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The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my surroundings.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Watchful : watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.
Aware : having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Unmindful : not conscious or aware.
Oblivious : not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Synonym of Oblivious is Unmindful
12
The minister tried to assure the people regarding their safety.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Convince : cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.
Warn : inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Provide : make available for use; supply.
Protect : keep safe from harm or injury.
Assure : tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.

Synonym of Assure is Convince
13
The father advised his errant son not to maunder about but do something worthwhile.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Trouble : difficulty or problems.
Wander : walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.
Run : move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.
Play : engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
Maunder : move or act in a dreamy or idle manner.

Synonym of Maunder is Wander
14
He did not hesitate to pester the sleeping mother when he wanted money.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Shake : (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.
Wake : emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; stop sleeping.
Trouble : difficulty or problems.
Disturb : interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.
Pester : trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.

Synonym of Pester is Trouble
15
The lurid details of the murder in broad day light sent chilling sensations down the spine of everybody
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Realistic : having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Bleak : (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
Ghastly : causing great horror or fear.
Lurid :presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms.

Synonym of Lurid is Ghastly
16
The ship was caught in the tempest and all but the captain were drowned.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Weather : the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Storm : a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Typhoon : a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.
Whirlpool : a quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents.
Tempest : a violent windy storm.

Synonym of Tempest is Storm
17
The kingdom suffered a constant threat from certain predatory tribes.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Wild : (of an animal or plant) living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated or cultivated.
Violent : using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Rebellious : showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.
Plundering : steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.
Predatory : seeking to exploit others.

Synonym of Predatory is Plundering
18
Everyone in the bazaar turned to stare at the visitor and his preposterous dress.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
Absurd : wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
Strange : unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain.
Preposterous : contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.

Synonym of Preposterous is Absurd
19
Plants that grow and exist in deserts have highly specialized means of adapting themselves to the arid environment.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Unproductive : not producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.
Useless : not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome.
Withering : intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful.
Dry : free from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist.
Arid : (of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.

Synonym of Arid is Dry
20
It was presumptuous of him to make a remark in the assembly.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ridiculous : deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.
Unthoughtful : showing little or no consideration for the needs of other people; thoughtless.
Overconfident : excessively confident.
Ambiguous : open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Presumptuous : (of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.

Synonym of Presumptuous is Overconfident