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21
It is the inherent quality of matter tom expand on being heated.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Eternal : lasting or existing forever; without end.
Hidden : kept out of sight; concealed.
Internal : of or situated on the inside.
Natural : (of a person) having an innate skill or quality.
Inherent : existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.

Synonym of Inherent is Natural
22
His judicious handling of the matter saved the situation from going out of control.
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Answer: Option C
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Nervous : easily agitated or alarmed.
Helpful : giving or ready to give help.
Sensible : done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Judicious : having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judicious is Sensible
23
We don't know how we are to recompense you for the trouble you have taken.
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Answer: Option A
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Reward : a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
Help : make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering them one's services or resources.
Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.
Thank : express gratitude to (someone), especially by saying ‘Thank you’.
Recompense : pay or reward (someone) for effort or work.

Synonym of Recompense is Reward
24
Absolute silence reigned in the whole necropolis.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Cemetery : a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.
Hell : a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death.
Cenotaph : a monument to someone buried elsewhere, especially one commemorating people who died in a war.
Churchyard : an enclosed area surrounding a church, especially as used for burials.
Necropolis : a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city.

Synonym of Necropolis is Cemetery
25
The press man's question provokes the minister and the latter reaches apoplexy in his reaction.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Rage : violent uncontrollable anger.
Heights : the measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.
Insight : the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
End : a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.
Apoplexy : extreme anger.

Synonym of Apoplexy is Rage
26
Wisdom seems to have got lost in a welter of knowledge.
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Answer: Option A
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Confusion : uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required.
Height : the measurement of someone or something from head to foot or from base to top.
Clarity : the quality of being coherent and intelligible.
Sacrifice : an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity.
Welter : a large number of items in no order; a confused mass.

Synonym of Welter is Confusion
27
The tour was cancelled on account of incessant rain.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Constant : occurring continuously over a period of time.
Heavy : of great weight; difficult to lift or move.
Intermittent : occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Unexpected : not expected or regarded as likely to happen.
Incessant : (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

Synonym of Incessant is Constant
28
He is quite meticulous in his dealings with others.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Reserved : slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
Haughty : arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Careful : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Meticulous : showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Synonym of Meticulous is Careful
29
The sentiments expressed by him in the speech were odious.
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Answer: Option B
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Significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Hateful : very unpleasant.
Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Common : occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Odious : extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Synonym of Odious is Hateful
30
The drugs were innocuous and had no side effect.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Effective : successful in producing a desired or intended result.
Harmless : not able or likely to cause harm.
Imported : (of goods or services) brought into a country from abroad for sale.
Discovered : find unexpectedly or during a search.
Innocuous : not harmful or offensive.

Synonym of Innocuous is Harmless