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1.

The man had transformed the courtyard into a junkyard, all

he ever planted in it was trash.
A. ugly

B. baseless

C. splendid

D. nonsense

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
Baseless : without foundation in fact.
Splendid : magnificent; very impressive. Nonsense : spoken or written words that have no
meaning or make no sense.
Trash : cultural items, ideas, or objects of poor quality.

Synonym of Trash is Baseless

2.

The rapacious plunderers did not spare even the people

living in the slums.
A. warlike

B. barbarous

C. avaricious

D. nomadic
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Warlike : disposed towards or threatening war; hostile.
Barbarous : extremely brutal.
Avaricious : having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
Nomadic : living the life of a nomad; wandering.
Rapacious : aggressively greedy or grasping.

Synonym of Rapacious is Avaricious

3.

I was shocked to see my friend lying at the edge of the road.

A. side

B. bank

C. corner

D. border

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Side : a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.
Bank : the land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake.
Corner : a place or angle where two sides or edges meet.
Border : the edge or boundary of something, or the part near it.
Edge : the outside limit of an object, area, or surface.

Synonym of Edge is Border

4.
 The boy was incorrigible and a constant source of trouble to
his mother.
A. truant

B. inveterate

C. rash

D. dishonest

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Truant : a pupil who stays away from school without leave or explanation.
Inveterate : having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely
to change.
Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.
Dishonest : behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.
Incorrigible : (of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed.

Synonym of Incorrigible is Inveterate

5.

The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.

A. front

B. back

C. upper

D. different

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Front : the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used
first; the most forward part of something.
Back : the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
Upper : situated above another part.
Different : not the same as another or each other; unlike in nature, form, or quality.
Rear : the back part of something, especially a building or vehicle.

Synonym of Rear is Back

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6.

The prisoner has been languishing in the jail forn the last
many years.
A. enjoying

B. avoiding

C. suffering

D. convicted

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Enjoying : take delight or pleasure in (an activity or occasion).
Avoiding : keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).
Suffering : become or appear worse in quality.
Convicted : having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the
decision of a judge.
Languishing : failing to make progress or be successful.

Synonym of Languishing is Suffering

 7.

He had a strange quirk of hitting his sister every now and

then.
A. fondness

B. aversion

C. habit

D. diversion

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Fondness : affection or liking for someone or something.
Aversion : a strong dislike or disinclination.
Habit : a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Diversion : the action of turning something aside from its course.
Quirk : a peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour.

Synonym of Quirk is Habit

8.

He had the nerve to suggest that I was cheating.

A. courage

B. audacity

C. capacity

D. strength

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Courage : the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Audacity : rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence.
Capacity : the maximum amount that something can contain.
Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.
Nerve : impudence or audacity.

Synonym of Nerve is Audacity

9.

He was enticed into entering into this deal.

A. tempted

B. repel

C. teased

D. rebuked

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Tempted : entice or try to entice (someone) to do something that they find attractive but know
to be wrong or unwise.
Repel : drive or force (an attack or attacker) back or away.
Teased : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.
Rebuked : express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or
actions.
Enticed : attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage.

Synonym of Enticed is Tempted

 10.

He was reasonable enough to behave according to the

circumstances.
A. peaceful

B. attentive

C. sensible

D. determined

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Peaceful : free from disturbance; tranquil.
Attentive : paying close attention to something.
Sensible : (of a person) possessing or displaying prudence.
Determined : having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Reasonable : having sound judgement; fair and sensible.

Synonym of Reasonable is Sensible

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11.

An issue of the highest sensitivity, which required the

greatest finesse and delicacy, was handled in the most
slapdash manner.
A. carefulness

B. attention

C. tact
D. action

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Carefulness : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Attention : notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as
interesting or important.
Tact : skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Action : the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Finesse : great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations.

Synonym of Finesse is Tact

12.

True religion does not require one to proselytise through

guile or force.
A. convert

B. attack

C. hypnotise

D. translate

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Convert : be able to change from one form to another.
Attack : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or
armed force.
Hypnotyise : produce a state of hypnosis in (someone).
Translate : express the sense of (words or text) in another language.
Proselytise : convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to
another.

Synonym of Proselytise is Convert

13.

