The term “cogent” refers to an argument or case that is clear, logical, and convincing. In the context of the sentence, describing the reasoning as “cogent” suggests it is so well-presented and convincing that it should be obvious to anyone, making it difficult to understand how it could deceive.
Fill in the blanks in the given sentences of List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:
List-I (Sentences) and List-II (Words)
List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Words) |
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(A) I read the mystery novels | (II) because |
they captivate my imagination. | |
(B) This is the place | (III) where |
he was born. | |
(C) Many things have happened | (IV) since |
we met last time. | |
(D) | (I) unless |
You tell me the truth, I will not allow you to go. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:-
List-I (Words) | List-II (Definitions) |
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(A) Abdicate | (IV) To give up a throne or other office of dignity |
(B) Expurgate | (I) To remove offensive portion of a book |
(C) Plagiarism | (II) Literary theft |
(D) Besiege | (III) To surround a place with the intention of capturing |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: