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[#1016] The pick pocket was brandishing a knife.
Correct Answer

(D) waving

Explanation

Solution: Using : take, hold, or deploy (something) as a means of accomplishing or achieving something
employ. Pointing : the action of filling the joints of brickwork or masonry with mortar. Showing : the action of showing something, or the fact of being shown. Waving : move (one's hand or arm, or something held in one's hand) to and fro. Brandishing : wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement. Synonym of Brandishing is Waving

[#1017] His command were so peremptory that we felt humiliated.
Correct Answer

(C) dictatorial

Explanation

Solution: Specious : superficially plausible, but actually wrong. Poignant : evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. Dictatorial : of or typical of a ruler with total power. Rough : having an uneven or irregular surface
not smooth or level. Peremptory : insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. Synonym of Peremptory is Dictatorial

[#1018] She does not get her work done punctually and properly because she is always dawdling .
Correct Answer

(C) loitering

Explanation

Solution: Confused : (of a person) unable to think clearly
bewildered. Playing : engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose. Loitering : walk slowly and with no apparent purpose
dawdle. Chit-chatting : talk about trivial matters. Dawdling : waste time
be slow. Synonym of Dawdling is Loitering

[#1019] The man looked at the poor boy with contempt .
Correct Answer

(A) disrespect

Explanation

Solution: Disrespect : lack of respect or courtesy. Pity : the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others. Jealousy : the state or feeling of being jealous. Concern : relate to
be about. Contempt : the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. Synonym of Contempt is Disrespect

[#1020] YOB:
Correct Answer

(A) Aggressive

Explanation

Solution: Aggressive : ready or likely to attack or confront. Intelligent : having or showing intelligence. Annoyed : slightly angry
irritated. Humble : Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. YOB : a rude, noisy, and aggressive youth. Synonym of YOB is Aggressive .