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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.
    A formal written charge against a person for some crime or offence
    Solution
    'A formal written charge against a person for some crime or offence' is called Option B, Indictment. Option A, 'Accusation' is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong, whether morally or illegally. Option C, 'Allegation' means a claim that someone has done something wrong. Option D, 'Acrimony' means full of anger or bad feelings. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option B, Indictment.
  • Question 2
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A person obsessed with exclusively one idea or subject
    Solution
    'A person obsessed with exclusively one idea or subject' is Option C, 'Monomaniac'. Option A, 'Pyromaniac' is a compulsion to set things on fire. Option B, 'Kleptomaniac' is inability to refrain from the urge for stealing items. Option D, 'Nymphomaniac' is a woman with excessive sexual desire. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option C, Monomaniac.
  • Question 3
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted
    Solution
    'Belief or opinion contrary to what is generally accepted' is Option D, Heresy. Option A, 'Unbelief' means absence of faith. Option B, 'Superstition' is a belief that is not based on scientific proofs but related to old ideas. Option C, 'Non conformity' is a deviation from a standard or an expectation. Thus, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option D, 'Heresy'.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
    One who is interested in the welfare of women on the basis of equality of sexes
    Solution
    Option B: 'Feminist' is a person who supports feminism.
    'Feminism' is the advocacy of women's right on the ground of the equality of sexes.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Feminine' means 'having qualities traditionally associated with women, especially delicacy and prettiness'.
    Option C: 'Effeminate' means 'having characteristics regarded as typical of a woman'.
    Option D: 'Flamboyant' means 'tending to attract attention due to one's confidence or stylishness'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 5
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence.
    Connoisseur of good food
    Solution
    'Connoisseur of good food' is option C, Gourmet. Option A, 'Greedy' means having excessive desire for  food, money or what you need. Option B, 'Glutton' is a person who regularly drinks and eats more than needed. Option D, 'Gourmand' is a person who enjoys eating a large amount of food. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is Option C, Gourmet.
  • Question 6
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    Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
    Study of mankind
    Solution
    Option D: 'Anthropology' is the 'study of humans, human behaviour and societies'.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option D is correct.
    Option A: 'Pathology' is the science of the causes of diseases.
    Option B: 'Physiology' is the scientific study of the organs and functions of the systems in a living being.
    Option C: 'Philology' is the study of language in oral and written (historical) sources.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:
    Intentional destruction of racial groups
    Solution
    Option B: 'Genocide' is the 'killing of a large number of people, particularly an ethnic/racial group'.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Homicide' is the killing of one person by another.
    Option C: 'Fratricide' is the killing of one's brother or sister.
    Option D: 'Regicide' is the killing of a king.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 8
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
    The allowance that a law court orders a person to pay to his or her partner after separation
    Solution
    Option B: 'Alimony' is the husband/wife's provision for a spouse after a divorce or separation.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Bail' means 'temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial'.
    Option C: 'Dole' means 'benefit paid by the state to the unemployed'.
    Option D: 'Compensation' means 'money or other resources awarded to someone in exchange for the loss or injury they have experienced'.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
    One who eats human flesh
    Solution
    Option C: 'Cannibal' is a person who eats the flesh of other human beings.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option C is correct.
    Option A: 'Beast' is an animal, especially a large, dangerous one.
    Option B: 'Savage' means 'fierce, violent, uncontrolled'.
    Option D: 'Carnivorous' means feeding on other animals.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options A, B and D are incorrect.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
    A person pretending to be somebody he is not
    Solution
    Option A: 'Imposter' is a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option A is correct.
    Option B: Liar is a person who tells lies.
    Option C: Rogue is a dishonest or unprincipled man.
    Option D: Magician is a person with magical powers.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
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