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[#491] Elsie is seventy years old and a fanatical gardener.
Correct Answer

(C) enthusiastic

Explanation

Solution: Crazy : mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behaviour. Fantastic : extraordinarily good or attractive. Enthusiastic : having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Obsessed : preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent. Fanatical : obsessively concerned with something. Synonym of Fanatical is Enthusiastic

[#492] Synonym of SABULOUS
Correct Answer

(C) Sandy

Explanation

Solution: Splotched : make a daub, blot, or smear on. Itching : be the site of or cause an itch. Sandy : covered in or consisting mostly of sand. Furry : covered with fur. Sabulous : being sandy or gritty. Synonym of Sabulous is Sandy

[#493] His impertinence and his salacious remarks spoke voliably of his degradation.
Correct Answer

(B) indecent

Explanation

Solution: Rude : offensively impolite or bad-mannered. Indecent : not conforming with generally accepted standards of behaviour, especially in relation to sexual matters. Distraught : very worried and upset. Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society. Salacious : having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters. Synonym of Salacious is Indecent

[#494] The value of some shares has appreciated considerably after the last budget.
Correct Answer

(B) increased

Explanation

Solution: Changed : make or become different. Increased : become or make greater in size, amount, or degree. Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree. Crashed : (of a vehicle) collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle. Appreciated : rise in value or price. Synonym of Appreciated is Increased

[#495] We heard him asseverate his good intentions but his actions belied his words.
Correct Answer

(A) affirm

Explanation

Solution: Affirm : state emphatically or publicly. Incite : encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour). Defy : openly resist or refuse to obey. Cancel : decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place. Asseverate : declare or state solemnly or emphatically. Synonym of Asseverate is Affirm