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151.

1). Coincidence2). Duplicate3). Coupled4). Simultaneous

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THINGS happening at the same time is REFERRED to as happening simultaneously. So OPTION 4 is the correct answer.

Coincidence: a REMARKABLE concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection

Duplicate: exactly like something ELSE, especially through having been copied.

coupled: link or combine (something) with something else.

152.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Rub a part of the body to restore warmth or sensation.1). Fuzz2). Chafe3). Scum4). Oblique

Answer» OPTION 2 is the RIGHT ANSWER
153.

1). Victim2). Ally3). Transgressor4). Associate

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Transgressor => ONE who breaks the law
Victim => a person who is hurt
Ally and Associate => a partner or friend

Thus OPTION 3 is the RIGHT ANSWER.

154.

1). Obituary 2). Slander 3). Sedition 4). Eulogy

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155.

1). Elitism2). Frenetic3). Gingerly4). Gullible

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Frenetic means fast and energetic in a rather wild and UNCONTROLLED way. So it is the correct word. 

ELITISM: the BELIEF that a society or system should be LED by an elite.

Gingerly: in a careful or cautious manner.

Gullible: easily PERSUADED to believe something; credulous.

156.

1). Dim2). Obscure3). Blind4).

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Something that can’t be seen is 'invisible'. So option 4 is the correct answer. 

Dim: (of a light, colour, or illuminated OBJECT) not SHINING brightly or clearly.

Obscure: not DISCOVERED or known about; uncertain.

Blind: unable to SEE because of injury, DISEASE, or a congenital condition.

157.

1). Almighty 2). Convention 3). Nascent 4). Ubiquitous

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CORRECT OPTION - 4

Let's find out the meaning of following words :- 

Almighty - Having complete power; omnipotent.

Convention - A way in which something is usually done.

Nascent - A process or ORGANISATION just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.$

Ubiquitous - To present, appearing, or FOUND everywhere.

Here, word 'ubiquitous' is the best substitute of the given phrase.

So, option 4 i.e. ubiquitous is the correct answer.

158.

1). Widow2). Spinster3). Widower4). Bachelor

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Let's find out the MEANINGS of the given options:-

WIDOW: a woman who has LOST her spouse by death and has not married again.$

Spinster: an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.$

Widower: a man who has lost his spouse by death and has not married again.$

Bachelor: a man who is not and has NEVER been married.$

Thus, OPTION 3 i.e. widower is the correct answer.$

159.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.a person involved in a lawsuit.1). pseudo2). litigant3). suspect4). appelant

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is LITIGANT is the CORRECT ANSWER?? am i RIGHT?

160.

Science or practice of map drawing.1). Chirography2). Xerography3). Cartography4). Pictography

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‘Chirography’ means handwriting. ‘Xerography’ is a process of writing in which light is used. ‘Pictography’ is a form of writing which uses pictorial DRAWINGS. ‘CARTOGRAPHY’ is a practice of drawing maps. Thus, it is the CORRECT ANSWER.

161.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them1). growl2). empathy3). accord4). amity

Answer» GROWL : OPTION 1 is the CORRECT ANSWER
162.

1). Arbitrary2). Gruesome3). Alias4). Vitriolic

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Let's find out the meanings of the given options:-

Arbitrary: Based on or subject to individual DISCRETION or preference.$

Gruesome: C$ausing repulsion or horror; grisly.$

Alias: A false or assumed identity.$

Vitriolic: Harsh, BITTER, or MALICIOUS in tone.$

CLEARLY, option 3 i.e. alias best describes the above MENTIONED phrase. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.$

163.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to treat with cruelty or violence1). wrong2). abuse3). pervert4). fault

Answer» ABUSE : - OPTION 2
164.

1). Mercenary2). Fugitive 3). Volunteer4). Turncoat

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165.

1). Opulent2). Proletariat3). Gilded4). Affluent

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166.

Obsession for wine1). Ethnomania2). Oenomania3). Egomania4). Idolomania

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Oenomania is a passion for wine or craze specifically a mania or craving for alcohol. THEREFORE option 2 is the correct answer.

Ethno mania a fanaticism favouring ETHNIC or racial AUTONOMY. Ego mania MEANS obsessive egotism or self-centredness. Idol mania a mania for idols.

167.

1). Nemesis 2). Defamation 3). Vigilant 4). Poignant

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Correct option - 1

Let's find out the meaning of following WORDS :- 

Nemesis - The unavoidable agent of someone's or something's downfall; Rival; enemy. 

Defamation - The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; SLANDER or libel.

Vigilant - KEEPING careful WATCH for possible danger or difficulties.

Poignant - Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.

Flagrant - An action that is considered wrong or IMMORAL

Here, word nemesis is the best substitute of the phrase. Hence, option 1 i.e. nemesis is the correct answer.

168.

1). Heterogeneous2). Homogeneous3). Complementary4). Agnate

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The correct word here is 'Homogeneous'. 

Two things that have same NATURE are referred to by using this word. Heterogeneous is completely the opposite of homogeneous

Complementary => COMBINING in such a way as to enhance or EMPHASIZE the qualities of each other or ANOTHER.

