A close shave.

• A narrow escape from danger
• stubble
• Very short hair
• Hairless skin
Correct Option: A  [ A narrow escape from danger ]

Remark:

The police fired at random at the violent crowd and several person lost their lives.

• pointedly
• aimlessly
• willingly
• intentionally
Correct Option: B  [ aimlessly ]

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There is no gainsaying the fact that the country is in difficulties.

• ignoring
• hiding
• forgetting
• denying
Correct Option: D  [ denying ]

Remark:

A good teacher should have the gift of the gab.

• a good personality
• a talent for acting
• a talent for speaking
• an interest in discipline
Correct Option: C  [ a talent for speaking ]

Remark:

The boss brought matters to a head by forcing him to work more.

• made him happy
• created a lot of unhappiness
• created an atmosphere of confrontation
• brought matters to a decisive
Correct Option: C  [ created an atmosphere of confrontation ]

Remark:

How did you break the ice in the party?

• Break free
• Initiate something
• Shatter peace
• Cause harm
Correct Option: B  [ Initiate something ]

Remark:

His oily tongue has won him promotion.

• soft speech
• word power
• flattery
• fluency in speech
Correct Option: C  [ flattery ]

Remark:

The MP from our constituency is fond of blowing his own trumpet whenever he gets a chance.

• parading his own good deeds
• speaking too loudly
• looking after his own interest
• making long speeches
Correct Option: A  [ parading his own good deeds ]

Remark:

thought his skill would match up to Kashav’s bulk, but in the fight he was beaten neck and crop.

• softly
• completely
• swiftly
• profoundly
Correct Option: B  [ completely ]

Remark:

Those persons who are ready to sail close to the wind can be successful in life.

• to take risk
• to manage the situation
• to work hard
• to be regular
Correct Option: A  [ to take risk ]

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