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[#256] Synonym of ADVERSITY
Correct Answer

(B) Misfortune

Explanation

Solution: Crisis : a time of intense difficulty or danger. Misfortune : bad luck. Failure : lack of success. Helplessness : inability to defend oneself or to act effectively. Adversity : a difficult or unpleasant situation. Synonym of Adversity is Misfortune

[#257] Synonym of AMENITIES
Correct Answer

(C) Facilities

Explanation

Solution: Pageantries : pageants and the presentation of pageants. Privileges : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group. Facilities : a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose. Courtesies : the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others. Amenities : a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place. Synonym of Amenities is Facilities

[#258] He tried to cajole her, but it was in vain.
Correct Answer

(B) coax

Explanation

Solution: Enjoin : instruct or urge (someone) to do something. Coax : gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something. Rejoice : feel or show great joy or delight. Inspire : fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Cajole : persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. Synonym of Cajole is Coax

[#259] As they whispered, I felt awkward in their company.
Correct Answer

(D) embarrassed

Explanation

Solution: Inconvenient : causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort. Clumsy : awkward in movement or in handling things. Proud : feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated. Embarrassed feeling or showing embarrassment. Awkward : causing or feeling uneasy embarrassment or inconvenience. Synonym of Awkward is Embarrassed

[#260] Nowadays, pollution is rampant in all major urban centres.
Correct Answer

(D) widespread

Explanation

Solution: Fashionable : characteristic of, influenced by, or representing a current popular style. Chronic : (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Deep-rooted : firmly embedded in thought, behaviour, or culture, and so having a persistent influence. Widespread found or distributed over a large area or number of people. Rampant : (especially of something unwelcome) flourishing or spreading unchecked. Synonym of Rampant is Widespread