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  1. Indian police is, on the whole, high handed in dealing with citizens.








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    high-handed : overbearing ; using authority in an unreasonable way, without considering the opinions of other people
    ● He is an arrogant and high-handed man. The best option is overbearing.

    Correct Option: B

    high-handed : overbearing ; using authority in an unreasonable way, without considering the opinions of other people
    ● He is an arrogant and high-handed man. The best option is overbearing.

  1. She is too fond of her own voice.








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    too fond of her own voice : to like talking a lot or too much, usually without wanting to listen to other people
    ● Akshita is too fond of her own voice. The best option is does not listen properly to anyone else.

    Correct Option: C

    too fond of her own voice : to like talking a lot or too much, usually without wanting to listen to other people
    ● Akshita is too fond of her own voice. The best option is does not listen properly to anyone else.

  1. The project advanced by leaps and bounds.








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    by leaps and bounds : rapidly
    ● India is progressing by leaps and his bounds. The best option is rapidly.

    Correct Option: A

    by leaps and bounds : rapidly
    ● India is progressing by leaps and his bounds. The best option is rapidly.

  1. As a businessman, my father always maintained that his transactions constituted an open book.








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    an open – book : to understand somebody easily and know everything about him
    ● Your health secrets will be an open – book to anyone who can do an online search. The best option is straight forward and honest dealings.

    Correct Option: D

    an open – book : to understand somebody easily and know everything about him
    ● Your health secrets will be an open – book to anyone who can do an online search. The best option is straight forward and honest dealings.

  1. to miss the bus








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    to miss the bus : to unable to take advantage of something because you are too late
    ● She missed the bus when she did not apply for the entrance exams, this year. The best option is to miss an opportunity.

    Correct Option: B

    to miss the bus : to unable to take advantage of something because you are too late
    ● She missed the bus when she did not apply for the entrance exams, this year. The best option is to miss an opportunity.