Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage and fill up the 13th blank with the most appropriate option.

In order to excel in the work place it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His (6) ______ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been (7) ______ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of (8) ______. A good businessman should not possess a (9) ______ ego. He should never give a chance to (10) ______ him because of his (11) ______ behaviour. He should (12)______ by his work that he has the capability to (13) ______ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to (14) ______ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them (15) ______ but rather should (16) ______ them.

  1. skulk

  2. clobber

  3. brew

  4. extant

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase is 'capability to ______ any obstacle that comes in his way of success'. 'Clobber' means to defeat or overcome decisively (informal but fits the conquering obstacles metaphor). 'Skulk' means to hide or move stealthily (opposite of facing obstacles), 'brew' means to prepare or plot (doesn't fit obstacle context), and 'extant' means still existing (adjective, not verb).