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[#1101] Buoyed by these visions of the future of his son, the artist soldiered on.
Correct Answer

(A) persevere

Explanation

Solution: Persevere : continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no indication of success. Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end
cease to happen. Struggle : make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction. Fought : take part in a violent struggle involving the exchange of physical blows or the use of weapons. Soldiered : carry on doggedly
persevere. Synonym of Soldiered is Persevere

[#1102] The meeting was adjourned after discussing on the matter for about two hours.
Correct Answer

(A) postponed

Explanation

Solution: Postponed : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled. Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end
cease to happen. Begun : perform or undergo the first part of (an action or activity). Reviewed : assess (something) formally with the intention of instituting change if necessary. Adjourned : put off or postpone (a resolution or sentence). Synonym of Adjourned is Postponed

[#1103] The Border Security Force intercepted yesterday a truck carrying arms and ammunition.
Correct Answer

(B) stopped

Explanation

Solution: Found : having been discovered by chance or unexpectedly. Stopped : (of an event, action, or process) come to an end
cease to happen. Met : arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone). Interrupted : stop the continuous progress of (an activity or process). Intercepted : obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination.
Synonym of Intercepted is Stopped

[#1104] DISTINCTION
Correct Answer

(C) Different

Explanation

Solution: Diffusion : the spreading of something more widely. Disagreement : lack of consensus or approval. Different : not the same as another or each other
unlike in nature, form, or quality. Degree : the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present. Distinction : a difference or contrast between similar things or people. Synonym of Distinction is Different

[#1105] It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class.
Correct Answer

(A) keep

Explanation

Solution: keep : have or retain possession of. recall : bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind
remember. preserve : maintain (something) in its original or existing state. conserve : protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction. retain : continue to have (something)
keep possession of. Synonym of retain is keep