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The . . . . . . . imposed for non-payment was too . . . . . . . for it to bring in improvement in collection.
A)
fine , severe
B)
toll , simple
C)
penalty , low
D)
damage , cruel
E)
punishment , harsh
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
Solution:
The penalty imposed for non-payment was too low for it to bring in improvement in collection.
72
The speech . . . . . . . with subtle threats has resulted in . . . . . . . tension in the sensitive areas of the city.
A)
started , reduced
B)
replete , increased
C)
full , escalating
D)
forced , dissolving
E)
followed , continuous
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
Solution:
The speech replete with subtle threats has resulted in increased tension in the sensitive areas of the city.
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. . . . . . . of crops was due to continuous . . . . . . .
A)
Destruction , draught
B)
Ruin , draft
C)
Failure , drought
D)
Depreciation , drift
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
Solution:
Failure of crops was due to continuous drought .
74
The war . . . . . . . immediately after the cease-fire proposal was . . . . . . . bilaterally.
A)
receded , exchanged
B)
started , prepared
C)
began , thwarted
D)
extended , mitigated
E)
ended , accepted
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
E
Solution:
The war ended immediately after the cease-fire proposal was accepted bilaterally.
75
The partners broke off as they found each other . . . . . . . of . . . . . . . breach of promise.
A)
faulty , severe
B)
responsible , serious
C)
guilty , flagrant
D)
accused , rigid
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
C
Solution:
The partners broke off as they found each other guilty of flagrant breach of promise.
76
The secretary . . . . . . . the society's funds, . . . . . . . . he was dismissed.
A)
misplaced , soon
B)
robbed , thus
C)
pirated , therefore
D)
misappropriated , so
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
Solution:
The secretary misappropriated the society's funds, so he was dismissed.
77
Santosh looked very happy and . . . . . . . when he heard that his proposed scheme was . . . . . . . by the committee.
A)
energetic , rejected
B)
elated , accepted
C)
satisfied , stalled
D)
disconsolate , approved
E)
overwhelming , received
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
B
Solution:
Santosh looked very happy and elated when he heard that his proposed scheme was accepted by the committee.
78
Though he is reputed for his technical . . . . . . . ., his books were sadly . . . . . . . . of the work of others as he lacked originality.
A)
advice , unconscious
B)
skill , independent
C)
knowledge , ignorant
D)
expertise , derivative
E)
dependence , indicative
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
Solution:
Though he is reputed for his technical expertise , his books were sadly derivative of the work of others as he lacked originality.
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The . . . . . . . . words of the mother comforted the . . . . . . . . child.
A)
harsh , naughty
B)
sweet , happy
C)
soft , energetic
D)
melodious , playful
E)
soothing , disappointed
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
E
Solution:
The soothing words of the mother comforted the disappointed child.
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Ravi . . . . . . . . a bit . . . . . . . . he was not invited by his friend to attend the party.
A)
took , before
B)
angered , since
C)
expressed , than
D)
grumbled , when
E)
surprised , about
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option
D
Solution:
Ravi grumbled a bit when he was not invited by his friend to attend the party.
