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Question 1

entombed

Answer 1

Meaning:- bury or trap within something.
Sentence:- A insects entombed in fossilized amber for tens of millions of years.

Question 2

amber

Answer 2

Meaning:- hard translucent fossilized resin originating from extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period, typically yellowish in colour. It has been used in jewellery since antiquity.
Sentence:- A insects entombed in fossilized amber for tens of millions of years.

Question 3

wage

Answer 3

Meaning:- carry on (a war or campaign)
Sentence:- It is necessary to destroy their capacity to wage war

Question 4

preposterous

Answer 4

Meaning:- contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
Sentence :- Until recently, the thought that there might ever be a cure for aging seemed preposterous.

Question 5

decrepit

Answer 5

Meaning:- worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.
Sentence:- Growing older and more decrepit appeared to be an inevitable and necessary part of being human.

Question 6

upshot

Answer 6

Meaning: Conclusion
Sentence:- The upshot of the meeting was that he was on the next plane to New York.

Question 7

indigenous

Answer 7

Meaning:- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Sentence:- The indigenous peoples of Siberia.

Question 8

stimulate

Answer 8

Meaning:- encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm.
Sentence:- A rich and stimulating working environment

Question 9

solace

Answer 9

Meaning:- relief
Sentence:- The soundlessness of nature impressed and solaced her.

Question 10

assertive

Answer 10

Meaning:- behaving or speaking in a confident way
Sentence:- He has been very assertive and direct

Question 11

avenue

Answer 11

Meaning:- A possible way of doing or achieving something
Sentence:- We have exhausted all other avenues of treatment

Question 12

stray

Answer 12

Meaning:- move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course of place
Sentence:- Dog owners are urged not to allow their dogs to stray

Question 13

intrigue

Answer 13

Meaning:- arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
Sentence:- I was intrigued by your question

Question 14

slosh

Answer 14

Meaning:- I was intrigued by your question
Sentence:- “water in the boat sloshed about under our feet”

Question 15

keepsake

Answer 15

Meaning:- souvenir
Sentence:-she was wearing the medal he gave her as a keepsake