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1
Babur's memoirs are contained in "Tuzuk-i-Baburi".
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Life : the existence of an individual human being or animal.
Speech : the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.
Memory : the faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
Events : a thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance.
Memoirs : an account written by a public figure of their life and experiences.

Synonym of Memoirs is Life
2
All his friends marvelled at his power of ratiocination.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ruminating : think deeply about something.
Speculation : the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Imagination : the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.
Reasoning : the action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way.
Ratiocination : the process of exact thinking : reasoning.

Synonym of Ratiocination is Reasoning
3
You should have watched that glint in her eyes when speaking of her husband.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Disgust : a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.
Sparkle : shine brightly with flashes of light.
Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Sadness : the condition or quality of being sad.
Glint : a small flash of light, especially a reflected one.

Synonym of Glint is Sparkle
4
Nearly half of India's population is still liviing in abject poverty.
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Wretched : (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.
Solid : firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid.
Grave : a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin or dead body, typically marked by a stone or mound.
Enough : as much or as many as required.
Abject : (of a situation or condition) extremely unpleasant and degrading.

Synonym of Abject is Wretched
5
Her new glasses make her look rather owlish.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Foolish : lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
Solemn : formal and dignified.
Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.
Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense.
Owlish : like an owl, especially in appearing to be solemn or wise.

Synonym of Owlish is Solemn
6
The new scheme was aimed at prohibiting all people from imbibing alcoholic drinks.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Offering : a thing offered, especially as a gift or contribution.
Smuggling : the illegal movement of goods into or out of a country.
Preparing : make (something) ready for use or consideration.
Drinking : the action or habit of consuming alcohol.
Imbibing : drink (alcohol).

Synonym of Imbibing is Drinking
7
He gave an expeditious reply.
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Exact : not approximated in any way; precise.
Slow : moving or operating, or designed to do so, only at a low speed; not quick or fast.
Elaborate : involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
Prompt : done without delay; immediate.
Expeditious : done with speed and efficiency.

Synonym of Expeditious is Prompt
8
I found his crude manners abominable.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Flattering : full of praise and compliments.
Sloppy : careless and unsystematic; excessively casual.
Detestable : deserving intense dislike.
Attractive : pleasing or appealing to the senses.
Abominable : causing moral revulsion.

Synonym of Abominable is Detestable
9
He would have been successful, but for his lack of temerity.
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Answer: Option A
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Audacity : a willingness to take bold risks.
Sincerity : the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy.
Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.
Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong.
Temerity : excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Synonym of Temerity is Audacity
10
A conscientious worker is always admired by his employers.
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Obedient : complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority.
Sincere : complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority.
Skillful : having or showing skill.
Careful : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Conscientious : wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Synonym of Conscientious is Sincere