171. To contend
(A) to comply
(B) to oppugn
(C) to grapple
(D) to vie
Answer: (A) to comply To contend: To struggle to surmount a difficulty or danger; to compete.
(A) to comply: To act in accordance with a wish or command; yield.
(B) to oppugn: To question the truth or validity of; oppose.
(C) to grapple: To engage in a close fight or struggle.
(D) to vie: To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
172. To rake
(A) to harrow
(B) to scatter
(C) to scour
(D) to enfilade
Answer: (B) to scatter To rake: To gather or pull together (like with a tool); to sweep across.
(A) to harrow: To draw a harrow over land to break it up.
(B) to scatter: To throw in various random directions.
(C) to scour: To clean or search thoroughly.
(D) to enfilade: To direct a volley of gunfire along the length of a target.
173. Reprieve
(A) cessation
(B) clemency
(C) continuation
(D) commutation
Answer: (C) continuation Reprieve: A cancellation or postponement of a punishment; a temporary break.
(A) cessation: The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
(B) clemency: Mercy; lenience.
(C) continuation: The action of carrying something on over time without pausing.
(D) commutation: The reduction of a legal penalty.
174. Friendly
(A) hostile
(B) enmity
(C) foe
(D) opponent
Answer: (A) hostile Friendly: Kind and pleasant.
(A) hostile: Unfriendly; antagonistic.
(B) enmity: The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
(C) foe: An enemy or opponent.
(D) opponent: Someone who competes against or fights another.
175. Inept
(A) clumsy
(B) inferior
(C) competent
(D) foolish
Answer: (C) competent Inept: Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
(A) clumsy: Awkward in movement or in handling things.
(B) inferior: Lower in rank, status, or quality.
(C) competent: Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
(D) foolish: Lacking good sense or judgment.
176. Vulgar
(A) refined
(B) polish
(C) obscene
(D) common
Answer: (A) refined Vulgar: Lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
(A) refined: Elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.
(B) polish: Smoothness or glossiness; refinement.
(C) obscene: Offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality.
(D) common: Occurring, found, or done often; lacking class.
177. Vicious
(A) generous
(B) kind
(C) polite
(D) virtuous
Answer: (D) virtuous Vicious: Deliberately cruel or violent; immoral.
(A) generous: Showing a readiness to give more of something than is strictly necessary.
(B) kind: Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.
(C) polite: Having or showing behavior that is respectful.
(D) virtuous: Having or showing high moral standards.
178. Steadfast
(A) Crooked
(B) timid
(C) fickle
(D) prudent
Answer: (C) fickle Steadfast: Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
(A) Crooked: Bent or twisted out of shape; dishonest.
(B) timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence.
(C) fickle: Changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties, interests, or affection.
(D) prudent: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
179. Imply
(A) Explicit
(B) Implicit
(C) Hinted
(D) Unstated
Answer: (A) Explicit Imply: To strongly suggest the truth or existence of something not expressly stated.
(A) Explicit: Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
(B) Implicit: Implied though not plainly expressed.
(C) Hinted: Suggested slightly or indirectly.
(D) Unstated: Not explicitly stated or expressed.
180. Foreseen
(A) Imminent
(B) Unpredicted
(C) Expected
(D) Anticipated
Answer: (B) Unpredicted Foreseen: Predicted or known beforehand.
(A) Imminent: About to happen.
(B) Unpredicted: Not expected or anticipated.
(C) Expected: Regarded as likely; anticipated.
(D) Anticipated: Regarded as probable; expected or predicted.