131
Unselfish interest in the welfare of others
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Altruistic refers to a selfless concern for the well-being of others.

  Wellbeing (B) refers to the state of being healthy and happy, not necessarily selfless.

  Philanthropy (C) refers to the act of donating money, resources, or time to help others.

  Cosmopolitan (D) refers to someone who is sophisticated and familiar with many cultures, not specifically selfless.

132
One who sales sweets and pastries
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Confectioner is a person who makes or sells sweets, pastries, and other sugary foods.

  Bakery (A) is a place where baked goods are sold or made, but not the person.

  Theater (B) is a place where plays or movies are shown, unrelated to sweets.

               Gourmand (D) refers to someone who enjoys eating, often in excess, but not necessarily selling sweets.

133
One who draws maps
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Cartographer is a person who creates maps.

  Painter (B) is someone who creates art using paint, not maps.

  Sinister (C) refers to something harmful or threatening, not related to map-making.

               Isthmus (D) is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, not a person.

134
A steep and often sheer rock face
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Cliff refers to a steep rock face, often sheer or vertical, typically found near the coast or on mountains.

  Hillock (A) refers to a small hill, not a steep rock face.

  Ridge (C) is a long, narrow hilltop, not necessarily steep or sheer.

               Range (D) refers to a series of mountains, not a single steep face.

135
One who makes furniture
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Carpenter is a person who works with wood, especially making furniture and structures.

  Sculptor (A) works with materials like stone or metal, creating sculptures.

  Botanist (B) studies plants, not furniture.

               Mason (C) works with stone or brick, not wood.

136
Scientific study of bodily diseases
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Pathology is the study of diseases, including their causes, development, and effects on the body.

  Dermatology (B) is the study of the skin and its diseases.

  Ornithology (C) is the study of birds, not bodily diseases.

               Diagnostics (D) refers to the process of identifying diseases, but pathology is the broader study of disease.

137
The study of ancient societies
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Archaeology is the study of ancient societies through the excavation of artifacts, structures, and other historical remains.

  History (A) is the broader study of past events, not limited to ancient societies.

  Anthropology (B) is the study of humans, including cultural, social, and physical aspects, but not specifically ancient societies.

  Ethnology (C) refers to the study of cultures and people, not ancient societies alone.

138
One who mends shoes
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Cobbler is a person who repairs shoes.

  Androphile (A) refers to someone attracted to men.

  Sycophant (C) is a person who acts obsequiously toward someone in order to gain advantage.

  Potter (D) is someone who makes pottery, not involved in mending shoes.

139
Large scale departure of people
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Exodus refers to a mass departure of people, often used in the context of a large migration or escape (e.g., the Biblical exodus).

  Migration (A) refers to the movement of people or animals from one region to another, but it doesn’t imply large-scale departure like exodus does.

  Emigration (B) is the act of leaving one’s own country to settle permanently in another.

  Immigration (C) is the act of coming into a new country to live there.

140
A sand hill or sand ridge formed by the wind
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B.
C.
D.
Answer & Solution
Solution:

  Dune is a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, typically found in deserts or along coastlines.

  Gust (A) refers to a strong burst of wind, not a sand hill.

  Range (C) refers to a series of mountains or hills.

               Peninsula (D) refers to a piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland, not a sand ridge.