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1.Defiant

A. obedient B. rebellious

C. meek D. friendly

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Defiant (Adj.): If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to

obey someone.

Obedient (Adj.): A person or animal who is obedient does what they are told to do.

Ex: Rahul is always defiant in his behavior.

2. COUNTERFEIT

A. destructive B. genuine

C. affirm D. harmonize

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Counterfeit (Adj.): money, goods, or documents are not genuine, but have been made to look exactly

like genuine ones in order to deceive people. = Fake

Genuine (Adj.): It’s is used to describe people and things that are exactly what they appear to be, and are

not false or an imitation or fake.

Ex: Smugglers always try to make a good counterfeit of genuine currency.

3.FUSION

A. melting B. fixture

C. amendment D. separation

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Fusion: A fusion of different qualities, ideas, or things is something new that is created by joining them

together.

Separation: The separation of two or more things or groups is the fact that they are separate or become

separate, and are not linked.

Example,

4. Costly

A. economical B. frugal

C. thrifty D. expensive

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Costly (Adj.): If you say that something is costly, you mean that it costs a lot of money, often more than

you would want to pay. = expensive ≠ inexpensive

Ex: “In those weather conditions any mistakes could be costly”

Economical (Adj.): Economical means using the minimum amount of time, effort, or language that is

necessary.

Ex: Nano is a very economical little car.

5. GRAVITATE

A. meditate B. become serious

C. deteriorate D. retreat

Explanation:

Gravitate (Verb): If you gravitate towards a particular place, thing, or activity, you are attracted by it and

go to it or get involved in it.

Retreat (Verb): If you retreat, you move away from something or someone.

Ex: China always gravitates towards India’s land. When India takes action against it they retreat.

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