Agnate => a PERSON falling down from the same male ancestor as another specified or implied person 

169.

1). Biography2). Manuscript3). Scripture4). Encyclopedia

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Let's find out the MEANINGS of the GIVEN options:-

Biography: an account of someone's life written by someone else.$

Manuscript: a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.$

Scripture: the sacred writings of a RELIGION.$

Encyclopedia: a book containing information on all branches of knowledge.$

Thus, OPTION 3 i.e. scripture is the correct ANSWER.$

170.

1). Ascetic2). Acerbic 3). Raiment 4). Gallant

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ASCETIC means "?One who leads an AUSTERE/ STRICT LIFE". Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

Acerbic =>(especially of a comment or style of speaking) sharp and forthright$

Raiment ?=> Clothing

Gallant => brave; heroic$

171.

1). Ventral2). Fantastic3). Raconteur4). Tyro

Answer» Raconteur represents a person who is highly SKILLFUL in telling stories. ‘Ventral’ means abdominal, ‘fantastic’ means EXCEPTIONAL, and ‘tyro’ means a beginner. Out of all these, ‘raconteur’ clearly makes the best ANSWER.$
172.

1). Glib2). Hackneyed3). Foment4). Facilitate

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The meanings of the words are:

Glib=> talking VOLUBLY, but carelessly or INSINCERELY$

Hackneyed=> cliche, banal$

Foment=> to foster unrest or discontent$

Facilitate=> to make SOMETHING EASIER or simpler$ 

Thus option 1 is the correct answer.

173.

1). Capricious2). Imperturbable3). Erratic4). None of the above.

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By the above definition, the CORRECT OPTION is 3.

Capricious- given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.

Imperturbable- unable to be upset or EXCITED; calm.

Erratic- not EVEN or regular in PATTERN or movement; unpredictable.

174.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.to depart from an established course1). to deviate2). to whirl3). to err4). to wander

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it from previous year SSC PAPERS, to deviate is the RIGHT ANSWER

175.

1). Stocking2). Broking3). Hoarding4). Valuing

Answer» Compulsive STOCKING of something that is considered valuable is called hoarding. So, the CORRECT ANSWER is option 3.
176.

1). Dementia2). Psychosis3). Abnormality4). Beleaguer

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The correct word here is 'beleaguer.' It means 'Put in a very DIFFICULT situation.' So option 4 is correct. $

Dementia, psychosis and ABNORMALITY are all mental DISORDERS.$

177.

1). Fallacious2). Facetious3). Gauche4). Jejune

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The MEANINGS of the WORDS are:

Fallacious=> relying on a FALLACY and thus incorrect/misinformed$

Facetious=> glib or flippant$

Gauche=> socially inept, inappropriate, or awkward$

Jejune=> naive, SIMPLISTIC, and superficial$

Thus option 3 is the CORRECT answer.$

178.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phraseA gesture expressing respect, such as a bow.1). Consensual2). Obeisance3). Perk4). Germinate

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i THINK OPTION 2 is CORRECT

179.

1). Sinophile2). Snippet3). Somniloquist4). Somnambulist

Answer» SINOPHILE => an admirer of the Chinese people
Snippet => a brief extract
Somniloquist => someone who talks while asleep
Somnambulist => one who WALKS in sleep 

Clearly, option 4 is the BEST fit answer.
180.

The mother of Jesus1).2).3).4).

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The correct MEANINGS of the WORDS are:

1.Marry – to take in marriage

2.Merry – offering fun

3.Mary – mother of Jesus

4.Mermaid – HALF WOMAN and half fish

181.

1). Temple2). School3). Stadium4). Graveyard

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Correct option - 4

Let's find out the meanings of the options :-

Temple - A place to worship GODS or Goddesses. 

SCHOOL - A place where CHILDREN are educated.

Stadium - A sports AREA, usually OVAL shaped.

Graveyard - A burial ground for dead people.

Hence, option 4 i.e. graveyard is the correct answer.

182.

1). Dolorous2). Recline3). Ail4). Reck

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The meanings of the words are:

Dolorous=> sorrowful

Recline=> To CAUSE to assume a leaning or recumbent attitude or POSITION$

Ail=> be unwell

Reck=> To have a care or thought for$

Thus option 4 is the CORRECT answer.$

183.

1). Eulogy2). Apology 3). Pedagogy 4). Taxonomy

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Correct option - 3

Let's find the meanings of given options :-

EULOGY - A SPEECH or piece of WRITING that praises someone or something highly.$

APOLOGY - A regretful expression of an offence or failure.$

Pedagogy - The function or work of a teacher.

Taxonomy - The branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms.$

Here, option 3 i.e. pedagogy gives the appropriate one word for above given phrase. HENCE, option 3 is the correct answer.$

184.

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.1). Opulence2). Avarice3). Panoply4). None of the above.

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By the above definition, the CORRECT option is 2.

Opulence- GREAT wealth or luxuriousness.

Avarice- extreme greed for wealth or MATERIAL gain.

Panoply- an extensive or IMPRESSIVE collection.