SSC Cpo Pre Mock Test - 36

May 2, 2024 SSC CPO PRE 2024: MOCK TEST – 36
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SSC CPO PRE 2024: Mock Test – 36

1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Criminal law has taken long _____________in facilitating access to justice for women
by making various provisions
A. stand
B. strides
C. aside
D. walk
2. Identify the idiom that best expresses the meaning of the underlined group of words.
Finally on vacation, he felt free from difficulties and dangers.
A. Over the Top
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B. A ball park figure
C. To Grind
D. Out of the wood
3. Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Habitant
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A. Transient
B. Exile
C. Endemic
D. Denizen
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She exercises in short periods, not regularly, which makes it hard to build a consistent
routine.
A. Afraid of one’s own shadow
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B. A house of cards
C. Fool’s paradise
D. By fits and starts
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She was in a state where she did not know what to do next.
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A. A man of straw
B. At one’s wits end
C. Bee-line
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D. Get along
6. Select the most appropriate homophone to fill in the blank.
The shareholders are planning to ___________ control of the company from the
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current directors
A. roost
B. roast
C. wrest
D. rest
7. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
Despite her expertise, she felt diffident about expressing her opinions in the meeting.
A. Confident
B. Mentor
C. Illicit
D. Absolve

8. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that
contains a grammatical error.
By the time she finished her work(A)/ I had nearly given up (B)/all hope of arriving at
the party in time. (C)/No Error. (D)
A. By the time she finished her work
B. I had nearly given up
C. all hope of arriving at the party in time.
D. No error
9. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word
Contrite
A. persistent
B. advertent
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C. renitent
D. remorseful
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Most of the Indian populations still lives(A)/in its villages and thus the contribution
(B)/of agriculture to Indian economy(C)/becomes very important. (D)
A. Most of the Indian populations still lives
B. in its villages and thus the contribution
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C. of agriculture to Indian economy
D. becomes very important.
The lecturer often tends to digress from the main topic to share personal anecdotes.
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A. Malinger
B. Exacerbate
C. Complacent
D. Focus
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12. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence.

A bomb went off in the city centre, but fortunately -------____________________
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A. Only few hurt

B. Somebody was hurt
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C. Nobody was hurt

D. Everybody was hurt
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Her doctor was (A)/ annoyed because she(B)/ignore her health(C)/even after being
hospitalized twice. (D)
A. Her doctor was
B. annoyed because she
C. ignore her health
D. even after being hospitalized twice.
14. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the
given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
I, you and Tina will go to the market in the evening.
A. You, Tina and I
B. I, Tina and You

C. You, I and Tina

D. No substitution required
Raghav was worry about telling his parents that he wanted to move out and live
independently.
A. go out and live freedom.
B. went out and live independently.
C. move out and independently live.
16. Select the best express synonym of the highlighted word
The proposal to build a new mall in the quiet neighborhood was highly contentious,
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leading to numerous public hearings.
A. Disputed
B. Considering
C. Particular
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D. Surroundings
17. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Many laws ______________have been made to deal with the problems of against
women.
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A. offences
B. terror
C. criminals
D. difficulties
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Ordinary people often achieve extraordinary things
A. Give in
B. Rank and File
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C. To eat humble pie

D. Good wine needs no bush
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As a boy Dhritiman is very obedient, polite and hard-working but as a student he is

always attentive in study.
A. attentive always in study
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B. always attentive fro the study

C. always attentive to study
20. Choose the word that means the same as the given word
Backstab
A. Bleary
B. Berate
C. Betray
D. Blare
If you work or study hard, you will achieve your goals.
A. Burn the midnight oil

B. Between Scylla and Charybdis

C. To go at each other hammer and tongs
D. To bell the cat
Krishnakali, an early riser and a nature-lover goes to morning walk at Rabindra
Sarovar lake before dawn.
A. an early riser and nature-lover
B. the early riser and the nature-lover
C. early riser and a nature-lover
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Caught between two dangers, he had to make a quick decision
A. Lock, stock and barrel
B. Leave no stone unturned
C. Fall under
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D. Between the devil and the deep sea
24. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the
following sentence
It's important to accomodate a humorous tone when trying to separate fact from
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fiction, as he referred to often.
A. accomodate
B. humorous
C. separate
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D. referred
Some categorically suspected(A)/having seen the(B)/ guard and thief together. (C)/No
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Error(D)
A. Some categorically suspected
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B. having seen the

