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The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Serendipity" means a happy accident or coincidence, often leading to unexpected positive outcomes. (अनायास सुखद घटना)
  • Example: Finding your childhood friend in a different city purely by chance is an act of serendipity.
• The correct word "Serendipity" refers to the occurrence of events by chance in a beneficial way. (अनायास सुखद घटना)
  • Example: His discovery of the antique book at the flea market was pure serendipity.
• Hence, we can conclude that the correct answer is Option 1.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 2: A state of confusion (अराजकता): Refers to a situation in which things are unclear or chaotic.
  • Example: After the system crashed, there was a state of confusion among the employees.
• Option 3: A carefully planned event (सावधानीपूर्वक योजना बनाई गई घटना): Refers to an event that is meticulously organized and deliberate.
  • Example: The wedding was a carefully planned event with no room for error.
• Option 4: A bad omen (अशुभ संकेत): Refers to something that is considered a sign of bad luck or misfortune.
  • Example: Seeing a black cat is considered a bad omen in some cultures.

The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

• The word "Ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time. (सर्वव्यापी)
  • Example: Mobile phones have become so ubiquitous that it's hard to imagine life without them.
• "Ubiquitous" suggests something that is constantly encountered or present in all places simultaneously. (सर्वव्यापी)
  • Example: The use of social media is ubiquitous in today’s society.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Rare or seldom seen (दुर्लभ या शायद ही कभी देखा गया): Something that occurs infrequently or is uncommon.
  • Example: The bird species is rare and is seldom seen in urban areas.
• Expensive (महंगा): Something that costs a lot of money.
  • Example: The diamond necklace was too expensive for her budget.
• Unobtrusive (अप्रमुख): Something that does not attract attention or is not conspicuous.
  • Example: The new security cameras are small and unobtrusive.

The correct answer is: Option 2.

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• The word "Inchoate" means something that is in an initial stage or just beginning to form, not fully developed or organized yet. (अधूरा, प्रारंभिक अवस्था में)
  • Example: The artist's vision for the painting was still inchoate and would take time to mature into a masterpiece.
• Hence, the correct meaning of "Inchoate" is "Just beginning to form or develop." (प्रारंभिक अवस्था में).

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 2.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: Fully developed (पूर्ण विकसित): Refers to something that has matured or reached its final stage.
  • Example: The fully developed idea was presented at the meeting with great enthusiasm.
• Option 3: Finished (समाप्त): Refers to something that is complete or done.
  • Example: The construction of the building was finished within the deadline.
• Option 4: Lost in thought (सोच में डूबा): Refers to being deeply absorbed in one’s thoughts.
  • Example: He was lost in thought, staring out of the window, oblivious to his surroundings.

The correct answer is: Option 3, i.e., The establishment or re-establishment of harmonious relations.

Key Points

• The word "Rapprochement" means the establishment or re-establishment of harmonious relations, especially between countries or groups that were previously in conflict. (सुलह, मेल-मिलाप)
  • Example: The rapprochement between the two nations has led to significant diplomatic and trade benefits.
• The correct word here, "Rapprochement", signifies reconciliation or coming together after estrangement. (सुलह, मेल-मिलाप)
  • Example: After years of rivalry, a rapprochement was achieved between the two families, leading to mutual cooperation.
• Hence, we can conclude that the meaning of "Rapprochement" is the establishment or re-establishment of harmonious relations.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3, i.e., The establishment or re-establishment of harmonious relations.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1: A conflict (संघर्ष): A serious disagreement or argument, often prolonged.
  • Example: The conflict between the two nations escalated into a full-scale war.
• Option 2: An alliance (संधि): A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
  • Example: The military alliance between the two countries ensured their defense against external threats.
• Option 4: A disagreement (मतभेद): A lack of consensus or approval.
  • Example: Their disagreement over the project led to delays in its completion.

The correct answer is: Option 1.

Key Points

• The word "Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time, something fleeting or temporary. (अल्पकालिक)
  • Example: The beauty of a sunset is often ephemeral, fading as the night approaches.
• "Ephemeral" is used to describe things that are temporary, transient, or not permanent. (अस्थायी)
  • Example: The joy she felt after winning the prize was ephemeral as she soon faced new challenges.
• Hence, the correct meaning of "Ephemeral" is "lasting for a very short time".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 1.

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Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Permanent (स्थायी): Something that lasts forever or is intended to last indefinitely.
  • Example: The scars from the accident left a permanent mark on his arm.
• Sufficiently long (पर्याप्त लंबा): Refers to something that is adequately extended in duration or length.
  • Example: The speech was sufficiently long to cover all the major points.
• Bright and clear (उज्ज्वल और स्पष्ट): Refers to something that is vivid and easy to perceive.
  • Example: The bright and clear sky was perfect for outdoor photography.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of the word is 'disciplinary'.
• The error is the missing of 's' before 'c'.
• 'Disciplinary' refers to something related to discipline or punishment. (अनुशासनात्मक)
  • Example: The company has established disciplinary measures to ensure a productive and respectful work environment.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.
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• Interrogation refers to the act of questioning someone, often in a formal setting. (पूछताछ)
• Magistrate refers to a civil officer who administers the law, often in a lower court. (न्यायाधीश)
• Preliminary refers to something done or occurring before the main action or event. (प्रारंभिक)

The correct answer is Vocifirous.

