Explanation: Pressure means worries or difficulties that you have because you have too much to deal with. The given sentence states that work and domestic pressures made Kajal short-tempered. Hence, ‘pressures’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Procure means to obtain something, especially with difficulty. The given sentence states that India is formally moving ahead to procure 21 MIG-29 and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighters from Russia. Hence, ‘procure’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Aspiration means a strong desire to achieve something. The given sentence states that the interviewer asked Gautam to tell him what his aspirations in life are. Hence, ‘aspirations’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Support means giving somebody the money he/she needs for food, clothes, etc. The given sentence states that help from relatives supported him in difficult times. Hence, ‘supported’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Rate means a measurement of the speed at which something happens or the number of times something happens. The given sentence states that the advanced nations face no population problem since they were already settling down to zero growth rate in the population. Hence, ‘rate’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Slam means to shut or make something shut very loudly and with great force. The given sentence states that the door shut down loudly in the strong wind. Hence, ‘slammed’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: The phrase ‘make a fuss’ or ‘make so much fuss’ means to become angry and complain about something. Similarly, the given sentence states that you need not make so much fuss about wearing a mask when you go out. Hence, ‘make’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Voluminous means something very large or bulky. The given sentence states that a very large souvenir will be released on the occasion of the world meet. Hence, ‘voluminous’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Impenetrable’ means impossible to enter or go through. The given sentence states that the jungle was nearly impossible to enter so the progress was slow. Hence, ‘impenetrable’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Description means a picture in words of somebody/something or of something that happened. The given sentence states that the narrator read some descriptions of the properties for sale on the Internet before he called the agent. Hence, ‘descriptions’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Resolution means a firm decision to do or not to do something. The given sentence states the narrator has taken a firm decision to always think positive from this New year. Hence, ‘resolution’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Analyse’ means to look at or think about the different parts or details of something carefully in order to understand or explain it. The given sentence states that we analyze the marks of the students on different subjects and compare their performance for the year. Hence, ‘Analyse’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Competitiveness means the ability to contend with rivals for the same goal or objective. The given sentence states that social isolation, overcrowding and competitiveness of our society, and several other factors are responsible for stress. Hence, ’competitiveness’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Alliteration means the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of words that are close together. The given sentence states that advertisers often use rhyme and alliteration. Hence, ’alliteration ’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Fluctuate means to change frequently from one thing to another. The given sentence states that sales change frequently from day to day. Hence, ‘fluctuate’ is the most appropriate answer

Explanation: Sprawling means covering a large area of land. The given sentence states that some patches of the large garden have a rich cover of grass now. Hence, ‘sprawling’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Campaign’ means a plan to do a number of things in order to achieve a special aim. The given sentence states that a major advertising campaign was planned to launch the new brand of garments. Hence, ‘campaign’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Pamper means to take care of somebody very well and make him/her feel as comfortable as possible. The given sentence states that pamper yourself with the new perfume. Hence, ‘pamper’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Wait’ means to stay in a particular place. The given sentence states that some people were tired of staying in front of the mall and left without entering. Hence, ‘wait’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Contemporaries are those people who live or do something at the same time as someone else like Keats and Shelley who were poets of the same period. Hence, ‘contemporaries’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Deteriorated means to become worse. The given sentence states that Himank’s health has become worse ever since he has refused to get himself treated. Hence, ‘deteriorated’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Critical means describing the good and bad points of a play, film, book, work of art, etc. The given sentence tells you to use your logical thinking for critical decisions today as you will certainly succeed. Hence, ‘critical’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Persuade means to make somebody believe something. The given sentence states that it was difficult to make Gopal watch a horror movie. Hence, ‘persuade’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Tantamount means having the same effect or value as something. The given sentence states that she knew that to apologize would be the same as admitting that she had failed. Hence, ‘tantamount’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Reaction means a bad effect that your body experiences because of something that you have eaten, touched, or breathed. The given sentence states that the narrator’s neighbour was admitted to the hospital when he developed an allergic reaction to some medicine he took. Hence, ‘reaction’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Fraud means cheating somebody in order to get money, etc illegally. The given sentence states that Credit card fraud has increased in recent years. Hence, ‘fraud’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Endorse means to say publicly that you give official support or agreement to a plan, statement, decision, etc. The given sentence states that the cabinet has endorsed a proposal to change the way universities are funded and managed. Hence, ‘endorsed’ is the most appropriate answer

