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    Hayden woke up from a ___ 4 days after being seriously injured in a car accident. 

    • Trance
    • Hypnosis
    • Coma
    • Hallucination
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A vocabulary, also known as a wordstock or word-stock, is a set of familiar words within a person's language. A vocabulary, usually developed with age, serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge.
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  • 2. 

    The ___ goal of the new president was to achieve a better standard of living for all his people. 

    • Lattermost

    • Ultimate

    • Hindmost

    • Terminal

    Correct Answer
    A. Ultimate
    Explanation
    The word "ultimate" means the final or highest goal or aim. In this context, the new president's main objective or ambition was to improve the standard of living for all his people. Therefore, "ultimate" is the correct answer as it best fits the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.

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  • 3. 

    The rubbing of the chains on the convict’s leg had caused his skin to ___ easily although there was no serious damage done. 

    • Chafe

    • Fester

    • Fetid

    • Dilapidated

    Correct Answer
    A. Chafe
    Explanation
    The rubbing of the chains on the convict's leg had caused his skin to chafe easily although there was no serious damage done.

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  • 4. 

    The lady who drove her car over a cliff managed to crawl from the ___ to safety. 

    • Wreckage

    • Carnage

    • Rampage

    • Outrage

    Correct Answer
    A. Wreckage
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "wreckage" because it refers to the remains or debris of a destroyed or damaged vehicle, which is fitting in the context of the lady driving her car over a cliff.

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  • 5. 

    The country had imposed heavy fines and other forms of punishment in an effort to ___ the litter-bug problem. 

    • Laminate

    • Magnify

    • Eradicate

    • Distinguish

    Correct Answer
    A. Eradicate
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "eradicate" because the sentence states that the country has imposed heavy fines and punishments in an effort to solve the litter-bug problem. "Eradicate" means to completely eliminate or get rid of something, so it makes sense that the country is trying to eradicate the problem by imposing these measures.

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  • 6. 

    The cat ___ in a corner whenever the huge bulldog appears. 

    • Grovels

    • Basks

    • Cowers

    • Detracts

    Correct Answer
    A. Cowers
    Explanation
    The word "cowers" means to crouch down in fear or submissiveness. In this context, the cat is described as cowering in a corner whenever the huge bulldog appears, indicating that it is afraid and trying to protect itself. This word best fits the given sentence and conveys the intended meaning.

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  • 7. 

    While trying to avoid running over the puppy, the new driver ___ crashed her car into a tree instead. 

    • Incidentally

    • Tenuously

    • Inadvertently

    • Tentatively

    Correct Answer
    A. Inadvertently
    Explanation
    The word "inadvertently" means unintentionally or without realizing it. In this context, the new driver was trying to avoid running over the puppy, but ended up crashing her car into a tree instead. This suggests that the driver did not intend to crash into the tree, but it happened accidentally or inadvertently.

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  • 8. 

    ___ notions of children from broken families often failing in life have always been proven wrong. 

    • Mundane

    • Naïve

    • Banal

    • Stereotypical

    Correct Answer
    A. Stereotypical
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "Stereotypical." This means that the notions of children from broken families often failing in life are based on stereotypes, which are oversimplified and generalized beliefs. However, these notions have been proven wrong, indicating that they are not accurate or valid.

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  • 9. 

    Store shelves were empty as families were ___ butter, meat, and gasoline during the war. 

    • Dispensed

    • Hoarded

    • Rationed

    • Auctioned

    Correct Answer
    A. Rationed
    Explanation
    During the war, there was a scarcity of essential items like butter, meat, and gasoline. To ensure that everyone had access to these limited resources, the government implemented a system of rationing. This means that families were given a specific amount of these items based on their needs, and store shelves were empty because the supplies were distributed in a controlled manner. The word "rationed" accurately describes this situation.

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  • 10. 

    The organiser’s switchboard was ___ by irate phone calls when the international awards show was cancelled abruptly. 

    • Deprecated

    • Deluged

    • Squandered

    • Logged

    Correct Answer
    A. Deluged
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "deluged" because it means to be overwhelmed or flooded with something, in this case, irate phone calls. This word accurately describes the situation where the switchboard was inundated with a large number of angry phone calls due to the sudden cancellation of the international awards show.

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  • 11. 

    The speaker was ___ away so quickly and indistinctly that I really could not catch a word of what he said. 

    • Gallivanting

    • Gabbling

    • Jibbing

    • Gazumping

    Correct Answer
    A. Gabbling
    Explanation
    The word "gabbling" means speaking rapidly and incoherently. In this context, the speaker is described as speaking "away so quickly and indistinctly," indicating that they were speaking rapidly and it was difficult to understand them. Therefore, "gabbling" is the correct answer as it best describes the speaker's behavior.

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  • 12. 

    It is all the years of ___ that have turned the tycoon’s daughter into such a spoilt child. 

    • Mollycoddling

    • Fondling

    • Pacifying

    • Chastising

    Correct Answer
    A. Mollycoddling
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "mollycoddling". Mollycoddling refers to excessively indulging or spoiling someone, which has resulted in the tycoon's daughter becoming a spoilt child.

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  • 13. 

    A famous image of pain endurance is a ___ lying on a bed of nails. 

    • Samurai

    • Sumo

    • Maestro

    • Yogi

    Correct Answer
    A. Yogi
    Explanation
    A yogi is known for their ability to endure pain and discomfort through various practices such as meditation and physical postures. One of the well-known practices involves lying on a bed of nails, which demonstrates their pain endurance. Therefore, a yogi is the correct answer for the famous image of pain endurance.

