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[#431] Scientific knowledge is an intoxicating draught , and it may be one in which the human race is unable to sustain.
Correct Answer

(A) drink

Explanation

Solution: Drink : take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. Product : an article or substance that is manufactured or refined for sale. Disease : a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury. Process : a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end. Draught : a single act of drinking or inhaling. Synonym of Draught is Drink

[#432] The Director leaves on Tuesday on tour of the overseas branches of the company.
Correct Answer

(C) journey

Explanation

Solution: Round : shaped like a circle or cylinder. Private : belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only. Journey : an act of travelling from one place to another. Personal : belonging to or affecting a particular person rather than anyone else. Tour : a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited. Synonym of Tour is Journey

[#433] His speech was full of affectation .
Correct Answer

(B) pretence

Explanation

Solution: Boasting : excessively proud and self-satisfied talk about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. Pretence : an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. Pedantry : excessive concern with minor details and rules. Euphemism : a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Affectation : behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress. Synonym of Affectation is Pretence

[#434] The employee was ousted from the office
Correct Answer

(D) expelled

Explanation

Solution: Pushed : exert force on (someone or something) in order to move them away from oneself. Thrust : push suddenly or violently in a specified direction. Forced : obtained or imposed by coercion or physical power. Expelled : officially make (someone) leave a school or other organization. Ousted : drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place. Synonym of Ousted is Expelled

[#435] During his stay in Canada, he had quite a few frustrating experiences.
Correct Answer

(A) disappointing

Explanation

Solution: Disappointing : failing to fulfil someone's hopes or expectations. Enthusiasm : intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Humiliating : making someone feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride. Repulsive : arousing intense distaste or disgust. Frustrating : causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something. Synonym of Frustrating is Disappointing