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Ambulatory
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Ambulatory"
means capable of moving or walking, not confined to a bed or fixed location. In
a broader sense, it implies movement or activity.
"Restless"
fits as a synonym because it also refers to an inability to stay still or to
being constantly in motion.
Similar
words: Itinerant, Ambulatory, Alterable.
122
Refute
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Refute"
means to prove something wrong or incorrect, often through evidence or
argument. "Disprove" is a synonym because it also means to show that
a claim or statement is false or invalid.
Similar
words: Disprove, Confute, Divide, Annul.
123
Premier
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Premier"
refers to something or someone that is first in rank, importance, or authority.
It can also refer to a leader or head of government (such as a Prime Minister).
"General"
fits as a synonym because it refers to a leader with high rank and authority,
especially in a military context.
Similar
Words: Commandant, Principal, Prime, Demagogue, Duke, Chieftain, Dynast,
General.
124
Exigency
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Exigency"
refers to an urgent or pressing need, often a situation that requires immediate
attention or action.
"Demand"
fits as a synonym because it also conveys a strong, urgent need or requirement
for something.
Similar
words: Demand, Emergency, Finality, Crisis, Misery.
125
Levee
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A
"levee" is a structure built to prevent the overflow of water,
especially in areas prone to flooding.
An
"embankment" is a similar structure, typically made of earth or
stone, used to prevent water from passing over or to control water flow.
Similar
words: Embankment, Dam, Ditch, Gutter, Barrage, Sluice.
126
Hoax
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
A
"hoax" is a trick or deception, often for the purpose of misleading
or fooling someone.
"Bluff"
is a form of deception where someone pretends to be stronger, more confident,
or more capable than they really are, which makes it a suitable synonym.
Similar
words: Bluff, Deception, Fraudulence.
127
Devise
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Devise"
means to plan or invent something carefully, especially something intricate or
well thought out. "Scheme" is the best synonym here because it also
refers to a carefully planned or organized structure or plan.
Similar
words: Plan, Mastermind, Conceive, Suppose.
128
Fetch
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
"Fetch"
means to go to a location, collect something, and bring it back. It directly
implies the act of retrieving and returning with the object. "Bring"
is a synonym because it also means to carry or deliver something from one place
to another.
Similar
Words: Bring, Raise, Realize, Earn, Command.
