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91
The manager was not present at the inception of the programme.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Beginning : the point in time or space at which something begins.
Conclusion : the end or finish of an event, process, or text.
Demonstration : an act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence.
Rejection : the dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.
Inception : the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Synonym of Inception is Beginning
92
The stratospheric ozone layer plays an important protective role for life on earth and its disruption is obviously fraught with dangerous consequences.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Involving : have or include (something) as a necessary or integral part or result.
Concerned : worried, troubled, or anxious.
Followed : go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind.
Caused : make (something, especially something bad) happen.
Fraught : (of a situation or course of action) filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).

Synonym of Fraught is Involving
93
Even the loss of her jewels did not disturb the lady's equanimity.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Temper : a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
Composure : the state or feeling of being calm and in control of oneself.
Affability : the quality of being affable; geniality.
Humour : the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech.
Equanimity : calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Synonym of Equanimity is Composure
94
His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea change in his outlook and his attitude to the people.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Favourable : expressing approval.
Transformation : a marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
Unfavourable : expressing or showing a lack of approval or support.
Partial : existing only in part; incomplete.
Sea change : a profound or notable transformation.

Synonym of Sea change is Transformation
95
He is known for his compliant nature.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Livid : furiously angry.
Complaining : the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
Adamant : refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Yielding : (of a person) complying with the requests or desires of others.
Compliant : disposed to agree with others or obey rules, especially to an excessive degree; acquiescent.

Synonym of Compliant is Yielding
96
He would have been his close associate had he not been disloyal.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Employee : a person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level.
Competitor : a person who takes part in a sporting contest.
Colleague : a person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Executive : relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect.
Associate : a partner or companion in business or at work.

Synonym of Associate is Colleague
97
Some of the discoveries of modern science are simply marvellous.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Praiseworthy : deserving approval and admiration.
Commendable : deserving praise.
Amazing : causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing.
Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Marvellous : causing great wonder; extraordinary.

Synonym of Marvellous is Amazing
98
Shobha painted some delightful pictures of children.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
Colourful : having much or varied colour; bright.
Charming : very pleasant or attractive.
Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Delightful : causing delight; charming.

Synonym of Delightful is Charming
99
The police arrested the thief but his accomplice escaped.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Friend : a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.
Colleague : a person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Companion : a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.
Partner : either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity.
Accomplice : a person who helps another commit a crime.

Synonym of Accomplice is Partner
100
To the mother's surprise, the soup had gone completely mouldy.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Finished : (of a task or activity) brought to an end; completed.
Cold : of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.
Stale : (of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
Sour : having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar.
Mouldy : covered with a fungal growth which causes decay, due to age or damp conditions.

Synonym of Mouldy is Stale