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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Bad iron.

Option 1: No steam

Option 2: Not hot

Option 3: Bad luck

Option 4: Bad behaviour

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bad luck


Solution : The correct option is the third option.

The idiom, bad iron means to have bad luck or be unfortunate.

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

Option 1: Judge

Option 2: Malign

Option 3: Castigate

Option 4: Ameliorate

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Ameliorate


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:
Ameliorate fits this requirement, as it means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better. It is a synonym for improve and precisely conveys the meaning of enhancing a situation or condition.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Judge: This word means to form an opinion or decide upon after careful consideration.
  • Malign: This word means to speak harmful untruths about someone.
  • Castigate: This word means to reprimand or criticise severely.

Therefore, the correct answer is ameliorate.

 

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