Explanation: Occur means to exist or be found somewhere. The given sentence states that researchers have found that 16 facial expressions occur universally in similar contexts across 12 world regions. Hence, ‘occur’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Perspective means your opinion or attitude towards something. The given sentence states that the sub-committee examined the larger perspective on the problem. Hence, ‘perspective’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Accuse means to say that somebody has done something wrong. The given sentence states not to accuse him because he has done no harm to you. Hence, ‘accuse’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Stance means the opinions that somebody expresses publicly about something. The given sentence states that the government has hardened its stance against the agitators and imposed a curfew in the area. Hence, ‘stance’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Humble means to make somebody feel that he/she is not as good or important as he/she thought. The given sentence states that we are humbled by the realisation of our unpreparedness to deal with a crisis. Hence, ‘humbled’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Subscribe means to pay for a newspaper or magazine to be sent to you regularly. The given sentence states that if you pay(subscribe to) for newsgroups, you often get hundreds of messages. Hence, ‘subscribe’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Distinguish means to recognize the difference between two things or people. The given sentence has a question: can you recognize the difference between(distinguish) these two shades of green. Hence, ‘distinguish’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Output means the amount that a person or machine produces. The given sentence states that the invention of fertilizers and insecticides has increased agricultural output. Hence, ‘output’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Tamed means to bring something wild under your control. The given sentence states that it is said that a civilised man has brought about twenty wild animals under control(tamed). Hence, ‘tamed’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Exposition means a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. The given sentence states that his comprehensive description(exposition) of the topic was so good that students had few doubts at the end of the class. Hence, ‘exposition’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Lowest means in or into a low position or state. The given sentence states that the lack of regular academic sessions has meant that in 2020 the country will have the lowest share of students who have attended educational institutions. Hence, ‘lowest’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Flow means to move in a smooth and continuous way. The given sentence states that crowds of tourists flowed across the square all day long. Hence, ‘flowed’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Apparent means that it seems to be real or true. The given sentence states that it was apparent to everyone present that the patient would not survive if immediate help was not received. Hence, ‘apparent’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Adhere means to stick firmly to something. The given passage states that the people of Rajasthan strictly adhere to the traditional customs. Hence, ‘adhere’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Prediction means saying what will happen. The given sentence states that the worst possible prediction for human society is that we will destroy ourselves with nuclear weapons. Hence, ‘prediction’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Beware(used for giving a warning) means to be careful. The given sentence states to be careful of adulterated foodstuff being sold in the market. Hence, ‘beware’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Occur means to happen, especially in a way that has not been planned. The given sentence states that it never even occurred to me that I should. Hence, ‘occurred’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: ‘Eminent’ means famous and important. The given sentence states that Shekhar Gupta is one of the famous and important journalists of India. Hence, ‘eminent’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Perturbed means to make somebody worried or upset. The given sentence states that she was greatly worried or upset by the nightmare she had. Hence, ‘perturbed’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Sufficient means as much as is necessary, enough. However, the given sentence states that have you checked if we have enough information. Hence, ‘sufficient’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Participant means a person who takes part in something. The given sentence states that this training programme for students will help the participants understand the different methods of communication. Hence, ‘participants’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Attempt means an act of trying to do something. The given sentence states that she tried to break the record for the long jump. Hence, ‘attempt’ is the most appropriate answer.

Explanation: Concerned means worried and feeling concerned about something. However, the phrase ‘as far as I’m concerned’ is used to indicate that you are giving your own opinion. Similarly, the given sentence states that the narrator is giving his own opinion about somebody that he will love to attend the party. Hence, ‘concerned’ is the most appropriate answer.