She always dreamed _________ being famous.

• at
• of
• to
• upon
Correct Option: B  [ of ]

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He is a dark horse.

• silent
• secretive
• dangerous
• possessing a secret ability.
Correct Option: D  [ possessing a secret ability. ]

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While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I felt bored.

• light conversation
• gossip
• backbiting
• whispering
Correct Option: A  [ light conversation ]

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None but _________ brave deserves the fair.

• the
• a
• an
• No article required
Correct Option: A  [ the ]

Remark: here adjective "brave" used as noun. "the brave" means "the brave people".

Some of their customs are barbarous. (Antonym)

• modern
• polite
• civilized
• none of these
Correct Option: C  [ civilized ]

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Flimsy (Find Synonym)

• Funny
• Irrational
• Weak
• Partisan
Correct Option: C  [ Weak ]

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A person who does not think or behave like everyone else, but has independent, unusual opinions:

• Hermit
• Individual
• Maverick
• Matriarch
Correct Option: C  [ Maverick ]

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Tell me plainly who broke the mirror, do not beat about the bush.

• put any blame on others
• pretend to be unaware of the matter
• approach the matter in a round about way
• try to impress me with your arguments
Correct Option: C  [ approach the matter in a round about way ]

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He will write a letter. (Change the voice)

• A letter will be written by him.
• A letter was written by him.
• A letter has been written by him.
• None of the these
Correct Option: A  [ A letter will be written by him. ]

Remark:

Descent (Find Antonym)

• Discern
• Ascent
• Dissent
• Assent
Correct Option: B  [ Ascent ]

Remark: