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201.

1). Insolent, insidious2). Appropriate, emotional3). Luminous, mannered4). Pervasive, petulant

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The sentence mentions that solution for treating dementia which generally affects old people. Appropriate means ‘suitable or proper in the circumstances’. EMOTIONAL means ‘relating to one's emotions’. The meanings of the other words are:

Insolent=> SHOWING a rude and ARROGANT lack of respect.

Insidious=> proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.

Luminous=> bright and shining

Mannered=> behaving in a specified way.

Pervasive=> SPREADING widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Petulant=> CHILDISHLY sulky or bad-tempered

Practical=> likely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible.

Judicious=> wise and sensible

Hence the correct answer is option 2.

202.

1). Only B2). Only A3). Only C4). Only A and B

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Bite the bullet MEANS to decide to do SOMETHING difficult or UNPLEASANT that one has been putting off or hesitating over.

Only choice C is correct, choices A and B are incorrect.

Hence the correct ANSWER is option 3.

203.

Which of these words appropriately fits the blank labelled (D)?1). Ample2). Deliberately3). Presumably4). Amply

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According to the pattern of the sentence, we require an adverb to fit the blank (D). So, we can eliminate option 1 as the word ample is an adjective.

Deliberately is used to describe an action that is done intentionally (on purpose). The word has no meaningful usage in the given sentence. Thus, option 2 is also eliminated.

The word presumably is used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not KNOWN for certain. This word is not appropriate for the blank (D) .’

The word amply means more than SUFFICIENTLY or abundantly. When used in the given blank, the sentence conveys that it is amply / fully / plentifully / abundantly evident that employment generation is the silver bullet to solving the developmental CHALLENGES faced by India.

This makes contextual sense making option 4 the CORRECT answer. 

NOTE: Falteringly means to be unsteady in action or purpose.

204.

1). Principled, veracity2). Reformed, veracity3). Atrocious, perfidy4). Reformed, perdition

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The sentence makes it clear that the criminal had undergone a change in mindset as the WORD 'guilty' has been USED here. The second word must convey the correct feeling of the person and it must be something negative as he was unable to forget the past. The meanings of the words are:

Principled=> disciplined

Veracity=> truthfulness

Reformed=> changed

Perdition=> damnation

Atrocious=> horrible

Perfidy=> the STATE of being deceitful and UNTRUSTWORTHY$

Thus option 4 is the correct answer.

205.

The _______ that electrification 1). hope2). fear3). efforts 4). claims

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Correct option - 1

Let us find the meaning of the FOLLOWING words:

hope - a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.

FEAR - an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of DANGER, pain, or harm.

efforts - a vigorous or determined attempt.

claimsSTATE or assert that something is the case, TYPICALLY without providing evidence or proof.

providence - timely preparation for future eventualities.

Since the passage focuses on the actual electrification of all the villages by providing electricity to all shows that the electricity itself will transform the lives of many people who are not having it. It shows that there is a hope among such people. Clearly, no fear, no effort is made by the people. Also, the context explains that the electrification will definitely change the lives of people. So, there is no claim, it's true. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer. 

206.

1). Difficult to get2). Very common and of no particular value3). Expensive4). Defective

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The IDIOM 'a dime a dozen' REFERS to something which is very COMMON and of no PARTICULAR value. Thus, option 2 is correct.$

207.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?1). Territory2). Province3). Presence4). Tenants

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The correct word here is 'presence.' It means 'existence.' SINCE the passage is about Lamborghini opening a new dealership in India, this word fits in the context. So option 3 is correct. DILIGENCE means 'careful and persistent WORK or effort.' 

Territory, province both MEAN area 

Tenants: occupant

208.

1). Dissent, regards2). Accord, concerns3). Confluence, perchance4). Consensus, pertains

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The context SUGGESTS that the first blank should CONTAIN a noun that means 'agreement', as the next SENTENCE uses the opposite noun 'objection', with the contrasting adverb 'however'.

Only 'accord' or 'consensus' can FIT the first blank to make the sentence meaningful.

Demur means dissent.

The second blank should contain a verb that means 'related to'.

This is only given by 'pertains to'.

Note that, with the verb 'concerns', there would be no need to use the preposition 'to'.

Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option4.

209.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (C)?1). Friendly 2). Lethargically 3). Violently 4). Sweetly

Answer» SINCE the words 'violence' and 'aggressively' have been USED in the PREVIOUS SENTENCES, we can assume that out of the given options, only the word 'violently' fits the blank and HENCE, it will be the correct answer.
210.

1). Only A 2). Only B 3). Only C 4). Both B and C

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The correct option is 1.

Erode means ‘gradually wear away.’It doesn't make sense in this sentence. The correct word is ‘abrogate.’ Abrogate means ‘repeal or do away with (a law, right, or FORMAL agreement).’ This perfectly fits the sentence. 

Retrograde means ‘directed or moving backward.’

INTERROGATE means ‘ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or FORMALLY.’ 

Both these words don't fit in the context of the sentence. 

211.

1). Position2). Memory3). Ink4). Shambles

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Among the given options, the only word which fits in the contextual meaning of the sentence is 'shambles'. The word 'shambles' MEANS 'a state of total disorder'. The other WORDS mean:$

Position - a place where someone or SOMETHING is located or has been put.$

MEMORY - the faculty by which the mind STORES and remembers information.$

Ink - a coloured fluid or paste used for writing, drawing, printing, or duplicating.$

Question - a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.$

212.

1). Only A2). Only B3). Both B and C4). Both A and B

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The sentence talks about negative things affecting different people thus the word here should be alike which expresses a negative MEANING. The meanings of the WORDS are:$

Gormandize => to eat lots of food GREEDILY$

Menace => a danger;threat$

Estoppel => a legal rule of evidence that prevents a PARTY from making statements that contradict what one previously STATED$

Thus only B fits here making option 2 the correct answer.$

213.

In the midst of the current upheaval, _________ and nonsense running rampant throughout the Republican Party, there is a rare opportunity to unify and change the course of history.1). Bickering2). Defence3). Trouble4). Authority

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Bickering MEANS to argue about petty and trivial matters.

DEFENCE means the action of defending from or resisting attack.

Trouble refers to difficulties or problems.

Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions.

A council is a group of people who COME TOGETHER to consult.

You can take a hint from the WORDS upheaval and nonsense and mark 'bickering' as the correct answer.
214.

Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence of the passage?1). P2). Q3). R4). S

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First of all, we must identify, in which sentences the main characters of the passage are introduced. They are introduced in sentences R and Q. But in SENTENCE Q, their full names are not given. So it can't be the first sentence.

Sentence is the opening sentence.

The second sentence must be T. This sentence gives US what the common belief is, regarding their murders.

The third sentence is P.

The fourth Sentence is S. These TWO sentences are closely related. It shows that the AREA in which they were killed, has always been dangerous. So why they visited such a dangerous place is difficult to understand.

And the last sentence is Q. 

215.

1). Mathematical, Conservation2). Spiritual, Uplift3). Philosophical, Alimentation4). Educational, Maintenance

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The correct answer is 'OPTION 4', i.e. 'Educational, Maintenance'.

The other options are not appropriate to make the sentence idiomatically and structurally correct.

The Mathematical, Spiritual and Philosophical attainment is important for development, however, none of these are COUNTED among the essentials of societal growth, as the statement HIGHLIGHTS. Since 'educational' fill the first blank clearly, option 4 with the second word 'maintenance' makes an obviously correct answer.

216.

1). Arable, designed2). Degenerated, designed3). Pivotal, derided4). Deride, degenerated

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The sentence states that Muzak is not considered to be a GOOD kind of music by MANY. The MEANINGS of the words are:

Arable=> cultivable

Degenerated=> degraded or corrupt

Designed=> planned 

PIVOTAL=> central

Derided=> mocked

Pristine=> in its original condition

Thus option 2 has the correct SET of words.

217.

1). Indian2). Ritools3). Planned4). Entertaining

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The WORD 'rituals' is INCORRECTLY spelt here as 'ritools' which is RELATED to marriage ceremony. So OPTION 2 has the error.

218.

1). Magnetic2). Fallacious3). Scarlet4). Rubric

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The meanings of the words are:

Magnetic => very attractive or alluring$

Fallacious => based on a mistaken BELIEF.$

Scarlet => red

Rubric => a heading on a DOCUMENT.$

Blurry => HAZY; unclear

Thus option 5 fits here as after rain a SCREEN becomes unclear. The other words cannot be placed here.

219.

Officials are warning residents that the temperature may dip into the teens tonight.1).2). To fall to a lower degree3). To fall suddenly4). To stay constant

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To DIP in(to) (something) has several MEANINGS, one of them being 'to fall TEMPORARILY or quickly to a lower level or degree.'

Thus, option 2 is the CORRECT answer.

220.

Which of these words appropriately fits the blank labelled (I)?1). Laurels2). Impasse3). Litigation4). Blunder

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Let US look into the meaning of the given words:

LAURELS - honours that you receive for something

Impasse - a situation in which no progress can be made

Litigation - a legal proceeding in a court

Blunder - an embarrassing mistake

Headway -to make progress or get CLOSER to achieving something

The SENTENCE clearly talks about the progress that the researchers are making in identifying the particular genes that MAY influence how we respond to physical exertion.

Thus, the word blunder is eliminated as it will convey the opposite meaning.

The correct word to be used here is headway.

Therefore, the proper fit for blank (I) is option 5.

221.

1). BC2). AB3). AC4). BD

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Let us first understand the meaning of the words:

To be hysterical is to be affected by wildly uncontrolled emotion.

To be tempestuous is to be very stormy or turbulent.

To be frenetic is to be fast and energetic in a wild, uncontrolled manner.

To be cardinal is to be fundamental or of the greatest importance. 

The only APT OPTIONS here that can make the sentence MEANINGFUL are tempestuous or frenetic, VIZ, B and C. 

THEREFORE, the correct answer is option 1.

222.

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (C)?1). Amassed 2). Died 3). Disperse 4). Harassed

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Amassed MEANS to gather together of a large number of people.

Die is to stop living and existing. Harassed means WORRIED, annoyed, and tired.

Disperse is to distribute or spread over a wide area.

Massed also means to assemble together in large numbers hence no IMPROVEMENT is needed.

THUS, OPTION 5 is the correct answer.

223.

Which of the following fits the blank (E)?1). A2). B3). C4). D

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The CORRECT answer is Option 3, i.e. 'Advanced'.

The SENTENCE talks about the 4 R's and tells that recognition was progressed, i.e. advanced further.

So, the sentence completes as, 'On the 4 R’s of the TBS—recognition, RESOLUTION, recapitalization, and reforms—recognition was advanced further, while major measures were TAKEN to address two other R’s.

224.

1). Help someone who is in a difficult situation.2). Stand alongside someone.3). Despise someone.4). Make leader.

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The phrase “stand by someone” MEANS SUPPORT or remain loyal to (someone), typically in a time of need. For example: she had stood by him during his years in hospital.

Thus, option 1 is the CORRECT answer.
225.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (C)?1). Luring2). Forging3). Leap4). Mulling

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The correct word here is ''forging'' which means ''move forward gradually or steadily..'' So the correct answer is 2.

Luring: tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to GO somewhere, especially by offering some FORM of reward.

Leap: jump or spring a LONG way, to a great height, or with great force.

Mulling: think about (something) deeply and at length.

Adjourning: break off (a meeting, legal case, or GAME) with the intention of resuming it later

226.

1). Only A2). Only B3). Both A and B4). Both A and C

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CORRECT option - 4

Firstly, 'gather' is not used with preposition 'for'. Hence, B is incorrect. Thus, options 2 & 3 are ELIMINATED

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

turn to - to ask someone for help.

seek after - to keep looking for something. 

boil the ocean for - to take an impossible TASK or make a task unnecessarily difficult. 

Here, it explains that 'I have never looked for something that is not valuable'. This can be also defined as 'I have tried doing some impossible task that is not valuable for me'. Hence, A and C, both can be used. Thus, option 4 i.e. A and C is the correct answer.

227.

1). Covert2). Outgoing3). Conspicuous4). Extraneous

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From the second paragraph, one can understand that overt behaviours are the ones which can be outwardly seen. The blank (D) desires an adjective DESCRIBING the behaviours that are internal. This ELIMINATES option 2 as the word outgoing means socially confident, friendly (or going away, departing).

Option 3 is also eliminated as conspicuous means clearly visible which CONVEYS an opposite meaning.

Extraneous – irrelevant or not related to the subject (situation) that one is dealing with.

Credulous – tending to BELIEVE something on uncertain or slight evidence

So, option 4 and 5 are eliminated as they are out of context.

Covert means hidden or concealed. This fits right into the passage.

Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

228.

1). A and C 2). C and D 3). E and F 4). D and F

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The CORRECT words are ''Distraught and frantic.'' They mean ''AGITATED or frenzied.'' This fits with the context of the passage. So option 5 is correct. 

Authoritative: Somebody who demands RESPECT or authority

Prerogative: Right

Mysterious: Queer

Doubtful: UNSURE

229.

1). A2). Both A and B3). A, B and C4). Both B and C

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Squash is a concentrated drink MADE from sugar, fruit, and water which is USUALLY sold in bottles. In this context, the word is used in statement C.

