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[#551] That was the time when there was a hunger for foreign knowledge and foreign thought
Correct Answer

(B) appetite

Explanation

Solution: Wish : feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen. Appetite : a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food. Undesired : (especially of an act or consequence) not wanted or desired. Generosity :: the quality of being kind and generous. Hunger : a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat. Synonym of Hunger is Appetite

[#552] That young man is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.
Correct Answer

(A) optimistic

Explanation

Solution: Optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future. Anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. Pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. Sanguine : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Synonym of Sanguine is Optimistic

[#553] Synonym of INSOLENT
Correct Answer

(B) Rude

Explanation

Solution: Nervous : easily agitated or alarmed. Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. Assertive : having or showing a confident and forceful personality. Insolent : showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Synonym of Insolent is Rude

[#554] Synonym of HOCK
Correct Answer

(B) Pledge

Explanation

Solution: Repent : feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin. Pledge : a solemn promise or undertaking. Promise : a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen. Punish : inflict a penalty or sanction on (someone) as retribution for an offence, especially a transgression of a legal or moral code. Hock : pledge. Synonym of Hock is Pledge

[#555] When he could not endure the cruel ragging any longer, the new recruit bravely stood up to all his bullying seniors.
Correct Answer

(C) resisted

Explanation

Solution: challenged : used to indicate that someone or something is lacking or deficient in a specified respect. fought : take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons. resisted : withstand the action or effect of. defeated : having been beaten in a battle or other contest. stood up to : to defend yourself against a powerful person or organization when they treat you unfairly. Synonym of stood up to is resisted