131. Provoke
(A) Insult
(B) Anger
(C) Encourage
(D) Soothe
Answer: (D) Soothe Provoke: Stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one).
(A) Insult: Speak to or treat with disrespect.
(B) Anger: A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
(C) Encourage: Give support, confidence, or hope to.
(D) Soothe: Gently calm (a person or their feelings).
132. Boon
(A) Prodigy
(B) Advantage
(C) Hindrance
(D) Annihilation
Answer: (C) Hindrance Boon: A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
(A) Prodigy: A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
(B) Advantage: A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
(C) Hindrance: A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
(D) Annihilation: Complete destruction or obliteration.
133. Complacent
(A) Untroubled
(B) Unbothered
(C) Unmoved
(D) Uneasy
Answer: (D) Uneasy Complacent: Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
(A) Untroubled: Not feeling, showing, or affected by anxiety or problems.
(B) Unbothered: Not feeling or showing concern.
(C) Unmoved: Not affected by emotion or excitement.
(D) Uneasy: Causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
134. Artificial
(A) Unaffected
(B) Fake
(C) Man-made
(D) Non-natural
Answer: (A) Unaffected Artificial: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
(A) Unaffected: Free from affectation; genuine or natural.
(B) Fake: Not genuine; counterfeit.
(C) Man-made: Made or caused by human beings.
(D) Non-natural: Not produced by nature.
135. Inclined
(A) Wont
(B) Prefer
(C) Declined
(D) Disliked
Answer: (C) Declined Inclined: Feel willing or favorably disposed toward (an action, belief, or attitude).
(A) Wont: In the habit of doing something; accustomed.
(B) Prefer: Like (one thing or person) better than another.
(C) Declined: Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
(D) Disliked: Feel distaste for or hostility toward.
136. Contemptuous
(A) Pompous
(B) Supercilious
(C) Gracious
(D) Ignominious
Answer: (C) Gracious Contemptuous: Showing contempt; scornful.
(A) Pompous: Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important.
(B) Supercilious: Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.
(C) Gracious: Courteous, kind, and pleasant.
(D) Ignominious: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
137. Impressive
(A) Unforgettable
(B) Imposing
(C) Outstanding
(D) Uninspiring
Answer: (D) Uninspiring Impressive: Evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill.
(A) Unforgettable: Impossible to forget; very memorable.
(B) Imposing: Grand and impressive in appearance.
(C) Outstanding: Exceptionally good.
(D) Uninspiring: Not producing excitement or interest.
138. Acerbic
(A) Foretell
(B) Amazed
(C) Harsh
(D) Bland
Answer: (D) Bland Acerbic: Sharp and forthright; tasting sour or bitter.
(A) Foretell: Predict the future.
(B) Amazed: Greatly surprised.
(C) Harsh: Unpleasantly rough or jarring.
(D) Bland: Lacking strong features or characteristics; uninteresting or mild.
139. Ribald
(A) Provision
(B) Biased
(C) Clean
(D) Vulgar
Answer: (C) Clean Ribald: Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irreverent way.
(A) Provision: The action of providing or supplying something.
(B) Biased: Unfairly prejudiced.
(C) Clean: Free from obscenity or indecency; morally uncontaminated.
(D) Vulgar: Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
140. Scurrilous
(A) Coarse
(B) Sophisticated
(C) Insolent
(D) Complimentary
Answer: (D) Complimentary Scurrilous: Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.
(A) Coarse: Rough or loose in texture; vulgar in speech.
(B) Sophisticated: Having worldly experience and knowledge.
(C) Insolent: Showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect.
(D) Complimentary: Expressing a compliment; praising or approving.