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  • In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Achilles' heel


  • Options
  • A. A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.
  • B. A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
  • C. A past deed which one is trying to hide.
  • D. The person who is blamed if anything goes wrong.

  • Correct Answer
  • A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength. 

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    • 1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Rebuke

    • Options
    • A. Admonition
    • B. Censure
    • C. Scold
    • D. Flattery
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    • 2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Rebate

    • Options
    • A. Deduction
    • B. Bonus
    • C. Increase
    • D. Remission
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    • 3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Ravish

    • Options
    • A. Repulse
    • B. Enthrall
    • C. Offend
    • D. Depress
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    • 4. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Ravage

    • Options
    • A. Surrender
    • B. Construct
    • C. Damage
    • D. Liberate
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    • 5. In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. The survey provided the company with a wide __________ of feedback on its products.

    • Options
    • A. spectrum
    • B. option
    • C. choices
    • D. colours
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    • 6. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Beat around the bush

    • Options
    • A. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
    • B. Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of that person.
    • C. Spend a fun jovial time.
    • D. It is wise to ignore hardships and continue with your task.
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    • 7. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).

    • Options
    • A. to sightsee
    • B. sightsee
    • C. sightseeing
    • D. no improvement
    • Discuss
    • 8. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". He proposed (meets) me at the temple.

    • Options
    • A. for meeting
    • B. to meet
    • C. meeting with
    • D. no improvement
    • Discuss
    • 9. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Irritating inconvenience

    • Options
    • A. Tranquillity
    • B. Hassle
    • C. Harmony
    • D. Rectitude
    • Discuss
    • 10. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

    • Options
    • A. Penalty
    • B. Reprieve
    • C. Grace
    • D. Amnesty
    • Discuss


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