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21
Twenty people were killed as the boat overturned in the storm.
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Answer: Option B
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Drowned : die through submersion in and inhalation of water.
Capsized : (of a boat) overturned in the water.
Lost : unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts.
Disintegrated : break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay.
Overturned : turn over and come to rest upside down.

Synonym of Overturned is Capsized
22
A feeling of brotherhood should be nurtured in the masses.
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Answer: Option B
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Brought : take or go with (someone or something) to a place.
Raised : bring up (a child).
Admired : regard with respect or warm approval.
Encouraged : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Nurtured : care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.

Synonym of Nurtured is Raised
23
The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.
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Answer: Option C
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Vague : of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
Broad : having a distance larger than usual from side to side; wide.
Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Drawing : a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayon rather than paint.
Graphic : giving clear and vividly explicit details.

Synonym of Graphic is Vivid
24
The opposition made a strident demand for putting the bill to vote.
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Answer: Option C
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Courageous : not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Brave : ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.
Vociferous : expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.
Powerful : having great power or strength.
Strident : presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively forceful way.

Synonym of Strident is Vociferous
25
Both young sleuths felt sure there was a link between the two.
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Answer: Option D
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Travellers : a person who is travelling or who often travels.
Boys : a male child or youth.
Convicts : declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
Detectives : a person, especially a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
Sleuths : detectives.

Synonym of Sleuths is Detectives
26
The speech he made on the occasion was quite exhilarating.
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Answer: Option C
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Irrelevant : not connected with or relevant to something.
Boring : not interesting; tedious.
Lively : full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
Learned : (of a person) having acquired much knowledge through study.
Exhilarating : making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.

Synonym of Exhilarating is Lively
27
He is a disinterested investigator.
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Answer: Option C
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Uninterested : not interested in or concerned about something or someone.
Bored : feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity.
Unbiased : showing no prejudice for or against something; impartial.
Reluctant : unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.
Disinterested : not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.

Synonym of Disinterested is Unbiased
28
We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity.
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Answer: Option C
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Understanding : the ability to understand something; comprehension.
Bondage : the state of being a slave.
Friendship : the emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friends.
Contention : heated disagreement.
Amity : friendly relations.

Synonym of Amity is Friendship
29
Fed up of social atrocities, she finally decided to lead a sequestered life.
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Answer: Option D
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Virtuous : having or showing high moral standards.
Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Enlivened : make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
Secluded : keep (someone) away from other people.
Sequestered : (of a place) isolated and hidden away.

Synonym of Sequestered is Secluded
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He adopted quite a diffident stand when it was a matter of son's career.
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Answer: Option D
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Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.
Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Forward : in the direction that one is facing or travelling; towards the front.
Unassuming : not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Diffident : modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.

Synonym of Diffident is Unassuming