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[#771] My uncle was so chagrined that he avoided mentioning the incident.
Correct Answer

(B) annoyed

Explanation

Solution: Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. Annoyed : slightly angry

irritated. Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Tired : in need of sleep or rest

weary. Chagrined : feel distressed or humiliated. Synonym of Chagrined is Annoyed

[#772] The teacher felt nettled at the rowdiness of the boys.
Correct Answer

(B) annoyed

Explanation

Solution: Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation. Annoyed : slightly angry

irritated. Disgusted : feeling or expressing revulsion or strong disapproval. Perplexed : completely baffled

very puzzled. Nettled : irritate or annoy (someone). Synonym of Nettled is Annoyed

[#773] Speaking in a tremulous tone, he took everybody to task.
Correct Answer

(D) trembling

Explanation

Solution: Confident : feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities. Angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

full of anger. Feeble : lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness. Trembling : shaking or quivering, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty. Tremulous : shaking or quivering slightly. Synonym of Tremulous is Trembling

[#774] He is averse to the idea of holding elections now.
Correct Answer

(C) opposed
(H) opposed

Explanation

Solution: Convinced : completely certain about something. Angry : feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

full of anger. Opposed : anxious to prevent or put an end to

disagreeing with. Indifferent : having no particular interest or sympathy

unconcerned. Averse : having a strong dislike of or opposition to something. Synonym of Averse is Opposed

[#775] The number of aboriginal inhabitants in Australia is considerable.
Correct Answer

(A) primitive

Explanation

Solution: Primitive : relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something. Modern : relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. Unoriginal : lacking originality

derivative. Irrational : not logical or reasonable. Aboriginal : inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists

indigenous. Synonym of Aboriginal is Primitive