51. Get a ___ for the merchandise.

A. recipe
B. receipt
C. slip
D. letter

Correct Answer: B. receipt


Explanation: A “receipt” is proof of purchase for goods.

52. Complete the sentence ” I have no ___ motive in offering this advice; I seek no personal advantage.”

A. ulterior
B. nominal
C. disinterested
D. incongruous

Correct Answer: A. ulterior


Explanation: “Ulterior motive” means a hidden or selfish reason.

53. It is ___ that students do not repay their loans.

A. laudable
B. unfortunate
C. unforgivable
D. regrettable

Correct Answer: B. unfortunate


Explanation: “Unfortunate” means something bad or regrettable has happened.

54. It became ___ that he was going to die.

A. visible
B. distinct
C. apparent
D. manifest

Correct Answer: C. apparent


Explanation: “Apparent” means clearly visible or obvious.

55. Complete the sentence “Those cottages ___ perfectly with the landscape.”

A. mix
B. blend
C. unite
D. compound

Correct Answer: B. blend


Explanation: “Blend” means to mix harmoniously.

56. Failing the exam was a ___ disappointment to him.

A. sour
B. tart
C. bitter
D. acrid

Correct Answer: C. bitter


Explanation: “Bitter disappointment” is a common phrase meaning deep sadness.

57. You must ___ after hard work.

A. relax
B. repose
C. compose
D. depose

Correct Answer: A. relax


Explanation: “Relax” means to rest after effort.

58. After his operation he was ___ to bed for a week.

A. circumscribed
B. cramped
C. confined
D. limited

Correct Answer: C. confined


Explanation: “Confined to bed” means forced to stay in bed.

59. Complete the sentence “He was fined Rs.100 for ___ driving.”

A. lavish
B. prodigal
C. reckless
D. unthrifty

Correct Answer: C. reckless


Explanation: “Reckless driving” means dangerous and careless driving.

60. The sea at that time was perfectly ___.

A. harmonious
B. concordant
C. calm
D. in agreement

Correct Answer: C. calm


Explanation: “Calm” means peaceful and without waves.

61. He felt great ___ for his daughter.

A. affection
B. affectation
C. love
D. defection

Correct Answer: A. affection


Explanation: “Affection” means a feeling of love or care.

62. Complete the sentence “Nadim met a ___ accident and died at the spot.”

A. fatal
B. fateful
C. crucial
D. fating

Correct Answer: A. fatal


Explanation: “Fatal accident” means an accident causing death.

63. Although buses are ___ to depart at a certain hour, they are often late.

A. scheduled
B. requested

Correct Answer: A. scheduled


Explanation: “Scheduled” means planned for a specific time.

64. Because light travels faster than sound, lightning appears to ______ thunder.

A. prolong
B. traverse
C. go before
D. repel

Correct Answer: C. go before


Explanation: Lightning is seen before thunder is heard.

65. Complete the sentence “If one helps a criminal, he is also considered ______ of the crime.”

A. suspicious
B. daring
C. guilty
D. culpable

Correct Answer: D. culpable


Explanation: “Culpable” means deserving blame for wrongdoing.

66. The Supreme Court has a reputation for being ______.

A. stubborn
B. capricious
C. just
D. humorous

Correct Answer: C. just


Explanation: “Just” means fair and impartial.

67. The ______ motion of the earth as it turns on its axis creates the change of seasons.

A. ancient
B. rhythmic
C. leisurely
D. perpetual

Correct Answer: D. perpetual


Explanation: “Perpetual” means continuous and never-ending.

68. If the teams were not so evenly matched, it would be easier to ______ the outcome of the match.

A. argue
B. predict
C. discuss
D. influence

Correct Answer: B. predict


Explanation: “Predict” means to forecast or guess the outcome.

69. Complete the sentence “They refuse to ______ defeat.”

A. grant
B. yield
C. own
D. acknowledge

Correct Answer: D. acknowledge


Explanation: “Acknowledge defeat” means to accept losing.

70. All the family members will get together on the ______ day of Eid.

A. suspicious
B. obvious
C. auspicious
D. conspicuous

Correct Answer: C. auspicious


Explanation: The Correct Answer is auspicious.

71. Advertisement will ______ your sale.

A. boost
B. hoist
C. lift
D. aid

Correct Answer: A. boost


Explanation: Advertisement helps to increase or boost sales.

72. Complete the sentence “We ______ ourselves for difficult times.”

A. prop
B. support
C. brace
D. refresh

Correct Answer: C. brace


Explanation: “Brace ourselves” means to prepare for something difficult.

73. I cannot ______ that he would wish to harm us.

A. hatch
B. produce
C. breed
D. conceive

Correct Answer: D. conceive


Explanation: “Conceive” means to imagine or believe something.

74. Getting this contract is ______ to the future of our company.

A. humane
B. crucial
C. reciprocal
D. brutal

Correct Answer: B. crucial


Explanation: “Crucial” means extremely important.

75. Complete the sentence “There was a lot of hustle and ______ in the market.”

A. bustle
B. stir
C. flutter
D. ado

Correct Answer: A. bustle


Explanation: “Hustle and bustle” is a common phrase meaning busy activity.

