Q. 1
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Aid
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Aid refers to help or support given to someone in need.
Q. 2
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Absolute
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Absolute means total and unconditional, without any bounds.
Q. 3
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Abandon
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To abandon means to cease to support or look after; to stop doing.
Q. 4
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Affable
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Affable describes someone who is easy to talk to and good-natured.
Q. 5
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Abash
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To abash means to make someone feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or confused.
Q. 6
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Accomplice
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
An accomplice is a person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing.
Q. 7
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Allegiance
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Allegiance is the loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or cause.
Q. 8
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Amicable
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Amicable refers to a relationship or spirit characterized by friendliness.
Q. 9
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Apogee
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Apogee is the highest point in the development of something; a culmination.
Q. 10
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Adversity
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Adversity refers to a state of serious or continued difficulty or bad luck.
Q. 11
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Acumen
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Acumen is the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions.
Q. 12
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Abstain
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To abstain is to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
Q. 13
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Abase
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To abase is to behave in a way that belittles or degrades (humbles) someone.
Q. 14
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Abet
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To abet means to encourage or assist someone to do something, often a crime.
Q. 15
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Abridge
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To abridge is to shorten a piece of writing without losing the essential sense.
Q. 16
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Admonish
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To "admonish" means to warn or reprimand someone firmly. While admonishing is usually a mild, earnest warning or counsel, threaten is used as the closest operational synonym in this specific test choice array because it shares the core element of issuing a warning about negative consequences.
Q. 17
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Accolade
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
An accolade is an expression of praise or an award given as an honor.
Q. 18
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Antique
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Antique refers to something belonging to the past; being of high value due to age.
Q. 19
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Alert
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Alert means quick to notice any unusual or potentially dangerous circumstances.
Q. 20
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Ascend
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To ascend means to go up or climb to a higher position.
Q. 21
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Adept
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Adept describes someone who is very skilled or talented at something.
Q. 22
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Admonition
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
An admonition is a firm warning or reprimand given by someone in authority.
Q. 23
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Applaud
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To applaud is to show approval or praise for someone/something.
Q. 24
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Appraisal
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
An appraisal is an act of assessing something or someone to determine value.
Q. 25
English Language Comprehension
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Anxiety
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about an event.
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