In a library 30% books are in English, 50% books are in Hindi and the remaining 500 are in other languages. What is the total number of books in the library?

The simple interest accrued in 3 years on a principal of Rs. 25,000 is three-twentieth of the principal. What is the rate of simple interest p.c.p.a. ?

The profit earned after selling a T-shirt for Rs. 575 is the same as loss incurred after selling the same T-shirt for Rs. 295. What is the cost price of the T-shirt ?

A and B together can finish a work in 9 days. A alone can finish the work in 12 days. In how many days will B alone finish the work ?

The average of five positive numbers is 470. The average of first two numbers is 720 and the average of the last two numbers is 150. What is the third number ?

Table given below shows calculators sold by two sellers in five different months. Study the data carefully and answer the following question.

In the months of March ‘A’ sold defective calculator and ‘B’ sold 60% defective calculators. Find total non-defective calculators sold in the month of March.

Table given below shows calculators sold by two sellers in five different months. Study the data carefully and answer the following question.

Calculators sold by ‘B’ in April are what percent less than calculators sold by B in March?

Table given below shows calculators sold by two sellers in five different months. Study the data carefully and answer the following question.

Seller ‘A’ sold all calculators to X, Y and Z in the ratio 4 : 7 : 6 in the month of May. Find the difference between number of calculator bought by Z and X?

Table given below shows calculators sold by two sellers in five different months. Study the data carefully and answer the following question.

Find the ratio of total calculators sold in Feb to total calculator sold in Jan by A and B together ?

Table given below shows calculators sold by two sellers in five different months. Study the data carefully and answer the following question.

Total calculators sold in the month of April are how much percent more than the total calculators sold in the month of Jan?

In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘ HAPPY’ be arranged?

Two persons A and B started a business with investments in the ratio 7 : 11. After 6 months C joined the business with an investment equal to that of B. They received a profit of Rs 13160 at the end of the year. Find the share of A in the profit.

The perimeter of a rectangle whose length is 6 m more than its breadth is 84 m. What will be the area of the rectangle?

What is the difference between the compound interest and simple interest accrued on an amount of Rs. 12,000 at the end of three years at the rate of 10% ?

Rajni decided to donate 20% of her monthly salary to a temple. On the day of donation she changed her mind and donated Rs. 6900 which was 75% of what she had decided earlier. How much is Rajni’s monthly salary ?

Seema sold a mobile phone at the cost of Rs. 1,950 at a loss of 25%. At what cost will she have to sell it to get a profit of 30%

The sum of the squares of two consecutive positive odd numbers is 514. What is the larger number ?

A and B are two numbers. Six times square of B is 540 more than square of A. The ratio of A and B is 3 : 2. Find the number B?

If a train 280 metre long runs at the speed of 7.4 m/second, how much time will it take to cross a platform 460 metre long ?

If numerator and denominator are increased by 20% and 30% respectively the fraction becomes 9/13 .What was the original fraction?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

According to the passage, Hitler’s confidence in his military strategy stemmed from its:

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On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

The author of the passage is primarily concerned with explaining:

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On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

Which of the following best characterizes the author’s view of the relationship between Hitler and Napoleon?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

According to the passage, what best describes the author’s understanding of why Hitler’s military campaign eventually failed?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

According to the passage, Hitler’s confidence in the war plans announced at Obersalzberg stemmed from all of the following EXCEPT:

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

According to the passage, why did Hitler believe he could conquer Poland in a few weeks?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

According to the passage, which of the following represents the chronological unfolding of events?

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

Choose the word/group of words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage.
Foresee

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

Choose the word/group of words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage.
Brazen

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
On August 22, 1939, Adolf Hitler summoned his top military generals to Obersalzberg, where he delivered a speech explaining his plans for war, first with Poland, then with the rest of Europe. Despite resistance from those both inside and outside Germany, Hitler felt exceedingly confident that he could defy the will of the international community and conquer vast amounts of land. In his speech at Obersalzberg, he laid out numerous factors he believed would contribute to the success of his war plans.
Chief among Hitler’s sources of confidence in Germany’s brazen war plans was German military quickness. Hitler said, “Our strength lies in our quickness.” On the advice of Colonel-General von Brauchitsch, Hitler believed Poland could be captured in a few weeks, an astonishingly short amount of time given the recent history of trench warfare and the long history of protracted European military engagements that resulted in minimal land gains and high casualty counts.
Hitler’s confidence in the ability of the German military to inflict considerable brutality further strengthened his determination to pursue an exceedingly ambitious plan of territorial aggrandizement. He said, “I shall shoot everyone who utters one word of criticism” and noted that “the goal to be obtained in the war is not that of reaching certain lines but of physically demolishing the opponent.” In this vein, Hitler ordered his military to “be hard, be without mercy, [and] act more quickly and brutally than others…for it scares the others off.” Hitler believed that enemies, not used to this type of brutality, would surrender quickly.
In addition to speed and brutality, Hitler believed that, in the end, history would overlook his inhumane conduct. To support this view, which turned out to be anything but prescient, Hitler invoked a Pollyannaish view of Asian leader Genghis Kahn. In Hitler’s eyes, Kahn “sent millions of women and children into death knowingly and with a light heart,” yet “history sees in him only the great founder of States.”
Although Hitler brimmed with confidence and experienced initial yet widely-expected success in Poland and then in Denmark, he overlooked important considerations. In many ways, Hitler made the same mistake Napoleon Bonaparte made years earlier. Hitler believed he could advance further and conquer Britain, yet, like Napoleon, Hitler did not adequately foresee the insurmountable barrier posed by Britain’s island status. Despite the damage inflicted at the hands of the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1940), British forces eventually won this important battle. Nevertheless, Hitler pressed on and, in an even more fateful decision that carried echoes of a Napoleonic tactical misstep, invaded the USSR where his forces suffered the decisive defeat of World War II at Stalingrad in 1943. In the end, Hitler’s reputation in history proved to be as brutal and decisive as the battle plans and philosophy he announced at Obersalzberg.

Choose the word/group of words which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in passage.
Defy