Set 8

Question 1

Allege

Example: It is alleged that the borrowings are mainly confined to consumption purposes

Answer 1

To say that somebody has done something wrong

Question 2

Nadir

Example: After being indomitable for almost a decade, they transitioned into the nadir of their manufacturing career

Answer 2

Lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organisation

Question 3

Appraise

Example: Rural Banking: A critical appraisal

Answer 3

To study/judge the value or quality of somebody or something

Question 4

Salient

Example: These are some salient features of this book that was alleged to disseminate so called ‘indispensable’ information about the BSF

Answer 4

Important

Synonyms: Significant, Gravitas

Question 5

Lumbering

Example: The sudden noise by the guests was blatant, as the perilous snake was undulating and lumbering all across the hallway, terrifying them.

Answer 5

Moving in a slow, heavy, awkward way

Question 6

Integrate

Answer 6

Combine