Choose the correct verb form from those in brackets.

The earth _ round the sun.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

The state of being in short supply

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Seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

The tropical storm (be) a hurricane

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His shoes ( to cover ) with mud.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Once and for all

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In bad taste

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Turgid

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Lambency