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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. Renew
  • B. Resuscitate
  • C. Revise
  • D. Refurnish

Explanation: Resuscitate means to revive from unconsciousness or apparent death.Renew : to resume after an interruption Revise: to examine and make…

Correct answer: Resuscitate
  • A. Putrid
  • B. Purified
  • C. Perturbed
  • D. Purchase

Explanation: Putrid is a fetid smell decaying or rotting organic matterPurified: cleansedPerturbed: unsettled, anxious or concerned Purchase: to buy

Correct answer: Putrid
  • A. Fishy
  • B. Itchy
  • C. Queasy
  • D. Squeezy

Explanation: Queasy: feeling sick or nauseous Fishy: feeling of doubt or suspicion Itchy: causing an itchSqueezy: flexible

Correct answer: Queasy
  • A. Static
  • B. Enthusiastic
  • C. Energetic
  • D. Filthy

Explanation: Static means to be stationary/to stop. It fits in the question as indolence (laziness) means to not move and not do work.Enthusiastic and…

Correct answer: Static
  • A. Static
  • B. Enthusiastic
  • C. Energetic
  • D. Filthy

Explanation: Indolence refers to laziness or a lack of motivation or effort. When a person is indolent, they tend to be inactive or lethargic…

Correct answer: Static
  • A. Passionate
  • B. Latent
  • C. Onerous
  • D. Threatening

Explanation: Onerous means involving a great amount of effort, difficulty, or responsibility.

Correct answer: Onerous
  • A. Revered
  • B. Regulated
  • C. Reagitated
  • D. Relegated

Explanation: Relegated means to degrade or devalue something, in this case the incident, which he did by putting it at the back of his mind.

Correct answer: Relegated
  • A. Hues
  • B. Rows
  • C. Rues
  • D. Dues

Explanation: "Rues" means regrets or feels sorrow about something in the past.The sentence suggests that the person regrets buying such a large house…

Correct answer: Rues
  • A. Pick
  • B. Maneuver
  • C. Give
  • D. Take

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

Correct answer: Maneuver
  • A. Pronounced
  • B. Rearmed
  • C. Dammed
  • D. Debunked

Explanation: Debunked means to prove something false or expose the hollowness of something. Thus, D is the appropriate option.

Correct answer: Debunked
  • A. Hoodwink
  • B. Stipulate
  • C. Fabricate
  • D. Traverse

Explanation: Stipulate means to set conditions. Demand or specify a requirement. Hoodwink means deceiving; traverse means to cross or travel through…

Correct answer: Stipulate
  • A. Arabesque
  • B. Ornate
  • C. Decked
  • D. Floral

Explanation: "Arabesque" refers to intricate, decorative patterns often used in woodwork and carvings, making it the most appropriate word for the kind…

Correct answer: Arabesque

313. "Homicide"

  • A. is a poison
  • B. means killing members of one's species
  • C. means "munder"
  • D. means "the murderer of one's own family

Explanation: The correct answer is Option C: means "munder". Homicide is derived from the Latin word "homicidium," which translates to murder.

Correct answer: means "munder"
  • A. pride
  • B. outrageousness
  • C. ostentation
  • D. panache

Explanation: Ostentation is characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress. Hence option C is correct.

Correct answer: ostentation
  • A. worker
  • B. hearted
  • C. taskmaster
  • D. nut crack

Explanation: The correct answer is taskmaster because it describes someone who imposes strict or demanding tasks on others, which aligns with the…

Correct answer: taskmaster
  • A. One person with absolute power
  • B. lawyers fraternity
  • C. Elected representatives of the masses
  • D. intelligentsia

Explanation: Autocracy a system of government by one person with absolute power. Hence option A is correct.

Correct answer: One person with absolute power
  • A. archaic words
  • B. sking
  • C. advanced words
  • D. neologism

Explanation: The correct answer is neologism, which means a newly coined word or expression.

Correct answer: neologism
  • A. Endorsed by war council
  • B. Concominant
  • C. Need of hour
  • D. Usefull but not necessarily right

Explanation: This option suggests urgency or necessity, which is the exact meaning of 'expedient' as used in the sentence.

Correct answer: Need of hour
  • A. Incredulous
  • B. Unbelievable
  • C. Interesting
  • D. Indiscriminate

Explanation: An incredulous teacher is one who finds it difficult to believe or accept the excuses provided by students.

Correct answer: Incredulous
  • A. Deceived
  • B. Attracted
  • C. Enticed
  • D. Praised

Explanation: Enticed means that the stranger tempted or lured the little girl with the sweets, appealing to her desires or curiosity.

Correct answer: Enticed