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TC Step - 5
Directions: For the given question, select one entry for the blank to best complete the text.
The functionless and _______ military staff committee of the UN meets every second Friday but without any salubrious effect.
Option (1): Functionless is joined with first filler by 'and'; that gives us clear indication that the first filler should be something similar to functionless. But hapless is luckless. Thus this option is eliminated.
Option (2): When two words are joined with 'and', they should be compatible. 'Moribund' or about to be defunct will go with 'functionless'. So, (2) is the best possible answer.
Option (3): The committee must have been originally formed with a purpose, so it can't be entirely 'purposeless'.
Option (4): Functionless is joined with first filler by 'and'; that gives us clear indication that the first filler should be something similar to functionless. But 'powerful' is not cogent with 'functionless'.
Option (5): Functionless is joined with first filler by 'and' that gives us clear indication that the first filler should be something similar to functionless. But 'pernicious' means 'causing great injury'. It does not go with 'functionless'.