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In test, they have found the _________ machine runs
virtuous
virtual
Both of these
None of these
Virtuous (Adj) means: Having good moral qualities and behavior. A virtuous person is someone who always behaves in a moral and correct way. Whereas, “Virtual” (Adj) means: Describes something that can be done or seen using a computer and therefore without going anywhere or talking to anyone.
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Over the past 12 months, there has been a ______ fall in mobile phone sales.
precipitate
precipitous
Both of these
None of these
Precipitate (Verb) means: To make something happen sooner than expected or to bring something on. If a thing precipitates a situation, condition, or event (usually a bad one), it means it causes it to happen sooner than expected. Synonyms of “Precipitate” are: Quicken, trigger, accelerate, further, advance, hurry, press, dispatch, speed up, push forward, hasten, expedite, etc. Whereas, “Precipitous” (Adj) means: Sudden a great steep (usually in a stock price, a roller coaster, or a star’s popularity). Ex: a precipitous mountain pathway, etc.
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The summit is all rock with many ________ stones lying amid the small outcrops.
lose
loose
Both of these
None of these
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They have a very ________ house.
luxuriant
luxurious
Both of these
None of these
Luxuriant (Adj) means: Growing thickly, strongly, and well in a way that is attractive. Whereas, “Luxurious” (Adj) means: Very comfortable and expensive.
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We could hear the _______ cry of a wounded animal in the woods.
plaintiff
plaintive
Both of these
None of these
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He suddenly held up a small, _______ finger and pointed across the room.
bony
bonny
Both of these
None of these
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________ of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult.
Hoard
Horde
Both of these
None of these
“Hoard” (Noun) means: (Usually a supply or fund) To collect large amounts of something (valuable thing or money) and keep it safely but secretly in a place. In simple words, if we hoard things, such as food or money, we save or store them, often in secret, because they are valuable or important to us.Synonyms of “Hoard” are: Stockpile, cache, lay away, lay by, lay in, lay up, put by, salt away, squirrel (away), stash, store, stow, treasure. Whereas, “Horde” (Noun) means: A large group of people. In simple words, If we describe a crowd of people as a horde, we mean that the crowd is very large and , often, rather frightening or unpleasant. Hence, the right answer is “Horde.”
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Listen to the ________ of your elders.
council
counsel
Both of these
None of these
Council (Noun) means: An assembly summoned for advice. Whereas, “Counsel” (Noun) means: Advice.
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Ali’s _________ for love is unlimited.
veracity
voracity
Both of these
None of these
Veracity (Noun) means: The quality of being true, honest or accurate or truthfulness. It is a quality of being true or the habit to tell the truth. Synonyms of “Veracity” are: Accuracy, truth, credibility, precision, exactitude, etc. Whereas, “Voracity” (Noun) means: Excessive desire to eat.
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If you use a ________ less than 100 ohms you’ll know it because it will get hot.
resister
resistor
Both of these
None of these
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