31. Amateur
(A) individual
(B) collective
(C) total
(D) professional
Answer: (D) professional Amateur: A person who engages in a pursuit on an unpaid basis rather than as a profession.
(A) individual: Single; separate.
(B) collective: Done by people acting as a group.
(C) total: Comprising the whole number or amount.
(D) professional: Engaged in a specified activity as one’s main paid occupation rather than as a pastime.
32. Tranquil
(A) noisy
(B) calm
(C) sound
(D) serious
Answer: (A) noisy Tranquil: Free from disturbance; calm.
(A) noisy: Making or given to making a lot of noise.
(B) calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
(C) sound: In good condition; not damaged or injured.
(D) serious: Demanding or characterized by careful consideration.
33. Cajole
(A) threaten
(B) flatter
(C) coax
(D) persuade
Answer: (A) threaten Cajole: To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
(A) threaten: To state one’s intention to take hostile action in retribution.
(B) flatter: To lavish insincere praise and compliments upon someone.
(C) coax: To arrange or persuade gradually or by flattery.
(D) persuade: To cause someone to do something through reasoning or argument.
34. Expansion
(A) increase
(B) improvement
(C) production
(D) contraction
Answer: (D) contraction Expansion: The action of becoming larger or more extensive.
(A) increase: A rise in the size, amount, or degree of something.
(B) improvement: An example or instance of improving or being improved.
(C) production: The action of making or manufacturing from components or raw materials.
(D) contraction: The process of becoming smaller.
35. Malady
(A) Health
(B) Energy
(C) Medicine
(D) Cure
Answer: (A) Health Malady: A disease or ailment.
(A) Health: The state of being free from illness or injury.
(B) Energy: The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
(C) Medicine: A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
(D) Cure: A substance or treatment that cures a disease or condition.
36. Vitals
(A) Exterior
(B) Innards
(C) Important
(D) Inside
Answer: (A) Exterior Vitals: The body’s important internal organs.
(A) Exterior: The outer surface or structure of something.
(B) Innards: Internal organs; entrails.
(C) Important: Of great significance or value.
(D) Inside: The inner side or surface of something.
37. Succumbing
(A) Ignoring
(B) Conquering
(C) Praying
(D) Considering
Answer: (B) Conquering Succumbing: Failing to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
(A) Ignoring: Refusing to take notice of or acknowledge.
(B) Conquering: Overcoming and taking control by force; successfully overcoming a problem.
(C) Praying: Addressing a solemn request or expression of thanks to a deity.
(D) Considering: Thinking carefully about something.
38. Eating into
(A) Destroying
(B) Repairing
(C) Building up
(D) Demolishing
Answer: (C) Building up Eating into: Damaging, destroying, or consuming something gradually.
(A) Destroying: Putting an end to the existence of something.
(B) Repairing: Restoring to a good condition.
(C) Building up: Assembling or accumulating something; strengthening.
(D) Demolishing: Pulling or knocking down.
39. Ignorance
(A) Information
(B) Idea
(C) News
(D) Knowledge
Answer: (D) Knowledge Ignorance: Lack of knowledge or information.
(A) Information: Facts provided or learned about something or someone.
(B) Idea: A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
(C) News: Newly received or noteworthy information.
(D) Knowledge: Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
40. Amateur
(A) average
(B) skilled
(C) experienced
(D) professional
Answer: (D) professional Amateur: Engaging in a pursuit on an unpaid basis rather than as a profession.
(A) average: A standard or typical amount, rate, or level.
(B) skilled: Having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity well.
(C) experienced: Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, gained over time.
(D) professional: Engaged in a specified activity as one’s main paid occupation.