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[#206] AUGURY:
Correct Answer

(A) Prophecy

Explanation

Solution: Prophecy : a prediction of what will happen in the future. Intention : a thing intended, an aim or plan. Astronomy : the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. Future : a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing, time regarded as still to come. Augury : a sign of what will happen in the future, an omen. Synonym of Augury is Prophecy.

[#207] DELECTABLE:
Correct Answer

(C) Delicious

Explanation

Solution: Nobel : belonging to a hereditary class with high social or political status, aristocratic. Enjoyable : giving delight or pleasure. Delicious : tasty, yummy, palatable, nice, toothsome. Sumptuous : splendid and expensive-looking. Delectable : (of food or drink) delicious. Synonym of Delectable is Delicious.

[#208] PALTRY :
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(A) Insignificant

Explanation

Solution: Unfair : not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice. Average : medium, moderate, intermediate, passable, dim. Slovenly : (especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty. Insignificant : too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. Paltry : (of an amount) small or meager. Synonym of Paltry is Insignificant.

[#209] DISPARAGE :
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(C) Belittle

Explanation

Solution: To scatter : throw in various random directions. Discriminate : recognize a distinction, differentiate. Waste : use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. Parable : a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. Belittle : make (someone or something) seem unimportant. Disparage : regard or represent as being of little worth. Synonym of Disparage is Belittle.

[#210] ALACRITY :
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(A) Briskness

Explanation

Solution: Fear : an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. Frankness : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters. Alarm : an anxious awareness of danger, warning, alert, caveat, caution, admonition. Briskness : active, fast, and energetic. Alacrity : brisk and cheerful readiness. Synonym of Alacrity is Briskness.