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1). Kiosk 2). Millet 3). Pantheon 4). Accrue |
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Answer» Correct OPTION- 3 Let's find out the MEANING of following words :- Kiosk - A booth; stall; stand; counter. Millet - A cereal grown in warm countries and regions with poor soils, bearing a large crop of small seeds which are chiefly used to make flour. PANTHEON - Especially in ancient GREECE and Rome, it's a temple dedicated to all the gods. Accrue - To accumulate or receive payments or benefits over time. Here, word 'pantheon' best substitutes the given PHRASE. Hence, option 3 i.e. pantheon is the correct answer. |
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| 102. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.1). to scrutiny2). to juxtapose3). to correlate4). to contrast |
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1). Bibliophile2). Truculent3). Pariah4). Pessimist |
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Answer» The word ‘bibliophile’ means ‘a person who collects books’. The word ‘truculent’ means ‘a person who is QUICK to argue or fight’. The word ‘pessimist’ means ‘a person who has the tendency to expect the worst to HAPPEN’. It can be seen that NONE of these THREE words are SIMILAR in meaning to ‘a person who is rejected by others’ and hence are not qualified to substitute the phrase. The word ‘pariah’ is the only word among the four which is similar in meaning to the phrase given and hence is the correct option. |
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| 104. |
1). Antithetic2). Disparate3). Conjecture4). Reminiscence |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 Let's find out the meaning of given words : - Antithetic -perfect for describing something that clashes with or cancels something else out. $ Disparate - essentially different in kind; not able to be COMPARED; unlike; unalike. Conjecture - an OPINION or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. Reminiscence -a characteristic of one thing that is suggestive of ANOTHER; a story TOLD about a past event remembered by the narrator. Clearly, option 4 i.e. Reminiscence gives the best substitute for given sentence. |
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| 105. |
1). Patriarch2). Ancient3). Geriatrics4). Pensioner |
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Answer» Patriarch => the head of the family |
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| 106. |
1). Territorial2). Obnoxious3). Notorious4). Nocturnal |
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Answer» Territorial MEANS RELATING to one's territory. Obnoxious means very unpleasant. NOCTURNAL means active at night-time. The only WORD that gives the intended meaning is Notorious.$ e.g. The POLITICIAN was notorious for his scams. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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| 107. |
1). Galvanize2). Drove3). Fluctuate4). Hustle |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: Galvanize=> to PROD someone into action$ Drove=> operated a motor vehicle$ Fluctuate=> to SHIFT without apparent pattern$ Hustle=> to hurry or rush$ |
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| 108. |
1). Oration2). Reticent3). Bashful4). Taciturn |
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Answer» OPTION 1) Oration (speech or address on an important EVENT) is the CORRECT answer. Reticent = not revealing one's thoughts or feelings READILY; introverted; shy. Bashful = shy. Taciturn = someone who doesn't talk much; brief. |
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| 109. |
1). Poison2). Edible3). Inedible4). Ingestible |
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Answer» Poison MEANS a substance that is capable of causing the illness or death of a LIVING organism when introduced or absorbed. Edible means something that is fit to be eaten. Inedible means something that is not fit to be eaten. Ingestible means to take food into the body. Hence, option 2 is the CORRECT answer |
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| 110. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.disgusting and an unpleasant smell.1). oops2). ouch3). darn4). rancid |
| Answer» RIGHT ANSWER for this QUESTION is RANCID | |
| 111. |
1). Impede2). Invade3). Invent4). Invest |
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Answer» To invade is to forcefully ENTER. To INVENT is to create something NEW. To invest is to put in something. The only word that gives the intended meaning is Impede.$ e.g. The INCOMING traffic was impeded by the fallen tree. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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| 112. |
1). Putrefy2). Crisp3). Neoteric4). Virgin |
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Answer» The meaning of 'putrefy' is to DECAY and PRODUCE a fetid SMELL. 'Crisp' means firm, dry and BRITTLE. 'Neoteric' means new or modern. 'Virgin' also means SIMILAR. From these meanings of the options, the correct substitute should be 'putrefy'. |
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| 113. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls.1). bilking2). duping3). conning4). shorting |
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| 114. |
1). School2). Crèche3). Nursery4). Park |
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| 115. |
1). Fickle2). Turgid3). Vile4). Feeble |
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Answer» Fickle means INDECISIVE. Turgid means swollen. Vile means bad. The only word that gives the intended meaning is Feeble.$ e.g. The old WOMAN COULD not keep her feeble hands steady. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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| 116. |
1). Fugitive2). Introvert3). Stoic4). Cynic |
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Answer» LET's find out the meanings of the given options:- Fugitive: One who runs AWAY from justice. Introvert: A shy, RETICENT person.$ Stoic: A person who is indifferent to the pains and pleasures of LIFE.$ Cynic: One who sneers at the beliefs of others. Here, option 2 i.e. introvert is the correct answer. |
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| 117. |
1). Buoy2). Spur3). Deterrence4). Exhilarate |
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Answer» Option 3) Deterrence (discourage through intimidation or fear) is the correct answer. Buoy = guide; signal. Spur = a thing that prompts or encourages someone; an incentive. Exhilirate= MAKE (someone) FEEL very happy, animated, or elated. |
