JIPMAT (VA) PYQs

Pick out the synonym of the word 'reproach'

In this question, there are two sentences I and II, each having a blank, followed by four words. Select only one word which fills both the blanks.

I. The company has agreed in ______ to our suggestion.
II. The equipment works on the ______ of Archimedes.

Identify the word which means the same as ‘sift’.