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[#71] Her extraordinary stage performance should not be attributed to sheer fluke only.
Correct Answer

(C) chance

Explanation

Solution: Event : a thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance. Accidence : the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words. Chance : the occurrence of events in the absence of any obvious intention or cause. Meeting : an assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion. Fluke : an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck. Synonym of Fluke is Chance

[#72] Quite often parents have to cut a sorry figure when their children display fractious reaction over trifles.
Correct Answer

(D) irritable

Explanation

Solution: Pleasing : satisfying or appealing. Absurd : wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. Comic causing or meant to cause laughter. Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. Fractious : (typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome. Synonym of Fractious is Irritable

[#73] The only way to subvert the money power and let truth triumph is by enhancing the perks or income of the individuals.
Correct Answer

(C) overthrow

Explanation

Solution: Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. Abolish : formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution). Overthrow : remove forcibly from power. Subdue : overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person). Subvert : undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). Synonym of Subvert is Overthrow

[#74] Synonym of VITUPERATE
Correct Answer

(B) Abuse

Explanation

Solution: Appreciate : recognize the full worth of. Abuse : speak to (someone) in an insulting and offensive way. Appraise : assess the value or quality of. Encourage : give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). Vituperate : blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language. Synonym of Vituperate is Abuse

[#75] Synonym of PLACATE
Correct Answer

(C) Appease

Explanation

Solution: Pity : the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others. Embroil : involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation. Appease : pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. Amuse : cause (someone) to find something funny. Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile. Synonym of Placate is Appease