Question
Late20th century thinking says we are born with an empty
mind and our parents, teachers and environment dictate our attitudes and choices. New research into the brain and its development now reveals that our minds are configured like a computer at around six to eight weeks after conception. Our basic ‘operating system’ is in place and several ‘programmes’ are also installed so that when we are born we come pre-packaged, ____________________ From the given options choose the one which completes the paragraph in the most appropriate waySolution
Solution: Since the sentence talks about programmes being installed, Option 1 is the best one that could continue the sentence.
Diffuse
In each of the following sentences, choose the word opposite in meaning to the bold word to fill in the blank.
The old building looked stur...
BlitheÂ
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bold word.
The politician was flummoxed by the questions put to him.
Select the option which is synonym of the given word
ELABORATE
Speaking or performing without preparation
A. There had already been abundant rainfall in Delhi.
B. It was the fag end of summer.
C. A strong wind began to blow and the rain came ca...
Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Rahul was sharing some of his childhood stories and they were...
Rejection of a proposal or idea
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold word in a sentence.
When asked how he was, He displayed a distinct tendency to long-winded speech...