1. The bullet struck a wall and was __________ from its course. ?

reflected

twisted

deflected

crashed

Answer: deflected

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2. The author touched the ________ _ of her career with her second novel which won the Pulitzer Prize. ?

peek

nadir

base

peak

Answer: peak

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3. ________ he plays well he has not been selected in the team. ?

Though

Because

Since

Unless

Answer: Though

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4. In our metro cities the contrast between the high rise buildings with the slums behind is __________. ?

comforting

interesting

laudable

appalling

Answer: appalling

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5. The first thing they did was to __________ the extent of damage done by the rains. ?

circulate

ascertain

repair

search

Answer: ascertain

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6. In spite of being born in an ________ family, he chose to fight all odds and emerged as a notable statesman. ?

impeccable

immaculate

intelligent

impoverished

Answer: impoverished

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7. Order was quickly __________ in the area after the scuffle between the two groups. ?

repaired

recovered

rebuilt

restored

Answer: restored

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8. ________ rivers have water throughout the year. ?

Ephemeral

Perennial

Seasonal

Chronic

Answer: Seasonal

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9. She gave important evidence and I found her to be a sensible and ________ witness. ?

credible

imposing

conclusive

unlikely

Answer: credible

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10. The crisis would __________ damage their reputation ?

farther

either

neither

further

Answer: farther

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