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71
She looked gorgeous in her new dress.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Great : of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
Fantastic : extraordinarily good or attractive.
Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.
Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.
Gorgeous : beautiful; very attractive.

Synonym of Gorgeous is Fantastic
72
The merchant was renowned for his simple way of living.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
Famous : known about by many people.
Unknown : not known or familiar.
Notable : worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
Renowned : known or talked about by many people; famous.

Synonym of Renowned is Famous
73
They feel that we should be fully aware of our own environment.
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Answer: Option D
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Heredity : the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Family : a group consisting of two parents and their children living together as a unit.
Nationality : the status of belonging to a particular nation.
Surroundings : the things and conditions around a person or thing.
Environment : the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Synonym of Environment is Surroundings
74
The ascending temperature in many parts of the world confirms global warming which is an environmental hazard.
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Answer: Option A
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Rising : going up, increasing, or sloping upward.
Falling : moving from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control.
Shooting : the action or practice of shooting with a gun.
Mounting : a backing, setting, or support for something.
Ascending : rise or move up through the air.

Synonym of Ascending is Rising
75
He is a candid politician.
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Answer: Option A
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Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters.
Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.
Fearless : showing a lack of fear.
Spoken : speaking in a specified way.
Candid : truthful and straightforward; frank.

Synonym of Candid is Frank
76
The people attending the carnival looked gay and happy.
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Answer: Option D
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Occasion : a particular event, or the time at which it takes place.
Fair : a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment.
Function : an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
Revelry : lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol.
Carnival : a travelling funfair or circus.

Synonym of Carnival is Fair
77
Methods of spreading the family planning message have been as fecund as they have been abortive.
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Answer: Option A
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Fruitful : producing good or helpful results; productive.
Failing : a weakness, especially in a person's character; a shortcoming.
Peculiar : different to what is normal or expected; strange.
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Fecund : producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.

Synonym of Fecund is Fruitful
78
Being a member of this club, he has certain rights.
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Answer: Option D
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Virtues : behaviour showing high moral standards.
Facilities : a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Gains : obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).
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
79
Man has to encounter many hardships in life
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Answer: Option B
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Solve : find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).
Face : the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.
Bear : (of a person) carry.
Overcome : succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
Encounter : unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult).

Synonym of Encounter is face
80
In order to tarnish the public image of his opponent, he has got a mendacious story planted in the local newspaper.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Fabricated : invent (something) in order to deceive.
Imaginary : existing only in the imagination.
Horrible : causing or likely to cause horror; shocking.
Mendacious : not telling the truth; lying.

Synonym of Mendacious is False