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Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a deafening explosion.

• dangerous

• terrifying

• mild

• very loud

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When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils restive.

• at rest

• idle

• quiet

• impatient

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The servants retired to their quarters.

• entered

• went away

• ran away

• mobilised

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His efforts at helping the poor are laudable.

• welcome

• sincere

• good

• praiseworthy

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A genius tends to deviate from the routine way of thinking.

• dispute

• disagree

• distinguish

• differ

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He showed exemplary courage during the crisis.

• usual

• durable

• commendable

• some

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His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.

• rebuke

• sympathy

• indifference

• remorse

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He was greatly debilitated by an attack of influenza.

• depressed

• weakened

• worried

• defeated

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The navy gave tactical support to the marines.

• sensitive

• strategic

• immediate

• expert

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There is no dearth of talentin this country.

• scarcity

• availability

• plenty

• absence