Solution:
Friction : the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
Incident : an instance of something happening; an event or occurrence.
Trouble : difficulty or problems.
Accident : an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.
Jeremiad : a long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.
Synonym of Jeremiad is Trouble
Solution:
Harass : subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
Entertain : provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
Express : convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
Suppress : forcibly put an end to.
Regale : entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.
Synonym of Regale is Entertain
122. After his graduation, he had to pass through a period of privation.
Solution:
Hardship : severe suffering or privation.
Uncertainty : the state of being uncertain.
Prosperity : the state of being prosperous.
Privacy : a state in which one is not observed or disturbed by other people.
Privation : a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.
Synonym of Privation is Hardship
123. The base of Indian politicians is the group of sycophants around them who earn bad name for their leaders.
Solution:
Critics : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.
Flatterers : a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely; a sycophant.
Foppish : (of a man) concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.
Detractor : a person who disparages someone or something.
Sycophants : a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage.
Synonym of Sycophants is Flatterers
Solution:
Foolish :lacking good sense or judgement, unwise.
Insane :in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction; seriously mentally ill.
Strained :showing signs of nervous tension or tiredness.
Transfer :move from one place to another.
Poor : lacking sufficient money to live at a standard considered comfortable or normal in a society.
Wretched : in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.
Synonym of Wretched is Poor.
125. Sanjay is going to pay the bill for the repairs.
Solution:
Own : used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person mentioned.
Reward : a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
Bear : (of a person) carry.
Stand : have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.
Pay : give (someone) money that is due for work done, goods received, or a debt incurred.
Synonym of Pay is Reward
126. The drugs were innocuous and had no side effect.
Solution:
Effective : successful in producing a desired or intended result.
Harmless : not able or likely to cause harm.
Imported : (of goods or services) brought into a country from abroad for sale.
Discovered : find unexpectedly or during a search.
Innocuous : not harmful or offensive.
Synonym of Innocuous is Harmless
