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📘 Words of the Day
1️⃣ Ambush
Meaning: A surprise attack from a hidden position
Explanation: Used when someone is caught off guard unexpectedly
Daily Use: He felt ambushed by sudden questions in the meeting
Office Use: The manager ambushed the team with last-minute changes
2️⃣ Incite
Meaning: To encourage or stir up violent or strong emotions
Explanation: Often used in negative contexts like protests or conflicts
Daily Use: The speech incited anger among the crowd
Office Use: His comments incited unnecessary tension in the team
3️⃣ Grimace
Meaning: A facial expression showing pain or discomfort
Explanation: Non-verbal reaction to unpleasant situations
Daily Use: She made a grimace after tasting the bitter medicine
Office Use: He grimaced while reviewing the poorly written report
4️⃣ Relentless
Meaning: Showing no signs of stopping or easing
Explanation: Can be positive (hardworking) or negative (harsh/unforgiving)
Daily Use: She was relentless in chasing her fitness goals
Office Use: The boss’s relentless pressure affected team morale
5️⃣ Jubilant
Meaning: Extremely happy or joyful
Explanation: Used to describe celebratory emotions
Daily Use: The fans were jubilant after the victory
Office Use: The team was jubilant after closing the big deal
📘Idioms of the Day
1️⃣ Fence Sitters
Meaning: People who avoid taking sides or making decisions
Explanation: They prefer to stay neutral to avoid risk
Daily Use: Stop being a fence sitter and make a choice
Office Use: Fence sitters often miss leadership opportunities
2️⃣ Whims and Fancies
Meaning: Sudden or unpredictable desires
Explanation: Acting based on mood rather than logic
Daily Use: He spends money on his whims and fancies
Office Use: Decisions based on whims and fancies can hurt business
📝Fill in the Blanks (MCQ)
The sudden attack by competitors felt like an ______ to the company.
A) grimace
B) ambush
C) jubilant
D) relentlessHis speech managed to ______ the crowd into protesting.
A) incite
B) ambush
C) grimace
D) relaxShe couldn’t hide her ______ after hearing the bad news.
A) jubilant
B) relentless
C) grimace
D) ambushThe team worked in a ______ manner to meet the deadline.
A) jubilant
B) relentless
C) whimsical
D) grimaceThe employees were ______ after receiving their bonuses.
A) grimacing
B) incited
C) jubilant
D) ambushedYou can’t stay ______ forever; you need to take a stand.
A) whimsical
B) fence sitter
C) relentless
D) jubilant
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📖 Reading Comprehension (RC)
In today’s fast-paced world, decision-making has become increasingly complex. While some individuals take decisive actions, others prefer to remain fence sitters, avoiding risks and responsibilities. However, success often favors those who act with clarity rather than those swayed by whims and fancies. Being relentless in pursuing goals, despite setbacks, is a trait commonly observed among high achievers. Emotional reactions like grimacing at failures are natural, but what matters is the ability to stay focused and move forward with determination.
Questions:
What is a key trait of successful individuals?
A) Avoiding risks
B) Acting on whims
C) Being relentless
D) Remaining neutralWhat does the passage criticize?
A) Hard work
B) Emotional reactions
C) Fence sitting
D) Decision-makingWhat is implied about “whims and fancies”?
A) They lead to success
B) They are logical decisions
C) They can be harmful
D) They improve clarityWhat is the tone of the passage?
A) Humorous
B) Critical and motivational
C) Sad
D) Informative only
✅ Answers & Explanations
Fill in the Blanks:
B) Ambush – sudden unexpected attack
A) Incite – provoke action
C) Grimace – expression of discomfort
B) Relentless – continuous effort
C) Jubilant – extreme happiness
B) Fence sitter – indecisive person
RC Answers:
C) Being relentless – clearly stated
C) Fence sitting – criticized as indecisive
C) They can be harmful – implied negatively
B) Critical and motivational – mix of both tone
Para Jumble
But now we have another group: the unwitting enablers.
Democracy and high levels of inequality of the kind that have come to characterize the United States are simply incompatible.
Believing these people are working for a better world, they are, actually, at most, chipping away at the margins, making slight course corrections, ensuring the system goes on as it is, uninterrupted.
Very rich people will always use money to maintain their political and economic power.
Para Jumble Solution
The clue is “but” in sentence 1, which indicates a contradiction. It contrasts with the ideas in sentences 2 and 4. Sentence 2 is broader in scope, so pairing 2 and 4 makes sense.
Sentence 3 refers to “these people”, which clearly points back to sentence 1.
Therefore, the correct order is: 2 → 4 → 1 → 3 (2413) ✅
🔁 Quick Recap
Ambush → Surprise attack
Incite → Provoke or stir up
Grimace → Expression of discomfort
Relentless → Never stopping
Jubilant → Extremely happy
Fence Sitters → Indecisive people
Whims and Fancies → Sudden desires
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