English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishCloze Test
Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful. Agriculture in States like Punjab is typically a ___ A ___ of wheat and paddy. When input costs associated with fertilizers, crop-protection chemicals and see
Options
- Aambiguous
- Bguileless
- Cdevious
- Dusurious
Correct answer
D. usurious
Step-by-step solution
It is indeed a difficult one. Among the given options and in the context of the paragraph, the only word that would fit the blank is “usurious”. Usurious (Adjective): The adjective has originated from the noun “Usury” which means lending money at exorbitant or high interest rates. Ex. "they lend money at usurious rates" Option D is hence the correct answer.