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His impertinence and his salacious remarks spoke voliably of his degradation.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered.
Indecent : not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters.
Distraught : very worried and upset.
Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.
Salacious : having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters.

Synonym of Salacious is Indecent
92
The value of some shares has appreciated considerably after the last budget.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Changed : make or become different.
Increased : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.
Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Crashed : (of a vehicle) collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle.
Appreciated : rise in value or price.

Synonym of Appreciated is Increased
93
The quiz game comprises three rounds.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Continue : persist in an activity or process.
Incorporates : take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include.
Retains : not abolish or alter; maintain.
Maintain : cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue.
Comprises : consist of; be made up of.

Synonym of Comprises is Incorporates
94
Peace keeping for the United Nations is, at best of times and arduous task.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Laborious : requiring considerable time and effort.
Inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.
Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand.
Delicate : very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
Arduous : involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Synonym of Arduous is Difficult
95
I realised they wanted to be alone together, so I felt very awkward.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cumbersome : large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
Unwieldy : (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Embarrassed : feeling or showing embarrassment.
Clumsy : difficult to handle or use; unwieldy.
Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed
96
We heard him asseverate his good intentions but his actions belied his words.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Affirm : state emphatically or publicly.
Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).
Defy : openly resist or refuse to obey.
Cancel : decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place.
Asseverate : declare or state solemnly or emphatically.

Synonym of Asseverate is Affirm
97
For quick promotion, he hit on a plan to propitiate the Manager.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Evict : expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law.
Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).
Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.
Conciliate : stop (someone) being angry or discontented; placate.
Propitiate : win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them.

Synonym of Propitiate is Conciliate
98
There was nothing casual about my father's interests.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ordinary : with no special or distinctive features; normal.
Incidental : happening as a minor accompaniment to something else.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
Accidental : happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly.
Casual : happening by chance; accidental.

Synonym of Casual is Accidental
99
His grand parents had grown feeble and helpless.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Weak : lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy.
Incapacitated : deprived of strength or power; debilitated.
Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Humiliated : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
Feeble : lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.

Synonym of Feeble is Weak
100
My philosophy lecturer is unfailingly bombastic.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Impressive : evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill; grand, imposing, or awesome.
Impressionistic : based on subjective reactions presented unsystematically.
Sensitive : quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Bombastic : high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated.

Synonym of Bombastic is Pompous