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Don't desecrate
the temple. |
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(A) |
build |
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(B) |
destroy |
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profane
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dedicate |
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The island was
desolate. |
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(A) |
inhabited |
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(B) |
deserted
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cultivated |
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ploughed |
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Just ignore his
despicable remarks. |
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(A) |
contemptible
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(B) |
graceful |
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decent |
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reputable |
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A great number of cities
of Greece and Asia were despoiled of their most valuable
ornaments. |
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(A) |
restored |
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(B) |
plundered
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(C) |
reputed |
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(D) |
nourished |
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5. |
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The young man is
despondent about his health. |
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(A) |
happy |
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(B) |
buoyant |
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(C) |
depressed
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consolable |
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The people rebelled
against the despotic king. |
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(A) |
pathetic |
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(B) |
tyrannical
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(C) |
decrepit |
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(D) |
deleterious |
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The father's death left
the family destitute. |
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(A) |
sad |
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(B) |
despondent |
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(C) |
extremely poor
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(D) |
disconsolate |
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What is the use of their
desultory research ? |
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aimless
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(B) |
purposeful |
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(C) |
hard-working |
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assiduous |
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Numerous obstacles in
the way of a real detent remain to be seen. |
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(A) |
relaxing of tension
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(B) |
peace |
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(C) |
detention |
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detergent |
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This chemical is used to
deter rot. |
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(A) |
abet |
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(B) |
prevent
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(C) |
instigate |
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(D) |
provoke |
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Answers 1C
2B 3A 4B 5C 6B
7C 8A 9A 10B |
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