Fill In The Blanks part – 6

Total Questions: 50

11. After the first defeats he had to__________ from France with the empress. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) Flee
Solution:'Flee' means to run away from a place or situation of danger. The given sentence states that after the first defeat he had to flee from France with the empress. Hence, 'flee' is the most appropriate answer.

12. Inclusive of private packs it is difficult to ________more than an overall difficult to total of 60 drag and/or bloodhound packs. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (c) envisage
Solution:'Envisage' means to imagine something that is especially clear or detailed. The given sentence states that inclusive of private packs it is difficult to envisage more than an overall total of 60 drag and/or bloodhound packs. Hence, 'envisage' is the most appropriate answer. Other words - Haemorrhage is a lot of bleeding inside the body. Discourage is to stop somebody from doing something.

13. Someone thinks Charles should_________ the British throne and come out here instead. [Someone thinks Charles should the British throne and come out here instead.]

Correct Answer: (b) abdicate
Solution:'Abdicate' means to give up the position of being king, queen or emperor. The given sentence states that someone thinks Charles should abdicate the British throne and come out here instead. Hence, 'abdicate' is the most appropriate answer.

Other words-

Reciprocate means to give and take mutually.

Decorticate means tp remove the bark, rind, or husk from something.

Authenticate means to produce evidence to show that something is genuine, real or true

14. Slightly,___________ bitter oranges to remove the red color which covers their skins. [SSC MTS 13/06/2023 (Evening)]

Correct Answer: (a) grate
Solution:'Grate' means to rub food against a grater to obtain fine shreds or particles. The given sentence states that grating the oranges would help in reducing the red color. Hence, 'grate' is the most appropriate answer.

15. Pay attention to what's happening and make ________adjustments based on your personal experience. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) reasonable
Solution:'Reasonable' means sensible, rational, or fair. It implies making decisions, judgments, or adjustments based on logical thinking. The given sentence states that pay attention to what's happening and make reasonable adjustments based on your personal experience. Hence, 'reasonable' is the most appropriate answer.

16. Lumber has many ________beyond home building. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (d) uses
Solution:'Uses' means the practical purposes or applications of something. In the given sentence, uses refers to the various purposes or applications that lumber many uses has beyond home building. Hence, 'uses' is the most appropriate answer.

17. Many people may not find the rewards ________ with the time and effort required. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) commensurate
Solution:'Commensurate means suitable compared to something. The given sentence states that many people may not find the rewards suitable compared to the time and effort invested. Hence, 'Commensurate' is the most appropriate answer.

18. The only one _________ shattered their monotony by his visits was Krishna. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Morning)]

Correct Answer: (c) who ever
Solution:The phrase "The only one" suggests that we are referring to a person, and we need a relative pronoun 'who ever to connect the clause chattered their monotony by his visits. Hence, 'who ever' is the most appropriate answer.

19. Those unfamiliar with the saga are bound to be mystified by the more_________ plot twists. [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) arcane
Solution:'Arcane' means mysterious and known only to a few people. The given sentence states that those unfamiliar with the saga are bound to be mystified by the more arcane plot twists. Hence, 'arcane' is the most appropriate answer.

20. Our breathing rate can change almost instantaneously in response to stress or_________ [SSC MTS 14/06/2023 (Afternoon)]

Correct Answer: (a) arousal
Solution:'Arousal' means the feeling of being excited. The given sentence states that our breathing rate can change almost Instantaneously in response to stress or arousal. Hence, 'arousal' is the most appropriate answer.