I continued to smile ___________ his threats.

• at
• on
• upon
• over
Correct Option: A  [ at ]

Remark:

Take Bull by its horn

• deal decisively with a difficult situation
• insult someone in public
• remind someone of his promise
• display one's wealth
Correct Option: A  [ deal decisively with a difficult situation ]

Remark:

My friend conceals nothing from me.

• keeps back
• do way with
• give in
• welcome
Correct Option: A  [ keeps back ]

Remark: "keep back": refuse, hide, retain.

Dr. Sharma concluded his speech _________ stressing on Buddha's teaching of the importance of charity.

• by
• with
• at
• in
Correct Option: A  [ by ]

Remark:

I owe a large sum _________ the bank.

• in
• to
• with
• on
Correct Option: B  [ to ]

Remark:

one who loves books

• Bibliophile
• Bibliophagist
• Bibliophoebe
• Bibliographer
Correct Option: A  [ Bibliophile ]

Remark:

A post with little work but high salary

• Director
• Trustee
• Sinecure
• Ombudsman
Correct Option: C  [ Sinecure ]

Remark:

The coach leaves at 5:20, so get to the station _________ that.

• before
• after
• until
• from
Correct Option: A  [ before ]

Remark:

He preferred classical music _________ popular numbers.

• from
• of
• over
• to
Correct Option: D  [ to ]

Remark: Here, "to" signifies the direction of his preference, indicating that he likes classical music more than popular numbers.

One who talks continuously

• Voracious
• Impecunious
• Loquacious
• Avaricious
Correct Option: C  [ Loquacious ]

Remark: