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Select the pair of words, which are related in the same way as the capitalized words are related to each other.
BUTTERFLY : FREEDOM





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The meaning of the word “EGRESS” is





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Egress means a way out or the act of going out/leaving. It is commonly used in architecture, safety regulations, and law to refer to an exit point. 

 Entrance is the opposite — a way in Double and Program have no relation to the word 

 So Exit (2) is correct. ✓

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After running around the city all day delivering invitations for the wedding, I desperately needed to hit the sack. (Identify the meaning of the underlined phrase):





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The idiom “hit the sack” means to go to bed or go to sleep, usually because you are very tired.

✅ Correct Answer: To go to bed


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Choose the word that accurately signifies a student who avoids attending classes





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Identify the meaning of the following: 
It was all Greek to me…. .





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"To Vouch for" means





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"To hold your horses" means





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Choose the right option. 
Blessing in disguise is …….?





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Meaning of "Abrogate" is





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Word Meaning: Abrogate

Definition:


Abrogate (verb): To cancel, abolish, or repeal a law, agreement, or custom formally and officially.

Usage Example:
The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.

Synonyms: Repeal, annul, revoke, abolish, invalidate

Hindi Meaning:
Abrogate का अर्थ है — किसी क़ानून, नियम या समझौते को औपचारिक रूप से रद्द या समाप्त करना।
उदाहरण: सरकार ने पुराने कानून को रद्द (abrogate) कर दिया।


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In the sentence given below, a part of sentence is underlined. Four different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated as four choices. Choose the best alternative and mark its corresponding letter as your answer.

A nation is built not be legislation but by the stirrings in the heart of the people.





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Extreme old age when a man behaves like a child.





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Identify the word that means "To try to achieve something is difficult circumstances despite a setbacks".





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In the following a part of the sentence is underlined. Four different ways of phrasing the underlined part are indicated below. Chose the best alternative among the four choices given.

When he entered the house, it was in sixes and sevens.





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The pleasures of the table are never of consequence to one naturally abstemious. The word abstemious can be replaced by:





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“Abstemious” means moderate, especially in eating and drinking.

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Choose the word which can be used to replace the underlined word, in both the sentences. 1.It is certainly a thing which tempts people. 2.I take exception to what he has just said.





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Object” fits both meanings:
• a thing → object
• take exception → object (verb)

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MOTH : CLOTHING





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A moth damages clothing; stigma damages reputation.

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ASCETIC : LUXURY ::





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An ascetic avoids luxury; a misogynist avoids women.

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Meaning of the word CLEMENCY





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Clemency means mercy/forgiveness.


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