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51
The American policy did much to escalate the conflict.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Spread : open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.
Develop : grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
End : a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.
Escalate : make or become more intense or serious.
Synonym of Escalate is Develop
52
The story began in an eerie situation.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Dangerous : able or likely to cause harm or injury.
Thrilling : causing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating.
Wonderful : inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvellous.
Strange : unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain.
Eerie : strange and frightening.

Synonym of Eerie is Strange
53
Several ancillary units were patronized by that large store.
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Answer: Option D
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Small : of a size that is less than normal or usual.
Temporary : lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Standing : position, status, or reputation.
Subordinate : of less or secondary importance.
Ancillary : in addition to something else, but not as important.

Synonym of Ancillary is Subordinate
54
He enjoyed the salubrious climate of the place.
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Answer: Option D
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Cold : of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.
Temperate : relating to or denoting a region or climate characterized by mild temperatures.
Warm : of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature.
Healthful : having or conducive to good health.
Salubrious : health-giving; healthy.

Synonym of Salubrious is Healthful
55
They venerated the old teacher.
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Answer: Option C
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Humiliated : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
Teased : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.
Respected : admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
Dismiss : order or allow to leave; send away.
Venerated : regard with great respect; revere.

Synonym of Venerated is Respected
56
People of different persuasions have met on the same platform.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Personalities : the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
Tastes : the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.
Qualifications : a pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity.
Convictions : a firmly held belief or opinion.
Persuasions : a belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones.

Synonym of Persuasions is Convictions
57
No one will invite her to a tea nor she is so garrulous.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Gossip : casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details which are not confirmed as true.
Talkative : fond of or given to talking.
Giggles : laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way, from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment.
Laughs : make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of derision.
Garrulous : excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

Synonym of Garrulous is Talkative
58
He is gregarious, he is loner, he loves argument, he cannot bear to lose one.
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Answer: Option D
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Silent : not making or accompanied by any sound.
Talkative : fond of or given to talking.
Greedy : having an excessive desire or appetite for food.
Sociable : willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
Gregarious : (of a person) fond of company; sociable.

Synonym of Gregarious is Sociable
59
The actor with many graces leaves the stage and becomes only a memory in a world of happy memories.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Delicacies : fineness or intricacy of texture or structure.
Tacts : a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense.
Charms : the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others.
Gestures : a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Graces : smoothness and elegance of movement.

Synonym of Graces is Charms
60
When kept in water, grapes become turgid.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Bloated : swollen with fluid or gas.
Simple : easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
Rotten : suffering from decay.
Fomented : instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Turgid : swollen and distended or congested.

Synonym of Turgid is Bloated