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Meaning from context requires inferring an unfamiliar word or phrase from surrounding clues, including definitions, examples, contrasts, cause and effect, tone and grammatical role. The intended meaning may differ from a dictionary’s first meaning, so collocation, connotation and the sentence’s overall idea must be considered together.

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  • A. Finds
  • B. Reveals
  • C. Designs
  • D. Calculates
  • E. Requires

Explanation: All entities mentioned above are those that are required for us to sustain and survive. Hence the best verb here would be "requires".

Correct answer: Requires
  • A. Walked
  • B. Jumped
  • C. Wheeled
  • D. Tried
  • E. Repaired

Explanation: In this context, "wheeled" suggests that the person rolled or maneuvered the bicycle on its wheels to move it through the gate.

Correct answer: Wheeled
  • A. Musician
  • B. Magician
  • C. Physician
  • D. Dietician
  • E. Technician

Explanation: The use of the conjunction "but" implies that the following sentence is against the word that should be in place of the blank.

Correct answer: Musician
  • A. possible
  • B. risky
  • C. potential
  • D. liable
  • E. different

Explanation: The best option is "possible", as it expresses the idea that it is indeed possible for poor people to be happier than rich people.

Correct answer: possible
  • A. Order
  • B. Hope
  • C. Liberty
  • D. Emancipation

Explanation: Anarchy refers to disorder due to absence of authority. The people covet something that is opposite in meaning to anarchy, hence, order…

Correct answer: Order
  • A. Delightful
  • B. Accurate
  • C. Unbelievable
  • D. Eternal

Explanation: Following the context of the sentence, we need to find a word opposite to truth; unbelievable is the best option.The term "unbelievable"…

Correct answer: Unbelievable
  • A. Intricate
  • B. Pivotal
  • C. Trite
  • D. Fictitious

Explanation: This sentence wants to convey the message that the plot is basic and repetitive. Trite means lacking originality.

Correct answer: Trite
  • A. Acquiescent
  • B. Skeptical
  • C. Applauding
  • D. Prejudiced

Explanation: This sentence wants to convey the message that the formula is flawed. Prejudice refers to something that is biased and damaging.

Correct answer: Prejudiced
  • A. Mumbled
  • B. Showy
  • C. Rude
  • D. Crazy

Explanation: 'Mumbled' is to say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear.

Correct answer: Mumbled
  • A. Mumbled
  • B. Haggard
  • C. Pally
  • D. Grope

Explanation: 'Haggard' means looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

Correct answer: Haggard
  • A. Urge
  • B. Usher
  • C. Usurp
  • D. Uproot

Explanation: As a noun, 'urge' means a desire. As a verb, it means to strongly encourage. 'Urge' is related to the word, 'urgent' or 'pressing'.

Correct answer: Urge
  • A. Negligence
  • B. Reluctance
  • C. Regret
  • D. Quotation

Explanation: 'Negligence' is the failure to take proper care over something. Phrase: "His injury was due to the negligence of his employers."

Correct answer: Negligence
  • A. Mysteriously
  • B. Warily
  • C. Aggressively
  • D. Defensively

Explanation: Option D is the correct answer because this sentence asks you to look for a word that describes how the ravens behave.

Correct answer: Defensively
  • A. Force
  • B. Prepare
  • C. Expose
  • D. Open

Explanation: Text From (Use of Force) "To expose" is defined as to make something visible or known.

Correct answer: Expose
  • A. Belt
  • B. Handle
  • C. Seat
  • D. Decoration

Explanation: A saddle is defined as a seat for the rider on the back of a horse or other animal.

Correct answer: Seat
  • A. Script
  • B. Set
  • C. Cast
  • D. Screenplay

Explanation: A screenplay or script is a written work by screenwriters for a film, television or video game.

Correct answer: Cast
  • A. Tell
  • B. Record
  • C. Inculcate
  • D. Suggest

Explanation: the correct option in this case is (c) inculcate, as it conveys the idea that it is the duty of a teacher to actively and persistently…

Correct answer: Inculcate
  • A. Amenities
  • B. Accuracy
  • C. Affinity
  • D. Array

Explanation: Amenities refer to the facilities or features that contribute to the comfort, convenience, and enjoyment of a place.

Correct answer: Amenities
  • A. Adjoined
  • B. Addled
  • C. Adjured
  • D. Adhesive

Explanation: The term "addled" refers to being confused, muddled, or mentally disoriented.

Correct answer: Addled
  • A. Pick
  • B. Manoeuvre
  • C. Give
  • D. Away

Explanation: "Manoeuver" is a verb, which means to perform a movement in order to secure an advantage.

Correct answer: Manoeuvre