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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    The line which a plough cuts in the ground
    Solution
    A furrow is a long, narrow trench made in the ground by a plough, especially for planting seeds or irrigation. Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, vale means a valley (used in place names or as a poetic term), trench means a long, narrow ditch, trough means a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of. 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.
    Member of a band of robbers
    Solution
    A brigand is a member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests and mountains. For example, "And they defeated the genius Napoleon and, suddenly recognizing him as a brigand, sent him to the island of St. Helena". Hence, Option B is correct. Among the rest of the options, dacoit means (in India or Burma (Myanmar)) a member of a band of armed robbers, thief means a person who steals another person's property, especially by stealth and without using force or threat of violence, pirate means a person who attacks and robs ships at sea. These options do not express this 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.
    A speech by an actor at the end of a play
    Solution
    An epilogue is a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened. For example, "the meaning of the book's title is revealed in the epilogue".  Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, monologue means a long speech by one actor in a play or film, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast programme, duologue means a play or part of a play with speaking roles for only two actors, prologue means a separate introductory section of a literary, dramatic, or musical work. These options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 4
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    Choose the most suitable one word for the following phrase.
    A person who brings goods illegally into the country
    Solution
    A smuggler is a person who smuggles goods, that is, takes goods and persons in or out of country illegally. For example, "drug smugglers". Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, exporter means a person, country, or company that sends goods or services to another country for sale, importer means a person or organization that brings goods or services into a country from abroad for sale, imposter means a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain. These do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 5
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    Choose the most suitable 'one word' for the following phrase.
    One who loves books
    Solution
    A bibliophile is a person who collects or has a great love of books. For example, "Hello, my name is Lara Rutherford-Morrison, and I am a bibliophile". Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, bibliophobe means a person who hates, fears, or distrusts books, bibliographer means a person who attempts a comprehensive account—sometimes just a list, sometimes a fuller reckoning—of the books written on a particular subject., bibliophagist  means one who loves to read books. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 6
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    Choose the most suitable 'one word' for the following phrase.
    Shining, brilliant and magnificent
    Solution
    The term "resplendent" means attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous, that is, shining and brilliant. For example, "she was resplendent in a sea-green dress". Hence, Option C is correct. Among the rest of the options, luminous means giving off light; bright or shining, gleaming means (of a smooth surface) reflecting light, typically because very clean or polished, polished means shiny as a result of being rubbed. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 7
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    Responsible according to law
    Solution
    The word "liable" means responsible by law. For example, "the credit-card company is liable for any breach of contract". Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, eligible means having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions, legalised means make (something that was previously illegal) permissible by law, legitimate means conforming to the law or to rules.These do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 8
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    Choose the most suitable 'one word' for the following phrase.
    A heavy unnatural slumber
    Solution
    A stupor is a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, that is, a heavy slumber. For example, "a drunken stupor". Hence, Option D is correct. Among the rest of the options, nap means short sleep, especially during the day, insomnia means habitual sleeplessness, coma means a prolonged state of deep unconsciousness, caused especially by severe injury or illness. These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
  • Question 9
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    Choose the most suitable 'one word' for the following phrase.
    One who talks very little
    Solution
    A reserved person is slow to reveal emotion or opinions, and thereby, talks usually less.  For example, "he is a reserved, almost taciturn man". Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, mute means, phlegmatic means (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition, stoic means person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. These options do not express the intended 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.
    A person who is made to bear the blame due to others
    Solution
    A scapegoat is a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency. For example, "few things are harder for kids to bear than being scapegoated". Hence, Option B is correct. Among the rest of the options, innocent means not guilty of a crime or offence, ignoramus means an ignorant or stupid person, nincompoop means a foolish or stupid person. These do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 
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