The prison has succeeded in reducing ‘recidivism’. The word ‘recidivism’ means:
A. The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend
B. Going back to a previous behavior
C. Backsliding
D. All of These
Synonym of Notorious is _______?
A. Fervour
B. Flagrant
C. Finesse
D. Festive
Which of the following is a synonym for “riven by”?
A. United by
B. Strengthened by
C. Split by
D. Supported by
What is the nearest meaning of the word “protracted”?
A. Brief
B. Lengthy or prolonged
C. Intense
D. Rapid
What is the nearest meaning of the word “wryly”?
A. Happily
B. Sarcastically
C. Seriously
D. None of These
What is the nearest meaning of the word “scathing”?
A. Mild
B. Severe or harsh
C. Supportive
D. Praise
What does the word “indictment” signify?
A. Formal accusation
B. Strong evidence of serious flaws or wrongdoing
C. Legal charge
D. Moral condemnation
Which of the following is a synonym for “breakneck”?
A. Leisurely
B. Dangerous
C. Slow
D. Rapid
Which of the following is a synonym for “corrode”?
A. Strengthen
B. Decay
C. Polish
D. Assemble
Which of the following is a synonym for “swathe of”?
A. Fragment of
B. Piece of
C. Strip of
D. Heap of