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41
It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
silly notion : an opinion or belief, especially one that is wrong or silly.
talk : speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words
rumour : a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
misconduct : unacceptable or improper behaviour, especially by an employee or professional person.
scandal : an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage.


Synonym of scandal is misconduct
42
Everybody likes him because he is an industrious student.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
energetic : showing or involving great activity or vitality.
prompt : (of an event or fact) cause or bring about (an action or feeling).
excellent : extremely good; outstanding.
diligent : having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
industrious : diligent and hard-working.


Synonym of industrious is diligent
43
The young man appears to be quite headstrong.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
thick-headed : unintelligent; stupid.
obstinate : strong-willed.
robust : strong and healthy; vigorous.
witty : showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour.
headstrong : energetically wilful and determined.


Synonym of headstrong is obstinate
44
As soon as he finished his speech, there was spontaneous applause from the audience.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
well-timed : occurring at an appropriate time; timely.
willing : ready, eager, or prepared to do something.
instinctive : (of a person) doing or being a specified thing apparently naturally or automatically.
instantaneous : occurring or done instantly.
spontaneous : performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.


Synonym of spontaneous is instinctive
45
The president of the party deprecated the move of the Government to introduce electoral reforms in a haste.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
welcomed : greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way.
denied : state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
protested : express an objection to what someone has said or done.
humiliated : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
deprecated : express disapproval of.


Synonym of deprecated is protested
46
He found a lucrative assignment.
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
good : to be desired or approved of.
profitable : (of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain.
excellent : extremely good; outstanding.
significant : sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
lucrative : producing a great deal of profit.


Synonym of lucrative is profitable
47
A person unrestrained by the rules of morality or tradition is called a licentious person.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
libertine : characterized by free indulgence in sensual pleasures.
loafer : a person who loafs; lazy person; idler.
criminal : a person who has committed a crime.
freelance : self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.
licentious : promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.


Synonym of licentious is libertine
48
The leader nodded his approbation.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
understanding : the ability to understand something; comprehension.
approval : the action of approving something.
admiration : respect and warm approval.
appreciation : recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
approbation : approval or praise.


Synonym of approbation is approval
49
When he returned he was accompanied by a sprightly young girl.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
beautiful : attractive.
lively : full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.
sportive : playful; light-hearted.
sprightly : (especially of an old person) lively; full of energy.


Synonym of sprightly is lively
50
Being a member of this club, he has certain rights.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
status : relative social or professional position; standing.
truth : the quality or state of being true.
virtues : behaviour showing high moral standards.
privileges : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
rights : a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.


Synonym of rights is privileges