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11
As the jockey tried to ride the horse, it suddenly went berserk.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Broke : having completely run out of money.
Galloping : (of a horse) going at the pace of a gallop.
Wild : very angry.
Began : perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).
Berserk : out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.

Synonym of Berserk is Wild
12
The man lived in a dilapidated house made of mud and bricks.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Crumbling : breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.
Old : having lived for a long time; no longer young.
Thatched : cover (a roof or a building) with straw or a similar material.
Crashing : complete; total (used for emphasis).
Dilapidated : (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.

Synonym of Dilapidated is Crumbling
13
During his meeting with the owners of the company he had a number of overtures.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Observations : the action or process of closely observing or monitoring something or someone.
Offers : present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired.
Agreements : harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
Promises : a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen.
Overtures : an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

Synonym of Overtures is Offers
14
Prashant likes his friend, Rishabh inspite of his little frailties.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Weaknesses : the state or condition of being weak.
Oddities : a strange or peculiar person or thing.
Timidness : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Failures : lack of success.
Frailties : weakness in character or morals.

Synonym of Frailties is Weaknesses
15
At the yesterday's meeting, he adopted a recalcitrant attitude.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Conciliatory : intended or likely to placate or pacify.
Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Sympathetic : feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy.
Courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
Recalcitrant : having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

Synonym of Recalcitrant is Obstinate
16
Foolhardiness is the result of constant strains.
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Answer: Option D
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Exhaustion : a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
Obstinacy : the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness.
Sickness : the state of being ill.
Foolishness : lack of good sense or judgement; stupidity.
Foolhardiness : recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.

Synonym of Foolhardiness is Foolishness
17
"To be or not to be" was the dilemma of Hamlet.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Question : a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
Obsession : the state of being obsessed with someone or something.
Problem : a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
Helplessness : inability to defend oneself or to act effectively.
Dilemma : a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

Synonym of Dilemma is Problem
18
Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Irrational : not logical or reasonable.
Obscure ; not clearly expressed or easily understood.
Impracticable : (of a course of action) impossible in practice to do or carry out.
Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.
Abstruse : difficult to understand; obscure.

Synonym of Abstruse is Obscure
19
Your present statement has allayed my fears.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Relieved : no longer feeling distressed or anxious; reassured.
Obliterated : destroy utterly; wipe out.
Aroused : evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response).
Eradicated : (of a tree or plant) depicted with the roots exposed.
Allayed : relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger).

Synonym of Allayed is Relieved
20
Your master will like you if you are diligent.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Casual : relaxed and unconcerned. Obedient : complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority.
Meticulous : showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Hard-working : (of a person) tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent.
Diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.

Synonym of Diligent is Hard-working