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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.
    One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to him
    Solution
    "One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to him" is Option C, Vindictive. Option A, Ubiquitous is something that is found everywhere. Option B, Usurper is a person who takes a position of power by force or illegally Option D, Virulent is a disease or poison that spreads very quickly and is very dangerous . Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect options and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Vindictive.
  • Question 2
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A post without remuneration
    Solution
    A post without remuneration is Option C, Honorary. Option A, Voluntary means something done or given willingly without being forced to do so or paid for the same. Option B, Sinecure is. a position that requires little or no work but status or financial benefits are given. Option D, Involuntary means not done by choice or is forced. Thus, the options A, B and D are incorrect options and the word for the given phrase is Option C, Honorary,
  • Question 3
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Lottery in which an article is assigned by lot to one of those buying tickets
    Solution
    'Lottery in which an article is assigned by lot to one of those buying tickets' is Option B, Raffle. Option A, Auction means a public sale where goods are sold to the highest bidder. Option C, Audit means an official inspection of an organization's accounts, by an independent body. Option D, Transmit means to convey or broadcast.  Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option B, Raffle.
  • Question 4
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Regard for others as a principle of action
    Solution
    'Regard for others as a principle of action' is Option D, Altruism. Option A, 'Cynicism'  is a belief that people are interested only in themselves and are not sincere. Option B 'Nepotism' is. the act of using  one's power or influence to get job or advantage for their members of the family. Option C, 'Philanthropy' is the activity of helping poor, especially by giving them money. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option D, Altruism.
  • Question 5
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Mania for travel
    Solution
    'Mania for travel' is called Option A, Dromomania. Option B, 'Pyromania' is an obsessive desire to set fire to things. Option C, 'Bibliomania' is an extreme passion for books. Option D, 'Logomania' is abnormal talkativeness. Thus, options B, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option A, Dromomania.
  • Question 6
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    An office or post with no work but high status
    Solution
    The word for the phrase 'An office or post with no work but high status'  is Option B, Sinecure. Option A, Honorary is given as an honor to someone who has not done a course of study. Option C, Gratis means something that is free or costs nothing. Option D, Ex-officio means holding a position due to power or influence and not by election. .Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option B, Sinecure.
  • Question 7
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Murder of a brother
    Solution
    'Murder of a brother' is Option D, Fratricide. Option A, 'Patricide' is killing of one's father. Option B, 'Regicide' is action of killing a king . Option C, 'Homicide' is killing of one person by another. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option D, Fratricide.
  • Question 8
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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 9
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A person who believes that pleasure is the chief good
    Solution
    'A person who believes that pleasure is the chief good' is Option B, Hedonist. Option A, Stoic is a person who can endure pain without complaining. Option C, Epicure means is a person who enjoys high quality food and drink. Option D, Sensual is a person who shows great interest in physical pleasures. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option B, Hedonist.
  • Question 10
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Person who is indifferent to both pleasure and pain
    Solution
    'A person who is indifferent to both pleasure and pain' is Option C, Stoic. Option A, 'Saint' is a holy person. Option B, 'Ascetic' is a person who leads simple life, avoiding physical pleasures, especially for religious reasons.. Option D, 'Hermit' is a person who lives alone, apart from the society, especially for religious reasons. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, 'Stoic'.
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