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  • Question 1
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The cessation of warfare before a treaty is signed
    Solution
    'The cessation of warfare before a treaty is signed' is Option C, 'Armistice'. Option A, 'Affidavit' is a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation and can be used as proof in court. Option B, 'Agreement' is a legal joint decision between two or more parties that a particular course of action should be taken. Option D, 'Amnesty' is a decision by the government that allows political prisoners to go free. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Armistice.
  • Question 2
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    To slap with a flat object
    Solution
    'To slap with a flat object' is called Option B, Swat. Option A, 'Hew' means to cut or chop with an axe or some other tool. Option C, 'Chop' means to cut something to pieces. Option D, 'Gnaw' means bite or chew. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Swat.
  • Question 3
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A story in which ideas are symbolised as people
    Solution
    'A story in which ideas are symbolised as people' is Option A, 'Allegory'. Option B, 'Fable' means a short moral story especially with animals as characters. Option C, 'Legend' means a story from an ancient time, that may be true. Option D, 'Parable' means a short simple story that explains especially a moral or religious idea. Thus, options B, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option A, Allegory.
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A person living permanently in a certain place
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Witty, clever retort
    Solution
    'Witty, clever retort' is Option B, Repartee. Option A, 'Sarcasm' is the use of remarks in order to hurt someone's feelings. Option C, 'Platitude' is a statement that may be true but  is boring because it has been said many times before. Option D, 'Invective' means abusive or insulting. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Repartee.
  • Question 6
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A person who kills somebody especially for political reasons
    Solution
    'A person who kills somebody especially for political reasons' is Option C, Assassin. Option A, 'Criminal' is a person who has committed crime. Option C, 'Murderer' is someone who illegally or kills another person. Option D, 'Hangman' is a person whose job is to . Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Assassin.
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Opposed to great or sudden change
    Solution
    One who is 'Opposed to great or sudden change' is called 'Conservative', Option C. Option A, 'Static' means fixed or not moving. Option B, 'Revolutionary' means involving or causing a dramatic change. Option D, 'Evolutionary' means relating to the way in which living things develop over millions of years. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect options and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Conservative.
  • Question 8
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Words used by a profession or group, difficult for others to understand 
    Solution
    'Words used by a profession or group, difficult for others to understand' is called Option B, Jargon. Option A, 'Rhetoric' means the art of persuasive writing or speaking. Option C, 'Pedantic' means giving too much attention to small details. Option D, 'Verbatim' means exactly or literally. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option B, Jargon.
  • Question 9
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The art of cutting trees and bushes into ornamental shapes
    Solution
    'The art of cutting trees and bushes into ornamental shapes' is Option D, Topiary. Option A, 'Horticulture' is art of garden cultivation. Option B, 'Bonsai' is art of growing artificially dwarfed trees and shrubs in pots. Option C, 'Pruning' is cutting branches from the trees or bushes so that they grow better in future. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option D, Topiary.
  • Question 10
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A child who stays away from school without any good reason
    Solution
    'A child who stays away from school without any good reason' is called Option D, Truant. Option A, 'Vagabond' is a person who wanders from one to another without home or job. Option B, 'Delinquent' is a young person who behaves in an illegal way. Option C, 'Schizophrenic' is a person who cannot understand what is real and what is imaginary. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option D, Truant.
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