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[#1326] Synonym of SPASMODIC
Correct Answer

(C) Intermittent

Explanation

Solution: Continuous : forming an unbroken whole
without interruption. Gradual : taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees. Intermittent : occurring at irregular intervals
not continuous or steady. Spontaneous : performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus. Spasmodic : occurring or done in brief, irregular bursts. Synonym of Spasmodic is Intermittent

[#1327] We walked down a precipitous slope.
Correct Answer

(B) steep

Explanation

Solution: Precarious : not securely held or in position
dangerously likely to fall or collapse. Steep : (of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply
almost perpendicular. Precise : marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail. Gradual : taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees. Precipitous : dangerously high or steep. Synonym of Precipitous is Steep

[#1328] Inspite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much headway to solve the problem.
Correct Answer

(D) progress

Explanation

Solution: Results : a thing that is caused or produced by something else
a consequence or outcome. Start : begin or be reckoned from a particular point in time or space
come into being. Efforts : a vigorous or determined attempt. Progress : forward or onward movement towards a destination. Headway : forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult. Synonym of Headway is Progress

[#1329] Even though Akshay does not study hard, he always comes first in his class.
Correct Answer

(C) arrives

Explanation

Solution: Scores : the number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or by a team or an individual. Stands : have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet. Arrives : (of an event or a particular moment) happen or come. Completes : finish making or doing. Comes : occur
happen
take place. Synonym of Comes is Arrives

[#1330] Different races follow different modes of living.
Correct Answer

(A) ways

Explanation

Solution: Ways : a method, style, or manner of doing something
an optional or alternative form of action. Standards : a level of quality or attainment. Customs : the official department that administers and collects the duties levied by a government on imported goods. Attitudes : a settled way of thinking or feeling about something. Modes : a way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced, expressed, or done. Synonym of Modes is Ways