Key Points

• The correct spelling of 'Vocifirous' according to the English dictionary is 'Vociferous'.
• The word 'Vociferous' means 'expressing your opinions or feelings in a loud and confident way (अपनी भावनाओं या विचारों को ज़ोरदार और गंभीर ढंग से व्‍यक्त करते हुए)'.
   

​Hence, the most appropriate answer is 'Vocifirous'.

Additional Information

• Let's understand the meaning of other options.
  • Affliction- a cause of persistent pain or distress (दुख, वेदना, मनस्‍ताप).
  • Episcopal- of a bishop or bishops (बिशप का).
  • Innocuous- not meant to cause harm or upset somebody (अहानिकर, सीधा-सादा).

The correct answer is option 1) i.e., 'turned up'.

Key Points

• The given blank needs a phrasal verb that means to show up for the interview.
• Hence, turned up which means (of a person) to arrive is the correct phrasal verb for the given blank. (उप्स्थित वस्तु)
• So, option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• The meaning of the other options are as follows - 
  • turned down - to refuse or decline a request. - My credit card application was turned down by the bank because of my bad credit.(मना करना)
  • turned over - to change position so that the other side is facing toward the outside or the top. - The car skidded and turned over. (पलटना)
  • turned out - to happen in a particular way. - Despite our worries everything turned out well. (निकासना)

The correct answer is 'Have very little money'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Be hard up' is 'Have very little money'.
• Be hard up: having very little money. (बहुत कम पैसा होना)
  • Example: We're a bit hard up at the moment so we're not thinking about holidays.
     

Correct Answer: Have very little money.

The correct answer is 'Faraway'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Distant' is 'Faraway'.
• "Distant" means far away in space or time, or not closely related or involved with something or someone. In hindi: दूर
  • Example: The distant stars twinkled in the clear night sky.
• "Faraway" is an adjective that means situated at a great distance, remote, or far off. In hindi: दूरस्थ. 
  • Example: The small island was faraway from the mainland and difficult to reach.
     

Correct Answer: Faraway.

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• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Farsighted: Means having a long-term perspective, or the ability to predict future events. In Hindi, it is called दूरदर्शी.
  • Futuristic: Means relating to or characteristic of the future, or innovative and advanced. In Hindi, it is called भविष्यवाणी संबंधी.
  • Forward: Means directed or moving ahead, or progressive. In Hindi, it is called आगे की ओर. 

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. a closely impending disaster.

• If you say that someone has the Sword of Damocles hanging over their head, you mean that they are in a situation in which something very bad could happen to them at any time. (यदि आप कहते हैं कि किसी के सिर पर तलवार लटकी हुई है, तो इसका मतलब है कि वे ऐसी स्थिति में हैं कि उनके साथ कभी भी बहुत बुरा हो सकता है।)
• Example- As a Grand Prix driver, you have the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head at every moment

• Synonym- Risk, hazard, menace, peril, jeopardy, 
• Antonym- Safety.
• In the given image it is clearly visible that the man has the Sword of Damocles is hanging right on his head as anything hazardous can happen to him at any time. 

The correct answer is 'Not being as successful as previously'.

Key Points

• 'Lose your touch' is an idiom that means to no longer be able to do something as well as you could before.(पहले की तरह सफल नहीं हो पाना)
  • Ex- After years of not practicing the piano, she found she had lost her touch, hitting the wrong notes more often than she used to.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'option 3'.

The correct answer is commotion.

Key Points

• Confusion: the state of not being able to think clearly or not understanding something. (स्पष्ट रूप से सोचने में सक्षम न होने या कुछ न समझ पाने की अवस्था)
  • For e.g.- There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting
• Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance. (भ्रमित और शोरगुल की स्थिति) 
  • For e.g.- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
• The most appropriate synonym of the given word is option 4. 

Additional Information

• Intrepidity: The quality of being intrepid; bravery. निर्भयता
• Stagnation: Stability. स्थिरता
• Perusal: a reading or examining of something. ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़ने की क्रिया; अवलोकन

The correct answer is 'Amble'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate word for the given group of words is 'Amble'.
• It means 'to walk at a slow relaxed speed'. (मंथर गति से चलना, टहलना, रहवाल चलना)
  • Example: We ambled down to the beach.
     

Correct Answer: Amble.

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• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Sprint: run a short distance as fast as you can. [(थोड़ी दूरी) अति वेग से दौड़ना]
  • Crawl: move slowly with your body on or close to the ground, or on your hands and knees. (हाथों और घुटनों के बल चलना; रेंगना)
  • Slither: to move by sliding from side to side along the ground like a snake. (साँप की तरह ज़मीन पर दाएँ-बाएँ फिसलते हुए चलना)

The correct answer is 'Hiatus'.

Key Points

• The most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Lacuna' is 'Hiatus'.
• Lacuna: a gap or missing part, especially in a book or any other piece of writing. (पुस्तक या किसी लेख में शून्यता या रिक्ति; कमी)
  • Example: The lacunas in this research are alarming.
• Hiatus: a pause in an activity when nothing happens. (किसी गतिविधि में विराम जब कि कुछ भी घटित नहीं होता है; अंतराल)
  • Example: After a ten-month hiatus the case was reopened.
     

Correct Answer: Hiatus.

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• Let's look at the meaning of other words:
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything. (उदासीनता, अनिच्‍छा)
  • Misfortune: (an event, accident, etc. that brings) bad luck or disaster. (दुर्भाग्य, विपत्ति या अनर्थ)
  • Languor: tiredness or inactivity, especially when pleasurable. (थकान या निष्क्रियता, खासकर जब आनंददायक)