Question
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Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A true master of the art of flattery can make flattery look like (1)______ praise. His arrows never miss their (2)______. Flattery requires certain qualities. A glib (3)______ with tremendous reserves of patience is (4)______ to be successful. You may try to (5)______ insults at him but he will remain polite even in the face of grave provocation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 5.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'hurl'.
Key Points
- The passage is about 'a flatterer'.
- Let's refer to this line from the passage, "You may try to (5)______ insults at him but he will remain polite even in the face of grave provocation."
- From the above line, we get to know that even if you insult a flatterer, he will remain polite.
- Hurl abuse, accusations, insults, etc. (at somebody) means "to shout offensive words, etc. at somebody".
- E.g. Rival fans hurled abuse at each other.
- So, 'hurl' is the correct word for blank No 5.
So, the complete sentence is- You may try to hurl insults at him but he will remain polite even in the face of grave provocation.
Additional Information
- Let's know the meanings of other words-
- haul- propel or pull oneself with difficulty.
- haze- a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles.
- hurt- cause pain or injury to.
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