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Q.131 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Read the passage: 'The government's new policy aims to ameliorate the living conditions of marginalized communities through sustainable development initiatives.' What does 'ameliorate' mean in this context?
AWorsen or deteriorate
BImprove or make better
CIgnore or overlook
DDocument or record
Correct Answer:  B. Improve or make better
Explanation:

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve it. In the context, the government policy aims to improve living conditions.

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Q.132 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Correct the sentence: 'The economist's analysis regarding inflation rates are based on comprehensive market research and statistical data.'
AAre should be is (analysis is singular)
BRegarding should be concerning
CComprehensive should be thorough
DStatistical should be statistic
Correct Answer:  A. Are should be is (analysis is singular)
Explanation:

'Analysis' is a singular noun, so the verb should be 'is' not 'are'. The phrase 'regarding inflation rates' is a modifier and doesn't change the subject's number.

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Q.133 Easy Vocabulary & Synonyms
Read the passage: 'The burgeoning startup ecosystem in India has attracted international venture capitalists seeking high-growth opportunities in emerging markets.' Which phrase best replaces 'burgeoning' without changing the meaning?
ADeclining and shrinking
BRapidly growing and flourishing
CStagnant and dormant
DUnpredictable and volatile
Correct Answer:  B. Rapidly growing and flourishing
Explanation:

'Burgeoning' means growing, flourishing, or expanding rapidly. 'Rapidly growing and flourishing' is the most accurate replacement.

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Q.134 Easy Antonyms
Find the antonym of 'OBSOLETE' from the given options.
AModern
BAncient
CVintage
DArchaic
Correct Answer:  A. Modern
Explanation:

Obsolete means outdated or no longer in use. Modern is its direct antonym, meaning current or up-to-date.

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Q.135 Easy Antonyms
Choose the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT'.
AGenerous
BMalicious
CKind
DCharitable
Correct Answer:  B. Malicious
Explanation:

Benevolent means kind and generous. Malicious means evil or harmful, making it the opposite.

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Q.136 Easy Antonyms
The antonym of 'VERBOSE' is ___.
ATalkative
BConcise
CEloquent
DArticulate
Correct Answer:  B. Concise
Explanation:

Verbose means using more words than necessary. Concise means brief and to the point, which is opposite.

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Q.137 Easy Antonyms
The word DISPARATE is most nearly opposite to ___.
ASimilar
BDifferent
CDistinct
DVaried
Correct Answer:  A. Similar
Explanation:

Disparate means fundamentally different or incompatible. Similar is its direct antonym.

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Q.138 Easy Antonyms
Choose the antonym of 'AUGMENT' from the options.
AIncrease
BReduce
CExpand
DEnhance
Correct Answer:  B. Reduce
Explanation:

Augment means to make greater in size or extent. Reduce means to make smaller, which is opposite.

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Q.139 Easy Antonyms
The opposite of 'METICULOUS' is most nearly ___.
ACareful
BPrecise
CCareless
DDetailed
Correct Answer:  C. Careless
Explanation:

Meticulous means very careful and precise about details. Careless is its antonym.

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Q.140 Easy Antonyms
Read the passage: 'The robust economy showed resilience, unlike the fragile state of neighboring nations.' The antonym of 'robust' is ___.
AWeak
BStrong
CVigorous
DSolid
Correct Answer:  A. Weak
Explanation:

Robust means strong and healthy. Weak is its direct antonym.

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