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In each of the following questions, an underlined sentence or phrase is followed by four alternatives marked a-d, one of which describes, if brief, the meaning/expression of the sentence/phrase. Select the one that best conveys the meaning of the sentence/phrase.
In each of the following questions, an underlined sentence or phrase is followed by four alternatives marked a-d, one of which describes, if brief, the meaning/expression of the sentence/phrase. Select the one that best conveys the meaning of the sentence/phrase.
6.
Turn a deaf ear
- A.disregard
- B.defy
- C.disobey
- D.none of these
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Answer : [A]
7.
Have the last laugh
- A.be of a cheerful nature
- B.laugh only after understanding something
- C.to be victorious at the end of an argument
- D.None of these
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Answer : [C]
8.
All his ventures went to the winds.
- A.dissipated
- B.spread all over
- C.got speed of the winds
- D.none of these
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Answer : [A]
9.
The foolish young man soon made ducks and drakes of the vast property his father left him.
- A.squandered
- B.distributed
- C.spent
- D.none of these
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Answer : [A]
10.
For a healthy and lasting friendship one must be on the level.
- A.equally rich
- B.mentally compatible
- C.honest and sincere
- D.none of these
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Answer : [C]