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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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241. The cheerful, lively sound of folk music almost_ everyone

  • A. consoled
  • B. Expired
  • C. Accustomed
  • D. Revived

Explanation: Revived means to restore energy, vitality, or enthusiasm, which fits the context of the cheerful music uplifting and energizing people.

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Correct answer: Revived

242. The _ manner In which the fralnee manager candidate addressed the board of selection commiltee was a basic reason for his rejectlon; the board members agreed that enthusiasm Is an essenfial quality in a manager.

  • A. Imaginative
  • B. Careless
  • C. Superior
  • D. Suspicious

Explanation: Careless means lacking attention, thought, or effort, which likely describes the candidate's demeanor or attitude during the interview.

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Correct answer: Careless

243. As_govemment rest houses throughout the country of the SIndh supreme selecllon board, he had free entrance to all

  • A. a scholar
  • B. an organizer
  • C. a member
  • D. an institution

Explanation: As a member implies he was part of the board, granting him privileges like access to government rest houses.

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Correct answer: a member

244. The green supernova is still _cosmetologists, as it has never been seen clearly,making it impossible to study its nature.

  • A. admiring for
  • B. Dangerous to
  • C. Enigmatic
  • D. Exploited by

Explanation: Enigmatic means mysterious or difficult to understand, which fits the context of the supernova being unclear and hard to study.

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Correct answer: Enigmatic

245. Producers of Punjabi films have long decried the _of Lahore movie critics, whose, reviews can deteimine the fate of a film In a month.

  • A. Fallacy
  • B. Power
  • C. Poverty
  • D. Cruelty

Explanation: Power refers to the influence and impact that critics' reviews have on a film's success or failure.

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Correct answer: Power

246. Masooma forced herself to eat every piece on her plate; although she found the food practically_

  • A. Delicious
  • B. Inedible
  • C. Spicy
  • D. Nourishing

Explanation: Inedible means unfit to eat or utterly unappetizing, which fits the context of Masooma finding the food unpalatable.

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Correct answer: Inedible

247. Until lts defeat by Ireland, Pakistani team won most of its test matches by inings and had achieved an_ series of wins.

  • A. defeated
  • B. Unbroken
  • C. Difficult
  • D. Aggressive

Explanation: Unbroken (B) means uninterrupted or continuous, describing a streak of wins without any losses.

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Correct answer: Unbroken

248. The whale shark is found In equatorlal deep waters around the World, It is_ encountered by divers.

  • A. Rarely
  • B. Anxiously
  • C. Successfully
  • D. Constantly

Explanation: Rarely (A) means not often or frequently, which fits the context of divers not commonly encountering whale sharks.

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Correct answer: Rarely

249. Because itss chief accountant altered figures and completely fabricated other, the company financial records were entirely_

  • A. hdden
  • B. Transparent
  • C. Spurious
  • D. Taxable

Explanation: Spurious (C) means false, counterfeit, or fraudulent, which fits the context of altered and fabricated financial records.

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Correct answer: Spurious

250. As _ as she is original, Naheed Akhtar has created songs for theaters, classical concerts,nand Pakistani movies.

  • A. versatile
  • B. Sophisticated
  • C. Old-fashioned
  • D. Solo

Explanation: Versatile (A) means capable of adapting to many different forms, styles, or genres, which fits Naheed Akhtar's diverse output.

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Correct answer: versatile

251. The benefits of the cooperative program are _ with both companies acquling new productlon technigues.

  • A. challenging
  • B. Normal
  • C. Exclusive
  • D. Mutual

Explanation: Mutual (D) means shared, reciprocal, or beneficial to both parties, fitting the context of cooperative program benefits.

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Correct answer: Mutual

252. The final edition of the Love and Healing consists of six volumes; however, only a small_ of its full volume has ever been published

  • A. edition
  • B. Fraction
  • C. Volume
  • D. Chapter

Explanation: Fraction (B) means a small part or portion, fitting the context of only a small amount of the content being published.

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Correct answer: Fraction

253. Muslim alchemists tried to aflain wealth by_ copper and and other base metals Into gold

  • A. Placing
  • B. Coining
  • C. Melting
  • D. Transforming

Explanation: Transforming (D) means changing the form or nature of something, which fits the context of alchemists attempting to change base metals…

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Correct answer: Transforming

254. An editorial praised the generosity of an anonymous_ who had donated over a million rupees and several priceless books to the college.

  • A. Hoarder
  • B. Promoter
  • C. Benefactor
  • D. Rich

Explanation: Benefactor (C) means a person who gives money or other benefits to a person or organization, fitting the context of a generous donor.

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Correct answer: Benefactor

255. .Although officlals claimed that its hull* was_ the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg.

  • A. iron made
  • B. Prominent
  • C. Impenetrable
  • D. Oval

Explanation: Impenetrable (C) means unable to be penetrated or damaged, which fits the context of the Titanic's hull being considered strong and…

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Correct answer: Impenetrable

256. Misrepresentative graphs and drawings_ the real data and encourage readers to accept spurious arguments

  • A. Obscure
  • B. Illustrate
  • C. Distort
  • D. Complement

Explanation: Distort (C) means to alter or manipulate something to misrepresent its true nature, fitting the context of graphs and drawings…

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Correct answer: Distort

257. Conservative historians who represent a traditional account as_ because of its age, may be guilty of taking on trust what they should have examined in a conscientious fashion.

  • A. ancient
  • B. Mythical
  • C. False
  • D. Accurate

Explanation: Ancient (A) means very old, fitting the context of historians accepting traditional accounts solely based on their age.

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Correct answer: ancient

258. The art of Shehnaz Begum often presents us with an idyllic vision that is subtly_ by more sinister elements, as If suggesting the flawed beauty of our surroundings.

  • A. Enhanced
  • B. Altered
  • C. Invaded
  • D. Redeemed

Explanation: Invaded (C) means entered or occupied forcefully, implying that the sinister elements are intruding into the idyllic vision, disrupting…

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Correct answer: Invaded

259. .Rizwan always wins the debate competiton because he works_to prepare the topic.

  • A. lazily
  • B. Continually
  • C. Hard
  • D. Spontaneously

Explanation: Hard (C) means with a lot of effort and dedication, implying that Rizwan puts in the time and energy to thoroughly prepare for the debate.

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Correct answer: Hard

260. Zahid looks a noble person but he always becomes_any good deed

  • A. a supporter of
  • B. Swift to do
  • C. Obstacle to
  • D. promoter for

Explanation: Obstacle to (C) means something that blocks or hinders progress or success, implying that Zahid's actions or behavior hinder good deeds…

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Correct answer: Obstacle to
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