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Question 3801. The munificence of the businessman was great.
  1.    generosity
  2.    stinginess
  3.    misery
  4.    tactfulness
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> generosity
Generosity : the quality of being kind and generous.
Stinginess : miserly, mean.
Misery : a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.
Tactfulness : saying the right thing at the right time.
Munificence : the quality or action of being extremely generous.
Synonym of Munificence is Generosity
Question 3802. He was given a severe warning for coming late.
  1.    rigorous
  2.    stern
  3.    harsh
  4.    strict
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> stern
Rigorous : extremely thorough and careful.
Stern : (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
Harsh : unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.
Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.
Severe : (of a person) formal and unsmiling.
Synonym of Severe is Stern
Question 3803. Inspite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway to solve the problem.
  1.    results
  2.    start
  3.    efforts
  4.    progress
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> progress
Results : a thing that is caused or produced by something else; a consequence or outcome.
Start : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space; come into being.
Efforts : a vigorous or determined attempt.
Progress : forward or onward movement towards a destination.
Headway : forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult.
Synonym of Headway is Progress
Question 3804. We walked down a precipitous slope.
  1.    precarious
  2.    steep
  3.    precise
  4.    gradual
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> steep
Precarious : not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Steep : (of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular.
Precise : marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Gradual : taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Precipitous : dangerously high or steep.
Synonym of Precipitous is Steep
Question 3805. The aberration in the Indian economy can be attributed to short-sightedness of its political masters.
  1.    deviation
  2.    steadfastness
  3.    privilege
  4.    procrastination
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> deviation
Deviation : the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
Steadfastness : the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
Privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
Procrastination : the action of delaying or postponing something.
Aberration : a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
Synonym of Aberration is Deviation
Question 3806. Even though Akshay does not study hard, he always comes first in his class.
  1.    scores
  2.    stands
  3.    arrives
  4.    completes
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> arrives
Scores : the number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or by a team or an individual.
Stands : have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.
Arrives : (of an event or a particular moment) happen or come.
Completes : finish making or doing.
Comes : occur; happen; take place.
Synonym of Comes is Arrives
Question 3807. He kindled the spirit of revenge in him and used it to his advantage.
  1.    contrived
  2.    provoked
  3.    dolted
  4.    burnt
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> provoked
Contrived : deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
Provoked : stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.
Darted : move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.
Burnt : (of a fire) flame or glow while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
Kindled : arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling).
Synonym of Kindled is Provoked
Question 3808. All his colleagues bore an innate reverence for his immaculate character.
  1.    refined
  2.    pure
  3.    faithful
  4.    splendid
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> pure
Crude : in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined.
Pure : not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.
Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.
Immaculate : perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.
Synonym of Immaculate : is Pure
Question 3809. The prisoners of war were subjected to bestial atrocities.
  1.    hardships
  2.    punishments
  3.    cruelties
  4.    jobs
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> cruelties
Hardships : severe suffering or privation.
Punishment : the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence.
Cruelties : cruel behaviour or attitudes.
Jobs : a paid position of regular employment.
Atrocities : an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
Synonym of Atrocities is Cruelties
Question 3810. Before I could expostulate he had spoken again.
  1.    postulate
  2.    protest
  3.    explain
  4.    disclose
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> protest
Postulate suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Protest : a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Explain : make (an idea or situation) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts.
Disclose : make (secret or new information) known.
Expostulate : express strong disapproval or disagreement.
Synonym of Expostulate is Protest

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