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Question 3791. The affluence of most visiting Arabs is astonishing.
  1.    ostentation
  2.    wealth
  3.    influence
  4.    endeavour
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> wealth
Ostentation : the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress.
Wealth : an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Influence : the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Endeavour : try hard to do or achieve something.
Affluence : the state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Synonym of Affluence is Wealth
Question 3792. The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my surroundings.
  1.    indifferent
  2.    watchful
  3.    aware
  4.    unmindful
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> unmindful
Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
Watchful : watching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.
Aware : having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact.
Unmindful : not conscious or aware.
Oblivious : not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
Synonym of Oblivious is Unmindful
Question 3793. The minister tried to assure the people regarding their safety.
  1.    convince
  2.    warn
  3.    provide
  4.    protect
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> convince
Convince : cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something.
Warn : inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Provide : make available for use; supply.
Protect : keep safe from harm or injury.
Assure : tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.
Synonym of Assure is Convince
Question 3794. The father advised his errant son not to maunder about but do something worthwhile.
  1.    trouble
  2.    wander
  3.    run
  4.    play
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> wander
Trouble : difficulty or problems.
Wander : walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.
Run : move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.
Play : engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
Maunder : move or act in a dreamy or idle manner.
Synonym of Maunder is Wander
Question 3795. The lurid details of the murder in broad day light sent chilling sensations down the spine of everybody
  1.    realistic
  2.    vivid
  3.    bleak
  4.    ghastly
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> ghastly
Realistic : having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Bleak : (of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
Ghastly : causing great horror or fear.
Lurid :presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms.
Synonym of Lurid is Ghastly
Question 3796. He did not hesitate to pester the sleeping mother when he wanted money.
  1.    shake
  2.    wake
  3.    trouble
  4.    disturb
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> trouble
Shake : (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate.
Wake : emerge or cause to emerge from sleep; stop sleeping.
Trouble : difficulty or problems.
Disturb : interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of.
Pester : trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.
Synonym of Pester is Trouble
Question 3797. Buoyed by these visions of the future of his son, the artist soldiered on.
  1.    persevere
  2.    stopped
  3.    struggled
  4.    fought
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> persevere
Persevere : continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success.
Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.
Struggle : make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction.
Fought : take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons.
Soldiered : carry on doggedly; persevere.
Synonym of Soldiered is Persevere
Question 3798. The meeting was adjourned after discussing on the matter for about two hours.
  1.    postponed
  2.    stopped
  3.    begun
  4.    reviewed
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> postponed
Postponed : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.
Begun : perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity).
Reviewed : assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary.
Adjourned : put off or postpone (a resolution or sentence).
Synonym of Adjourned is Postponed
Question 3799. The Border Security Force intercepted yesterday a truck carrying arms and ammunition.
  1.    found
  2.    stopped
  3.    met
  4.    interrupted
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> stopped
Found : having been discovered by chance or unexpectedly.
Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end; cease to happen.
Met : arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone).
Interrupted : stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process).
Intercepted : obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination.
Synonym of Intercepted is Stopped
Question 3800. The british levied unusually high taxes on export of Indian goods.
  1.    implemented
  2.    stipulated
  3.    imposed
  4.    enacted
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> imposed
Implemented : put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Stipulated : demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
Imposed : force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
Enacted : make (a bill or other proposal) law.
Levied : impose (a tax, fee, or fine).
Synonym of Levied is Imposed

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