Of all the indignities man has suffered at the hands of man,

slavery is perhaps the most degrading.
A. insult

B. atrocities

C. evils

D. dangers

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Insult : speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.
Atrocities : an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or
injury.
Evils : profound immorality and wickedness, especially when regarded as a supernatural force.
Dangers : the possibility of suffering harm or injury.
Indignities : treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one's dignity.

Synonym of Indignities is Insult

14.

Nobody has yet seen the peregrination of heavenly beings

on earth.
A. visit

B. arrival
C. travelling

D. casting

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Visit : go to see and spend time with (someone) socially.
Arrival : the action or process of arriving.
Travelling : make a journey, typically of some length.
Casting : an object made by pouring molten metal or other material into a mould.
Peregrination : a journey, especially a long or meandering one.

Synonym of Peregrination is Travelling

15.

He was the most disputatious student I ever had.

A. scandalous

B. argumentative

C. uncertain

D. opinionated

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Scandalous : causing general public outrage by a perceived offence against morality or law.
Argumentative : given to arguing.
Uncertain : not able to be relied on; not known or definite.
Opinionated : characterized by conceited assertiveness and dogmatism.
Disputatious : fond of having heated arguments.
Synonym of Disputatious is Argumentative

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16.

The notice said that the meeting would begin precisely at

9.00 a.m.
A. concisely

B. approximately

C. exactly

D. inaccurately

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Concisely : in a way that is brief but comprehensive.
Approximately : used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact;
roughly.
Exactly : used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description.
Inaccurately : in an incorrect or inexact manner.
Precisely : in exact terms; without vagueness.

Synonym of Precisely is Exactly

17.

That was the time when there was a hunger for foreign
knowledge and foreign thought
A. wish

B. appetite
C. undesired

D. generosity

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Wish : feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not
happen.
Appetite : a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Undesired : (especially of an act or consequence) not wanted or desired.
Generosity :: the quality of being kind and generous.
Hunger : a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to
eat.

Synonym of Hunger is Appetite

18.

Ashish did not admit his mistake in the beginning.

A. commit

B. apologize

C. accept

D. realise

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Commit : perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act).
Apologize : express regret for something that one has done wrong.
Accept : receive as adequate, valid, or suitable.
Realise : become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.
Admit : accept as valid.

Synonym of Admit is Accept

19.

That young man is quite sanguine about the result of his

competitive examination.
A. optimistic

B. anxious

C. depressed

D. pessimistic

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future.
Anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain
outcome.
Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency.
Pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Sanguine : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

Synonym of Sanguine is Optimistic

20.

The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the

responsibilities of the ministerial office.
A. eager

B. anxious
C. unwilling

D. wanting

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.
Anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain
outcome.
Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
Wanting : lacking in a required or necessary quality.
Reluctant : unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

Synonym of Reluctant is Unwilling

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21.

A pervading sense of ennui grips Gaurav.

A. anger

B. anxiety

C. weariness

D. melancholy

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Anxiety : a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain
outcome.
Weariness : extreme tiredness; fatigue.
Melancholy : a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
Ennui : a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or
excitement.

Synonym of Ennui is Weariness

22.

My uncle was so chagrined that he avoided mentioning the

incident.
A. pleased

B. annoyed

C. happy

D. tired

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.
Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.
Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Tired : in need of sleep or rest; weary.
Chagrined : feel distressed or humiliated.

Synonym of Chagrined is Annoyed

23.

The teacher felt nettled at the rowdiness of the boys.

A. pleased

B. annoyed
C. disgusted

D. perplexed

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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.
Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.
Disgusted : feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval.
Perplexed : completely baffled; very puzzled.
Nettled : irritate or annoy (someone).

Synonym of Nettled is Annoyed

24.

Speaking in a tremulous tone, he took everybody to task.

A. confident

B. angry

C. feeble

D. trembling

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.
Angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
Feeble : lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
Trembling : shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Tremulous : shaking or quivering slightly.
Synonym of Tremulous is Trembling

25.

He is averse to the idea of holding elections now.

A. convinced

B. angry

C. opposed

D. indifferent

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Convinced : completely certain about something.
Angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
Opposed : anxious to prevent or put an end to; disagreeing with.
Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Averse : having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.