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  • 14. 

    The referee’s sudden decision to show a red card had caused ___ among the players. 

    • Diplomacy

    • Dissent

    • Disillusion

    • Disarray

    Correct Answer
    A. Dissent
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "dissent" because it means disagreement or opposition. In this context, the referee's sudden decision to show a red card caused disagreement or opposition among the players.

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  • 15. 

    Which one do you like?

    • Option 1

    • Option 2

    • Option 3

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Option 1
    Explanation
    The given question asks for the preference of the person. The answer "Option 1" suggests that the person likes the first option out of the given choices.

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  • 16. 

    It was the burglar’s ___ movements that drew the guard’s attention for he had indeed appeared really suspicious. 

    • Fervent

    • Furtive

    • Insidious

    • Minute

    Correct Answer
    A. Furtive
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "furtive" because the sentence states that the burglar's movements were suspicious, which implies that they were trying to avoid being noticed. "Furtive" means attempting to avoid attention or being secretive, which aligns with the context of the sentence.

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  • 17. 

    The ___ player proved to everyone that being short is not an obstacle for playing top level basketball. 

    • Demure

    • Diminutive

    • Petite

    • Miniature

    Correct Answer
    A. Diminutive
    Explanation
    The word "diminutive" means small in size or stature. In the context of the question, it suggests that the player is short in height. The sentence states that this player proved to everyone that being short is not an obstacle for playing top level basketball, implying that despite their small size, they were able to excel in the sport. Therefore, "diminutive" is the correct answer as it aligns with the given explanation.

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  • 18. 

    Tsunamis are large ___ sea waves generated by sudden movements of the sea floor during an earthquake. 

    • Oceanic

    • Cosmic

    • Thermal

    • Seismic

    Correct Answer
    A. Seismic
    Explanation
    Tsunamis are large sea waves generated by sudden movements of the sea floor during an earthquake. The term "seismic" refers to anything related to earthquakes or the earth's movements. Therefore, seismic is the correct answer because it accurately describes the cause of tsunamis.

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  • 19. 

    Olivia’s friends are quite afraid of her ___ character.  One moment, she can be happy but the next, she becomes angry. 

    • Volatile

    • Erratic

    • Acidic

    • Fluid

    Correct Answer
    A. Volatile
    Explanation
    The word "volatile" accurately describes Olivia's character because it means unpredictable or changeable. Olivia's friends are afraid of her because she can switch from being happy to angry in a very short amount of time. This behavior is similar to a volatile substance that can quickly change its state or behavior.

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  • 20. 

    The magician survived being ___ in a freezing lake with his hands and feet securely tied up. 

    • Submerged

    • Doused

    • Immersed

    • Marinated

    Correct Answer
    A. Submerged
    Explanation
    The magician survived being "submerged" in a freezing lake with his hands and feet securely tied up. "Submerged" and "immersed" are both acceptable terms in this context, indicating complete immersion in water. The magician's ability to survive despite being fully submerged demonstrates his skill or resourcefulness in such situations.

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  • 21. 

    The collapse of the old bridge only serves to ___ the urgent need for the authorities to repair all old structures and buildings in the city. 

    • Accentuate

    • Underrate

    • Penetrate

    • Underscore

    Correct Answer
    A. Underscore
    Explanation
    The collapse of the old bridge highlights or emphasizes the urgent need for the authorities to repair all old structures and buildings in the city.

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  • 22. 

    In order to give his family a better life, Mr Jones ___ his income by taking up a second job as a security guard. 

    • Assimilated

    • Enhanced

    • Inflated

    • Augmented

    Correct Answer
    A. Enhanced
    Explanation
    Mr. Jones enhanced his income by taking up a second job as a security guard. This means that he increased or improved his income by adding another source of earnings.

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  • 23. 

    You insulted your best friend badly and wounded his pride.  It was no wonder he stormed off in a state of ___. 

    • Annoyance

    • Melancholy

    • Provocation

    • Pique

    Correct Answer
    A. Pique
    Explanation
    When someone's pride is wounded, they often feel a strong sense of anger or resentment. In this situation, the best friend was insulted badly, which would have hurt his pride. Therefore, it is no wonder that he stormed off in a state of pique, which refers to a feeling of irritation or resentment.

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  • 24. 

    The ___ were looked down upon by the upper classes in society as they belonged to the middle classes. 

    • Serfs

    • Nouveau riche

    • Bourgeoisie

    • Peasants

    Correct Answer
    A. Bourgeoisie
    Explanation
    The bourgeoisie were looked down upon by the upper classes in society as they belonged to the middle classes. The bourgeoisie were seen as aspiring to the status and wealth of the upper classes, but lacking the refinement and cultural capital that the upper classes possessed. They were often seen as materialistic and lacking in taste, leading to their exclusion and disdain from the upper classes.

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  • 25. 

    The country is indeed unlucky to have such a / an ___ leader who indulges in cruel acts. 

    • Sanguinary

    • Sanguine

    • Officious

    • Voracious

    Correct Answer
    A. Sanguinary
    Explanation
    The word "sanguinary" means involving or causing much bloodshed or violence. In the given sentence, the country is said to have an unlucky leader who engages in cruel acts. This implies that the leader is violent and causes bloodshed, which aligns with the meaning of "sanguinary".

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