C. guard and thief together
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D. No Error
They dismissed the offer as paltry, insisting on a more significant sum.
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A. Iconoclast
B. Assimilate
C. Substantial
D. Peccadillo
given sentence.
She makes sure that all the newly realised books are available in her personal library
A. the newly released books
B. the newly regaled books
C. the newly relieved books
D. the newly reverberated books

following sentence
The calender was clear when he was acquitted, a promise to his niece fulfilled.
A. acquitted
B. calender
C. promise
D. niece
29. Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the
given sentence.
She was not allowed for going outside by her mother.
A. not allowed to go
B. not allowed to going
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C. not allowed by going
D. not allowing to go
30. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Laconic
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A. Reasonable
B. Fanciful
C. Concise
D. Certain
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following sentence
It's relevant to study how emotions affect the heirarchy and why some leaders imitate
others.
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A. heirarchy
B. relevant
C. imitate
D. affect
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following sentence.
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Although he was exhausted from working all day, John continues to study for his
upcoming exam.
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A. will continue to study for his upcoming exam

B. has been studying for his upcoming exam
C. continued to study for his upcoming exam
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D. continues studying for his upcoming exam

given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No correction required’.
The mermaid murmured that it had been very difficult for her to live far from human
civilisation.
A. it had
B. No correction required
C. this have been
D. this had been
The researcher conducted an exhaustive review of the literature to ensure the study's
accuracy.

A. Minuscule
B. Incomplete
C. Archaic
D. Pensive
The entire project was under his control
A. To get the sack
B. In hot water
C. Under his thumb
D. Icing on the cake
His description of the village was so prosaic that it hardly seemed like the vibrant place
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I remembered.
A. Animosity
B. Amnesty
C. Extraordinary
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D. Tirade
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The sergeant filled out the questionnair after enjoying a daiquiri in her absence.
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A. sergeant
B. questionnair
C. daiquiri
D. absence
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Could you move a little to the left?
A. A wee bit
B. Above all
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C. It’s Greek to me
D. To pour oil on troubled waters
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39. Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given
sentence
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The bright student was able to comprehend the complex equation within a few
minutes.
A. Neglect
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B. Decipher
C. Ignore
D. Calculate
The death of his friend had a profound impact on his outlook towards life.
A. Anguish
B. Superficial
C. Infamous
D. Provincial
Comprehension:
Ahead of the Interim Budget for 2024-25 on Thursday, the Finance Ministry’s 10-year
review of the economy with some forward outlook, serves as a proxy to the annual

Economic Survey. The review signals GDP will grow close to 7% in 2024-25, with scope
to go ‘well above’ 7% by 2030. From about $3.7 trillion this year, India’s economy will
expand to $5 trillion in three years, making it the world’s third largest, and could hit
the $7 trillion dollar mark by 2030, it reckons. Splicing India’s growth story into two
phases — 1950-2014, and a ‘decade of transformative growth’ since 2014 — the
review stresses that the state of the economy was ‘far from encouraging’ when Prime
Minister Narendra Modi ‘assumed power’. Growth was hobbled by structural
constraints such as tardy decision-making, ill-targeted subsidies and a large informal
sector, while inflation was unpalatably high. Post-2014 reforms have restored the
economy’s ability to grow healthily with “longer and stronger” economic and financial
cycles, and made India the fastest growing G-20 nation, it argues. The review asserts
that India’s 7% growth when the world is growing 2%, is ‘qualitatively superior’ to 8%-
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9% achieved when the global economy grows 4%, perhaps, hinting at a few years of
the UPA era. This is debatable as India’s economy is generally delinked from the world
with domestic activity driving growth more than exports.
Now that the twin-balance sheet problem inherited from the UPA days has turned into
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an ‘advantage’, as the review stresses, it must translate into a wider private
investment revival. That would hinge on a broad-based consumption rebound rather
than the K-shaped recovery the government vehemently dismisses. Four years of 7%-
plus growth, post-pandemic, would be commendable indeed. However, India needs to
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grow faster to create jobs at the scale its youth need and ensure that a rising growth
tide lifts most boats, if not all. The review expects an ‘all-inclusive welfare approach’ to
help enlarge the consumption base by expanding the middle class. But those
dependent on handouts, such as the 800 million that need free food by the Centre’s
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reckoning, must progressively shrink for growth to be meaningful and equitable. The
report rightly mentions reforms in learning outcomes, health, easier compliances for
smaller firms, as priorities, with some critical changes at the ‘sub-national government’
level to accelerate growth. It is also essential that flaws in reforms such as GST are
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fixed and some of the blunt policy tools deployed, for instance, import licences and
price controls on deregulated products, that send convoluted signals about India’s
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‘open market with predictable policies’ pitch, are reconsidered.

