
Depending : be controlled or determined by.
Compulsory : required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Optional : available to be chosen but not obligatory.
Incumbent : necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Synonym of Incumbent is Compulsory

49.

A reliable friend is the gift of God.

A. helpful

B. dependable

C. honest

D. true

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Helpful : giving or ready to give help.
Dependable : trustworthy and reliable.
Honest : free of deceit; truthful and sincere.
True : in accordance with fact or reality.
Reliable : consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Synonym of Reliable is Dependable

50.
 Last fortnight the rains came to the parched soils of India
after the merciless drought had already sapped the vitality
and livelihoood of millions of peasants.
A. decreased

B. demolished

C. destroyed

D. drained

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Demolished : pull or knock down (a building).
Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
Drained : cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty or dry.
Sapped : gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power).

Synonym of Sapped is Drained

51.

To avoid future complications, the boundary between

neighbours should be properly defined.
A. limited

B. demarcated

C. explained

D. interpreted

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Solution:
Limited : restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short.
Demarcated : set the boundaries or limits of.
Explained : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or
revealing relevant facts.
Interpreted : explain the meaning of (information or actions).
Defined : mark out the boundary or limits of.

Synonym of Defined is Demarcated

52.

Miss Margaret is a genteel lady.

A. well-bred

B. delicate

C. attractive

D. beautiful

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Well-bred : having or showing good breeding or manners.
Delicate : very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
Attractive : pleasing or appealing to the senses.
Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.
Genteel : characterized by exaggerated or affected politeness, refinement, or respectability.

Synonym of Genteel is Well-bred

53.

The criterion of judgement would be fixed soon.

A. result

B. decision

C. standard

D. consideration

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Result : a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.
Decision : a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration.
Standard : a level of quality or attainment.
Consideration : careful thought, typically over a period of time.
Criterion : a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided.

Synonym of Criterion is Standard

54.

If you waver at the last minute, you shall face failure.

A. resolve

B. decide

C. settle

D. hesitate

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Resolve : settle or find a solution to (a problem or contentious matter).
Decide : come or bring to a resolution in the mind as a result of consideration.
Settle : resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).
Hesitate : pause in indecision before saying or doing something.
Waver : be undecided between two opinions or courses of action.

Synonym of Waver is Hesitate

55.

They all shunned him because he was a lecherous man always

looking for an oppurtunity to cheat others.
A. cunning

B. deceptive

C. lustful

D. dishonest

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cunning : having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
Deceptive : giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
Lustful : having or showing strong feelings of sexual desire.
Dishonest : behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.
Lecherous : having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire.

Synonym of Lecherous is Lustful

56.

He was adjudged as the best orator of the college.

A. critic

B. debater
C. singer

D. speaker

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Critic : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.
Debater : a person who argues about a subject, especially in a formal manner.
Singer : a person who sings, especially professionally.
Speaker : a person who delivers a speech or lecture.
Orator : a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

Synonym of Orator is Speaker

57.

The fetid mound of waste near the town was a major cause of
the epidemic.
A. doomed

B. dangerous

C. stinking

D. stagnant

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Doomed : likely to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome; ill-fated.
Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.
Stinking : foul-smelling.
Stagnant : (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow
and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence.
Fetid : smelling extremely unpleasant.

Synonym of Fetid is Stinking

58.

How beautiful! This is really something to ponder over.

A. sing

B. dance

C. think

D. wonder

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Sing : make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.
Dance : move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
Think : direct one's mind towards someone or something; use one's mind actively to form
connected ideas.
Wonder : a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or
unfamiliar.
Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a
conclusion.

Synonym of Ponder is Think

59.

A rupture in the relationship of the two brothers is quite

apparent.
A. gap

B. damage
C. break

D. breach

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Gap : a break or hole in an object or between two objects.
Damage : physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
Join : link; connect.
Breach : make a gap in and break through (a wall, barrier, or defence).
Rupture : (especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break
or burst suddenly.

Synonym of is

60.

Slangs in a language are usually ephemeral in nature.

A. transient

B. customary

C. necessary

D. obvious

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Transient : lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
Customary : according to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society,
place, or set of circumstances.
Necessary : needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Obvious : easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Ephemeral : lasting for a very short time.

Synonym of Ephemeral is Transient

61.

The attitude of the Western countries towards the Third

World countries is rather callous to say the least.
A. unfeeling

B. cursed

C. unkind

D. passive

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Unfeeling : lacking physical sensation or sensitivity.
Cursed : used to express annoyance or irritation.
Unkind : inconsiderate and harsh to others.
Passive : accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or
resistance.
Callous : showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Synonym of Callous is Unfeeling

62.

He is very discreet while deciding such matters.

A. obstinate

B. cunning

C. prudent
D. trustworthy

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so.
Cunning : having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
Prudent : acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Trustworthy : able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
Discreet : careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something
confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

Synonym of Discreet is Prudent

63.

One could see the maginitude of tragedy in the limpid eyes of

the earthquake victims.
A. ugly

B. crying

C. wet

D. translucent

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
Crying : very great.
Wet : covered or saturated with water or another liquid.
Translucent : (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-
transparent.
Limpid : (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent.

Synonym of Limpid is Translucent

64.

A stray dog kept whimpering all night.

A. barking

B. crying

C. whining

D. sobbing

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Barking : completely mad or demented.
Crying : shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
Whining : the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
Sobbing : noisy crying.
Whimpering : make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Synonym of Whimpering is Whining

65.

Malice is a feeling that we should always avoid.

A. envy

B. cruelty

C. spite

D. hatred
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Envy : a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions,
qualities, or luck.
Cruelty : cruel behaviour or attitudes.
Spite : a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
Hatred : intense dislike; hate.
Malice : the desire to harm someone; ill will.

Synonym of Malice is Hatred

66.

There has been considerable furore both within Parliament

and without about the proposed hike in tele-communication
tariff.
A. opposition

B. criticism

C. uproar

D. disagreement

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Opposition : resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.
Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived
faults or mistakes.
Uproar : a public expression of protest or outrage.
Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval.
Furore : an outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Synonym of Furore is Uproar

67.

We must not take his facetious remark very seriously.

A. amusing

B. critical

C. casual

D. flippant

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Solution:
Amusing : causing laughter and providing entertainment.
Critical : expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.
Casual : relaxed and unconcerned.
Flippantly : not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
Facetious : treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.

Synonym of Facetious is Flippant

68.

A person unrestrained by the rules of morality or tradition is

called a licentious person.
A. freelance

B. criminal

C. loafer

D. libertine
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Solution:
Freelance : self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.
Criminal : a person who has committed a crime.
Loafer : a person who avoids work and spends their time idly.
Libertine : a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard
to moral principles.
Licentious : promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

Synonym of Licentious is Libertine

69.

Drinking is a vice which ultimately ruins a person.

A. habit

B. crime

C. sin

D. evil

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Solution:
Habit : a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Crime : an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.
Sin : an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
Evil : profoundly immoral and wicked.
Vice : criminal activities involving prostitution, pornography, or drugs.

Synonym of Vice is Evil

 70.

The cyclone had blown some of the cars on to funny places.

A. humorous

B. cranky

C. irregular

D. odd

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Solution:
Humorous : causing laughter and amusement; comic.
Cranky : eccentric or strange.
Irregular : not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
Odd : different to what is usual or expected; strange.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Synonym of Funny is Humorous