76. Rashid walked boldly up to the platform without ______.

A. faltering
B. flexible
C. unsteady
D. wavering

Correct Answer: A. faltering


Explanation: “Without faltering” means without hesitation.

77. It is ______ to steal.

A. sinful
B. corrupt
C. immoral
D. wicked

Correct Answer: C. immoral


Explanation: Stealing is considered morally wrong, hence immoral.

78. We must ______ this accord.

A. great
B. hail
C. salute
D. receive

Correct Answer: B. hail


Explanation: “Hail” means to welcome or praise enthusiastically.

79. Complete the sentence “You must show ______ for our teachers.”

A. reverence
B. adoration
C. homage
D. veneration

Correct Answer: A. reverence


Explanation: “Reverence” means deep respect.

80. The book is out of print and difficult to ______.

A. achieve
B. procure
C. acquire
D. attain

Correct Answer: B. procure


Explanation: “Procure” means to obtain something, especially with effort.

81. His knowledge of the subject is ______.

A. expensive
B. extensive
C. spacious
D. spatial

Correct Answer: B. extensive


Explanation: “Extensive” means wide-ranging or comprehensive knowledge.

82. Complete the sentence “The war has seriously ______ attempts to achieve peace.”

A. impaired
B. attenuated
C. enfeebled
D. declined

Correct Answer: A. impaired


Explanation: “Impaired” means weakened or damaged.

83. Vitamin ______ can lead to illness.

A. shortage
B. deficiency
C. poverty
D. want

Correct Answer: B. deficiency


Explanation: “Vitamin deficiency” refers to lack of essential vitamins causing illness.

84. He often ______ from the subject while lecturing.

A. rambles
B. roams
C. digresses
D. ranges

Correct Answer: C. digresses


Explanation: “Digress” means to deviate from the main topic.

85. Complete the sentence “There is ______ among the members of the party.”

A. contention
B. discord
C. battle
D. war

Correct Answer: B. discord


Explanation: “Discord” means disagreement or conflict.

86. Do not keep asking me what to do; use your own ______.

A. unconstrained
B. voluntary
C. discretion
D. gratuitous

Correct Answer: C. discretion


Explanation: “Discretion” means the ability to make decisions wisely.

87. The description of the accident given by him was quite ______.

A. bright
B. vivid
C. glaring
D. telling

Correct Answer: B. vivid


Explanation: “Vivid” means clear and detailed.

88. We cannot ______ any of our territory.

A. exceed
B. accede
C. concede
D. precede

Correct Answer: C. concede


Explanation: “Concede” means to give up something.

89. Complete the sentence “In the hot sun the surface of the road seems wet, but that is only an ______.”

A. illusion
B. allusion
C. delusion
D. conclusion

Correct Answer: A. illusion


Explanation: “Illusion” means something that appears real but is not.

90. An ______ agreement was reached between both the parties.

A. amiable
B. amicable
C. likeable
D. desirable

Correct Answer: B. amicable


Explanation: “Amicable” means friendly and without conflict.

91. This disease is ______; do not sit near him.

A. contagious
B. contiguous
C. infectious
D. touchy

Correct Answer: A. contagious


Explanation: “Contagious” means a disease that can spread from person to person.

92. Complete the sentence “He has ______ all the miseries heroically.”

A. born
B. borne
C. bane
D. boon

Correct Answer: B. borne


Explanation: “Borne” means endured or carried.

93. His ______ simplicity is one of his qualities.

A. childish
B. childlike
C. infantile
D. puerile

Correct Answer: B. childlike


Explanation: “Childlike” implies innocence and simplicity in a positive sense.

94. Complete the sentence “I do not have any ______.”

A. confident
B. confidant
C. confidential
D. confederate

Correct Answer: B. confidant


Explanation: A “confidant” is a person you trust with secrets.

95. Complete the sentence “My land is ______ to your land.”

A. contagious
B. contiguous
C. infectious
D. touchy

Correct Answer: B. contiguous


Explanation: “Contiguous” means sharing a common boundary.

96. I ______ have to remind him of his responsibilities.

A. continuously
B. continuously
C. continually
D. persistently

Correct Answer: C. continually


Explanation: “Continually” means repeatedly over time.

97. Time alone will ______ those unpleasant memories.

A. efface
B. deface
C. erase
D. wipe away

Correct Answer: A. efface


Explanation: “Efface” means to erase or wipe out.

98. Complete the sentence “He is ______ for promotion.”

A. illegible
B. legible
C. eligible
D. ineligible

Correct Answer: C. eligible


Explanation: “Eligible” means qualified or suitable.

99. An announcement of further increase in taxes is ______.

A. imminent
B. eminent
C. immanent
D. permanent

Correct Answer: A. imminent


Explanation: “Imminent” means about to happen very soon.

100. He has ______ knowledge of the subject.

A. exceptional
B. exceptionable
C. exhaustible
D. exhaustive

Correct Answer: D. exhaustive


Explanation: “Exhaustive” means thorough and complete.

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