41. What does the Finance Ministry's 10-year review of the economy project about
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India's GDP growth and economic status by 2030?

A. The review projects a GDP growth of about 7% in 2024-25 and anticipates India's
economy to hit the $7 trillion mark by 2030, becoming the world's third largest
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economy.
B. The review forecasts a steady GDP growth of 5% through 2024-25 to 2030, with the
economy reaching the $5 trillion mark by 2030.
C. The review indicates a decline in GDP growth due to structural constraints and
predicts the economy to grow to $3.7 trillion by 2030.
D. The review predicts an unprecedented GDP growth of 10% annually, making India
the world's largest economy by 2030.
42. According to the review, how is India's economic growth post-2014 characterized in
comparison to the period before, and what is the implication of its current growth
rate compared to global trends?

A. Post-2014, India's economic growth is characterized by the removal of structural

constraints and the initiation of reforms, leading to 'longer and stronger' economic and
financial cycles, making it the fastest-growing G-20 nation.
B. The review suggests that post-2014, India's economic growth has slowed down due
to global economic trends, despite being the fastest-growing G-20 nation.
C. According to the review, India's economy has been consistently growing at 8%-9%
since 2014, outpacing the global growth rate, which is a sign of India's economic
independence.
D. The review indicates that India's post-2014 economic growth has been negligible,
with high inflation and structural constraints crippling its GDP growth.
43. What does the Finance Ministry’s 10-year review of the economy indicate about the
future trajectory of private investment and consumption patterns in India?
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A. The review suggests a pessimistic outlook, predicting a decline in private investment
due to the K-shaped recovery and lack of broad-based consumption.
B. The review stresses the transformation of the twin-balance sheet problem into an
advantage, expecting this to lead to a private investment revival largely driven by a K-
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shaped recovery.
C. The review highlights the need for an all-inclusive welfare approach and reforms at
various levels, indicating a cautious yet optimistic future for private investment and
consumption, contingent upon policy improvements and broad-based consumption
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rebound.
D. The review anticipates a surge in private investments solely based on the current
7%-plus growth rate post-pandemic, disregarding the significance of consumption
patterns and economic reforms.
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44. According to the review, which of the following strategies is crucial for ensuring
meaningful and equitable growth in India’s economy?
A. Reliance on consistent 7%-plus post-pandemic growth rates and maintaining the
current level of welfare handouts, such as free food to the 800 million people.
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B. Focusing solely on reforms in learning outcomes and health sectors, while

disregarding the necessity of changes in the economic policy at the sub-national
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government level.
C. Addressing flaws in economic reforms such as GST, reevaluating policy tools like
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import licences and price controls, and reducing dependency on government handouts
by expanding the middle class.
D. Accelerating growth exclusively through easier compliances for smaller firms,
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without addressing broader structural reforms or the need for an all-inclusive welfare
approach.
45. What is the tone of the first paragraph in the given passage?
A. Pessimistic
B. Optimistic
C. Critical
D. Neutral
Comprehension:
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 blank.
“Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are (1)______
organically, so whatever you buy is (2)______ farm produced as the (3)______ of the

