Question
In the following question a sentence is given with a
blank. Choose the most appropriate option to make the sentence contextually and grammatically correct. The United States has around 2,500 troops in Iraq and some 900 in Syria as part of efforts to prevent a ______________of the Islamic State extremist group.Solution
Explanation "Resurgence" is the correct word in this context. It refers to the re-emergence or revival of something, especially a movement or group. The U.S. is working to prevent the return or strengthening of the Islamic State extremist group, making "resurgence" the most appropriate choice. "Survival" would suggest that the group is being kept alive, but the focus here is on preventing its return or comeback. "Defeat" would imply the end of the group, but the sentence indicates efforts to prevent its resurgence, not its final defeat.
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
TURBULENT
One who always looks at the brighter side
Stultify
In the following questions, a word is followed by four choices. Select the choice that is nearly most opposite in meaning to the given word.
ACQUIT
- Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined word in the given sentence.
The cost of living has risen so drastically in the last... amicable
Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bold segment in the given sentence.
Abu said that he saw the picture.
Someone who is a passionate advocate, promoter, or pioneer of a particular cause or beliefÂ
Apostate
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
Something causing shock or dismay