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11
They were totally unaware of the impending disaster.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
threatening : having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner.
imminent : about to happen.
terrible : extremely bad or serious.
possible : able to be done or achieved.
impending : be about to happen.


Synonym of impending is imminent
12
The general policies will relieve the sufferings of the common man.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
alleviate : make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
aggravate : make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
moderate : average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree.
abate : (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
relieve : cause (pain, distress, or difficulty) to become less severe or serious.

Synonym of relieve is alleviate
13
The underworld still makes solid profit out of illicit liquor.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
indigenous : originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
illegitimate : not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.
illegal : contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
country : a nation with its own government, occupying a particular territory.
illicit : forbidden by law, rules, or custom.


Synonym of illicit is illegal
14
True religion does not require one to proselytise through guile or force.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
translate : express the sense of (words or text) in another language.
hypnotise : capture the whole attention of (someone); fascinate.
attack : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.
convert : change the form, character, or function of something.
proselytize : convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another.


Synonym of proselytize is convert
15
The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
picture : a painting or drawing.
drawing : a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.
vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
broad : having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.
graphic : giving clear and vividly explicit details.


Synonym of graphic is vivid
16
"I have learnt a great deal working factories, and for a time I've never been a weaver. Here are my testimonials, Mr. Davis"
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
witnesses : a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
testaments : a person's will, especially the part relating to personal property.
tokens : a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
credentials : a document proving a person's identity or qualifications.
testimonials : a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.


Synonym of testimonials is credentials
17
The claims of students look hollow when they attribute their poor performance to difficulty of examination.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
infer : deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
impute : represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute.
inhere : exist essentially or permanently in.
inundate : overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
attribute : regard something as being caused by.


Synonym of attribute is impute
18
The angry villagers have lynched two suspected child-lifters already.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
beaten : having been defeated.
captured : take into one's possession or control by force.
killed : cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing).
mutilated : inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.
lynched : (of a group of people) kill (someone) for an alleged offence without a legal trial, especially by hanging.

Synonym of lynched is killed
19
Some people just cannot compromise where truth is concerned.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
adjust : adapt or become used to a new situation.
intransigence : refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
yield : produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
conciliate : stop (someone) being angry or discontented.
compromise : an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.

Synonym of compromise is adjust
20
He listened of my request with indifference.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
disinterest : the state of not being influenced by personal involvement in something; impartiality.
concern : relate to; be about.
displeasure : a feeling of annoyance or disapproval.
caution : care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.
indifference : lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.


Synonym of indifference is disinterest