Synonym of Averse is Opposed

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26.

The number of aboriginal inhabitants in Australia is

considerable.
A. primitive

B. modern

C. unoriginal
D. irrational

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Primitive : relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary
or historical development of something.
Modern : relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
Unoriginal : lacking originality; derivative.
Irrational : not logical or reasonable.
Aboriginal : inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of
colonists; indigenous.

Synonym of Aboriginal is Primitive

27.

His physician has proscribed non-vegetarian diet.

A. recommended

B. allowed

C. increased

D. forbidden

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Recommended : advised or suggested as good or suitable.
Allowed : let (someone) have or do something.
Increased : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
Forbidden : not allowed; banned.
Proscribed : forbid, especially by law.
Synonym of Proscribed is Forbidden

28.

The house cannot accommodate more people.

A. hold

B. allow

C. hide

D. associate

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Hold : keep or sustain.
Allow : let (someone) have or do something.
Hide : put or keep out of sight.
Associate : connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind.
Accommodate : hold, take, fit, seat.

Synonym of Accommodate is Hold

29.

In the absence of the chief guest, the host himself acted as

his surrogate and presided over the function.
A. counterpart

B. alliance

C. assistant

D. substitute
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Countertpart : a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person
or thing in a different place or situation.
Alliance : a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or
organizations.
Assistant : a person who ranks below a senior person.
Substitute : a person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Surrogate : a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Synonym of Surrogate is Substitute

30.

He earns enough to satisfy his wants.

A. desires

B. aims

C. pleasures

D. needs

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Desires : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
Aims : point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
Pleasures : a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
Needs : of necessity.
Wants : should or need to do something.

Synonym of Wants is Needs

 31.

The election campaign brings out the reality of the country in

its most articulate form.
A. confused

B. aggressive

C. distinct

D. wayward

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly; bewildered.
Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
Lucid : expressed clearly; easy to understand.
Wayward : difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour.
Articulate : having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

Synonym of Articulate is Lucid

32.

Many species of animal have become extinct during the last

hundred years.
A. feeble

B. aggressive

C. scattered

D. non-existent

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Feeble : lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
Scattered : occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together.
Non-existent : not existing or not real or present.
Extinct : no longer in existence.

Synonym of Extinct is Non-existent

33.

I tried to persuade him to change his mind, but he

remained adamant.
A. foolish

B. aggressive

C. stubborn

D. defensive

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Foolish : lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
Stubborn : having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on
something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
Defensive : used or intended to defend or protect.
Adamant : refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Synonym of Adamant is Stubborn

34.

Deepak employed my friend only when I agreed to avouch for

his honesty.
A. vow

B. affirm

C. pay

D. guarantee

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Vow : a solemn promise.
Affirm : state emphatically or publicly.
Pay : give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.
Guarantee : something that ensures a particular outcome.
Avouch : affirm or assert.

Synonym of Avouch is Affirm

35.

The old man was fond of giving homilies whenever we went

to him with a problem.
A. alternatives

B. advice

C. suggestions

D. sermon

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Alternatives : one of two or more available possibilities.
Advice : guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Suggestions : an idea or plan put forward for consideration.
Sermon : a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and
based on a passage from the Bible.
Homilies : a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than
doctrinal instruction.

Synonym of Homilies is Sermon

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 36.

It is risky to go beyond this barricade.

A. stupid

B. adventurous

C. hazardous

D. inadvisable

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
Adventurous : willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Hazardous : risky; dangerous.
Inadvisable : likely to have unfortunate consequences; unwise.
Risky : full of the possibility of danger, failure, or loss.

Synonym of Risky is Hazardous

37.

He was admonished for the delay.

A. dismissed

B. admired

C. censured

D. advised

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dismissed : order or allow to leave; send away.
Admired : regard with respect or warm approval.
Censured : express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal
statement.
Advised : acting in a way that would be recommended; sensible; wise.
Admonished : warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Synonym of Admonished is Censured

38.

Vanity is often noticeable in a great leader.

A. desirable

B. admirable

C. remarkable

D. visible

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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Desirable : wished for as being an attractive, useful, or necessary course of action.
Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Remarkable : worthy of attention; striking.
Visible : able to be perceived or noticed easily.
Noticeable : easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.

