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[#96] Synonym of ENGENDER
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(D) Beget

Explanation

Solution: Confound : cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations. Suffer : experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant). Sacrifice : an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity. Beget : (especially of a man) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction. Engender : cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition). Synonym of Engender is Beget

[#97] Synonym of APLOMB
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(D) Self-confidence

Explanation

Solution: Agitation : a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. Noise : a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance. Sacrifice : an act of slaughtering an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity. Self-confidence : a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement. Aplomb : self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation. Synonym of Aplomb is Self-confidence

[#98] Synonym of SLAKE
Correct Answer

(B) Quench

Explanation

Solution: Erase : rub out or remove (writing or marks). Quench : satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking. Rub : apply firm pressure to the surface of (something), using a repeated back and forth motion. Sharpen : make or become sharp or sharper. Slake : quench or satisfy (one's thirst). Synonym of Slake is Quench

[#99] Synonym of PARVENU
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(A) Upstart

Explanation

Solution: Upstart : a person who has risen suddenly in rank or importance, especially one who behaves arrogantly. Privileged : having special rights, advantages, or immunities. Royal : having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family. Intelligent : having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level. Parvenu : a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity. Synonym of Parvenu is Upstart

[#100] Synonym of RICOCHET
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(D) Rebound

Explanation

Solution: Spare : additional to what is required for ordinary use. Turn : move in a circular direction wholly or partly round an axis or point. Ride : sit on and control the movement of (an animal, typically a horse). Rebound : bounce back through the air after hitting something hard. Ricochet : (of a bullet or other projectile) rebound off a surface. Synonym of Ricochet is Rebound