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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: Arabesque313. "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