It also refers to the sports in which two players hit a soft and small rubber ball using RACKETS against the walls of a court. So, the word is used correctly in statement B too.

The word in its verb FORM can mean to squeeze or crush SOMETHING with force. It can also mean to force or squeeze something (or someone) into a restricted and small space. So the word is used correctly in statement A as well.

Thus, the correct answer is option 3

230.

making it __________for university students1). Mandatory 2). Altered3). Shortened4). Wide

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The CORRECT ANSWER is option 1. 

The word 'mandatory' means 'required by law or MANDATE'. Since the PRECEDING lines talk about 'statute' and laws, therefore, option 1 is the best fit. 

231.

After a long bull market, the valuations of tech firms are stretched.1). A market in which share prices are rising or are expected to rise.2). A market in which share prices are falling or are expected to fall.3). A market in which share prices are unpredictable.4). Economic problem facing a country.

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The phrase BULL market” means a situation on the stock market when people are BUYING a lot of SHARES because they EXPECT that the shares will increase in value.

Thus, option 1 is the CORRECT answer.

232.

1). Without 2). Withholds 3). Within 4). Inside

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The sentence uses the word 'reach' after the blank. It suggests that it is part of the phrase 'within reach', which means something that is possible.

None of the other WORDS can make the sentence meaningful.

Therefore, the CORRECT ANSWER is OPTION 3.

233.

1). To do something evil2). To argue for the sake of opposition3). To defend something that is wrong4). To fight for the issues one believes in

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The phrase 'devil's ADVOCATE' is used to INDICATE someone who pretends to be against a generally approved idea, in order to keep an argument going. It is someone who keeps the arguing for ARGUMENTS' sake and does not NECESSARILY believe in his or her opinion.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.

234.

1). Only C2). Both A and B3). Both B and C4). Only B

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The meanings of the words are:

Recline => rest

Abutment => <SPAN style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">a structure built to support the lateral pressure of an arch or span, e.g. at the ends of a bridge.$

Jaundice => prejudice

The SENTENCE talks about construction and bridges thus only B fits here. Option 4 is thus the correct ANSWER.

235.

1). From secretive sources2). Use unethical means to get the information3). Hear it from the direct source of the knowledge 4). To know from a seer

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'To HEAR something STRAIGHT from the horse's MOUTH' means to $hear from the person who has direct personal knowledge of it. Thus option 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER.$

236.

Which of the following fits in the labelled (B)?1). Traditional 2). Physical3). Kindly 4). Political

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Correct OPTION - 2

Clearly, Yoga is a physical exercise. So, its effects will be directly on body. Thus, it is an art of LIVING through MENTAL, social and physical path. So, option 2 i.e. physical is the correct answer.

237.

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (C)?1). Disbelief2). Sorrow3). Happiness4). Resignation

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The word 'disbelief' means 'suspicion or not believing something' and it does not fit here. The word 'sorrow' is incorrect as the TONE of the man is not sad at all. The word 'happiness' too would be incorrect here. The word 'resignation' is the CORRECT word here as it means 'the ACCEPTANCE of something undesirable but inevitable.' The man did not like staying in that house but could not help staying there. Thus option 4 is the APT answer. The word 'peace' is incorrect as it does not fit in this CONTEXT.$

238.

Which of the following fits in the blank labelled (A)?1). Mackle2). Maenad3). Centennial4). Both 1 and 2

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The word 'celebration' does not convey any MEANING here. The word 'mackle' means 'a printed IMPRESSION that is blurred or doubled' and is irrelevant. The word 'maenad' means 'a WOMAN participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus' and is not very appropriate here.The word 'centennial' means '$a hundredth anniversary' and conveys the correct meaning. Thus OPTION 3 is the correct answer.$ $

239.

1). Move fast2). Make a call3). Act wisely4). Use one's powers.

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The idiom 'shake a leg' MEANS 'to MOVE fast.' Thus OPTION 1 is the correct ANSWER.

240.

1). Detect, Updated2). Respond, Referred3). Form, Opted4). Influence, Furnished

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The first BLANK suggests SHAPING of thinking and behaving and the most fitting word is influence. The other words do not give the exact understanding of shaping and instead imply being heard or acknowledged which does not fit in well.

The SECOND blank suggests being given and the proper word for it is furnished. The other words imply the second step of PROVIDING, because we can update, refer, opt and allow only when we first have something. So, the right answer is the fourth option.

241.

