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71
They tolerated him though they disliked his craven behaviour.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.
Cowardly : lacking courage.
Indecent : not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters.
Mean : intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing); signify.
Craven : contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

Synonym of Craven is Cowardly
72
India's attitude towards China has all along been pusillanimous.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Generous : showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Cowardly : lacking courage.
Subversive : seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution.
Restrained : characterized by reserve or moderation; unemotional or dispassionate.
Pusillanimous : showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

Synonym of Pusillanimous is Cowardly
73
The operator was commended for his dexterity.
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Answer: Option D
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Cooperation : the action or process of working together to the same end.
Courtesy : the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.
Punctuality : the fact or quality of being on time.
Skill : the ability to do something well; expertise.
Dexterity : skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

Synonym of Dexterity is Skill
74
The intrepid mountaineers who scaled the peak in winter should be specially congratulated.
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Answer: Option A
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Bold : (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
Timid : showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Unadventurous : not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things.
Unimaginative : not readily using or demonstrating the use of the imagination; stolid and somewhat dull.
Intrepid : fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).

Synonym of Intrepid is Bold
75
I have worked in this organization for five years trying to check the erosion of ethical values.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Decay : (of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
Corrosion : damage caused to metal, stone, or other materials by corrosion.
Misuse : use (something) in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose.
Expansion : the action of becoming larger or more extensive.
Erosion : the gradual destruction or diminution of something.

Synonym of Erosion is Corrosion
76
His forthright behaviour shows that he is honest but he seems rude to some people.
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Answer: Option C
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Courteous : polite, respectful, or considerate in manner.
Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
Straightforward : (of a person) honest and frank.
Tactful : having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Forthright : (of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken.

Synonym of Forthright is Straightforward
77
The committee did not find him fit for the job.
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Answer: Option C
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Genuine : truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Correct : free from error; in accordance with fact or truth.
Suitable : right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
Choose : decide on a course of action.
Fit : of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose.

Synonym of Fit is Suitable
78
We must eradicate corruption.
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Answer: Option D
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Minimise : reduce (something, especially something undesirable) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Control : the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events.
Condemn : express complete disapproval of; censure.
Uproot : remove or destroy completely; eradicate.
Eradicate : destroy completely; put an end to.

Synonym of Eradicate is Uproot
79
This is blatant injustice done to him.
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Answer: Option D
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Conceited : excessively proud of oneself; vain.
Contorted : twisted or bent out of the normal shape.
Obvious : easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Flagrant : (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.
Blatant : (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly.

Synonym of Blatant is Flagrant
80
The speaker drew examples copiously from various books.
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Answer: Option C
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Largely : to a great extent; on the whole; mostly.
Continuously : without interruption or gaps.
Plentiful : existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant.
Completely : totally; utterly.
Copiously : in large quantities.

Synonym of Copiously is Plentiful