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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.

Question : 36 [SSC CGL Tier-II 2015]

The period between two reigns

a) interregnum

b) intermission

c) era

d) anachronism

Answer: (a)

interregnum

interregnum (N.) : a period of time during which a country, an organization, etc. does not have a leader and is waiting for a new one

anachronism (N.) : a person, a custom/an idea that seems old fashioned and does not belong to the present

intermission (N.) : a short period of time between the parts of a play film, etc.

era (N.) : a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods because of particular characteristics events

Question : 37 [SSC CGL Tier-II 2017]

Substance used in surgery to produce unconsciousness.

a) antidote

b) anesthetic

c) cocaine

d) antiseptic

Answer: (b)

anesthetic

antiseptic = disinfectant

antidote = a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.

Question : 38

The first public speech delivered by a person

a) Trial speech

b) Marathon speech

c) Inaugural speech

d) Maiden speech

Answer: (d)

Question : 39

One who values practicality

a) Pragmatist

b) Apotheosis

c) Realist

d) Pliable

Answer: (a)

Question : 40 [SSC CAPFS (CPO) 2016]

That which cannot be believed

a) incredible

b) credible

c) ineffective

d) awesome

Answer: (a)

incredible

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