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Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Question 81

Popular culture continues to generate _ amounts of name-calling and countless wars across the Internet, such as the _ debates between fans of Star Trek and Star Wars.

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Solution

Since the first blank is related to "name-calling" and "countless wars", it will be a term that shows high quantity. Thus, options A and D can be dismissed.

The word "insulting" does not fit well with the word "debate"; "constant" is the better choice.

Hence, the answer is option B.

Instructions

Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context:

Question 82

DEFICIENT: He was not hired for the job since he was found to be deficient in his understanding of the business.

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Solution

"Deficient" means "not having enough of a specified quality".

Option A is the complete opposite of the word "deficient".

Thus, it is the most inappropriate alternative for "deficient".

Hence, the answer is option A.

Question 83

COMPLICIT: The judge handed him a punishment since the evidence showed that he was complicit in the crime that led to the death of the victim.

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Solution

The judge handed the person a punishment. Thus, "complicit" means that the person is guilty of the crime.

Thus, option A [innocent] is the most appropriate alternative for it as it is a direct opposite in meaning.

Hence, the answer is option A.

Question 84

ESCHEW: My policy has always been to eschew speaking ill of others since it creates unnecessary negativity.

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Solution

In the context of the sentence, "eschew" means to "avoid using". Among the options, option C [espouse] means "to support". Thus, it is the opposite of the meaning of the given word and cannot be used as an alternative for it.

Hence, the answer is option C.

Question 85

FLUSTERED: He was so flustered when he realized what was going on that he wouldn’t have recognized his own mother.

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Solution

From the context of the sentence, "Flustered" means being "confused or rattled".

Thus, the answer is option C, which is the opposite of the given word.

Question 86

SPECIOUS: His arguments and specious comparisons are bogus and not worth seriously entertaining, in my humble opinion.

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Solution

Since the arguments are called "bogus", "specious" means "untrue or inaccurate".

Hence, the only possible answer is option B.

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Question 87

A. Their chests were puffed out like those of pouter penguins and they had battle-ready vigour.
B. After about ten minutes the designated soldiers on each side lowered their flags and the sunset showdown was over for the day.
C. Soldiers on each side marched up to their opposite numbers
D. As the bugles sounded loud and clear, the ceremony began.
E. The crowd on both sides erupted into a frenzy of shouting cheering their own country.

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Solution

'D' will be the opening statement as it talks about the start of the ceremony.

Similarly, 'B' will be the last statement as it mentions the end.

'C' will follow 'D' as it mentions how the ceremony starts. 'A' will continue the discussion as it talks about the soldiers mentioned in 'C'.

'E' will follow 'A' as it talks about the reaction of the crowd to the display of the soldiers.

Thus, the required sequence becomes D-C-A-E-B.

Hence, the answer is option B.

Question 88

A. A tactile though indirect connection bound the giver with the receiver.
B. On the heels of the bread servers came others carrying steel buckets.
C. Instead of using spoons or ladles, the servers simply took out handfuls of the pilaf from their bucket and deposited it on our plates.
D. They ladled out large portions of ‘kali dal’ - legumes that had not been husked.
E. After that, came the rice that was a pilaf-like concoction glistening with ghee.

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Solution

B-D-E-C forms a logical sequence. B talks about the bread servers and D furthers the discussion about their serving. The "After that" in E follows the discussion in D. Then comes C which talks about the method used for serving "pilaf" mentioned in E.

Option A is not suitable as the starting statement of the discussion and thus, will come at the last.

Thus, the required sequence is B-D-E-C-A.

Question 89

A.Many an accident has taken place on this route.
B. Today again, driving enthusiasts wait with bated breath for the Rohtang La to open to take a jaunt to Leh.
C. And yet the beauty of the place and the thrill of adventure beckon many a tourist every year.
D. The landscape remains as beguiling and awe-inspiring as ever.
E. Even 10 years ago, this epic Himalayan journey was a risky endeavor.

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Solution

E-A-C forms a logical sequence.

'E' talks about the journey being risky. 'A' gives context to E by telling that the route has seen many accidents. 'C' furthers the discussion by saying that tourists go there regardless of the danger.

B-D forms a pair as B talks about the journey from Rohtang La to Leh and D talks about the beauty of the landscape.

The only option which has both these sequences is B.

Hence, the answer is option B.

Question 90

A. He chewed it and noted its quality and its good taste.
B. There was no stringiness in it and he knew that it would bring the highest price in the market.
C. But there was no way to keep it from going bad.
D. It was firm and juicy, like meat, but it was not red.
E. He leaned over the side and pulled loose a piece of the meat of the fish.

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Solution

'E' is the starting statement as it talks about the piece of meat around which the discussion is.

'A' will follow 'E' as it talks about the next action after picking up the meat.

'D' will follow 'A' as it mentions the attributes of the meat which can be observed after chewing mentioned in 'A'.

'B' furthers the discussion in 'D'.

Finally, 'C' will end the discussion by talking about the meat going bad. [Thus, changing the subject from the look and feel of the meat to its state]

Thus, the required sequence is E-A-D-B-C.

Hence, the answer is option C.

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TISSNET 2014

Popular culture continues to generate _ amounts of name-calling and countless wars across the Internet, such as the _ debates between fans of Star Trek and Star Wars.

DEFICIENT: He was not hired for the job since he was found to be deficient in his understanding of the business.

COMPLICIT: The judge handed him a punishment since the evidence showed that he was complicit in the crime that led to the death of the victim.

ESCHEW: My policy has always been to eschew speaking ill of others since it creates unnecessary negativity.

FLUSTERED: He was so flustered when he realized what was going on that he wouldn’t have recognized his own mother.

SPECIOUS: His arguments and specious comparisons are bogus and not worth seriously entertaining, in my humble opinion.

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TISSNET 2014

Popular culture continues to generate _________ amounts of name-calling and countless wars across the Internet, such as the _________ debates between fans of Star Trek and Star Wars.

DEFICIENT: He was not hired for the job since he was found to be deficient in his understanding of the business.

COMPLICIT: The judge handed him a punishment since the evidence showed that he was complicit in the crime that led to the death of the victim.

ESCHEW: My policy has always been to eschew speaking ill of others since it creates unnecessary negativity.

FLUSTERED: He was so flustered when he realized what was going on that he wouldn’t have recognized his own mother.

SPECIOUS: His arguments and specious comparisons are bogus and not worth seriously entertaining, in my humble opinion.

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Popular culture continues to generate _ amounts of name-calling and countless wars across the Internet, such as the _ debates between fans of Star Trek and Star Wars.