population indulge in farming for (4)______,” says my taxi driver Karma Chime. “We
use turmeric on wounds, also to dye (5) ______ and it is added extensively in our
cooking. Also, many believe it is anticancer and can treat tumours
46. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. grew
B. grow
C. grown
D. grows
A. closely
B. locally
C. nearly
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D. nearby
A. majority
B. community
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C. mass
D. common
A. nutrition
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B. provision
C. sustenance
D. conservation
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A. attires
B. fashions
C. garments
D. covering
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Answers
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. C
13. C 14. A 15. D 16. A 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. C 21. A 22. A 23. D 24. A
25. B 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. C 36. C
37. B 38. A 39. B 40. B 41. A 42. A 43. C 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. B 48. A
49. C 50. C
Explanation
1. B) “Long strides" collocation
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 B) "Long strides" is a collocation which means significant progress or

improvement in a particular matter or field. It indicates how much
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advancement the criminal law has made in facilitating access to justice for
women.
Therefore, the use of the word 'strides' fits perfectly in this sentence and
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aptly conveys the sense of notable progress.
2. D) Out of the wood (idiom) – free from difficulties and dangers.
• Over the Top (idiom) – excessively extreme, beyond normal limits.
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• A ball park figure (idiom) – a rough estimate or approximate number.
• To Grind (idiom) – to work hard, continue doing something laborious.

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3. D) Habitant (noun) – An inhabitant, particularly a resident of a place or region.

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SAME WORD: Denizen (noun) – An inhabitant or resident of a particular place,

often used in the context of animals or plants adapted to a particular
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environment.
• Transient (noun/adjective) – A person who is staying or working in a place
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for a short time only; temporary, short-lived, fleeting.

• Exile (noun) – A person who has been forced to leave their country or
home, often for political reasons; banishment.
• Endemic (adjective) – Regularly found among particular people or in a
certain area; native, indigenous.
4. D) By fits and starts (idiom) – doing something intermittently and not in a steady or
regular pattern. - ,
• Afraid of one’s own shadow (idiom) – excessively fearful or timid, easily
scared.
• A house of cards (idiom) – a structure, situation, or institution that is
insubstantial, shaky, or in constant danger of collapse.

•Fool’s paradise (idiom) – a state of happiness based on false hopes or

illusions.
5. B) At one’s wits end (idiom) – in a state where she did not know what to do next;
extremely puzzled and at a loss as to what to do. झ
• A man of straw (idiom) – a person who is weak or easily influenced.
• Bee-line (idiom) – the most direct route.

• Get along (idiom) – to have a friendly relationship; manage or survive.
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6. C) Wrest' "wrest"
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'Roost' ,
, औ 'Rest'
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'Roast' ,
• Wrest' should be used because it means to take away by force or with
effort. In this context, the shareholders are planning to take control of the
company from the current directors. 'Roost' primarily relates to a place
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where birds perch, 'Roast' means to cook by prolonged exposure to heat,
and 'Rest' means to relax or be at ease, which don't fit in this context.
7. A) Diffident (adjective) – Modest, shy, lacking confidence, hesitant.
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Antonym: Confident (adjective) – Self-assured, bold, certain, assured.
• Mentor (noun) – Guide, advisor, teacher, coach.

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• Illicit (adjective) – Illegal, forbidden, unlawful.

• Absolve (verb) – Clear, exonerate, pardon, forgive.
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8. C) ‘all hope ' 'all my hopes' 'all' 'hope'

Countable Noun Plural औ 'hopes' 'I' Possessive
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Adjective 'my' ; -
a. He has lost all his hopes of getting this money back.
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• 'all my hopes' will be used instead of 'all hope' because 'hope' is used with 'all'
in plural form and 'I' before 'hopes' According to the Possessive Adjective 'my'
will be used; As-
a. He has lost all his hopes of getting this money back.
9. D) Contrite (adjective) – Feeling or expressing remorse for one's sins or misdeeds,
penitent, regretful, apologetic.
Synonym: Remorseful (adjective) – Feeling or expressing regret for wrongdoing,
repentant, regretful, apologetic.
• Persistent (adjective) – Continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period,
constant, continuous, unceasing.

• Advertent (adjective) – Paying attention; heedful.

