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[#466] That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive examination.
Correct Answer

(D) optimistic

Explanation

Solution: depressed : (of a person) in a state of unhappiness or despondency. pessimistic : tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. anxious : feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. optimistic : hopeful and confident about the future. sanguine : optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. Synonym of sanguine is optimistic

[#467] The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared on the way to the police station.
Correct Answer

(D) outmanoeuvred

Explanation

Solution: defeated : having been beaten in a battle or other contest. prudent : acting with or showing care and thought for the future. cheated : act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. outmanoeuvred : use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over. outwitted : deceive by greater ingenuity. Synonym of outwitted is outmanoeuvred

[#468] The American policy did much to escalate the conflict.
Correct Answer

(B) develop

Explanation

Solution: Spread : open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length. Develop : grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate. Reduce : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size. End : a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story. Escalate : make or become more intense or serious. Synonym of Escalate is Develop

[#469] People of different persuasions have met on the same platform.
Correct Answer

(D) convictions

Explanation

Solution: Personalities : the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. Tastes : the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance. Qualifications : a pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity. Convictions : a firmly held belief or opinion. Persuasions : a belief or set of beliefs, especially religious or political ones. Synonym of Persuasions is Convictions

[#470] No one will invite her to a tea nor she is so garrulous .
Correct Answer

(B) talkative

Explanation

Solution: Gossip : casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details which are not confirmed as true. Talkative : fond of or given to talking. Giggles : laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly way, from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment. Laughs : make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of derision. Garrulous : excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Synonym of Garrulous is Talkative