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[#391] He did not make any attempt to placate her.
Correct Answer

(B) pacify

Explanation

Solution: Please : cause to feel happy and satisfied. Pacify : quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of. Serve : perform duties or services for (another person or an organization). Satisfy : meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone). Placate : make (someone) less angry or hostile. Synonym of Placate is Pacify

[#392] It was on the behest of the officer that he made those improvements.
Correct Answer

(B) orders

Explanation

Solution: Suggestion : an idea or plan put forward for consideration. Orders : the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method. Recommendation : a suggestion or proposal as to the best course of action, especially one put forward by an authoritative body. Request : an act of asking politely or formally for something. Behest : a person's orders or command. Synonym of Behest is Orders

[#393] Those who man government-run shops also have their palm greased.
Correct Answer

(B) operate

Explanation

Solution: Control : the power to influence or direct people's behaviour or the course of events. Operate : (of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system). Administer : manage and be responsible for the running of (a business, organization, etc.). Rule : one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity. Man : (of personnel) work at, run, or operate (a place or piece of equipment) or defend (a fortification). Synonym of Man is Operate

[#394] Synonym of HERETICAL
Correct Answer

(C) Impious

Explanation

Solution: Fiery : consisting of fire or burning strongly and brightly. Corrupt : having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain. Impious : showing a lack of respect for God or religion. Disputable : not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate. Heretical : believing in or practising religious heresy. Synonym of Heretical is Impious

[#395] Synonym of MORONIC
Correct Answer

(C) Imbecile

Explanation

Solution: Sharp : (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something. Invective : insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. Imbecile : a stupid person. Abusive : extremely offensive and insulting. Moronic : very foolish or stupid. Synonym of Moronic is Imbecile