CAT Questions

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The main causes for the boat accidents are ::

1. Excessive speed

2. Machinery failure

3. Operator inexperience

4. Alcohol use

5. Operator inattention

6. Lack of proper look-out

7. Careless/reckless behavior and hull failure

8. Hazardous waters

and some more...

Enumerate specific powers granted to the president, which include the authority to appoint judges, ambassadors, and other high-ranking government officials.

The Theme of National Press Day 2017 is "Challenges before media".

Mercury is the only metal that is in liqid form at room temperature. Caesium, Gallim and Rubidium are also metals that are in liquid form but at slightly high temperature than the room temperature.

An orthodontist is the type of doctor that specializes in teeth and jaw alignment. When the teeth don't align properly, it can cause uneven wear in the teeth.

The jaw is a hinge joint. Strong muscles in the face open and close the jaw. Teeth are implanted in the jaw and serve to rip, tear and crush food in preparation for swallowing it.

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option  i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

Ans. E.
Triptych means a set of three associated artistic, literary, or musical works intended to be appreciated together.