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[#236] HARBINGER
Correct Answer

(C) Forerunner

Explanation

Solution: Messenger : a person who carries a message or is employed to carry messages. Steward : a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train. Forerunner : a person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else. Pilot : a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft. Harbinger : a forerunner of something. Synonym of Harbinger is Messenger

[#237] VENUE
Correct Answer

(A) Place

Explanation

Solution: Place : a particular position, point, or area in space. Agenda : a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting. Time : the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole. Duration : the time during which something continues. Venue : the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition. Synonym of Venue is Place

[#238] Synonym of TARNISH
Correct Answer

(B) Blemish

Explanation

Solution: Ornate : elaborately or highly decorated. Blemish : spoil the appearance or quality of (something). Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it. Scrub : rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water. Tarnish : make or become less valuable or respected. Synonym of Tarnish is Blemish

[#239] Synonym of ELUDE
Correct Answer

(B) Dodge

Explanation

Solution: Confuse : make (someone) bewildered or perplexed. Dodge : evade (a debt or obligation) in a cunning or dishonest way. Despair : the complete loss or absence of hope. Mislead : cause (someone) to have a wrong idea or impression. Elude : escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way. Synonym of Elude is Dodge

[#240] Synonym of PREROGATIVE
Correct Answer

(A) Privilege

Explanation

Solution: Privilege : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. Request : an act of asking politely or formally for something. Desire : a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. Command : give an authoritative or peremptory order. Prerogative : a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class. Synonym of Prerogative is Privilege