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[#716] An issue of the highest sensitivity, which required the greatest finesse and delicacy, was handled in the most slapdash manner.
Correct Answer

(C) tact

Explanation

Solution: Carefulness : making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm

cautious. Attention : notice taken of someone or something

the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important. Tact : skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues. Action : the fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim. Finesse : great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations. Synonym of Finesse is Tact

[#717] He was the most disputatious student I ever had.
Correct Answer

(B) argumentative

Explanation

Solution: Scandalous : causing general public outrage by a perceived offence against morality or law. Argumentative : given to arguing. Uncertain : not able to be relied on

not known or definite. Opinionated : characterized by conceited assertiveness and dogmatism. Disputatious : fond of having heated arguments. Synonym of Disputatious is Argumentative

[#718] The notice said that the meeting would begin precisely at 9.00 a.m.
Correct Answer

(C) exactly

Explanation

Solution: Concisely : in a way that is brief but comprehensive. Approximately : used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

roughly. Exactly : used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description. Inaccurately : in an incorrect or inexact manner. Precisely : in exact terms

without vagueness. Synonym of Precisely is Exactly

[#719] Ashish did not admit his mistake in the beginning.
Correct Answer

(C) accept

Explanation

Solution: Commit : perpetrate or carry out (a mistake, crime, or immoral act). Apologize : express regret for something that one has done wrong. Accept : receive as adequate, valid, or suitable. Realise : become fully aware of (something) as a fact

understand clearly. Admit : accept as valid. Synonym of Admit is Accept

[#720] The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.
Correct Answer

(C) unwilling

Explanation

Solution: Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something. Anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. Unwilling : not ready, eager, or prepared to do something. Wanting : lacking in a required or necessary quality. Reluctant : unwilling and hesitant

disinclined. Synonym of Reluctant is Unwilling