Choose the correct usage of Propinquity and Closeness.
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ExplanationPropinquity means nearness in space, time, or relationship. Closeness is its direct synonym.
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Select the synonym for DESIDERIUM.
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ExplanationDesiderium means a strong feeling of longing or desire; Craving is the closest synonym.
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Correct the sentence: 'If I will be in Lahore, I will contact to you.'
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ExplanationIn conditional sentences, use the present tense in the 'if' clause. Also, 'contact' is a transitive verb and doesn't require the preposition 'to'.
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Select the synonym for FINAGLE.
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ExplanationFinagle means to obtain something by devious or dishonest means; Manipulate is the closest synonym.
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Select the antonym for RHUBARB.
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ExplanationRhubarb means a loud argument or quarrel; Serenity means peacefulness and calm.
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Correct the sentence: 'We cleaned all the kitchen while our parents were out to dinner.'
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Explanation'All the kitchen' is awkward. The best correction is simply 'We cleaned the kitchen'.
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Select the antonym for PERSPICACITY.
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ExplanationPerspicacity means keen insight; Naivety means lack of wisdom and is its opposite.
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Choose the correct usage of Baroque and Minimalist.
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ExplanationBaroque refers to an elaborate and ornate style. Minimalist is characterized by simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
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Choose the correct usage of Bluster and Meekness.
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ExplanationBluster is loud, aggressive, or swaggering talk. Meekness is the quality of being gentle, submissive, and humble.
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Select the antonym for BLUSTER.
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ExplanationBluster means loud, aggressive talk; Meekness means gentleness and humility.
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Select the synonym for LEVITATE.
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ExplanationLevitate means to rise or hover in the air; Float is the closest synonym.
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Correct the sentence: 'The honor killings that having been perpetuate by the societies are exacting a deadly toll on the vulnerable individuals which are exacerbating the excruciating norms more.'
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ExplanationThis option corrects the verb form, removes unnecessary articles, corrects the relative pronoun, and corrects the adverb.
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Select the antonym for CONFABULATION.
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ExplanationConfabulation is the invention of false memories; Verification is its opposite.
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Select the synonym for PROPINQUITY.
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ExplanationPropinquity means nearness in space, time, or relationship; Closeness is the closest synonym.
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Choose the correct usage of Caveat and Assurance.
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ExplanationCaveat is a warning or caution. Assurance is a positive declaration intended to give confidence or certainty.
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Select the antonym for VELLEITY.
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ExplanationVelleity is a weak or slight desire; Passion is a strong desire.
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Select the synonym for MACADAMIZED.
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ExplanationMacadamized refers to a road surface constructed with compacted stones; Paved is the most appropriate synonym.
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Select the antonym for KILTER.
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ExplanationKilter means in good working order; Out-of-sync is its opposite.
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Correct the sentence: 'If I'm stressed out about something, I tend to have problem to fall asleep.'
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ExplanationThe phrase should be 'have trouble' or 'have difficulty' followed by a gerund. Also, use the correct article.
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Choose the correct usage of Rhubarb and Serenity.
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ExplanationRhubarb, in this context, means a noisy argument or dispute. Serenity is the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
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Select the synonym for CROMULENT.
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ExplanationCromulent means acceptable or adequate; fine.
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Correct the sentence: 'The cultural globalization-it is a phenomenon that has been driven by technological advancements and economic integration is a threat to local cultures.'
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ExplanationThis corrects the use of the appositive phrase, removes the unnecessary 'the', and properly uses dashes.
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Correct the sentence: 'The impact of cybertechnology on modern society is being studied by researchers, who has found that it has both positive and negative effects.'
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ExplanationThe relative pronoun 'who' refers to the plural noun 'researchers', so the verb must be plural ('have found').
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Select the synonym for FRABJOUS.
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ExplanationFrabjous is a coined word meaning wonderful, joyous, or fabulous.
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Select the synonym for ACCUBATION.
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ExplanationAccubation refers to the act of reclining at a table to eat.
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Select the antonym for CORUSCATING.
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ExplanationCoruscating means sparkling or brilliant; Tenebrous means dark and gloomy.
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Select the antonym for DILETTANTE.
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ExplanationA dilettante is a superficial dabbler; a Connoisseur is an expert with deep knowledge.
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Select the antonym for BAROQUE.
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ExplanationBaroque is elaborate and ornate; Minimalist is simple and unornamented.
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Select the synonym for SIBYLLINE.
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ExplanationSibylline means mysterious, oracular, and difficult to interpret; Enigmatic is the closest synonym.
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Correct the sentence: 'The experimental novel-which blends elements of poetry and prose-is a challenge to traditional notions of storytelling and narrative structure, but it will have been widely accepted by the time it is recognized as a masterpiece.'
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ExplanationThe future perfect tense ('will have been accepted') is incorrect here. The simple future ('will be accepted') is appropriate.
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Select the synonym for AMANUENSIS.
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ExplanationAmanuensis is a person employed to write from dictation or to copy manuscripts; Secretary is the closest modern equivalent.
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Select the antonym for CAVEAT.
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ExplanationCaveat means a warning; Assurance means a guarantee or certainty.