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8 Q: In the following question, an idiomatic expression or a proverb is highlighted. Select the alternative which best describes its use in the sentence.
Hercules lock of hair was his Achilles heel
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64ec8f32aeb51645683a6ade- 1Weakness that could result in failuretrue
- 2A desirable qualityfalse
- 3A hated qualityfalse
- 4A wonderful characteristicfalse
- 5The strongest abilityfalse
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Answer : 1. "Weakness that could result in failure"
Explanation :
An Achilles' heel (or Achilles heel) is a weakness in spite of overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall are common.
Q: Choose the correct synonym of the following word from the given options:
Despise
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63495180db15126715051591Despise
- 1in spite offalse
- 2hatetrue
- 3antagonizefalse
- 4penalizefalse
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Answer : 2. "hate"
Q: Select the most appropriate sentence with respect to grammar and usage.
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64e49417de1aa1b70fd54782- 1The IHR are a legally binding instrument of international law that aims of international collaboration.false
- 2If productive capacity grows, an economy can produced progressively more goods, which raises the standard of living.false
- 3Marine animals can hear across entire ocean basins.true
- 4Underwater sound waves are far more violent to sound waves in air.false
- 5None of thesefalse
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Answer : 3. "Marine animals can hear across entire ocean basins."
Q: Choose the most appropriate synonym for the given words:
"NEPOTISM"
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63402d74da15932e53e8c40c"NEPOTISM"
- 1Carelessnessfalse
- 2Inefficiencyfalse
- 3Favoritismtrue
- 4Addictionfalse
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Answer : 3. "Favoritism"
Q: Which of the following is the synonym of POMPOUS?
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636d03db5c30150185e69e38- 1Modestfalse
- 2Pretentioustrue
- 3Humblefalse
- 4Unaffectedfalse
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Answer : 2. "Pretentious"
Q: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
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6447a0fe9e10c4684bff2dd5- 1HUMANEtrue
- 2STRONGfalse
- 3FALSEfalse
- 4CRITICIZEfalse
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Answer : 1. "HUMANE"
Q:Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To walk aimlessly
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6482f17a23e51f47770c57ed- 1Ambletrue
- 2Sprintfalse
- 3Slitherfalse
- 4Crawlfalse
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Answer : 1. "Amble"
Q: Select the incorrect pair of synonyms.
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63402aa16df4b84ba51731e7- 1abandon - forsakefalse
- 2tranquil - placidfalse
- 3authentic - agreeabletrue
- 4immerse - plungefalse
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