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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Mendacious
Explanation: Mendacious means not telling the truth or habitually dishonest, so deceptive is the correct synonym. Truthful, sincere, and candid are opposite in meaning because they suggest honesty and openness. Therefore, these options do not express the meaning of mendacious.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Proliferate
Explanation: Proliferate means to increase rapidly in number or to spread and multiply. Multiply gives the closest meaning. Contract, diminish, and dwindle suggest reduction or decrease, which are opposite to the meaning of proliferate.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Turbulent
Explanation: Turbulent means characterized by conflict, disorder, confusion, or instability. Tumultuous correctly conveys disorder and disturbance. Serene, stable, and peaceful suggest calmness and order, so they are not suitable synonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Astute
Explanation: Astute means having the ability to accurately assess situations or people and being cleverly perceptive. Shrewd is the correct synonym. Gullible, obtuse, and naive suggest lack of sharp judgment or easy deception, which are opposite to astute.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Zealous
Explanation: Zealous means showing great energy or enthusiasm for a cause or goal. Apathetic means lacking interest or enthusiasm, so it is the correct antonym. Fervent, passionate, and eager are close in meaning to zealous and therefore cannot be opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Prudent
Explanation: Prudent means acting with care, thought, and practical wisdom for the future. Reckless means careless and rash, making it the correct opposite. Judicious, sensible, and cautious are synonyms of prudent and therefore are not correct antonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Adamant
Explanation: Adamant means refusing to be persuaded or refusing to change one’s mind. Flexible means willing to change or adjust, so it is the correct antonym. Resolute, inflexible, and firm are close to the meaning of adamant and do not express the opposite idea.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Resilient
Explanation: Resilient means able to recover quickly from difficulties and capable of withstanding hardship. Fragile means weak or easily broken, so it is the correct antonym. Hardy, adaptable, and tough support the idea of resilience and are not opposite in meaning.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To regard someone with great respect and reverence.
Explanation: Venerate means to regard someone with great respect and reverence. Zealous refers to enthusiasm, scrutiny means close examination, and adamant means refusing to change one’s mind. Therefore, only venerate correctly substitutes the sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Close and detailed examination or investigation of something.
Explanation: Scrutiny means close and detailed examination or investigation of something. Resilient means able to recover from difficulties, prudent means wise and careful, and proliferate means to increase or spread rapidly. Therefore, scrutiny is the correct one-word substitute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.
Explanation: Adamant means completely firm and unyielding, especially when a person refuses to be persuaded or change his mind. Turbulent means disorderly, mendacious means dishonest, and astute means shrewd or perceptive. Hence, adamant is the correct answer.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Having the ability to accurately assess situations or people; cleverly perceptive and shrewd.
Explanation: Astute means cleverly perceptive and able to assess situations or people accurately. Prudent means practically wise and careful, resilient means able to recover from hardship, and venerate means to respect deeply. Therefore, astute is the correct one-word substitute.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
People across the country <strong>veneration</strong> the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives.
Explanation: The sentence requires a verb after the subject People across the country. Venerate correctly means to regard with great respect and fits the sentence grammatically. Veneration is a noun, venerating does not fit without a helping verb, and venerated would change the tense unnecessarily.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The nation went through a <strong>turbulence phase</strong> after the sudden collapse of its government.
Explanation: The noun phase requires an adjective before it, and turbulent correctly describes a phase full of disorder or confusion. Turbulence and turbulency are nouns, while turbulently is an adverb, so they do not correctly modify phase in this sentence.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The <strong>resilience farmers</strong> rebuilt their lives after the devastating floods destroyed their crops.
Explanation: The sentence needs an adjective to describe farmers, and resilient correctly means able to recover quickly from difficulties. Resilience and resiliency are nouns, while resiliently is an adverb, so none of them can correctly describe farmers in this structure.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
The politician’s ______ promises revealed his ______ nature.
Explanation: The sentence suggests dishonesty in promises, so hollow and mendacious fit the context correctly. Mendacious means dishonest or untruthful. The other pairs suggest honesty, sincerity, calmness, or stability, which do not match the negative meaning of the sentence.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
During the ______ phase, the officer made a ______ decision to prevent further disorder.
