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प्रश्न
Replace the underline word/phrase with the appropriate one, to retain the proper meaning.
After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the control of Scotland.
पर्याय
be the epitome of
gear up
a brief stint
play a major role
in recognition of
take over reins
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उत्तर
After the murder of King Duncan, Macbeth took over the reins of Scotland.
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| A | B | |
| 1 | Fly a flag | Move quickly/suddenly |
| 2 | Fly into rage | Be successful |
| 3 | Fly along | Display a flag on a long pole |
| 4 | Fly high | Escape from a place |
| 5 | Fly the coop | Become suddenly very angry |
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(b) trying to win the favor, preference, or goodwill of (paragraph 1)
(c) come in small numbers (paragraph 4)
(d) well-off; rich (paragraph 5)
(e) friendly (paragraph 6)
(f) wanting or enjoying expensive pleasures (paragraph 6)
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