Verbal Ability – 1 Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks ...

[Pages:83]Verbal Ability ? 1

P-1(BS)

Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Analogy and Odd Word Out

Answers and Explanations

1 c 2 d 3 c 4 d 5 a 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 c 10 a 11 d 12 b 13 c 14 a 15 c 16 d 17 a 18 a 19 b 20 c 21 a 22 c 23 d 24 d 25 c 26 c 27 c 28 d 29 d 30 c 31 a 32 c 33 b 34 b 35 b 36 b 37 d 38 b 39 d 40 b 41 c 42 a 43 a 44 b 45 c 46 c 47 d 48 b 49 b 50 c 51 a 52 c 53 d 54 a 55 b 56 c 57 b 58 d 59 d 60 a

Practice Questions

1 c 2 d 3 c 4 b 5 c 6 c 7 b 8 c 9 b 10 c 11 b 12 c 13 b 14 c 15 b 16 c 17 c 18 d 19 c 20 d 21 d 22 c 23 c 24 d 25 b 26 d 27 d 28 b 29 b 30 d 31 c 32 d 33 b 34 a 35 d 36 b 37 d 38 c 39 c 40 c 41 c

1. c 'Prim' is an adjective which means to be stiffly formal 8. b `Paradigm' is something that serves as a model or

and proper. Hence, the appropriate synonym would

example. Therefore, option (b) is its perfect synonym.

be 'groomed'.

Option (d), `paranormal', means something which is

beyond the range of normal experience or scientific

2. d To be 'keen' is to be eager or enthusiastic about

explanation.

something. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d).

Option (b), `rogue', refers to someone who is dishonest 9. c `To assuage' is to have a soothing effect; to pacify or

or immoral.

calm. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. Option

(b), `prohibit', means to prevent someone from doing

3. c `Haughty' is an adjective and is used to describe

something.

someone who is scornfully and condescendingly

proud. Therefore, 'arrogant' is its suitable synonym. 10. a `Innocuous' is something which has little or no adverse

Option (d), `subservient', means too willing to obey

effect. Therefore, option (a), `harmless', would be its

people.

correct synonym.

4. d `Contemptuous' means feeling or showing hatred or 11. d 'Compliant' means willing to do whatever you are asked

disapproval. Its synonym is `disdain', which means a

or ordered to do; ready and willing to comply. 'Yielding'

feeling of disapproval for something you do not feel

means tending to do or willing to do what other people

deserves respect. Hence, option (d) is the correct

want you to do. Hence, option (d) is the correct

answer.

answer.

5. a 'Sympathy' is the feeling that you care about and are 12. b To `abominate' is to abhor or dislike intensely. Hence,

sorry about someone else's trouble, grief misfortune

the appropriate word to replace it would be `detest'.

etc. Hence, the correct answer is option (a),

`compassion'.

13. c To `fabricate' is to fake or concoct. Hence, `forged'

would be suitable to replace it.

6. c `Tenebrous' means shut off from the light; dark.

Therefore, option (c), `gloomy', is its correct synonym. 14. a `Abject' means terrible and without hope. Hence, option

(a) correctly replaces it.

7. a `Morbid' means something unhealthy or characterized

by disease. Hence, option (a), `unwholesome', is its 15. c `Pandemonium' is a state of noisy disorder. Hence, its

appropriate synonym.

suitable synonym would be `commotion'.

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16. d 17. a 18. a 19. b 20. c

An `erudite' person is very knowledgeable. Hence, its antonym would be `ignorant'. 'Uncouth' means rude or socially unacceptable. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

`Craven' means cowardly. So its antonym is `brave'. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

To be `laconic' is to be very precise and curt, `verbose' is to use too many words. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

`To exculpate' is to free from blame or guilt. So, the opposite would be `incriminate', which means to charge with or show evidence of involvement in a crime. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

`Boost' is to encourage while its opposite is `discourage'. `Bolster' is a long pillow or cushion. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

31. a 32. c 33. b 34. b

`Adept' means skilled; `adapt' means to adjust, `adopt' means to take as your own, and `aloft' means in the air. Hence, option (a) is correct.

`Ensure' means to make sure, `assure' means to guarantee, `insure' means to protect against loss or damage, and `abjure' is to reject formally. Hence, option (c) is correct.

`Boar' is a wild pig, `bore' is a tiresome person, `boor' is a rude or insensitive person, and `burr' is something that is prickly and irregularly spherical. Only option (b) logically fits in the given sentence.

A gang of thieves cannot be respectful. So, options (a) and (c) are negated. `Distinguished' is used for a person who seem important and worth respect. So, option (d) is also incorrect. `Notorious', which means well know for something bad, correctly fills in the blank.

21. a 22. c 23. d

A `doltish' person is a stupid or slow-witted person. So, the correct antonym should be option (a), `clever'.

To `castigate' is to rebuke or criticize in a severe manner. Its opposite is `praise'. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

`Dull' means lacking in force, intensity or sharpness. So, its appropriate antonym is `sharp'. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. 'Azure' refers to the blue color of the sky.

35. b 36. b

`Meet' means to encounter, `mete' means to measure, `meat' refers to flesh as food, and `meek' means not violent or strong. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

It is clearly hinted in the sentence that the concerned person is feeling bored because of isolation and so it can lead to the development of negative emotions within her. Option (b) is correct because `ennui' means `boredom' and `discontentment' means `dissatisfied' or `not content'.

