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[#1096] One of the most tenacious and dangerous legends about the shark is that he has poor eyesight.
Correct Answer

(B) strong

Explanation

Solution: Brave : ready to face and endure danger or pain
showing courage. Strong : having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. Heroic : having the characteristics of a hero or heroine
admirably brave or determined. Foolish : lacking good sense or judgement
unwise. Tenacious : tending to keep a firm hold of something
clinging or adhering closely. Synonym of Tenacious is Strong

[#1097] He listened to her mellifluous music under the genial influence of wine.
Correct Answer

(B) stressing

Explanation

Solution: Heavy : of great weight
difficult to lift or move. Friendly : kind and pleasant. Drowsy : sleepy and lethargic
half asleep. Sympathetic : feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy. Genial : friendly and cheerful. Synonym of Genial is Friendly

[#1098] Everyone who has worked for him hammers home that point because they feel that it is widely unappreciated.
Correct Answer

(C) strikes

Explanation

Solution: Hints : a slight or indirect indication or suggestion. Stresses : a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Strikes : hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement. Directs : control the operations of
manage or govern. Hammers : strike or knock at or on something violently with one's hand or with a hammer or other object. Synonym of Hammers is Strikes

[#1099] I used to skate quite well but I have lost the knack now.
Correct Answer

(C) skill

Explanation

Solution: Agility : ability to move quickly and easily. Strength : the quality or state of being physically strong. Skill : the ability to do something well
expertise. Stamina : the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Knack : an acquired or natural skill at doing something. Synonym of Knack is Skill

[#1100] The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved the Major from the enemy's hand.
Correct Answer

(D) unusual

Explanation

Solution: New : produced, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time
not existing before. Strange : not previously visited, seen, or encountered
unfamiliar or alien. Abnormal : deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying. Unusual : not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Exceptional : unusual
not typical. Synonym of Exceptional is Unusual