481. With regard to licensing policy, it is advisable for every state to cut corners. A. become lenient B. amend the existing rules C. exercise strict control D. simplify the procedure ✅ The correct answer is option D.
482. To accept the Gauntlet A. To accept defeat B. To accept a challenge C. To suffer humiliation D. To accept an honour ✅ The correct answer is option B.
483. We should abstain from casting aspersions on the character of our colleagues. A. passing critical remarks B. cracking silly jokes C. paying left-handed compliments D. passing slanderous remarks ✅ The correct answer is option D.
484. To take with a grain of salt A. To take with some reservation B. To take with total disbelief C. To take wholeheartedly D. To take seriously ✅ The correct answer is option A.
485. He is in the habit of fishing in troubled waters. A. putting others in trouble B. indulging in evil conspirancies C. aggravating the situation D. taking advantage of troubled conditions for personal profit ✅ The correct answer is option D.
486. The young heir to his father’s huge estate made ducks and drakes of his patrimony. A. made best use of B. took stock of C. squandered lavishly D. invested wisely ✅ The correct answer is option C.
487. To set the thames on fire A. To do something remarkable B. To try to do the impossible C. To burn something to ashes D. To fling ironical remarks ✅ The correct answer is option B.
488. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple’s quarrel was just a storm in a teacup. A. violent quarrel B. fuss about a trifle C. brittle situation D. quarrel about tea cups ✅ The correct answer is option B.
489. I am afraid the two brothers are at cross purposes. A. quarrel with each other B. dislike each other C. are working against each other D. are misunderstanding each other ✅ The correct answer is option D.
490. He is a plain, simple and sincere man. He will always call a spade a spade. A. say something to be taken seriously B. desist from making controversial statement C. find meaning or purpose in your action D. avoid controversial situations ✅ The correct answer is option E.