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61
He has propensity for getting into debt.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Characteristic : typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
Quality : the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Tendency : an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour.
Aptitude : a natural ability to do something.
Propensity : an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

Synonym of Propensity is Tendency
62
If you don't care for the blemishes of his style, you will find that the writer has a powerful message to convey.
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Answer: Option D
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Excellences : the quality of being outstanding or extremely good.
Qualities : the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Accusations : a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Faults : an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character.
Blemishes : a moral defect or fault.

Synonym of Blemishes is Faults
63
I found myself befogged in that situation.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Panicky : feeling or characterized by uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
Puzzled : cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something.
Surprised : feeling or showing surprise.
Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Befogged : incapable of clear thought; confused.

Synonym of Befogged is Puzzled
64
The militant was nabbed at the airport.
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Answer: Option A
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Caught : past and past participle of catch.
Pursued : follow or chase (someone or something).
Arrested : seize (someone) by legal authority and take them into custody.
Beaten : having been defeated.
Nabbed : catch (someone) doing something wrong.

Synonym of Nabbed is Caught
65
If you lack in magnanimity, all your wealth and luxury is useless.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Planning : the process of making plans for something.
Purposive : serving or effecting a useful function though not as a result of planning or design.
Management : the process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Generosity : the quality of being kind and generous.
Magnanimity : the fact or condition of being magnanimous; generosity.

Synonym of Magnanimity is Generosity
66
All his colleagues bore an innate reverence for his immaculate character.
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Answer: Option B
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Crude : in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
Pure : not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.
Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.
Immaculate : perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

Synonym of Immaculate : is Pure
67
The prisoners of war were subjected to bestial atrocities.
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Answer: Option C
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Hardships : severe suffering or privation.
Punishment : the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence.
Cruelties : cruel behaviour or attitudes.
Jobs : a paid position of regular employment.
Atrocities : an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

Synonym of Atrocities is Cruelties
68
He kindled the spirit of revenge in him and used it to his advantage.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Contrived : deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
Provoked : stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
Darted : move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.
Burnt : (of a fire) flame or glow while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
Kindled : arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).

Synonym of Kindled is Provoked
69
Before I could expostulate he had spoken again.
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Answer: Option B
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Postulate suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Protest : a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.
Disclose : make (secret or new information) known.
Expostulate : express strong disapproval or disagreement.

Synonym of Expostulate is Protest
70
He declined to speak about the problem when I asked him.
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Answer: Option C
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Agreed : discussed or negotiated and then accepted by all parties.
Promised : assure someone that one will definitely do something or that something will happen.
Refused : indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.
Permitted : officially allow (someone) to do something.
Declined : politely refuse (an invitation or offer).

Synonym of Declined is Refused