1). Indispensable, propulsive2). Indiscriminate, bizarre3). Commensurate, indisputable4). Propulsive, Intimidating

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The meanings of the words are:

Indispensable=> ABSOLUTELY necessary $

Propulsive => tending or having power to propel$

INDISCRIMINATE=> done at random or without careful judgement $

Bizarre=> very strange or UNUSUAL$

Commensurate=> corresponding in size or degree$

Indisputable=> unable to be challenged or denied$

Propulsive=> A driving of propelling force$

Intimidating=> frightening or overawing (someone), ESPECIALLY in order to make them do what one WANTS$

Thus option 2 is the correct answer.$

242.

1). Enlightenment 2). Dismal 3). Rupture 4). Jerk

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Correct option - 5 

First of all, let's find out the meaning of 'embezzlement':- Theft or misappropriation of funds PLACED in one's trust or belonging to someone else.

Now, let's check the meanings of the given options:- 

ENLIGHTENMENT - The action of gaining greater KNOWLEDGE or the state of being enlightened; understanding; awareness. 

Dismal - Causing a mood of gloom or depression.

Rupture - To break; damaged.

Jerk - A QUICK, sharp, sudden movement.

Defalcation - The misappropriation of funds by a person trusted with its charge.$

Clearly, option 5 i.e. defalcation is the most similar in meaning to given word 'bulwark'. HENCE, option 5 is the correct answer.

243.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (A)?1). Widespread2). Arduous3). Ceaseless4). Strewn

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The blank is looking for a word that is synonymous with SOMETHING that is commonly FOUND or distributed over a large area or number of PEOPLE. Thus, ‘widespread’ is the BEST word to fit the blank. ‘Arduous’ means difficult. ‘Ceaseless’ means UNSTOPPABLE. ‘Strewn’ means spread untidily. ‘Affirmed’ means to confirm.

244.

1). Only B2). Only A3). Only C4). Both B and A

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The PHRASE ‘in plain sight’ MEANS ‘in a place that is clearly visible’ and ‘in’ here expresses a state or condition. There is no need to improve this sentence.

The choices A, B and C are cancelled as the PREPOSITIONS ‘on, under and NEAR’ are in the context of the sentence.

Hence the correct answer is option 5.

 

245.

Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (G)?1). Expanse2). Reach3). Span4). Scope

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There is no change REQUIRED here. The word GIVEN in bold can be used.When we say volume, we not necessarily mean weight or space. It just MEANS that the sales figures. So option 5 is correct.

Expanse: Stretch

Reach: Extend

Span: Spread

Scope: Range

246.

1). Fine2). Rudimentary3). Experienced4). Nuanced

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The sentence depicts the new startup business of Mike which is right now GROWING at a slow PACE and the COMPANY is still at a very basic level. Out of the given options,'rudimentary' MEANS basic. Hence, the word in bold must be replaced with 'rudimentary' to convey the correct meaning.

247.

1). Despicable2). Looming 3). Doable4). Buoyant

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Correct option - 4

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

Despicable - Someone or something that deserves HATRED and contempt.

Looming - Appear as a vague form, ESPECIALLY one that is large or threatening.

Doable - Something that is within one's powers; feasible.

Buoyant - an economy, business, or market which is involved or engaged in much successful trade or activity; cheerful and optimistic.

Fissure - a long, NARROW opening or line of breakage made by CRACKING or splitting, especially in rock or earth.

With reference to the context, it is mentioned that the energy and manufacturing sectors in the European economy are doing well. This is because it's successful in its trade activity, hence, option 4 i.e. buoyant is an apt answer. 

248.

1). Used2). Delete3). Bearing4). Needed

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Here, 'used' is grammatically incorrect.

'To' is an INFINITIVE which should be FOLLOWED by the first FORM of the VERB. Therefore, ‘USE’ is the correct form.

249.

1). To offer something valuable to someone who already possesses it2). To offer something valuable to someone who does not understand it's value3). To have one's valuable things degraded by overuse4). To be able to create valuable things from normal things

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The phrase 'Cast pearls before swine'means to show SOMETHING valuable (pearls) to SOMEONE who does not UNDERSTAND its value (swine or pig).

Therefore, the CORRECT answer is OPTION 2.

250.

Which of the following fits the blank (A)?1). B2). C3). D4). E

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The correct answer is Option 5, i.e. 'Transformational'.

The word appropriate for the GIVEN blank would be 'Transformational', which means 'relating to or INVOLVING transformation or transformations'.$

Goods and Services TAX (GST) is something that CHANGED a LOT of things in the country, so the word 'transformational' makes the sentence meaningfully correct.