English · Question 671
Choose the closest meaning of “Reconnoitre”.
- Penetrate
- Populate
- Patrol
- Petrol
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Correct answer: C
Patrol
To reconnoitre is to inspect an area for information; patrol is closest.
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English · Question 672
Choose the closest meaning of “Regnant”.
- Decaying
- Dominant
- Ruinous
- Foul
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Correct answer: B
Dominant
Regnant means reigning or dominant.
English · Question 673
Choose the closest meaning of “Relay”.
- Transact
- Transmute
- Transit
- Transfer
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Correct answer: D
Transfer
To relay information is to pass or transfer it onward.
English · Question 674
Choose the closest meaning of “Resistance”.
- Defence
- Submission
- Resignation
- Withdrawal
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Correct answer: A
Defence
Resistance is opposition or defence against a force.
English · Question 675
Choose the closest meaning of “Riff”.
- Affluence
- Imagery
- Melody
- Malady
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Correct answer: C
Melody
A riff is a repeated musical phrase or melody.
English · Question 676
Choose the closest meaning of “Sanatorium”.
- Holiday resort
- Recreation point
- Rehabilitation centre
- Vacation spot
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Correct answer: C
Rehabilitation centre
A sanatorium is an institution for medical treatment and recuperation.
English · Question 677
Choose the closest meaning of “Sarong”.
- Loincloth
- Headdress
- Cloak
- Vest
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Correct answer: A
Loincloth
A sarong is a length of cloth wrapped around the waist; loincloth is the closest choice.
English · Question 678
Choose the closest meaning of “Satire”.
- Reckon
- Bully
- Sever
- Ridicule
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Correct answer: D
Ridicule
Satire uses humour or irony to expose faults to ridicule.
Chemistry · Question 679
How many elements are present in each of the fourth and fifth periods of the periodic table?
- 32
- 18
- 8
- 36
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Correct answer: B
18
Periods 4 and 5 each contain 18 elements.
Chemistry · Question 680
Lanthanum is conventionally associated with which block of the periodic table?
- s-block
- p-block
- d-block
- f-block
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Correct answer: D
f-block
Lanthanum begins the lanthanide series, which is conventionally placed in the f-block.