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3071. "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. This term encompasses any unlawful killing of another human being. The other options provide incorrect definitions that do not align with the actual meaning of homicide.
Correct answer: means "munder"3072. She dresses with great---------------- and that is how she impresses people.
- 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: ostentation3073. It is very difficult to relax while working with their new boss because he is a hard
- 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 sentence's implication that the boss is difficult to work with due to their demanding nature. The option 'worker' does not indicate the boss's demanding nature; 'hearted' is not used properly here as it needs an adjective to describe someone's nature; and 'nut crack' is not a recognized term for describing a person.
Correct answer: taskmaster3074. AUTOCRACY is the govemment of
- 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 power3075. His fondness _ makes his writings difficult to understand because most readers don't know the knewly invented words.
- A. archaic words
- B. sking
- C. advanced words
- D. neologism
Explanation: The correct answer is neologism, which means a newly coined word or expression. This matches the phrase 'newly invented words' used in the question. Archaic words are old and rare in modern usage, hence not newly invented. Sking appears to be a spelling error and does not relate to the question's context. Advanced words are complex or sophisticated but not newly invented, making them an incorrect choice here.
Correct answer: neologism3076. In time of war, government do things which are Epedient. The underlined word means
- 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 hour3077. He is rather an _ teacher he never accepts the student's excuses.
- 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. This implies that the teacher is skeptical or doubtful of the validity of the excuses. Hence, the most suitable option is incredulous.
Correct answer: Incredulous3078. The stranger _ the little girl with some sweets.
- 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. Hence, this option is correct.
Correct answer: Enticed3079. The actress traveled _ to avoid being recognized by her fans.
- 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. It is often used to describe a person who wants to hide their true identity, especially celebrities or public figures who wish to avoid attention or maintain privacy. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The actress traveled incognito to avoid being recognized by her fans."
Correct answer: Incognito3080. The military coup in the country brought an end to _ rule by the emperor.
- A. Omnipotent
- B. Almighty
- C. Dictatorial
- D. Monopolistic
Explanation: "Dictatorial" refers to a ruler who exercises absolute or oppressive authority. The phrase "military coup" suggests a forcible seizer of power, often associated with the overthrow of a dictatorial regime.
Correct answer: Dictatorial