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

To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.

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5 points are to be deducted from this students average of marks scored because of poor attendance. What will be this students net average marks scored?

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If the GDP of the country was $3 trillion at the end of 2013, what is it at the beginning of 2015?

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How many students have scored marks 20 or more but less than 40?

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What is the ratio of boys to girls ?

If 2cosec2A = x, then the value of x is

If (cotAcotB - 1) / (cotB + cotA) = x, then the value of x is

If cos -4π/3 = x, then the value of x is