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[#186] Synonym of PIVOTAL
Correct Answer

(B) Crucial

Explanation

Solution: Movable : capable of being moved. Crucial : decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something. Internal : of or situated on the inside. Mechanical : operated by a machine or machinery. Pivotal : of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. Synonym of Pivotal is Crucial

[#187] He was given a severe warning for coming late.
Correct Answer

(B) stern

Explanation

Solution: Rigorous : extremely thorough and careful. Stern : (of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline. Harsh : unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed. Severe : (of a person) formal and unsmiling. Synonym of Severe is Stern

[#188] The aberration in the Indian economy can be attributed to short-sightedness of its political masters.
Correct Answer

(A) deviation
(G) deviation

Explanation

Solution: Deviation : the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard. Steadfastness : the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. Procrastination : the action of delaying or postponing something. Aberration : a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one. Synonym of Aberration is Deviation

[#189] Parents should cultivate in their children the habit of helping others.
Correct Answer

(D) foster

Explanation

Solution: Propagate : breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock. Sprout : (of a plant) put out shoots. Create : bring (something) into existence. Foster : encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable). Cultivate : try to improve or develop (one's mind). Synonym of Cultivate is Foster

[#190] Synonym of ASSIMILATE
Correct Answer

(A) Absorb

Explanation

Solution: Absorb : take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action. Arrange : put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order. Receive : be given, presented with, or paid (something). Assemble : (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose. Assimilate : absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture. Synonym of Assimilate is Absorb