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121 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  25. He spoke with the fervor of discovery, unaware that he was reinventing the wheel.

A
Wasting time
B
Construct a wheel
C
Repeating thoughts
D
Growing continuously

122 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A
a relevant problem
B
a dying issue
C
an irrelevant problem
D
a widely debated issue

123 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
   Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.

A
Has no serious occupation
B
Is living comfortably
C
Is respected by everybody
D
Is held in high esteem

124 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.

A
create problems
B
encounter difficulties
C
confuse matters
D
makes things difficult

125 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
   I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at twelve in the night.

A
Difficult
B
Too much
C
Customary
D
Simple

126 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  I am ambitious and never want to rest on my laurels.

A
be dissatisfied
B
be satisfied
C
be complacent
D
be good

127 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  Things are progressing well. Don't do anything to rock the boat.

A
create difficulties
B
conspire against
C
upset the balance
D
agitate against

128 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  The authorities took him to task for this negligence.

A
forced him to resign
B
suspended his assignment
C
reprimanded him
D
gave him additional work

129 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  66. Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were aware of this.

A
The person who had the real control and power
B
The acknowledged leader
C
The person who controlled the monarch
D
The person who advised the queen

130 In the following question, which one is best expresses the meaning of the phrase.
  76. Helena was over head and ears in love with Demetrius.  

A
carefully
B
completely
C
brilliantly
D
cautiously