Contextual Clues - 3 (Prose)

A contagious disease specifically spreads through direct or indirect contact between people. This distinguishes it from infectious diseases (which can spread through various means) and endemic diseases (which are consistently present in a population). The key characteristic is transmission via contact.

An intruder is specifically someone who enters a place without invitation or permission. Unlike a burglar (who steals), thief (who takes property), or vandal (who damages property), the defining characteristic of an intruder is unauthorized entry itself, regardless of what they do after entering.

An incredible story is one that is difficult to believe - literally 'not credible.' While such stories might be fictitious or imaginary, the specific word for 'hard to believe' is incredible. Note: option A contains a spelling error ('Ficitious' instead of 'Fictitious').

Hide is the correct answer because it specifically refers to the strong, thick skin of animals that is processed to make leather. The other options (Back, Horns, Tail) are body parts but not the term for animal skin used in leather production.

Era is the correct answer because it specifically denotes a period of time marked by particular events, developments, or distinctive characteristics. Annals refers to historical records, Realms means kingdoms or territories, and Regime refers to a system of government.

Model is the correct answer because it means something that serves as an example or pattern to be copied. A model is the standard or ideal representation on which copies can be based. Sample and Example are related but Model specifically implies an ideal or perfect example worthy of imitation.

Correct answer is option 1. Diversify means to create a variety of different things. (I.e. I diversified my portfolio by purchasing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and even precious metals.)

Unconsciously is the correct answer because it means doing something without conscious thought, awareness, or deliberate intention. Impulsively suggests acting suddenly without thinking, Hastily means rushing, and Haphazardly implies lack of planning or organization - but Unconsciously directly captures 'without conscious thought'.

A person who does not believe in God and does not follow a religion is referred to as an atheist.

Fable is the correct answer because it specifically refers to a short story featuring animals that inanimate objects that convey a moral lesson. Tale is a general narrative, Anecdote is a short amusing story, and Parable is a moral story (usually with human characters) - but Fable is uniquely associated with animal stories.

Culture is the correct answer because it encompasses the complete way of life including customs, beliefs, arts, and social organization of a people. Ritual refers only to ceremonies, Thinking is a mental process, and Beliefs are just convictions - none capture the comprehensive meaning of Culture.

 A snob is someone of high social standing or class who tends to look down upon others from lower classes.

Homicide means to kill another person, genocide means to kill an entire race or in huge number. Regicide means to kill a king and fraticide means to kill one's own brother.

Granary is the correct answer because it specifically means a storehouse for grain. Cellar is an underground room (often for wine), Store is a general term, and Godown is a warehouse (especially in South Asia) - but Granary is exclusively for grain storage.

Aviary is the correct answer because it specifically refers to a cage or enclosure for keeping birds. Zoo houses all animals, Apiary is for bees, and Armoury stores weapons - only Aviary is for birds.