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He tried to cajole her, but it was in vain.
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Answer: Option B
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Enjoin : instruct or urge (someone) to do something.
Coax : gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
Rejoice : feel or show great joy or delight.
Inspire : fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Cajole : persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.

Synonym of Cajole is Coax
2
As they whispered, I felt awkward in their company.
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Answer: Option D
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Inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.
Clumsy : awkward in movement or in handling things.
Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
Embarrassed feeling or showing embarrassment.
Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience.

Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed
3
The old man asserted that the whole art of medicine lay in judicious poisoning.
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Answer: Option A
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Wise : having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.
Clever : quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent.
Cautious : (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
Careful : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.
Judicious : having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

Synonym of Judicious is Wise
4
The courage shown by the soldiers at this moment of crisis is exemplary.
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Answer: Option A
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Admirable : arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Elementary : relating to the rudiments of a subject.
Suitable : right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
Exemplary : serving as a desirable model; very good.

Synonym of Exemplary is Admirable
5
The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements.
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Answer: Option C
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Subtle : (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.
Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Quickening : make or become faster or quicker.
Lively : full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
Nimble : quick and light in movement or action; agile.

Synonym of Nimble is Quickening
6
Courtesy does not cost one anything.
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Answer: Option B
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Gentility : social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behaviour, or appearances.
Civility : formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech.
Amiability : the quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner; geniality.
Urbanity : courteousness and refinement of manner.
Courtesy : the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

Synonym of Courtesy is Civility
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Nowadays, pollution is rampant in all major urban centres.
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Answer: Option D
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Fashionable : characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style.
Chronic : (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
Deep-rooted : firmly embedded in thought, behaviour, or culture, and so having a persistent influence.
Widespread found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Rampant : (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked.

Synonym of Rampant is Widespread
8
Every body laughed at the puerility of his statement
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Answer: Option B
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Inaccuracy : the quality or state of not being accurate.
Childishness : of, like, or appropriate to a child.
Insincerity : the quality of not expressing genuine feelings.
Falsehood : the state of being untrue.
Puerility : childishly silly and immature.

Synonym of Puerility is Childishness
9
There must be lively discussion of Indian authors if we are to foster our national literature.
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Answer: Option A
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Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of.
Cherish : protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
Nourish : provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
Nurture : care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.
Foster : encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Synonym of Foster is Promote
10
The host looked quite jaded by the time the party was over.
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Answer: Option D
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Miserable : (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable.
Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic.
Inspiring : having the effect of inspiring someone.
Exhausted : very tired.
Jaded : physically tired; exhausted.

Synonym of Jaded is Exhausted