• Renitent (adjective) – Resistant to pressure; not easily compressed,
recalcitrant.
10. A) 'populations' 'population' 'population'
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Plural
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'population' will be used instead of 'populations' because 'population' which
means 'all the inhabitants of a particular place.' is not made plural.
11. D) Digress (verb) – Depart from the main subject, deviate, diverge, wander off-
topic.
Antonym: Focus (verb) – Concentrate attention or energy on something,
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center, target, concentrate.
• Malinger (verb) – Fake illness or injury to avoid work, shirk, dodge, pretend
to be ill.
• Exacerbate (verb) – Make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling
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worse, aggravate, intensify, worsen.
• Complacent (adjective) – Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with
oneself or one's achievements, self-satisfied, content, smug.
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12. C) 'Nobody was hurt'
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, 'Somebody was hurt'
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, औ 'Everybody was hurt' ,
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'Nobody was hurt' should be used because the sentence is indicating that,
surprisingly, despite the bomb blast, no one was injured. 'Only few hurt'
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implies that some people were injured, 'Somebody was hurt' means that an
individual was injured, and 'Everybody was hurt' implies that everyone was
injured, which aren't accurate in this context.
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13. C) ‘ignore' 'ignored' past

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 'ignored' will be used instead of 'ignore' because in this sentence two events
of the past are mentioned in which cause and effect are related.
14. A) ‘ I, you and Tina' ‘You, Tina and I' 'I’ First Person
'Tina' Third Person औ Pronouns 'and' ,
'2+3+1 (231) , -
 Ram and I will, go there.
 You and I will go there.
 He and I will go there.
RULE 1: While referring to personal pronouns of different PERSONS of PERSONAL
PRONOUN, we need to follow an order

When the personal pronouns are SINGULAR, we write them in the following
order:- Second Person – Third Person – First Person
When the personal pronouns are PLURAL or when it is a regret, confession or
punishment, we write them in the following order:- First Person – Second Person –
Third Person
 She, I, and you are selected for representing our school at the quiz
competition. (INCORRECT)
 You, she, and I are selected for representing our school at the quiz
competition.(CORRECT)
15. D) No substitution required
16. A) Contentious (adjective) – Controversial, disputed, debatable, contentious,
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contentious
 Surroundings (noun) – Environment, setting, milieu, background, ambience
 Particular (noun) – Specific detail or piece of information.
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 Considering (preposition) – Given that, taking into account, bearing in mind
17. A) 'offences' ,
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'Offences'
 'Offences' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank, as it refers to

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laws that have been made to address the problems against women. The
word 'offences' indicates criminal actions or deeds in this context.
18. B) Rank and File (idiom) – ordinary people, especially the members of an
organization excluding the leaders.
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• Give in (idiom) – to finally agree to what someone wants after initially

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resisting.
• To eat humble pie (idiom) – to admit one's mistake and apologize.
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• Good wine needs no bush (idiom) – something excellent does not need
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advertising.
19. C) 'in' 'to’ 'attentive' ' , ’ औ
Preposition ‘to’ , औ 'study' 'his studies'
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 Please be more attentive to your studies.
'to' will be used instead of 'in' because 'attentive' means 'concentrated, alert' and it is
accompanied by the preposition 'to', and 'his studies' is used instead of 'study' ' Will be
used. see-
 Please be more attentive to your studies.
20. C) Backstab (verb) – To harm (someone) by treachery or betrayal of trust.

Same meaning: Betray (verb) – To be disloyal to, to deceive, to reveal information in

violation of confidence.
• Bleary (adjective) – Not clear or distinct, often because of tiredness or
intoxication.
• Berate (verb) – To criticize or scold someone harshly.
• Blare (noun/verb) – A loud, harsh sound or to make a loud, harsh sound.
21. A) Burn the midnight oil (idiom) – work or study hard, especially by studying late
into the night.
• Between Scylla and Charybdis (idiom) – caught between two equally
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perilous alternatives, similar to being between a rock and a hard place.
• To go at each other hammer and tongs (idiom) – to fight or argue fiercely.
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• To bell the cat (idiom) – to undertake a dangerous action in the interest of
others.
22. A) 'a' 'nature-lover'
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औ Article Noun , Nouns
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A singer and musician is coming here today.
Rahman is a singer and musician.
Singular Nouns 'and' औ Article Nouns ,
Nouns ; -
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A singer and a musician are coming here today.

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The Principal and the Secretary are coming here today.

