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Question 231 Discuss
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The cruel tyrant was entirely deaf ____ the pleas of mercy

A
to
B
for
C
against
D
of

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

You are 'deaf to' advice or pleas.
Question 232 Discuss
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There is a serious defect ____ the design of this machine

A
of
B
in
C
about
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

There is a 'defect in' an object or plan.
Question 233 Discuss
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I will defer ____ your superior judgment on this issue

A
to
B
for
C
on
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

To 'defer to' means to yield to someone's opinion.
Question 234 Discuss
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This particular diet is severely deficient ____ essential vitamins

A
of
B
in
C
with
D
from

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

A thing is 'deficient in' a nutrient.
Question 235 Discuss
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Evil men often delight ____ causing harm to innocent people

A
at
B
in
C
on
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You take delight 'in' doing something.
Question 236 Discuss
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You can safely depend ____ me for financial assistance

A
in
B
upon
C
with
D
to

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You depend 'on' or 'upon' a person.
Question 237 Discuss
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We derive immense pleasure ____ reading classic literature

A
out
B
from
C
of
D
by

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

You derive something 'from' a source.
Question 238 Discuss
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Such bad behavior will definitely derogate ____ his reputation

A
from
B
of
C
to
D
with

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

To 'derogate from' means to detract from or lower in value.
Question 239 Discuss
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Never despair ____ ultimate success despite repeated failures

A
from
B
about
C
of
D
in

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

You despair 'of' hope or success.
Question 240 Discuss
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The poor orphan was left destitute ____ any worldly possessions

A
from
B
of
C
with
D
empty

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The adjective 'destitute' is followed by 'of'.
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