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Q31. An object or portion serving as a sample
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Q32. Not to be moved by entreaty
Despotic
Despotic means ruling with absolute power; someone who will not listen to pleas or entreaties.
Think: a ruler who ignores pleas is a despotβunmoved by entreaty.
The king was despot, refusing to change his mind despite petitions.
Q33. The study of population is called:
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Q34. Can be read clearly:
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Q35. The act of killing one's own father:
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Q36. An animal living on fish:
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Q37. Person who directs preparation of a newspaper:
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Q38. A person who does not think or behave like everyone else, but has independent, unusual opinions:
Maverick
A maverick is someone who thinks or acts independently and often has unusual opinions.
Remember "Maverick" as a person who goes their own way, not following the crowd.
She is a maverick who paints in bold, new styles.
Q39. Child of unusual or remarkable talent:
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Q40. Government runs its administration through departments staffed by civil servants:
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