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Question:

In the following passage, fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word from the options provided.

Come October and you are burnt by the mid-day Sun. The storm and the sizzle is particularly __70__ as it comes after the relatively cool monsoon months. Though it is hot and muggy, that does not prevent people from coming out on the streets to __71__ the traditional festivals. And it must be shopping time also, colourfully decorated showrooms are __72__ the passerby to let his hair down, splurge and take a __73__ of gifts home for family. After all, the New Year is just around.

Explanation:

In option 1, usage of “drawing” in the sentence makes the sentence incomplete and grammatically incorrect. Thus, it can be eliminated.
In option 3, usage of “fascinating” in the sentence makes the sentence illogical.
In option 4, “pursuing” means ‘to follow or chase’ and logically, colourfully decorated showrooms cannot pursue a passerby. Thus, it can be eliminated.
In option 2, “exhorting” means ‘to strongly encourage’ and since the stores were colourfully decorated, they turned out to be urging passersby to splurge.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

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