'a' shall not be used before 'nature-lover' because if two Singular Nouns are joined by
'and' and Article is used only before the first Noun, then both the Nouns are of the
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same person. or the object is perceived; As-

A singer and musician is coming here today.
Rahman is a singer and musician.
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But if two Singular Nouns are joined by 'and' and Article is used before both the Nouns,
then both those Nouns denote two persons or things; As-
A singer and a musician are coming here today.
The Principal and the Secretary are coming here today.
23. D) Between the devil and the deep sea (idiom) – caught between two dangers,
facing a dilemma involving two equally undesirable alternatives.
• Lock, stock and barrel (idiom) – entirely, completely.

• Leave no stone unturned (idiom) – to do everything possible to achieve a
good result.

• Fall under (idiom) – to come under or be classified as.

24. A) The correct spelling of 'accomodate' is 'accommodate
25. B) ‘having seen' 'saw' Part (A) Subject
Main Verb , Perfect Participle (having +v3 )
, औ Main Verb 'saw’ Object Part (C) ; -
I saw him. [Not: having seen]
'saw' will be used instead of 'having seen' because only one subject is used in
Part (A) of the sentence for which Main Verb will be used, not Perfect Participle
(having +v3), and Main Verb 'saw' in Object Part (C); like-
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I saw him. [Not: having seen]
26. C) Paltry (adjective) – Small or meager; insignificant; trivial.
ANTONYM: Substantial (adjective) – Of considerable importance, size, or worth;
significant.
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• Iconoclast (noun) – Someone who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.
• Assimilate (verb) – To take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb.

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• Peccadillo (noun) – A minor sin or offense.
27. A)’the newly realised' 'the newly released'
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 the newly released' will be used instead of 'all the newly realised' because
the sentence is talking about books that have been made available or
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published.
28. B) The correct spelling of 'calender' is 'calendar'
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29. A) 'for going' 'to go' 'allow' 'to + verb'

(infinitive)
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 'to go' will be used instead of 'for going' because after 'allow', we use 'to +
first form of the verb' (infinitive).
30. C) Laconic (adjective) – Using very few words, brief, concise.
Synonym: Concise (adjective) – Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few
words; brief but comprehensive.
 Reasonable (adjective) – Fair, sensible, rational, logical.
 Fanciful (adjective) – Over imaginative, not practical, whimsical.
 Certain (adjective) – Sure, convinced, positive, confident.

31. A) The correct spelling of 'heirarchy' is 'hierarchy'

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32. C) 'continues to study' 'continued to study' sentence
'was exhausted' Past Tense , : sentence Verb
Past Tense ; — Although he was tired, John went to bed early.
 'continued to study' will be used instead of 'continues to study' because in
the beginning part of the sentence 'was exhausted' is in Past Tense, so in
the rest of the sentence also Verb will be in Past Tense; Like— Although he
was tired, John went to bed early.
33. B) No correction required
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34. B) Exhaustive (adjective) – Comprehensive, thorough, detailed, complete.
Antonym: Incomplete (adjective) – Not finished or concluded, partial,

unfinished.
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 Minuscule (adjective) – Extremely small, tiny, minute.
 Archaic (adjective) – Ancient, old-fashioned, outdated, obsolete.
 Pensive (adjective) – Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious
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thought, thoughtful, meditative.
35. C) Under his thumb (idiom) – under his control or influence.
• To get the sack (idiom) – to be dismissed from a job.
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• In hot water (idiom) – in trouble or in a difficult situation.

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• Icing on the cake (idiom) – something additional that turns good into great.
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36. C) Prosaic (adjective) – Commonplace, dull, ordinary, mundane.

Antonym: Extraordinary (adjective) – Remarkable, exceptional, astonishing,
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phenomenal.
• Animosity (noun) – Hostility, hatred, enmity, antagonism.
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• Amnesty (noun) – Official pardon, forgiveness, reprieve.

