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Q.251
Medium
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The government's _______ policies have helped reduce inflation significantly in 2024.
A
profligate
B
stringent
C
arbitrary
D
ambiguous
Correct Answer:
B. stringent
Explanation:
Stringent means strict and severe. Stringent monetary policies help reduce inflation.
Q.252
Medium
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The film's _______ narrative structure made it difficult for audiences to follow the plot.
A
linear
B
coherent
C
labyrinthine
D
lucid
Correct Answer:
C. labyrinthine
Explanation:
Labyrinthine means complex and confusing like a maze. It explains why audiences found it difficult to follow.
Q.253
Medium
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The philanthropist's _______ contributions to education have transformed thousands of lives.
A
meager
B
munificent
C
sporadic
D
token
Correct Answer:
B. munificent
Explanation:
Munificent means generous and lavish. It fits with 'transformed thousands of lives'.
Q.254
Medium
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Her _______ approach to problem-solving always yields creative and innovative solutions.
A
orthodox
B
conventional
C
heterodox
D
dogmatic
Correct Answer:
C. heterodox
Explanation:
Heterodox means unconventional or unorthodox. It aligns with 'creative and innovative solutions'.
Q.255
Medium
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The board decided to _______ the merger due to regulatory concerns raised in the latest 2024 compliance audit.
A
expedite
B
facilitate
C
rescind
D
ratify
Correct Answer:
C. rescind
Explanation:
Rescind means to revoke or cancel. It fits with 'due to regulatory concerns'.
Q.256
Medium
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The politician's _______ stance on climate change has been consistent throughout her career.
A
equivocal
B
ambivalent
C
unequivocal
D
nebulous
Correct Answer:
C. unequivocal
Explanation:
Unequivocal means clear and unambiguous. It matches with 'consistent throughout her career'.
Q.257
Medium
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The researcher's _______ methodology and _______ conclusions have established her as a leading authority in her field.
A
rigorous, tentative
B
rigorous, incontrovertible
C
sloppy, definitive
D
innovative, ambiguous
Correct Answer:
B. rigorous, incontrovertible
Explanation:
Rigorous methodology paired with incontrovertible (undeniable) conclusions establishes authority.
Q.258
Medium
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The novel's portrayal of urban life is neither _______ nor _______, but rather a balanced examination of contemporary society.
A
romantic, realistic
B
idealistic, pessimistic
C
critical, constructive
D
fictional, factual
Correct Answer:
B. idealistic, pessimistic
Explanation:
The contrast between idealistic and pessimistic represents two extremes, with 'balanced' as middle ground.
Q.259
Medium
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The financial crisis of 2024 exposed the _______ of the banking system and prompted calls for _______ reforms.
A
strengths, moderate
B
vulnerabilities, comprehensive
C
resilience, superficial
D
transparency, minimal
Correct Answer:
B. vulnerabilities, comprehensive
Explanation:
Vulnerabilities exposed by crisis logically lead to comprehensive reforms.
Q.260
Medium
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Her _______ speech at the conference was so _______ that it left the audience in silence.
A
inflammatory; soothing
B
eloquent; captivating
C
mundane; energetic
D
verbose; concise
Correct Answer:
B. eloquent; captivating
Explanation:
Eloquent and captivating are synonymous and both describe an impressive speech.
