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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