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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. Unknown
- B. Concealed
- C. Incognito
- D. Anonymously
Explanation: The word "incognito" means to travel or be in disguise or under an assumed identity to remain anonymous or unrecognized.
Correct answer: Incognito- A. Omnipotent
- B. Almighty
- C. Dictatorial
- D. Monopolistic
Explanation: "Dictatorial" refers to a ruler who exercises absolute or oppressive authority.
Correct answer: Dictatorial- A. Enemies
- B. Ill-wishers
- C. Confidants
- D. Detractor
Explanation: A confidant is a person whom one can entrust his/her secrets to. Having many confidants means that the secrets are beheld by many people…
Correct answer: Confidants- A. Refrain
- B. Evade
- C. refuse
- D. deny
Explanation: Evade means to escape or avoid something. So option B is correct.
Correct answer: Evade- A. rituals
- B. matrimonial
- C. nuptials
- D. rites
Explanation: Here, 'nuptials' fits the best. Option 'B' could also be considered, but only if it was a matrimonial marriage instead of only…
Correct answer: nuptials- A. Collect a good watch for me.
- B. Acquire a good watch for me.
- C. Bring a good watch for me.
- D. Arrange a good watch for me.
Explanation: The correct answer is Option C: 'Bring a good watch for me.' The term 'bring' is appropriate because it involves taking an item with you…
Correct answer: Bring a good watch for me.- A. because their flight was detained.
- B. because their flight was delayed.
- C. because their flight was derailed.
- D. because their flight was diverted.
Explanation: The sentence indicates that they arrived at about midnight, suggesting a delay in their flight's arrival time.
Correct answer: because their flight was delayed.- A. In the memory of a little child
- B. On the death of someone dear
- C. On the sighting of an old tutor
- D. In the love of a dear sweetheart
Explanation: An "elegy" is a poem written to express sorrow, grief, or lamentation, typically in response to the death of a loved one or to reflect on…
Correct answer: On the death of someone dear- A. A synopsis for writing an essay in a degree level examination
- B. A critique highlighting the weak point of a feature film story
- C. A resume of the commercial achievements spread over a year
- D. A short summary of the crucial ideas of a longer composition.
Explanation: The term 'precise' in this context refers to a concise summary that captures the key ideas of a longer composition.
Correct answer: A short summary of the crucial ideas of a longer composition.- A. Positively
- B. Not
- C. Adversely
- D. Slowly
Explanation: Adversely - in a negative, contrary, or unfavorable way or direction. The less fortunate could only be adversely (negatively) affected as…
Correct answer: Adversely- A. Trudges
- B. Meanders
- C. Ambles
- D. Rages
Explanation: The correct answer is Rages because it conveys the idea of something continuing with intensity and force, which matches the depiction of…
Correct answer: Rages- A. Demurred
- B. Confided
- C. Dissembled
- D. Rejoiced
Explanation: The correct answer is 'dissembled' because it means to conceal or disguise one's true feelings or intentions.
Correct answer: Dissembled- A. Stops quickly
- B. Turns sharply
- C. Hits something else
- D. Goes backward
Explanation: Swerve means to deviate / change course so option B is correct
Correct answer: Turns sharply- A. Respectable
- B. Careful
- C. Unfeeling
- D. Sensitive
Explanation: Doctors are often said to be heartless / cold-hearted and this matches with option C i.e unfeeling
Correct answer: Unfeeling- A. Careful
- B. Professional
- C. Disinterested
- D. Healthy
Explanation: Thrifty means to save money or be frugal so it best matches with careful
Correct answer: Careful- A. Independent
- B. Divergent
- C. Modest
- D. Adverse
Explanation: Divergent views mean that there are differing opinions or perspectives on a particular issue.
Correct answer: Divergent- A. Fragments
- B. Decay
- C. Bacteria
- D. Alien life
Explanation: In the passage, "debris" refers to small, broken pieces of rock or other materials that are floating in space and could potentially…
Correct answer: Fragments