101. RESENT
(A) Love
(B) Retrieve
(C) Begrudge
(D) Tease
Answer: (C) Begrudge
RESENT: Feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person).
(A) Love: An intense feeling of deep affection.
(B) Retrieve: Get or bring (something) back; regain possession of.
(C) Begrudge: Envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something); feel resentment.
(D) Tease: Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal).
102. PERIPHERAL
(A) Permanent
(B) Marginal
(C) Central
(D) Constant
Answer: (B) Marginal
PERIPHERAL: Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; of secondary or minor importance.
(A) Permanent: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
(B) Marginal: Of, relating to, or situated at the edge or margin of something; minor.
(C) Central: At the point or in the area that is in the middle.
(D) Constant: Occurring continuously over a period of time.
103. DERIVE
(A) obtain
(B) deny
(C) reduce
(D) offer
Answer: (A) obtain
DERIVE: Obtain something from (a specified source).
(A) obtain: Get, acquire, or secure (something).
(B) deny: State that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
(C) reduce: Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
(D) offer: Present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject.
104. SUSTAIN
(A) abandon
(B) preserve
(C) cheer
(D) chide
Answer: (B) preserve
SUSTAIN: Strengthen or support physically or mentally; undergo or suffer.
(A) abandon: Cease to support or look after.
(B) preserve: Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
(C) cheer: Shout for joy or in praise or encouragement.
(D) chide: Scold or rebuke.
105. GRASP
(A) release
(B) withdraw
(C) clasp
(D) bunch
Answer: (C) clasp
GRASP: Seize and hold firmly.
(A) release: Allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free.
(B) withdraw: Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.
(C) clasp: Grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.
(D) bunch: A number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together.
106. ORIGINATE
(A) create
(B) terminate
(C) end
(D) initiate
Answer: (D) initiate
ORIGINATE: Have a specified beginning; create or initiate (something).
(A) create: Bring (something) into existence.
(B) terminate: Bring to an end.
(C) end: A final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story.
(D) initiate: Cause (a process or action) to begin.
107. RUPTURE
(A) join
(B) beautify
(C) mend
(D) break
Answer: (D) break
RUPTURE: Break or burst suddenly.
(A) join: Link; connect.
(B) beautify: Improve the appearance of.
(C) mend: Repair (something that is broken or damaged).
(D) break: Separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
108. RAZE
(A) construct
(B) abandon
(C) destroy
(D) disguise
Answer: (C) destroy
RAZE: Completely destroy (a building, town, or other site).
(A) construct: Build or erect (something, typically a building, road, or machine).
(B) abandon: Cease to support or look after; desert.
(C) destroy: Put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
(D) disguise: Give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one’s identity.
109. GASH
(A) crown
(B) heal
(C) cover
(D) cut
Answer: (D) cut
GASH: A long, deep slash, cut, or wound.
(A) crown: The top part of a head or hat; a circular ornamental headdress.
(B) heal: To cause a wound or disease to become sound and healthy again.
(C) cover: To put something over or upon so as to protect or conceal.
(D) cut: To make an opening, incision, or wound in something with a sharp-edged tool.