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[#801] Poets and writers are sensuous by nature.
Correct Answer

(D) sensitive

Explanation

Solution: Sensible : done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence

likely to be of benefit. Sentimental : of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia. Sensual : relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical, especially sexual, pleasure. Sensitive : quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. Sensuous : relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect. Synonym of Sensuous is Sensitive

[#802] The army has laid out an entire web of agents to detect the surreptitious activities of the enemy.
Correct Answer

(B) secret

Explanation

Solution: Hostile : showing or feeling opposition or dislike

unfriendly. Secret : not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. Intriguing : arousing one's curiosity or interest

fascinating. Foppish : (of a man) concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way. Surreptitious : kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of. Synonym of Surreptitious is Secret

[#803] I disdain those who tell lies.
Correct Answer

(C) hate

Explanation

Solution: Condemn : express complete disapproval of

censure. Scorn : a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something. Hate : feel intense dislike for. Despise : feel contempt or a deep repugnance for. Disdain : the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect. Synonym of Disdain is Hate

[#804] The boy was fired for continually coming late to school.
Correct Answer

(D) dismissed

Explanation

Solution: Beaten : having been defeated. Scold : remonstrate with or rebuke (someone) angrily. Abused : (of a person or animal) treated with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly. Dismissed : order or allow to leave

send away. Fired : dismiss (an employee) from a job. Synonym of Fired is Dismissed

[#805] The relics of the Roman rule are still extant in England.
Correct Answer

(C) existent

Explanation

Solution: Hidden : kept out of sight

concealed. Scattered : occurring or found at intervals or various locations rather than all together. Existent : having reality or existence. Spread : open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. Extant : still in existence

surviving. Synonym of Extant is Existent