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[#531] The fishing boat pulled away from the wharf and chugged smoothly down the bay.
Correct Answer

(C) quay

Explanation

Solution: Harbour : a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures. Shore : the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. Quay : a stone or metal platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships. Anchor : a heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom, typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes at one end. Wharf : a level quayside area to which a ship may be moored to load and unload. Synonym of Wharf is Quay

[#532] Brevity pays in debate.
Correct Answer

(A) conciseness

Explanation

Solution: Conciseness : the extent to which a piece of writing communicates clear information in as few words as possible. Sharpness : the quality or state of being sharp. Quickness : the quality of moving fast or doing something in a short time. Confidence : the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something. Brevity : concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. Synonym of Brevity is Conciseness

[#533] Many cities were incinerated during the war.
Correct Answer

(D) burnt

Explanation

Solution: Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. Shaken (of a structure or area of land) tremble or vibrate. Bombed : (of an area or building) subjected to bombing. Burnt : be or cause to be destroyed by fire. Incinerated : destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning. Synonym of Incinerated is Burnt

[#534] Synonym of DELEGATE
Correct Answer

(D) Representative

Explanation

Solution: Officer : a person holding a position of authority, especially one with a commission, in the armed services, the mercantile marine, or on a passenger ship. Participant : a person who takes part in something. Member : a person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group. Representative : typical of a class, group, or body of opinion. Delegate : a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference. Synonym of Delegate is Representative

[#535] Synonym of SUMPTUOUS
Correct Answer

(A) Lavish

Explanation

Solution: Lavish : sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. Fancy : elaborate in structure or decoration. Meagre : (of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality. Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. Sumptuous : splendid and expensive-looking. Synonym of Sumptuous is Lavish