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Vocabulary
What is the antonym of "Profligate"?
"Profligate" means recklessly extravagant or wasteful. Its antonym is "Thrifty," which means careful with money and resources, making option D correct.
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One Word Substitutes
An independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute:
An arbitrator is an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute, typically in a legal or formal context. While an arbiter is similar, 'arbitrator' is the more precise and commonly accepted term for this role. A mediator facilitates negotiation but does not have authority to impose a decision, and an agent provocateur is unrelated to dispute resolution.
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One who cannot be easily pleased:
The word 'Fastidious' means someone who is very attentive to detail and hard to please, making it the correct answer for 'one who cannot easily be pleased.' The other options do not fit this meaning.
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Idioms
What does the phrase 'to play fast and loose' mean?
The idiom 'to play fast and loose' means to behave irresponsibly or deceitfully, often by misleading or beguiling others. Therefore, option A, 'To beguile others,' best captures the meaning of the phrase.
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Reported Speech
I enquired of him _______________.
The phrase 'I enquired of him' is followed by a reported question in the past tense. Option D, 'if he wanted to join the course,' correctly uses the past tense 'wanted' to match the past reporting verb 'enquired.' Other options either have incorrect tense or redundant words.
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Idioms And Phrases
He was undecided. He “let the grass grow under his feet.” What does this phrase mean?
The idiom 'let the grass grow under his feet' means to delay taking action or to hesitate, which aligns best with 'loitered around' as it implies lingering without moving forward. The other options do not capture this meaning accurately.
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A pioneer of a reform movement:
An 'Apostle' is commonly used to describe a pioneer or early advocate of a reform movement, making option A the correct answer. The other options do not fit this meaning: 'Apothecary' is a pharmacist, 'Apotheosis' means elevation to divine status, and 'Renegade' is a deserter or traitor.
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Idiomatic Expressions
The decision did not appear to “hold out” bright prospects.
The phrase 'hold out bright prospects' means to 'promise' or 'offer hope or good opportunities.' Among the options, 'promise' best captures the meaning of 'hold out' in this context, making D the correct answer.
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Idiomatic Expressions
What does the phrase "put a spoke in my wheel" mean?
The phrase "put a spoke in my wheel" means to obstruct or hinder someone's plans or efforts, which aligns with option C, "thwarted in the execution of the plan."
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Idiomatic Expressions
What is a synonym of "Mano a Mano"?
"Mano a mano" is a Spanish phrase meaning "hand to hand," often used to describe a direct confrontation or competition between two people. Therefore, option A is the correct synonym.