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[#636] The quiz game comprises three rounds.
Correct Answer

(B) incorporates

Explanation

Solution: Continue : persist in an activity or process. Incorporates : take in or contain (something) as part of a whole

include. Retains : not abolish or alter

maintain. Maintain : cause or enable (a condition or situation) to continue. Comprises : consist of

be made up of. Synonym of Comprises is Incorporates

[#637] Peace keeping for the United Nations is, at best of times and arduous task.
Correct Answer

(C) difficult

Explanation

Solution: Laborious : requiring considerable time and effort. Inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort. Difficult : needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand. Delicate : very fine in texture or structure

of intricate workmanship or quality. Arduous : involving or requiring strenuous effort

difficult and tiring. Synonym of Arduous is Difficult

[#638] I realised they wanted to be alone together, so I felt very awkward .
Correct Answer

(C) embarrassed

Explanation

Solution: Cumbersome : large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use

unwieldy. Unwieldy : (of an object) difficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight. Embarrassed : feeling or showing embarrassment. Clumsy : difficult to handle or use

unwieldy. Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience. Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed

[#639] For quick promotion, he hit on a plan to propitiate the Manager.
Correct Answer

(D) conciliate

Explanation

Solution: Evict : expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law. Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour). Praise : express warm approval or admiration of. Conciliate : stop (someone) being angry or discontented

placate. Propitiate : win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. Synonym of Propitiate is Conciliate

[#640] There was nothing casual about my father's interests.
Correct Answer

(A) ordinary

Explanation

Solution: Ordinary : with no special or distinctive features

normal. Incidental : happening as a minor accompaniment to something else. Funny : causing laughter or amusement

humorous. Accidental : happening by chance, unintentionally, or unexpectedly. Casual : happening by chance

accidental. Synonym of Casual is Accidental