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51.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

The inspector was a vigilant young man.

A.

intelligent

B.

ambitious

C.

watchful

D.

smart

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.

A.

tricky

B.

harmful

C.

difficult

D.

dangerous

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

I don't like alien fashions.

A.

foreign

B.

extraneous

C.

unusual

D.

exotic

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

54.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

It took him a long time to come round after the operation.

A.

recover

B.

walk

C.

move

D.

eat

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

55.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.

A.

disturbance

B.

ravage

C.

provocation

D.

violence

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

56.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Whatever opinion he gives is sane

A.

rational

B.

obscure

C.

wild

D.

arrogant

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

57.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Only those who are gullible take every advertisement seriously.

A.

fallible

B.

enthusiastic

C.

unsuspecting

D.

unrealistic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

58.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea-change in his outlook and his attitude to people.

A.

complete change

B.

partial change

C.

favourable change

D.

unfavourable change

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

59.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

A rupture in the relationship of two brothers is quite apparent.

A.

break

B.

damage

C.

breach

D.

gap

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

60.

In the sentence given below, a word is printed in bold. Below it, four choices are given. Pick the one which is most nearly the same in meaning as the word printed in bold and can replace it without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Traffic being what it is, it is lamentable that our roads are unable to take the load.

A.

unpardonable

B.

deplorable

C.

inexcusable

D.

terrible

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.