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Q:

Select the synonym of

 

initiative

 

A) apathy B) cowardice
C) dynamism D) lethargy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) dynamism

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Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-

To flog a dead horse

A) To act in a foolish way B) To waste one’s efforts
C) To revive interest in an old subject D) To revive old memories
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) To waste one’s efforts

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To flog a dead horse means to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding.

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Q:

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

 

People in some rural areas don't get water to drink, (besides) many people in urban areas have water even for their pools.

 

A) and B) whereas
C) where D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) whereas

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Select the antonym of

brawl

A) truce B) fracas
C) altercation D) bicker
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) truce

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Select the synonym of

defuse

A) irritate B) alleviate
C) agitate D) incite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) alleviate

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Select the synonym of

to gnaw

 

A) to drool B) to slaver
C) to nibble D) to spit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to nibble

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Q:

Select the antonym of

genteel

A) uncivilized B) stuffy
C) urbane D) prim
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) uncivilized

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Q:

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.


Amartya Sen lays claim

P-to a history of writing
Q-some of the finest research papers
R-that have been published

A) QRP B) PQR
C) RQP D) QPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PQR

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