Synonym of Noticeable is Visible

39.
 Indian economy has always shown enough resilience in
crisis.
A. strength

B. adjustment

C. elasticity

D. diversity

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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.
Adjustment : a small alteration or movement made to achieve a desired fit, appearance, or
result.
Elasticity : the ability of an object or material to resume its normal shape after being stretched
or compressed; stretchiness.
Diversity : the state of being diverse.
Resilience : the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.

Synonym of Resilience is Elasticity

40.

He was sentenced to four year's imprisonment.

A. punished

B. acquitted

C. assigned

D. convicted

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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Punished : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a
transgression of a legal or moral code.
Acquitted : free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
Assigned ; allocate (a job or duty).
Convicted : having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the
decision of a judge.
Sentenced : declare the punishment decided for (an offender).

Synonym of Sentenced is Acquitted

41.

The food we had to eat was incompatible to our needs.

A. harmonising

B. according

C. corresponding

D. unsuitable

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Harmonising : make consistent or compatible.
According : as stated by or in.
Corresponding : analogous or equivalent in character, form, or function; comparable.
Unsuitable : not fitting or appropriate.
Incompatible : (of two people) unable to live together harmoniously.

Synonym of Incompatible is Unsuitable

42.

Her extraordinary stage performance should not be

attributed to sheer fluke only.
A. event
B. accidence

C. chance

D. meeting

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Event : a thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance.
Accidence : the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words.
Chance : the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause.
Meeting : an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion.
Fluke : an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.

Synonym of Fluke is Chance

43.

Everyone tries to avoid his company because he is in the

habit of using too many jibes.
A. jokes

B. abuses

C. criticism

D. taunts

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Jokes : a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a
funny punchline.
Abuses : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived
faults or mistakes.
Taunts : a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
Jibes : an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

Synonym of Jibes is Taunts

 44.

Hearing to the complaints of the villagers, the father would

come and box his ears, and cuff him.
A. lock

B. abuse

C. scold

D. slap

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Lock : a mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened, typically operated by
a key.
Abuse : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.
Slap : hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object.
Cuff : strike (someone) with an open hand, especially on the head.

Synonym of Cuff is Slap

45.

Quite often parents have to cut a sorry figure when their

children display fractious reaction over trifles.
A. pleasing

B. absurd

C. comic

D. irritable

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pleasing : satisfying or appealing.
Absurd : wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Comic causing or meant to cause laughter.
Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.
Fractious : (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.

Synonym of Fractious is Irritable

41.

The food we had to eat was incompatible to our needs.

A. harmonising

B. according

C. corresponding

D. unsuitable

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Harmonising : make consistent or compatible.
According : as stated by or in.
Corresponding : analogous or equivalent in character, form, or function; comparable.
Unsuitable : not fitting or appropriate.
Incompatible : (of two people) unable to live together harmoniously.

Synonym of Incompatible is Unsuitable

42.

Her extraordinary stage performance should not be

attributed to sheer fluke only.
A. event

B. accidence

C. chance

D. meeting

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Event : a thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance.
Accidence : the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words.
Chance : the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause.
Meeting : an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion.
Fluke : an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.

Synonym of Fluke is Chance

43.

Everyone tries to avoid his company because he is in the

habit of using too many jibes.
A. jokes

B. abuses

C. criticism

D. taunts

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Jokes : a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a
funny punchline.
Abuses : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived
faults or mistakes.
Taunts : a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
Jibes : an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt.

Synonym of Jibes is Taunts

44.

Hearing to the complaints of the villagers, the father would

come and box his ears, and cuff him.
A. lock

B. abuse

C. scold
D. slap

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Lock : a mechanism for keeping a door, window, lid, or container fastened, typically operated by
a key.
Abuse : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily.
Slap : hit or strike with the palm of the hand or a flat object.
Cuff : strike (someone) with an open hand, especially on the head.

Synonym of Cuff is Slap

45.

Quite often parents have to cut a sorry figure when their

children display fractious reaction over trifles.
A. pleasing

B. absurd

C. comic

D. irritable

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Pleasing : satisfying or appealing.
Absurd : wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Comic causing or meant to cause laughter.
Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.
Fractious : (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.

Synonym of Fractious is Irritable