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41
GARNISH
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Paint : a coloured substance which is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.
Garner : gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).
Adorn : make more beautiful or attractive.
Abuse : use (something) to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse.
Garnish : decorate or embellish (something, especially food).


Synonym of Garnish is Adorn
42
MENDACIOUS
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Encouraging : giving someone support or confidence; supportive.
Provocative : causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
Mendacious : not telling the truth; lying.


Synonym of Mendacious is False
43
GARRULITY
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Credulity : a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Senility : old age.
Loquaciousness : tending to talk a great deal; talkative.
Speciousness : apparently good or right though lacking real merit.
Garrulity : excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.


Synonym of Garrulity is Loquaciousness
44
MOROSE
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Annoyed : slightly angry; irritated.
Gloomy : bad-tempered.
Moody : (of a person) given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness.
Displeased : feeling or showing annoyance and displeasure.
Morose : ill-tempered.


Synonym of Morose is Gloomy
45
VORACIOUS
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Truthful : telling or expressing the truth; honest.
Gluttonous : excessively greedy.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
Venturous : willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
Voracious : wanting or devouring great quantities of food.


Synonym of Voracious is Gluttonous
46
AWAKENED
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Enlightened : having or showing a rational, modern, and well-informed outlook.
Realised : become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly.
Shook : emotionally or physically disturbed; upset.
Waken : emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; stop sleeping.
Awakened : rouse from sleep; cause to stop sleeping.


Synonym of Awakened is Waken
47
GRATIFY
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Appreciate : recognize the full worth of.
Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
Indulge : allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.
Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.
Gratify : indulge or satisfy (a desire).


Synonym of Gratify is Indulge
48
PRECARIOUS
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Critical : expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.
Perilous : full of danger or risk.
Brittle : hard but liable to break easily.
Precarious : not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.


Synonym of Precarious is Perilous
49
INFAMY
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dishonour : a state of shame or disgrace.
Glory : high renown or honour won by notable achievements.
Integrity : the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Reputation : the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
Infamy : the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.


Synonym of Infamy is Dishonour
50
MASTERLY
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Crafty : clever at achieving one's aims by indirect or deceitful methods.
Skilful : having or showing skill.
Meaningful : having meaning.
Cruel : wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Masterly : showing great skill; very accomplished.


Synonym of Masterly is Skilful