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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.

The clock has __________ for want of winding.

A) run down B) run short
C) run past D) run up
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) run down

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

Consequent

A) Inception B) Ensuing
C) Dawn D) Creation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ensuing

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In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

A) Curosity B) Curoucity
C) Curiosity D) Cuoisity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Curiosity

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

To stop doing something; cease or abstain.

A) to endure B) to desist
C) to persevere D)  to dismay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) to desist

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The state or quality of being holy

A) Avarice B) Baseness
C) Sanctity D) Parsimony
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sanctity

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Diminish in value over a period of time

A) Escalate B) Augment
C) Aggrandise D) Depreciate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Depreciate

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

Fustian

A) Unpretentions B) Timid
C) Arrogant D) Couteous
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Arrogant

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To Have bitten off more than you can chew

A) To eat voraciously and then fall sick B) To behave disrespectfully towards elders and then repent the act
C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult D) To have missed a golden opportunity and after that willing to put twice the effort to recover the loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) To have tried to do something which is too difficult

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