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3051. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word:MANIFESTATION

  • A. Mode
  • B. Token
  • C. Quirk
  • D. Bulwark

Explanation: Manifestation may be an act of showing something or a symptom of an ailment.

Correct answer: Token

3052. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word:RECONNOITRE

  • A. Patrol
  • B. Arcane
  • C. Exhort
  • D. Falter

Explanation: "Reconnoitre" to make a military observation.

Correct answer: Patrol

3053. Select the correct meaning of the given word.ILK

  • A. Breed
  • B. Civilization
  • C. Origin
  • D. Culture

Explanation: Ilk: a type of person or thing similar to one already referred to. Breed: to be of some the heritage or nature. Hecne option A is the most suitable answer.

Correct answer: Breed

3054. Select the correct meaning of the given word.DUNCE

  • A. Brainy
  • B. Intellectual
  • C. Cautious
  • D. Oaf

Explanation: Dunce: a person who is slow at learning; a stupid person. Oaf: a man who is rough or clumsy and unintelligent. Hence it is the best answer.

Correct answer: Oaf

3055. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.HIATUS

  • A. Lull
  • B. Longing
  • C. Heretical
  • D. Veneration

Explanation: Hiatus: a pause or break in continuity during an activity. Lull: a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity. Hence it is the best answer.

Correct answer: Lull

3056. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.BUFFERS

  • A. Shocks
  • B. Shield
  • C. Support
  • D. Window

Explanation: Buffer: a person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier. Shield: a person or thing providing protection. Hence shield is the best answer.

Correct answer: Shield

3057. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word:ENCUMBER

  • A. Clear
  • B. Spacious
  • C. Convenient
  • D. Strained

Explanation: Encumber: restrict in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. Strain: to tie up something, limiting movement. Hence it is the correct answer.

Correct answer: Strained

3058. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.HECTOR

  • A. Harass
  • B. Helpmate
  • C. Hellish
  • D. Hefty

Explanation: Hector: talk to (someone) in a bullying way. Harass: make someone a subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. Hence it is the best answer.

Correct answer: Harass

3059. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.NEXUS

  • A. Focal point
  • B. Success
  • C. Hinterland
  • D. Politics

Explanation: Nexus: a central or focal point, and a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

Correct answer: Focal point

3060. Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word.PERPETUATE

  • A. Skulk
  • B. Deviate
  • C. Eternize
  • D. Perish

Explanation: Perpetuate: make (something) continue forever. Eternize: cause to live or last forever. Hence it is the best answer.

Correct answer: Eternize