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[#386] Ritu asked Rashmi not to meddle in her affairs.
Correct Answer

(D) interfere

Explanation

Solution: Intercede : intervene on behalf of another. Impose : force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone. Cross : a mark, object, or figure formed by two short intersecting lines or pieces (+ or ×). Interfere : intervene in a situation without invitation or necessity. Meddle : interfere in something that is not one's concern. Synonym of Meddle is Interfere

[#387] When youngsters do not have good role-models to emulate they start searching for them among sportsmen or filmstars.
Correct Answer

(B) imitate

Explanation

Solution: Inhabit : (of a person, animal, or group) live in or occupy (a place or environment). Imitate : take or follow as a model. Mollify : appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). Modify : make partial or minor changes to (something). Emulate : match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. Synonym of Emulate is Imitate

[#388] He tried to mollify my hurt fellings.
Correct Answer

(B) appease

Explanation

Solution: Arouse : evoke or awaken (a feeling, emotion, or response). Appease : pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands. Soften : make or become soft or softer. Suppress : forcibly put an end to. Mollify : appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). Synonym of Mollify is Appease

[#389] The President of the party deprecated the move of the Government to introduce electoral reforms in a haste.
Correct Answer

(C) protested
(H) protested

Explanation

Solution: Extricated : free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty. Humiliated : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride. Denied : state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. Protested : express an objection to what someone has said or done. Deprecated : express disapproval of. Synonym of Deprecated is Protested

[#390] At the Hardy house there was great consternation when Aunt Gertrude saw Joe helping Frank up the stairs.
Correct Answer

(A) surprise

Explanation

Solution: Surprise : an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc. Panic : sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behaviour. Gaiety : the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful. Satisfaction : fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this. Consternation : a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. Synonym of Consternation is Surprise