• Tirade (noun) – Angry speech, rant, diatribe, harangue. -
37. B) The correct spelling of 'questionnair' is 'questionnaire' , .
38. A) A wee bit (idiom) – a small amount; a little.
• Above all (idiom) – most importantly, more than anything else.
• It’s Greek to me (idiom) – something that is difficult to understand. झ

• To pour oil on troubled waters (idiom) – to try to calm a difficult situation.
39. B) 'Decipher' is the most appropriate replacement as it also means to interpret or

understand something that is difficult or puzzling.
40. B) Profound (adjective) – Intense, deep, serious, significant, heartfelt.
Antonym: Superficial (adjective) – Shallow, surface-level, trivial, insubstantial.
• Anguish (noun) – Severe mental or physical pain or suffering, agony,

torment.
• Infamous (adjective) – Having a bad reputation, notorious, disgraceful,
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disreputable.
• Provincial (adjective) – Relating to a province, rural, unsophisticated,
narrow-minded.
41. A) The review projects a GDP growth of about 7% in 2024-25 and anticipates India's
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economy to hit the $7 trillion mark by 2030, becoming the world's third largest
economy.
• The passage explicitly states that the Finance Ministry's review anticipates
the GDP to grow close to 7% in 2024-25 with potential to exceed 7% by 2030.
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It also forecasts that India’s economy, from about $3.7 trillion this year, will
expand to $5 trillion in three years and has the potential to reach the $7
trillion mark by 2030, thereby making it the world's third largest economy.
42. A) Post-2014, India's economic growth is characterized by the removal of structural
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constraints and the initiation of reforms, leading to 'longer and stronger' economic and
financial cycles, making it the fastest-growing G-20 nation.
• The passage clearly outlines that the state of India's economy was considered
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'far from encouraging' before 2014 due to various structural constraints.

However, post-2014 reforms have significantly transformed the economy,
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restoring its growth trajectory and making it the fastest growing G-20 nation.
The review also emphasizes that India's 7% growth rate is 'qualitatively
superior' to higher growth rates achieved in the past when the global
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economy was performing better, indicating the strength and resilience of

India's economic growth in a global context.
43. C) The review highlights the need for an all-inclusive welfare approach and reforms
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at various levels, indicating a cautious yet optimistic future for private investment and
consumption, contingent upon policy improvements and broad-based consumption
rebound.
• The passage underscores the importance of translating the resolution of the
twin-balance sheet problem into a broader private investment revival.
However, this revival is not seen in isolation but rather is contingent on a
broad-based consumption rebound, contrasting the K-shaped recovery that
the government dismisses. Furthermore, the review emphasizes the need for
an 'all-inclusive welfare approach' to expand the middle class and thereby the
consumption base, which is crucial for meaningful and equitable growth. This
indicates a multifaceted approach to stimulate private investment and
consumption, involving not just economic growth but also welfare and policy

reforms, making option C the most comprehensive and accurate reflection of

the review's insights.
44. C) Addressing flaws in economic reforms such as GST, reevaluating policy tools like
import licences and price controls, and reducing dependency on government handouts
by expanding the middle class.
• The passage emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach to achieve
meaningful and equitable growth. It specifically mentions the necessity of
fixing flaws in reforms such as GST and reconsidering certain policy tools that
send mixed signals about India's market policies. Moreover, it points out the
importance of reducing dependency on government handouts, like free food
for 800 million people, by expanding the middle class and thereby enlarging
the consumption base.
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45. B) Optimistic
• The first paragraph of the passage presents an optimistic tone. It emphasizes
the positive growth trajectory of India's economy, projecting it to grow close
to 7% in 2024-25 with the potential to exceed 7% by 2030. The review
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highlights significant milestones, such as India's economy expanding to $5
trillion in three years and potentially reaching $7 trillion by 2030, positioning
it as the world's third-largest economy. Furthermore, it describes the period
since 2014 as a 'decade of transformative growth,' attributing this positive
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change to structural reforms initiated post-2014 that addressed previous
constraints and inefficiencies. The review's optimistic outlook is further
reinforced by comparing India's growth to the global average and
emphasizing India's status as the fastest-growing G-20 nation. Therefore, the
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overall tone is optimistic, focusing on economic achievements, future
potential, and the positive impact of recent reforms.
46. C) Grown' use sentence fruits औ vegetables chemical-free
औ organic cultivation
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, passive form 'grown' context

"Everything in Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are grown organically"
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औ 'Grew' औ 'Grows'
active voice forms , औ 'Grow' grammatically
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• 'Grown' should be used because the sentence is referring to the organic

cultivation of fruits and vegetables in Bhutan in a passive form. "Everything in
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Bhutan is chemical-free, all fruits and vegetables are grown organically"

implies that all fruits and vegetables are cultivated organically. Whereas
'Grew' and 'Grows' are active voice forms and 'Grow' doesn't fit
grammatically in this context.
47. B) 'B) Locally' use "locally" Sentence
mention Bhutan औ ,
'locally' 'Closely' , 'Nearly'
, औ 'Nearby' , context
• Locally' should be used because it means in a local manner or pertaining to a
particular place. The sentence mentions that in Bhutan, all fruits and
vegetables are produced in a local manner, making 'locally' fitting here.

