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[#1181] His endeavours proved fruitful .
Correct Answer

(D) productive

Explanation

Solution: Justified : having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason. Futile : incapable of producing any useful result
pointless. Efficient : (of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense. Productive : producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities. Fruitful : producing good or helpful results
productive. Synonym of Fruitful is Productive

[#1182] The prisoner made an abortive attempt to escape from the jail.
Correct Answer

(B) futile

Explanation

Solution: Courageous : not deterred by danger or pain
brave. Futile : incapable of producing any useful result
pointless. Illegal : contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law. Furtive : attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble
secretive. Abortive : failing to produce the intended result. Synonym of Abortive is Futile

[#1183] Some people are extremely fastidious in their choice of dress.
Correct Answer

(B) fussy

Explanation

Solution: Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important. Fussy : fastidious about one's needs or requirements
hard to please. Discriminating : having or showing refined taste or good judgement. Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors. Fastidious : very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Synonym of Fastidious is Fussy

[#1184] His views on children and their upbringing are indeed outlandish .
Correct Answer

(C) strange

Explanation

Solution: Realistic : having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected. Funny : causing laughter or amusement
humorous. Strange : unusual or surprising
difficult to understand or explain. Offensive : causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed. Outlandish : weird
queer. Synonym of Outlandish is Strange

[#1185] Tired and weary he returned home late that night.
Correct Answer

(A) exhausted

Explanation

Solution: Exhausted : very tired. Frustrated : feeling or expressing distress and annoyance resulting from an inability to change or achieve something. Lithe : (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful. Emancipated : free from legal, social, or political restrictions
liberated. Weary : feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion. Synonym of Weary is Exhausted