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The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

I was _____________ paying the toll tax.

A)  free from B) exonerated from
C) exempted from D)  exposed to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) exempted from

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To take secretly in small quantities

A) Theft B) Defalcation
C) Pilferage D) Robbery
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pilferage

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

 

Altruism

 

A) Charity B) Kindness
C) Compassion D) Spite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Spite

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A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the button corresponding to “No improvement”.

The plane landed and shot towards the airport

A)  taxied  B)  drove 
C)  wheeled  D) No improvement 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)  taxied 

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Eminent

 

A) Famous B) Insignificant
C) Bland   D) Typical
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Famous

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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Propitious

 

A) Luxurious B) Pitiful
C) Sad D) Hopeful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Hopeful

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Irk

A) Attract B) Discourage
C) Irritate D) Please
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Please

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) A. The result is the ostensible setting aside of the writer from the reporter triptych of travelogue, diary entries, and philosophical. B) B. What results is a triptych of travelogue diary entries, and philosophical asides that ostensibly set the writer apart from the reporter?
C) C. Triptych of travelogues, diary entries and philosophical asides are the results that genuinely set the reporter apart. D) D. Setting the writer apart from the reporter ostensibly the triptych of travelogue, diary entries and philosophical asides.
 
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Ans. E.
Triptych means a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together.

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