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timid
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bold
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cowardly
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valiant
C
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The word 'cowardly' describes an attack on 'hapless' (defenseless) people, which is considered a lack of bravery. 'Valiant' and 'bold' would imply bravery, which contradicts the negative connotation of a gangster attacking the helpless.
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womanish
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womanly
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effeminate
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manly
B
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'Womanish' and 'effeminate' are generally used relating to a man who has or displays qualities considered more suitable for women. Whereas womanly is a term of approval, suggests such admirable traits as self-possession, modesty, etc.
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expedient
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expeditious
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illustrious
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renowned
B
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An 'expeditious' person does his job with speed and efficiency.
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industrious
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industrial
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industry
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None of these
B
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The government has decided to open an 'industrial' training institute in every town. Only 'industrial' fits best here. So, option (2) is the correct answer.
B
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Word 'belongs' means 'to be part of; be related or connected (to) something' and is always followed by preposition 'to'.
D
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The best phrasal usage is 'proud of', which means 'feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measure your self-worth'.
C
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This is the case of phrasal preposition. We invite people 'to attend' a function, rather than 'for attending' the same.
A
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We offer congratulations 'on' some achievement, and not 'for' the same.
B
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We 'deal in' something, 'deal at' a place, and 'deal with' somebody. Since rice and sugar are commodities (things), thus 'deal in' is the correct usage.
C
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We show affection 'towards' somebody, and not affection 'with', 'for' or 'to'.
A
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Verb 'enter' shows movement, and for movements we use preposition 'into'.
B
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In such cases, phrase 'aim at' is the correct usage as it means 'to direct (a weapon) toward an intended target'. 'Aim for' means 'to strive toward a particular goal; to direct oneself or one's energies toward something'.
C
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Words like 'departed', 'separated', slipped away' etc are always followed by preposition 'from'. 'Slip away' means 'to go away or escape quietly or in secret'.
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to
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on
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at
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No preposition required
C
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For depicting the arrival of something like 'a train' etc 'at' a place like 'railway station', we use preposition 'at' for the arrival.
D
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'Trend in' is the better usage.