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| 118. |
1). Adept2). Altruistic3). Rapacious4). Intelligent |
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Answer» The MEANINGS of the WORDS are: Adept=> skilled Altruistic=> UNSELFISHLY concerned for the welfare of OTHERS$ Rapacious=>aggressively GREEDY or grasping.$ Intelligent=> clever Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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| 119. |
1). Recidivist2). Obstreperous3). Insipid4). Agog |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: Recidivist=> A confirmed criminal$ Obstreperous=> boisterous; noisy$ Insipid=> $LACKING FLAVOUR; weak or tasteless$ Agog=> HIGHLY excited Thus option 1 is the CORRECT answer. |
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| 120. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Either of two parallels of latitude on the earth, one 23 degree27? north of the equator and the other 23 degree27? south of the equator1). tropic2). torrid3). arctic4). frigid |
| Answer» OPTION 1 : SEEMS CORRECT | |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. a piece of living tissue that is transplanted surgically. 1). hybrid2). bud3). scion4). graft |
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Answer» it from previous year ssc PAPERS, OPTION 4 is the RIGHT answer |
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| 122. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.1). to divest2). to bereave3). to oust4). to dispossess |
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Answer» This question was asked some where in PREVIOUS YEAR papers of ssc, and CORRECT ANSWER was to bereave |
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| 123. |
1). Inept2). Skittish3). Nervous4). Sanguine |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 1, i.e. 'inept'. The meaning of the GIVEN phrase 'lose one's touch' is to 'no longer be able to do something skillfully'. Let us look at the meanings of the given WORDS :- Inept - having or showing no skill, unskillful.$ Skittish - playfully frivolous or unpredictable, lively.$ NERVOUS - easily agitated or alarmed.$ SANGUINE - optimistic or positive in a bad situation. $ From the given context, Katy used to possess a skill of impressing her clients easily before, but now she felt like she was losing her skill slowly. Hence the correct answer is option 1. |
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| 124. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to break up into small parts as the result of impact or decay1). to disintegrate2). disharmony3). to disinherit4). to denigrate |
| Answer» CORRECT ANSWER is: OPTION 1 | |
| 125. |
1). Devotion2). Fidelity3). Sabotage4). Ardour |
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Answer» The correct answer is OPTION 3, i.e.,$ ‘Sabotage’. ‘To sabotage something’ is$ ‘to destroy something deliberately to prevent an enemy from using it’, and it is the BEST substitute for the given words.$ The other options carry very different meanings.$ ‘Devotion’ is ‘LOVE and loyalty for someone or something’.$ ‘Fidelity’ is ‘continuing faithfulness and loyalty to someone or something’.$ ‘Ardour’ is ‘great enthusiasm and PASSION’.$ |
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1). Didactic2). Debacle3). Covet4). Vociferous |
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Answer» Let's FIND out the MEANINGS of the given options:- DIDACTIC: Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.$ Debacle: A SUDDEN and ignominious failure or a fiasco.$ Covet: To wish, long or crave for. Vociferous: Conspicuously and offensively loud.$ Here, option 2 i.e. debacle is the correct answer.$ |
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| 127. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Causing a burning sensation like that of hot liquid on the skin1). piping2). igneous3). sizzling4). scalding |
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Answer» it from previous YEAR ssc papers, option 4 is the RIGHT answer |
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| 128. |
1).2). Believer3). Optimist4). Misanthropist |
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Answer» To arrive at the answer, let us first look into the meaning of the GIVEN words: MISANTHROPIST- a hater of humankind. Altruist- a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. Optimist- a person who TENDS to be hopeful and confident about the future or the SUCCESS of something. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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| 129. |
1). Deterrent2). Indigence3). Ribald4). Opprobrium |
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Answer» The MEANING of the words is as follows: Deterrent=> something immaterial that interferes with action or PROGRESS$ Indigence=> a state of extreme poverty or destitution$ Ribald=> referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way.$ Opprobrium=> a state of extreme DISHONOR$ Thus option 1 is the correct ANSWER.$ |
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1). Affluent2). Toady3). Advocate4). Rescind |
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Answer» Let's FIND out the meanings of GIVEN options:- Affluent: A group or an area having a great deal of money or being wealthy.$ Toady: a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important.$ Advocate: a person who puts a case on someone else's BEHALF.$ Rescind: revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or AGREEMENT).$ Clearly, OPTION 3 i.e. advocate best describes the above-mentioned phrase. Hence, it is the correct option.$ |
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1). Archery 2). Gluttony 3). Ambivert 4). Aviary |
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Answer» Correct option - 4 Let's find out the meanings of given options :- Archery - Shooting with a bow and arrows, especially at a target as a sport.$ GLUTTONY - EXCESSIVE eating and drinking. Ambivert - A PERSON whose personality type is INTERMEDIATE between extrovert and introvert. Aviary - A large cage, house or an enclosure in which BIRDS are kept. Clearly, option 4 i.e. aviary best expresses the above mentioned phrase. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Bolster2). Abrade3). Purge4). None of the above. |
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Answer» By the above definition, the correct option is 1. Bolster- to support or strengthen. Abrade- scrape or wear away by FRICTION or erosion. Purge- rid (SOMEONE or something) of an unwanted quality, CONDITION, or feeling. |
