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[#686] Synonym of CRUEL
Correct Answer

(D) Merciless

Explanation

Solution: Hateful : arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred. Dreadful : causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness

extremely bad or serious. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy

unconcerned. Merciless : showing no mercy. Cruel : wilfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it. Synonym of Cruel is Merciless

[#687] It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
Correct Answer

(D) impropriety
(H) misconduct

Explanation

Solution: Rumour : a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth. Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement

absurd and foolish. Talk : speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings

converse or communicate by spoken words. Impropriety : failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty

improper behaviour or character. Scandal : an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing general public outrage. Synonym of Scandal is Impropriety

[#688] The next day she pacified the teacher explaining her the reason for the previous day's leave.
Correct Answer

(A) quietened

Explanation

Solution: Quietened : make or become quiet and calm. Silenced : cause to become silent

prohibit or prevent from speaking. Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. Flattered : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests. Pacified : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of. Synonym of Pacified is Quietened

[#689] The little coy bride was admired by everyone.
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(B) shy

Explanation

Solution: Beautiful : pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. Shy : nervous or timid in the company of other people. Talented : having a natural aptitude or skill for something. Sweet : having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey

not salt, sour, or bitter. Coy : (especially with reference to a woman) making a pretence of shyness or modesty which is intended to be alluring. Synonym of Coy is Shy

[#690] We did not expect such a judicious remark from him.
Correct Answer

(D) sagacious

Explanation

Solution: Legal : relating to the law. Stupid : having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense. Rational : based on or in accordance with reason or logic. Sagacious : having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement

wise or shrewd. Judicious : having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense. Synonym of Judicious is Sagacious