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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 general pardon of political offenders
    Solution
    An amnesty is a decision by a government that allows political prisoners to go free. For example, " Most political prisoners were freed under the terms of the amnesty."  Hence, Option D is correct. Among the rest of the options, parole means the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour, forgiveness means the action or process of forgiving or being forgiven, clemency means mercy; lenience. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 2
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Be the embodiment or perfect example of
    Solution
    To personify means to represent or embody (a quality, concept, etc.) in a physical form, that is, to be its perfect example. Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, signify means be an indication of, characterise means describe the distinctive nature or features of, masquerade means to pretend to be someone one is not. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 3
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Atonement for one's sins
  • Question 4
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    Choose the most suitable word for the given expression.
    To congratulate someone in a formal manner
    Solution
    The word "felicitate" means to congratulate, especially in a grand, formal ceremony. For example, "the award winner was felicitated by the cultural association". Hence, Option D is correct. Among the rest of the options, wish means feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen, solemnise means duly perform (a ceremony, especially that of marriage), celebrate means acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity. These do not express this meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 5
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A person concerned with practical results and values
    Solution
    A pragmatist is a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals. For example, "hardheaded pragmatists firmly rooted in the real world". Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, plagiarist means a person who uses another person's ideas or work and pretends that it is their own, realist means a person who accepts a situation as it is and is prepared to deal with it accordingly, fundamentalist means a person who believes in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture in a religion. These do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 6
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    A man who pays too much attention to his clothes and personal appearance
    Solution
    A dandy is a man, especially in the past, who dressed in expensive, fashionable clothes and was very interested in his own appearance. For example, "A renowned dandy, famous for his cane, monocle and ribbon ties."  Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, snob means a person who believes that their tastes in a particular area are superior to those of other people, duffer means an incompetent or stupid person, licentious means promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
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    Choose the most suitable word for the given expression.
    A person who is skilled in horsemanship
  • Question 8
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    Choose the most suitable 'one word' for the given expression.
    A paper written in one's own handwriting
    Solution
    A manuscript is a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed. For example, "It is thought that the manuscript is the work of a monk and dates from the twelfth century." Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, scroll means a roll of parchment or paper for writing on, parchment means a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times, transcript means a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • 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 without manners or polish
    Solution
    A boorish person is rough and bad-mannered. For example, "The hometown fans acted in such a boorish way toward the visiting team that they had to forfeit the game." Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, rustic means relating to the countryside, naive means (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement, barbarian means (in ancient times) a member of a people not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian). These options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 10
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Of unknown and un-admitted authorship
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