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61
The attitude of the Western countries towards the Third World countries is rather callous to say the least.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Unfeeling : lacking physical sensation or sensitivity.
Cursed : used to express annoyance or irritation.
Unkind : inconsiderate and harsh to others.
Passive : accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
Callous : showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.

Synonym of Callous is Unfeeling
62
He is very discreet while deciding such matters.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Cunning : having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
Prudent : acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Trustworthy : able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
Discreet : careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

Synonym of Discreet is Prudent
63
One could see the maginitude of tragedy in the limpid eyes of the earthquake victims.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Ugly : unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.
Crying : very great.
Wet : covered or saturated with water or another liquid.
Translucent : (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent.
Limpid : (of a liquid) completely clear and transparent.

Synonym of Limpid is Translucent
64
A stray dog kept whimpering all night.
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Answer: Option C
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Barking : completely mad or demented.
Crying : shed tears, typically as an expression of distress, pain, or sorrow.
Whining : the making of a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
Sobbing : noisy crying.
Whimpering : make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Synonym of Whimpering is Whining
65
Malice is a feeling that we should always avoid.
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Answer: Option D
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Envy : a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck.
Cruelty : cruel behaviour or attitudes.
Spite : a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone.
Hatred : intense dislike; hate.
Malice : the desire to harm someone; ill will.

Synonym of Malice is Hatred
66
There has been considerable furore both within Parliament and without about the proposed hike in tele-communication tariff.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Opposition : resistance or dissent, expressed in action or argument.
Criticism : the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.
Uproar : a public expression of protest or outrage.
Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval.
Furore : an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

Synonym of Furore is Uproar
67
We must not take his facetious remark very seriously.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Amusing : causing laughter and providing entertainment.
Critical : expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgements.
Casual : relaxed and unconcerned.
Flippantly : not showing a serious or respectful attitude.
Facetious : treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.

Synonym of Facetious is Flippant
68
A person unrestrained by the rules of morality or tradition is called a licentious person.
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Answer: Option D
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Freelance : self-employed and hired to work for different companies on particular assignments.
Criminal : a person who has committed a crime.
Loafer : a person who avoids work and spends their time idly.
Libertine : a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.
Licentious : promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.

Synonym of Licentious is Libertine
69
Drinking is a vice which ultimately ruins a person.
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Answer: Option D
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Habit : a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Crime : an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.
Sin : an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law.
Evil : profoundly immoral and wicked.
Vice : criminal activities involving prostitution, pornography, or drugs.

Synonym of Vice is Evil
70
The cyclone had blown some of the cars on to funny places.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Humorous : causing laughter and amusement; comic.
Cranky : eccentric or strange.
Irregular : not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
Odd : different to what is usual or expected; strange.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.

Synonym of Funny is Humorous