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Directions(Q.1-10) In the given sentences a blank is given indicating that something is missing. From the given four options, (1), (2), (3), (4), a combination of words would fit the blank thereby making it grammatically and contextually correct. Select that option as the answer. If all the given combinations fit perfectly, then select ‘All fit’ as the answer.
- Not acknowledging the crimes happening around us howsoever petty they are, kind of _________ them which in itself is a moral crime on our part.
I. excruciate
II. legitimise
III. stymie
IV. validate
1. III,I
2. II,IV
3. I,IV
4. II,III
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2)
Explanation:
Legitimise, validate – to make something legal, acceptable
- And as Mark twain’s ________ goes; Facts are stubborn things but statistics are pliable.
I. paroemia
II. dictum
III. adage
IV. platitude
1. II,III
2. I,IV
3. III
4. II,III,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 5)
Explanation:
Paroemia, dictum, adage, platitude – a short statement that expresses a saying, general truth or principle.
- In today’s scenario it may not be an overstatement to say that there are many sections of people who feel that their religious ________ is being compromised.
I. aphorism
II. venereal
III. piety
IV. proclamation
1. I,II
2. III
3. III,IV
4. I,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2)
Explanation:
Piety – reverence and devotion to god, devout act or thought
- In the backdrop of shock measures like demonetisation and GST, the popular approval from Moody’s ratings agency somewhat __________ the government.
I. petrified
II. exonerate
III. vindicated
IV. ruled
1. I,III
2. IV
3. II,III
4. III,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4)
Explanation:
Vindicated, exonerated – (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
- Cow vigilantes need to be better informed and less __________ in their outlook.
I. zealot
II. insular
III. stark
IV. parochial
1. II,IV
2. I
3. III,IV
4. I,II,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4)
Explanation:
Parochial, zealot, insular – narrow in thinking and scope
- Continued Chinese support even after the attack in their consulate in Pakistan only __________ the fact that China wants to avoid any sort of resentment.
I. solemn
II. corroborates
III. hardline
IV.undermine
1. I,II
2. III,IV
3. II
4. II,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3)
Explanation:
Corroborates – confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
- The rational application of pesticides is ___________ by ignorance of how pest attack at different stages of crop development affects yield.
I. nonchalant
II. thwarted
III. abjured
IV. stymied
1. I,III
2. IV
3. I,IV
4. II,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 4)
Explanation:
Stymied,thwarted – prevent or hinder the progress of.
- The role of media in pre-elections coverage is very important, unbiased reporting can _________ any candidate’s odds.
I. hark
II. scupper
III. pilfer
IV. moot
1. I,II
2. III,IV
3. II
4. I,II,III
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 3)
Explanation:
Scupper – thwart or destroy
- The pain of _________ love can be borne by only a few.
I. reverend
II. unrequited
III. ephemeral
IV. unanswered
1. I,III
2. II,IV
3. IV
4. III,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 2)
Explanation:
Unrequited, unanswered – (of a feeling, especially love) not returned.
- Although, the it is the right of people to dissent and protest but creating ________ everytime and damage public property is not justified at all.
I. pandemonium
II. brouhaha
III. tumult
IV. ruckus
1. I,III
2. III,IV
3. IV
4. I,III,IV
5. All fit
Answer & Explanation
Answer – 5)
Explanation:
Pandemonium, brouhaha, tumult, ruckus – wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
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