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41
All the characters in the novel are fictitious.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Unreliable : not able to be relied upon.
Unbelievable : not able to be believed; unlikely to be true.
Unreal : imaginary or illusory.
Real : actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.
Fictitious : not real or true; imaginary or fabricated.

Synonym of Fictitious is Unreal
42
It is quite unseemly that person should so behave with his elders.
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Answer: Option D
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Childish : of, like, or appropriate to a child.
Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
Discourteous : showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people.
Improper : not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty.
Unseemly : (of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate.

Synonym of Unseemly is Improper
43
The international community may begin to doubt the credentials of the largest democracy in the world.
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Answer: Option B
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Unreliable : not able to be relied upon.
Trustworthiness : the ability to be relied on as honest or truthful.
Principles : a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain of reasoning.
Capacity : the maximum amount that something can contain.
Credentials : evidence of authority, status, rights, entitlement to privileges, or the like, usually in written form.

Synonym of Credentials is Trustworthiness
44
He whirled round in a trice, with a revolver in his hand.
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Answer: Option C
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Circle : a round plane figure whose boundary (the circumference) consists of points equidistant from a fixed point (the centre).
Trifle : a thing of little value or importance.
Instant : prepared quickly and with little effort.
Hurry : move or act with great haste.
Trice : in a moment; very quickly.

Synonym of Trice is Instant
45
Only my neighbour succoured me during my illness.
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Answer: Option C
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Nourished : provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
Treated : behave towards or deal with in a certain way.
Aided : help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something.
Attended : be present at (an event, meeting, or function).
Succoured : give assistance or aid to.

Synonym of Succoured is Aided
46
During negotiations, the Managing director remained obdurate.
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Answer: Option A
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Adamant : refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Tough : (of a substance or object) strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.
Co-operative : involving mutual assistance in working towards a common goal.
Flexible : capable of bending easily without breaking.
Obdurate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Synonym of Obdurate is Adamant
47
The obstacles seem to be insurmountable, but no one should doubt what this fearless woman can accomplish.
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Answer: Option B
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Achieve : successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective or result) by effort, skill, or courage.
Insuperable : (of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome.
Tall : of great or more than average height, especially (with reference to an object) relative to width.
Trivial : of little value or importance.
Insurmountable : too great to be overcome.

Synonym of Insurmountable is Insuperable
48
The story which Gaurav narrated was very exciting.
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Answer: Option B
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Disclosed : make (secret or new information) known.
Told : communicate information to someone in spoken or written words.
Revealed : make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Explained : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.
Narrated : give a spoken or written account of.

Synonym of Narrated is Told
49
Many people buy charms and talismans because they think they will bring them luck.
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Answer: Option A
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Amulets : an ornament or small piece of jewellery thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease.
Tokens : a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
Cards : a piece of thick, stiff paper or thin pasteboard, in particular one used for writing or printing on.
Stones : hard solid non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as a building material.
Talismans : an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.

Synonym of Talismans is Amulets
50
"I have learnt a great deal working in factories, and for a time I've been a weaver. Here are my testimonials, Mr. Davis."
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Credentials : a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something.
Tokens : a thing serving as a visible or tangible representation of a fact, quality, feeling, etc.
Testaments : a person's will, especially the part relating to personal property.
Witnesses : a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
Testimonials : a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications.

Synonym of Testimonials is Credentials