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11
We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Later : at a time in the near future; soon or afterwards.
Earlier : happening or done before the usual or expected time.
Many : a large number of.
Few : a small number of.
Subsequent : coming after something in time; following.

Synonym of Subsequent is Later
12
Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting anxiety.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Interest : the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone.
Eagerness : enthusiasm to do or to have something; keenness.
Uneasiness : a feeling of anxiety or discomfort.
Grief : intense sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.
Anxiety : a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Synonym of Anxiety is Uneasiness
13
He cast a cursory glance over the papers before signing them.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Short : measuring a small distance from end to end.
Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.
Inquisitive : having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
Hurried : done in a hurry; rushed.
Cursory : hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Synonym of Cursory is Hurried
14
On the stage of this world, the drama of life is transitory as well as traumatic.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Transitional : relating to or characteristic of a process or period of transition.
Dull : lacking interest or excitement.
Fleeting : lasting for a very short time.
Painful : (of a part of the body) affected with pain.
Transitory : not permanent.

Synonym of Transitory is Fleeting
15
He did not continue for long with his murky intentions.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Dishonest : behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy, deceitful, or insincere way.
Dull : lacking interest or excitement.
Lazy : unwilling to work or use energy.
Ominous : giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
Murky : obscure or morally questionable.

Synonym of Murky is Dishonest
16
He has travelled all over the continent by hitchhiking most of the time.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Flying : moving or able to move through the air with wings.
Driving : (of rain or snow) blown by the wind with great force.
Working : having paid employment.
Lift : a free ride in another person's vehicle.
Hitchhiking : travel by getting free lifts in passing vehicles.

Synonym of Hitchhiking is Lift
17
The wail of the call to prayer floated over the darkened streets.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Jumped : push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
Leap : jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
Hovered : remain in one place in the air.
Soaked : extremely wet; saturated.
Floated : move or hover slowly and lightly in a liquid or the air; drift.

Synonym of Floated is Hovered
18
The growing disparity between the rich and the poor has been a cause of global concern.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Similar : having a resemblance in appearance, character, or quantity, without being identical.
Diversity : the state of being diverse.
Segregation : the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
Inequality : difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Disparity : a great difference.

Synonym of Disparity is Inequality
19
The eyewitness testimony was incontrovertible.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Unquestionable : not able to be disputed or doubted.
Disputable : not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate.
Unacceptable : not satisfactory or allowable.
Debatable : open to discussion or argument.
Incontrovertible : not able to be denied or disputed.

Synonym of Incontrovertible is Unquestionable
20
He listened to my request with indifference.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Caution : care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
Displeasure : a feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
Concern : relate to; be about.
Disinterest : lack of interest in something.
Indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

Synonym of Indifference is Disinterest