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[#936] Before my work on the writer appeared there were many vague ideas afloat about him.
Correct Answer

(A) circulating

Explanation

Solution: Circulating : move continuously or freely through a closed system or area. Prevalent : widespread in a particular area or at a particular time. Stagnant : (of a body of water or the atmosphere of a confined space) having no current or flow and often having an unpleasant smell as a consequence. Primitive : relating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something. Afloat : in general circulation
current. Synonym of Afloat is Circulating

[#937] The problem of unemployment is emasculating our youth from making concrete innovations.
Correct Answer

(D) weaken

Explanation

Solution: Hindering : make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen. Pressurizing : produce or maintain raised pressure artificially in (a gas or its container). Encouraging : giving someone support or confidence
supportive. Weaken : make or become weaker in power, resolve, or physical strength. Emasculating : make (someone or something) weaker or less effective. Synonym of Emasculating is Weaken

[#938] In the meeting the minister floated a couple of new ideas.
Correct Answer

(B) presented

Explanation

Solution: Gave : freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone). Presented : exhibit (a particular state or appearance) to others. Advised : acting in a way that would be recommended
sensible
wise. Offered : present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired. Floated : put forward (an idea) as a suggestion or test of reactions. Synonym of Floated is Presented

[#939] Defection is quite common in our present day political life.
Correct Answer

(A) desertion

Explanation

Solution: Desertion : the action of deserting a person, cause, or organization. Disobedience : failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority. Disloyalty : the quality of not being loyal to a person, country, or organization
unfaithfulness. Indiscipline : lack of discipline. Defection : the desertion of one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one. Synonym of Defection is Desertion

[#940] He could not tolerate his friend rejoicing in his ignominy .
Correct Answer

(B) dishonour

Explanation

Solution: Defeat : win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest
overcome or beat. Dishonour : a state of shame or disgrace. Misery : a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort. Victory : an act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition. Ignominy : public shame or disgrace. Synonym of Ignominy is Dishonour