Whereas, 'Closely' means in close proximity or with accuracy, 'Nearly' means

almost, and 'Nearby' means close in distance, which don't fit in this context.
48. A)Majority' use "majority" Context
, 'majority'
'Community' , 'Mass' , औ 'Common'
, context
• Majority' should be used because it means the greater part or number. In the
context, it's mentioned that a large portion of the population in Bhutan is
involved in farming, making 'majority' fitting here. Whereas, 'Community'
refers to a group of people, 'Mass' implies a large number, and 'Common'
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means usual or shared, which don't fit in this context.
49. C) 'sustenance' use "sustenance"
Sentence mention
, 'sustenance' 'nutrition' ,
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'provision' , औ 'Conservation' ,
context
• sustenance' should be used because it refers to food and nourishment
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essential for life. The sentence mentions that a majority of the population
engages in farming for their livelihood, making 'sustenance' fitting here.
Whereas, 'nutrition' refers to nourishment, 'provision' means supply or stock,
and 'Conservation' means preservation, which don't fit in this context.
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50. C) 'Garments' use "garments"

Sentence औ ,
'Attires' औ 'Fashions'
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'garments'
औ 'Covering' ,
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context
• Garments' should be used because it refers to clothes. The sentence talks
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about the use of turmeric for dyeing, making 'garments' the right choice here.
Whereas 'Attires' and 'Fashions' refer to clothing in a specific style, and
'Covering' means something that covers, which doesn't fit in this context.
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May 2, 2024 SSC CPO PRE 2024: MOCK TEST – 36

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12. Select one of the four options to complete the sentence.

A. Only few hurt

C. Nobody was hurt

contains a grammatical error.

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C. You, I and Tina

C. To eat humble pie

As a boy Dhritiman is very obedient, polite and hard-working but as a student he is

B. always attentive fro the study

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B. Between Scylla and Charybdis

B. having seen the

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A. will continue to study for his upcoming exam

D. continues studying for his upcoming exam

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‘open market with predictable policies’ pitch, are reconsidered.

India's GDP growth and economic status by 2030?

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A. Post-2014, India's economic growth is characterized by the removal of structural

B. Focusing solely on reforms in learning outcomes and health sectors, while

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 B) "Long strides" is a collocation which means significant progress or

• To Grind (idiom) – to work hard, continue doing something laborious.

3. D) Habitant (noun) – An inhabitant, particularly a resident of a place or region.

SAME WORD: Denizen (noun) – An inhabitant or resident of a particular place,

for a short time only; temporary, short-lived, fleeting.

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•Fool’s paradise (idiom) – a state of happiness based on false hopes or

• Bee-line (idiom) – the most direct route.

• Mentor (noun) – Guide, advisor, teacher, coach.

• Illicit (adjective) – Illegal, forbidden, unlawful.

8. C) ‘all hope ' 'all my hopes' 'all' 'hope'

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• Advertent (adjective) – Paying attention; heedful.

, औ 'Everybody was hurt' ,

13. C) ‘ignore' 'ignored' past

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 Particular (noun) – Specific detail or piece of information.

 'Offences' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank, as it refers to

• Give in (idiom) – to finally agree to what someone wants after initially

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Same meaning: Betray (verb) – To be disloyal to, to deceive, to reveal information in

• To go at each other hammer and tongs (idiom) – to fight or argue fiercely.

A singer and a musician are coming here today.

The Principal and the Secretary are coming here today.

same person. or the object is perceived; As-

• Lock, stock and barrel (idiom) – entirely, completely.

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• Fall under (idiom) – to come under or be classified as.

• Assimilate (verb) – To take in and incorporate as one's own; absorb.

29. A) 'for going' 'to go' 'allow' 'to + verb'

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