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[#471] The actor with many graces leaves the stage and becomes only a memory in a world of happy memories.
Correct Answer

(C) charms

Explanation

Solution: Delicacies : fineness or intricacy of texture or structure. Tacts : a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense. Charms : the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. Gestures : a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning. Graces : smoothness and elegance of movement. Synonym of Graces is Charms

[#472] On the stage of this world, the drama of life is transitory as well as traumatic.
Correct Answer

(C) fleeting

Explanation

Solution: Transitional : relating to or characteristic of a process or period of transition. Dull : lacking interest or excitement. Fleeting : lasting for a very short time. Painful : (of a part of the body) affected with pain. Transitory : not permanent. Synonym of Transitory is Fleeting

[#473] He has travelled all over the continent by hitchhiking most of the time.
Correct Answer

(D) lift

Explanation

Solution: Flying : moving or able to move through the air with wings. Driving : (of rain or snow) blown by the wind with great force. Working : having paid employment. Lift : a free ride in another person's vehicle. Hitchhiking : travel by getting free lifts in passing vehicles. Synonym of Hitchhiking is Lift

[#474] The eyewitness testimony was incontrovertible .
Correct Answer

(A) unquestionable

Explanation

Solution: Unquestionable : not able to be disputed or doubted. Disputable : not established as a fact, and so open to question or debate. Unacceptable : not satisfactory or allowable. Debatable : open to discussion or argument. Incontrovertible : not able to be denied or disputed. Synonym of Incontrovertible is Unquestionable

[#475] He was punished for shirking his official work.
Correct Answer

(C) avoiding

Explanation

Solution: Slowing : reduce one's speed or the speed of a vehicle or process. Postponing : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled. Avoiding : keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something). Delegating : entrust (a task or responsibility) to another person, typically one who is less senior than oneself. Shirking : avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility). Synonym of Shirking is Avoiding