Verbal Ability Test Questions


Q.  Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below underlined phrase.

The parents attending the meeting were hostile and aggressive. This set the mood of the unfortunate meeting.


a. Shrewd
b. Belligerent
c. Docile
d. Timorous


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