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51
I wrote to him as lately as last week.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Late : doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time.
Recently : at a recent time; not long ago.
Early : happening or done before the usual or expected time.
Immediately : at once; instantly.
Lately : recently; not long ago.

Synonym of Lately is Recently
52
Kamini could not recollect the incident that had happened in her chilhood.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Remind : cause (someone) to remember someone or something.
Recall : cause one to remember or think of.
Memorise : commit to memory; learn by heart.
Assemble : (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.
Recollect : remember (something); call to mind.

Synonym of Recollect is Recall
53
The country's resources should be judiciously used.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sparingly : in a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities.
Reasonably : in a sensible way.
Adequately : to a satisfactory or acceptable extent.
Immensely : to a great extent; extremely.
Judiciously : with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judiciously is Reasonably
54
The appointments were made quite judiciously.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Legally : in a way that conforms to or is permitted or required by the law.
Reasonably : in a sensible way.
Lawfully : in a way that conforms to or is permitted or recognized by the law.
Impartially : in a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally.
Judiciously : with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judiciously is Reasonably
55
The story is too fantastic to be credible.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Praiseworthy : deserving approval and admiration.
Readable : able to be read or deciphered; legible.
Believable : able to be believed; credible.
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Credible : able to be believed; convincing.

Synonym of Credible is Believable
56
The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Disturbance : the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.
Ravage : cause severe and extensive damage to.
Provocation : action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.
Violence : behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.
Vandalism : action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.

Synonym of Vandalism is Violence
57
He was the only reckless worker in the entire staff.
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Answer: Option B
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Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Rash : acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.
Courageous : not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Daring : (of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold.
Reckless : heedless of danger or the consequences of one's actions; rash or impetuous.

Synonym of Reckless is Rash
58
For New Delhi, it is time to re-examine its Pakistan policy and reduce the suspicion that it is trying to torpedo the talks.
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Answer: Option A
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Attack : take aggressive military action against (a place or enemy forces) with weapons or armed force.
Quiet : making little or no noise.
Weaken : make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength.
Refute : prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
Torpedo : attack or sink (a ship) with a torpedo or torpedoes.

Synonym of Torpedo is Attack
59
His sententious reply impressed the visitor.
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Answer: Option D
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Sharp : (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.
Quick : moving fast or doing something in a short time.
Insipid : lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.
Meaningful : having meaning.
Sententious : given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.

Synonym of Sententious is Meaningful
60
Because of a family feud, he never spoke to his wife's parents.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Problem : a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
Quarrel : a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good term.
Crisis : a time of intense difficulty or danger.
Trouble : difficulty or problems.
Feud : a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.

Synonym of Feud is Quarrel