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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Having or involving an extreme or irrational fear of or aversion to something.

A) Valiant B) Stout
C) Phobic D)  Foolhardy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phobic

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

 

Ineffable

A) unintelligible B) illegible
C) inexplicable D) inexpressible
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) inexpressible

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

They said to me,"Bring these books upstairs."

A) They ordered me to bring those books upstairs. B) They implored me to take those books upstairs.
C) They suggested me to take those books upstairs. D) They asked me bring the books upstairs.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) They suggested me to take those books upstairs.

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of four alternatives suggested, select the one, which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Jayesh has sent the email.

A) The email has had been sent by Jayesh. B) The email has been sent by Jayesh.
C) The email was sent by Jayesh. D) The email was send by Jayesh.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The email has been sent by Jayesh.

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

under the weather

 

A) changing moods like weather B) a situation changes so fast that it leaves one unprepared
C) slightly unwell D) raining heavily
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) slightly unwell

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

 

Farmland ploughed and harrowed but left for a period without being sown in order to restore its fertility

 

A) Fallow B) Urbane
C) Sophisticated D) Genteel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fallow

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

 

Look forward to

 

A) Eschew B) Abstain
C) Obviate D) Anticipate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Anticipate

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

A formal expression of praise for someone who has died.

A) Orology B) Eulogy
C) Cytology D) Misology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Eulogy

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