His lecture was highly applauded. (Synonym)

• flattered
• objected
• praised
• extended
Correct Option: C  [ praised ]

Remark:

She was appointed __________ that post.

• to
• in
• at
• for
Correct Option: A  [ to ]

Remark:

Our monthly expenditure ___________ by five hundred rupees when we decided to buy milk from the milkman.

• grew up
• shot up
• got up
• lifted up
Correct Option: A  [ shot up ]

Remark: "shot up": increase (become bigger or greater in amount)

Citadel (Find Synonym)

• Metropolis
• Mansion
• Fortress
• Palace
Correct Option: C  [ Fortress ]

Remark:

There is no exception ________ this rule.

• for
• by
• to
• towards
Correct Option: C  [ to ]

Remark:

A person suffering from an uncontrollable desire to steal is known as a/an

• Kleptomaniac
• Necromaniac
• Necrophobic
• Introvert
Correct Option: A  [ Kleptomaniac ]

Remark:

Everyone in this world is accountable to God ________ his actions.

• about
• for
• to
• over
Correct Option: B  [ for ]

Remark:

We _______ our dinner last night.

• have taken
• took
• had taken
• take
Correct Option: B  [ took ]

Remark:

Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.

• put any blame on others
• pretend to be unaware of the matter
• approach the matter in a round about way
• try to impress me with your arguments
Correct Option: C  [ approach the matter in a round about way ]

Remark:

A close shave.

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

Remark: