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[#1046] The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble movements.
Correct Answer

(C) quickening
(G) quickening

Explanation

Solution: Subtle : (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe. Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. Quickening : make or become faster or quicker. Lively : full of life and energy
active and outgoing. Nimble : quick and light in movement or action
agile. Synonym of Nimble is Quickening

[#1047] Courtesy does not cost one anything.
Correct Answer

(B) civility

Explanation

Solution: Gentility : social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behaviour, or appearances. Civility : formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech. Amiability : the quality of having a friendly and pleasant manner
geniality. Urbanity : courteousness and refinement of manner. Courtesy : the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. Synonym of Courtesy is Civility

[#1048] There must be lively discussion of Indian authors if we are to foster our national literature.
Correct Answer

(A) promote

Explanation

Solution: Promote : support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.)
further the progress of. Cherish : protect and care for (someone) lovingly. Nourish : provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. Nurture : care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. Foster : encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). Synonym of Foster is Promote

[#1049] The host looked quite jaded by the time the party was over.
Correct Answer

(D) exhausted

Explanation

Solution: Miserable : (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. Cheerful : noticeably happy and optimistic. Inspiring : having the effect of inspiring someone. Exhausted : very tired. Jaded : physically tired
exhausted. Synonym of Jaded is Exhausted

[#1050] Synonym of HINDER
Correct Answer

(A) Obstruct

Explanation

Solution: Obstruct : block (an opening, path, road, etc.)
be or get in the way of. Challenge : a call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength. Damage : physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something. Ruin : the physical destruction or disintegration of something or the state of disintegrating or being destroyed. Hinder : make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen. Synonym of Hinder is Obstruct