FILL IN THE BLANKS PART – 7

'Demur' means to raise objections or show reluctance. The given sentence states that there was a general hesitation and reluctance among people to ignore the problem. Hence, 'demur' is the most appropriate answer.

The word 'bitter' means having a sharp, strong, unpleasant taste. The given sentence states that the taste the person experienced was not sweet as expected, but rather unpleasant and bitter, similar to the taste of alum. Hence, 'Bitter' is the most appropriate answer.

'Hold' means being unable to control or suppress something. The sentence states that when the speaker reached their room, they were unable to control or suppress their smile. Hence, 'hold' is the most appropriate answer.

'Touch' means to put your hand or fingers onto somebody/something. The given sentence states that the narrator's feet don't touch the ground for the rest of the day. Hence, 'touch' is the most appropriate answer.

'Divest' means to take away possessions of something from someone. The given sentence states that even after Independence in 1947, British expatriate firms did not suddenly divest from India. Hence, 'divest' is the most appropriate answer.

Avenge' means to punish somebody for hurting you in some way. The given sentence states that if you wait for a man to avenge your honour, you'll wait forever. Hence, 'avenge' is the most appropriate answer.

'Knock' means to make a noise by hitting something firmly with your hand. The given sentence states that one of his rules was to always knock and await instruction to enter. Hence, 'knock' is the most appropriate answer.

'Advertising' is a means of communication with the users of a product or service. The given sentence states that the makers of sports drinks spend tens to hundreds of millions of dollars advertising their products each year. Hence, 'advertising' is the most appropriate answer.

'Visual' means related to seeing or sight. The given sentence states that Illusions are usually related with visual processes. Hence, 'visual' is the most appropriate answer.

Set aside' means to save or keep something in order to use it. The given sentence states that wash, rinse and drain water from quinoa and set aside. Hence, 'set aside' is the most appropriate answer.