Directions: Each word has been used in a sentence that gives its contextual usage. From the choices, choose the meaning that is most suitable in the context.
Explanation: Scoff means to speak of something in a scornfully derisive way. Hence something to be scoffed at’ would mean ‘something to be devalued’.
Directions: Each word has been used in a sentence that gives its contextual usage. From the choices, choose the meaning that is most suitable in the context.
Explanation: Flamboyant means ‘brightly coloured and showy’. Hence flamboyance here can mean ostentation (pretentious display of wealth, skill or knowledge, designed to impress).
Directions: Each word has been used in a sentence that gives its contextual usage. From the choices, choose the meaning that is most suitable in the context.
Explanation: Reiterate means to say something again or repeatedly.
Directions: Each word has been used in a sentence that gives its contextual usage. From the choices, choose the meaning that is most suitable in the context.
Explanation: Sops means something given to appease or bribe someone. Sops are benefits, attractions and appeasements but the sops given by the government is meant to encourage. This underlying implication of encouragement is there only in incentives.
Directions: Each word has been used in a sentence that gives its contextual usage. From the choices, choose the meaning that is most suitable in the context.
Explanation: Nuances are subtle differences in or shade of meaning.