Explanation: Turbulent describes a phase marked by disorder or confusion, while prudent means wise and careful in practical matters. Together, they fit the sentence logically. The other options either create a contradictory meaning or use words that do not match the idea of preventing disorder.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
The ______ supporter worked with great ______ for the cause.
Explanation: Zealous means highly enthusiastic and energetic in pursuit of a cause, while zeal means great energy or enthusiasm. Both words fit the sentence naturally. Apathetic, indifferent, lethargic, and unenthusiastic express lack of interest, while reckless and prudence do not create the required meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Under intense scrutiny
Explanation: The phrase under intense scrutiny means being examined or investigated very closely. It does not mean peace, carelessness, or rapid multiplication. Therefore, the option that best expresses the meaning is under close and detailed examination.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Remained adamant
Explanation: The phrase remained adamant means that someone continued to be firm and refused to change his or her mind. It does not mean being persuaded, recovering from difficulty, or showing respect. Hence, option (b) is the correct meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Proliferate quickly
Explanation: Proliferate quickly means to multiply, spread, or increase rapidly in number. It does not suggest decrease, calmness, or practical wisdom. Therefore, increase or spread rapidly is the most suitable meaning of the phrase.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During a turbulent period in a small district, misleading reports began to proliferate on social media. An astute officer noticed that several posts were mendacious and placed every claim under strict scrutiny. She remained adamant that no decision should be taken without careful examination. Her prudent approach helped prevent panic, while zealous volunteers spread verified information among the people. Later, many citizens began to venerate the officer for her calm leadership, and the resilient community recovered quickly from the confusion.
Why did the officer place every claim under strict scrutiny?
Explanation: The passage states that the astute officer noticed that several posts were mendacious and therefore placed every claim under strict scrutiny. This means the claims needed careful examination because they were dishonest or misleading. The other options do not match the passage because it describes a turbulent period, helpful volunteers, and a resilient community.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During a turbulent period in a small district, misleading reports began to proliferate on social media. An astute officer noticed that several posts were mendacious and placed every claim under strict scrutiny. She remained adamant that no decision should be taken without careful examination. Her prudent approach helped prevent panic, while zealous volunteers spread verified information among the people. Later, many citizens began to venerate the officer for her calm leadership, and the resilient community recovered quickly from the confusion.
Which of the following is the opposite of mendacious as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, mendacious describes dishonest or false posts. The opposite of mendacious is truthful, which means honest and based on truth. Deceitful, untruthful, and deceptive are close to the meaning of mendacious, so they cannot be correct antonyms.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During a turbulent period in a small district, misleading reports began to proliferate on social media. An astute officer noticed that several posts were mendacious and placed every claim under strict scrutiny. She remained adamant that no decision should be taken without careful examination. Her prudent approach helped prevent panic, while zealous volunteers spread verified information among the people. Later, many citizens began to venerate the officer for her calm leadership, and the resilient community recovered quickly from the confusion.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage clearly says that misleading reports began to proliferate on social media during a turbulent period. The officer did not encourage careless decisions; she insisted on careful examination. Volunteers spread verified information, and citizens later respected the officer, so the remaining options are not true.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During a turbulent period in a small district, misleading reports began to proliferate on social media. An astute officer noticed that several posts were mendacious and placed every claim under strict scrutiny. She remained adamant that no decision should be taken without careful examination. Her prudent approach helped prevent panic, while zealous volunteers spread verified information among the people. Later, many citizens began to venerate the officer for her calm leadership, and the resilient community recovered quickly from the confusion.
Which word best expresses the meaning of prudent in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, the officer’s prudent approach helped prevent panic, so prudent means sensible, careful, and wise in practical matters. Reckless, foolish, and rash are opposite in meaning because they suggest careless or unwise action. Therefore, sensible is the best answer.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br> During a turbulent period in a small district, misleading reports began to proliferate on social media. An astute officer noticed that several posts were mendacious and placed every claim under strict scrutiny. She remained adamant that no decision should be taken without careful examination. Her prudent approach helped prevent panic, while zealous volunteers spread verified information among the people. Later, many citizens began to venerate the officer for her calm leadership, and the resilient community recovered quickly from the confusion.
What can be inferred about the community from the passage?
Explanation: The passage describes the community as resilient, which means able to recover quickly from difficulties. It also states that the community recovered quickly from the confusion. Therefore, the correct inference is that the community overcame the difficult situation, while the other options are not supported by the passage.
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