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1).2). Clout3). Topple4). Microcosm |
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Answer» Moratorium=> A temporary prohibition of an activity Clout=> INFLUENCE or power, especially in politics or business Topple=> Remove (a government or PERSON in authority) from power Microcosm=> A community, place, or SITUATION regarded as encapsulating in MINIATURE the characteristics of something much larger Thus option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Eradicate2). Elucidate3). Abdication4). Redundant |
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Answer» The correct word is ''elucidate'' because it means ''Make CLEAR and comprehensible.'' ERADICATE: destroy completely; put an end to. Abdication: an act of ABDICATING or RENOUNCING the throne. Redundant: not or no longer NEEDED or useful; superfluous. |
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1). Ailurophile2). Autophile3). Bibliophile4). Selenophile |
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1). Obscure2). Dubious3). Render4). None of the above. |
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Answer» By the above definition, the CORRECT option is 3. Obscure- not discovered or known about; uncertain. Dubious- HESITATING or doubting. Render- PROVIDE or give (a service, help, etc.). |
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1). Inevitable2). Consistent3). Uninterrupted4). Arise |
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Answer» Something that is sure to happen is 'inevitable'. So option 1 is the correct answer. CONSISTENT: acting or done in the same WAY over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. Uninterrupted: WITHOUT a break in continuity. Arise: (of a PROBLEM, opportunity, or situation) emerge; become apparent. |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To make someone feel completely baffled.1). to perplex2). to explicate3). to construe4). to elucidate |
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Answer» This question was asked some where in previous year papers of SSC, and CORRECT ANSWER was option 1 |
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1). Gourmet2). Fresco3). Hearsay4). Heresy |
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Answer» Heresy- to believe in something that no one ELSE agrees to Hearsay- a rumour, something that is not true Fresco- to paint on PLASTER like a ceiling Gourmet- a person who has a deep KNOWLEDGE about the tastes and cooking of different foodsTherefore, 'heresy' is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). Apathetic2). Truculent3). Beguile4). Garrulous |
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Answer» Let's find out the meanings of the GIVEN options:- Apathetic: showing or FEELING no INTEREST, enthusiasm, or concern.$ Beguile: Influenced by charm Garrulous: A person who is excessively talkative and rambling. Clearly, option 1 i.e. apathetic is the correct option. |
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1). Typical2). Tyranny3). Typhoon4). Typography |
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Answer» 'Typical' means having the DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES of a particular TYPE of person or thing. 'Tyranny' means cruel, unreasonable, or arbitrary use of power or control. 'Typhoon' means a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific OCEANS. 'Typography' means the style and appearance of printed matter. Thus option 2 is the correct one word SUBSTITUTION for the given phrase.$ |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To proclaim widely or loudly.1). to trumpet2). to herald3). to manifest4). to blazon |
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1). Heresy2). Observance3). Trinity4). Realism |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: heresy=> belief or opinion CONTRARY to orthodox RELIGIOUS (especially Christian) doctrine.$ Observance=> A traditional form or customary act$ Trinity=> a group of three people or things$ REALISM=> The principle and practice of depicting persons and SCENES as they are believed really to EXIST$ Thus option 4 is the correct answer.$ |
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to resolve a sentence into its component parts and describe their syntactic roles1). to dissect2). to anatomize3). to parse4). to synthesize |
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1). Oblivion2). Nascence3). Exegesis4). Naivete |
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Answer» Option 3) Exegesis (an explanation or critical interpretation of a TEXT) is the correct answer. Oblivion = the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one. Nascence = being BORN or coming into existence for the first time. Naivete = lack of EXPERIENCE, wisdom, or judgement. |
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1). Ennui2). Quixotic3). Procrastination4). Diffident |
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Answer» Quixotic— One who is extremely IDEALISTIC and impractical$ $ Ennui— to bebored and frustrated in his life Procrastination— to keep POSTPONING things to be done Diffident— APERSON who is shy, and timid |
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1). Sadistic2). Genial3). Tender4). Placid |
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1). Sinecure2). Litigation3). Maladroit4). Luminous |
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Answer» The meanings of the words are: SINECURE=> A post with LITTLE work but high salary Litigation=> legal proceedings$ Maladroit=> clumsy, AWKWARD, inept$ Luminous=> full of light Thus OPTION 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). Assertion2). Esoteric3). Eccentric4). Rhetoric |
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Answer» The correct answer is 'eccentric' because it MEANS ''Grossly unconventional or unusual.'' Assertion:A CONFIDENT and forceful statement of fact or belief. Esoteric: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a SPECIALIZED knowledge or interest. Rhetoric: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the exploitation of FIGURES of speech and other compositional techniques. |
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1). Fratricide2). Matricide3). Sororicide4). Patricide |
| Answer» FRATRICIDE - killing of one's brother. SIMILARLY, MATRICIDE = mother. Sororicide = sister. Patricide = father. Hence, Option 4) is the correct answer. | |