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In questions given below, choose the alternative one which can be most effectively substituted for the given word/sentence.

1. A person who is successful in business or industry and has become rich and powerful.

a. Magnate
b. Tycoon
c. Businessmen
d. Mogul

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2. It’s a small section of artificial hair, worn by a man to cover an area of his head where hair no longer grows.

a. Toupee
b. Wig
c. Periwig
d. Falsie

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3. A person who easily gets nervous or frightened.

a. Scared
b. Afraid
c. Timid
d. Timorous

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4. A round container filled with dried flowers, leaves, etc. that is used to give a pleasant smell to rooms or clothes.

a. Room freshener
b. Borax
c. Pomander
d. Disinfectant

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5. The act of giving birth.

a. Delivery
b. Parturition
c. Conceiving
d. Carriage

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6. A person who studies fossils

a. Paleo
b. Fossil gist
c. Archaeologist
d. Palaeontologist

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7. It’s the treatment of problems concerning the position of the teeth

a. Orthodontics
b. Dentistry
c. Dental
d. Orthodontist

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8. A person whose job involves treating some diseases and physical problems by pressing and moving the bones and muscles.

a. Surgeon
b. Osteopathic
c. Osteopath
d. Physicians

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9. A person who is new and has little experience in a skill, job or situation.

a. Intern
b. Novice
c. Trainer
d. Neophyte

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10. Having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death.

a. Morbid
b. Morose
c. Gloomy
d. Melancholic

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