24. d 25. c

26. c 27. c 28. d 29. d 30. c

To be `pertinent' is to have a clear decisive relevance to the matter at hand. Hence, the opposite should be option (d), `irrelevant'.

`Execrable' is something that is hateful. Hence, its opposite has to be option (c), `admirable', which means something great, marvelous. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

To `ratify' a treaty is to make it legal, whereas to `annul' a treaty is to make it void or to cancel the validity. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

`Adhere' means to stick to, while detach is just the opposite. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

To `refute' an idea is to contradict it and fight, to `endorse' an idea is to support it. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

The word `delicate' means fragile or breakable. Hence, its correct opposite is option (d), `rugged', which means strongly built or constituted.

`Slender' is to be slim, `stout' is to be heavyset. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

37. d

38. b 39. d 40. b 41. c

Refer to the later part of the sentence which states that the `bite has proved dangerous'. Hence the word which will fit in the first blank is `venomous'. Similarly `The Copperhead' is a singular subject and the correct pronoun which can replace it is `its'. Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

`Plain Jane' refers to someone who is plain. So a `flashy' ring will be no use to him. Similarly the usage of phrases such as `Kangra painting' and `Mithila painting' indicate that the word in the second blank would be `antique'.

Since the sentence talks about speed and understanding, option (d) is the best answer. Moreover, in the later part of the sentence a direct hint is given (comprehending whatever you are reading).

We are looking for a positive word for the first blank. So `toughness' and `well being' both fit. However, for the second blank only `vulnerability' would fit. `Prone' is incorrect as the blank requires a noun while it is an adjective. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

`Fuel' is processed by the `engine' to provide energy for the functioning of automobiles. Similarly `food' is processed by the `stomach' to provide energy for the functioning of the body.

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42. a Just like a `cartographer' makes `maps', an `architect' 59. d Options (a), (b) and (c) refer to something that is short-

makes `designs'.

lived. Option (d) is their opposite.

43. a 44. b

Just like `insecticides' protect crops from `insects', `antiseptic' protects wounds from `germs'.

`Abrogate' and `annul' are synonyms. They mean to end in an official way. Similarly, `abdicate' and `renounce' are synonyms. They mean to formally give up something. `Acerbate' means irritate.

60. a

Option (a) is not related to Geography like the rest of the choices. `Chorography' is the science or art of describing and mapping a region or district and `topography' is the detailed mapping or charting of the features of a relatively small area, district, or locality.

Practice Questions

45. c Just like `tennis' is played in the `court', a `drama' is 1. c performed on a `stage'.

2. d 46. c Just as a `bouquet' is made of `flowers', a `book' is

made of `pages'.

The correct answer is head waiter.

Option (a) and (c) are irrelevant. Option (b) is the meaning of FIDUCIAL. Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

47. d Just as `study of birds', is known as `ornithology', 3. c `study of plants' is known as `botany'.

48. b Just as `plutocracy' is the government by the wealthy, `democracy' is the government by the people. 4. b `Oligarchy' refers to the government or control by a small group of people.

Options (a), (b) and (d) are irrelevant. Option (c) is the correct answer. The literal meaning of the phrase is end of a cycle.

Options (a), (c) and (d) are irrelevant. Cornucopia means `horn of plenty'. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

49. b Just as a `clue' (plays the role of a helping device) 5. c helps in solving a mystery, a `key'(plays the role of a helping device) helps in opening a lock.

Options (a) and (b) are irrelevant. Option (d) is the commercial name of a bicycle. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

50. c Just like `hiss' is the sound of a `snake', `trumpet' is the 6. c sound of an `elephant'.

The correct answer is option (c). Other options are all wrong.

51. a Options (b), (c) and (d) are used for identification and 7. b indication of a particular thing. However, 'call' implies

'sound'.

8. c

52. c Options (a), (b) and (d) refer to showing good or outstanding judgment or understanding. However, 9. b option (c) is the antonym of the rest of the words. `Superficial' means `affecting only the surface'.

The correct answer is option (b).

The correct answer is option (c). Often used to describe a young lady.

The correct term for option (a) is `hosier' options (c) and (d) are irrelevant. The correct answer is option (b).

53. d

`Thrilling' is extremely exciting. `Humiliating', `shameful' and `upsetting' are its antonyms, which mean `embarrassing' or `annoying'.

10. c 11. b

The correct answer is option (c). The correct answer is option (b).

54. a Options (b), (c) and (d) refer to a clumsy, stupid person. 12. c The word prelate means a priest, generally of a high

However, option (a) is the antonym of the rest.

rank. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

55. b

56. c 57. b 58. d

Options (a), (c) and (d) refer to enthusiastic approval or acclaim. However, option (b) is the antonym of the rest.

Options (a), (b) and (d) refer to bulky appearance. However, option (c) is the antonym of the rest.

Options (a), (c) and (d) refer to a feeling of anxiety. Option (b) is the antonym of the rest.

Options (a), (b) and (c) refer to rationality in behaviour or decision. However, option (d) is the antonym of the rest.

13. b 14. c

15. b 16. c

The word portend means to indicate in advance future events. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Options (b) and (d) are irrelevant. One kills if one stabs with a knife. Hence option (a) is incorrect. The correct answer is option (c).

Omen means a sign of events to come. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

A maelstrom is huge whirlpool occurring in an ocean. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

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17. c 18. d 19. c 20. d 21. d 22. c 23. c

24. d 25. b

Dudgeon means resentment. Hence, the opposite is delight.

Options (a) and (b) are synonyms. Option (c) is irrelevant. Hence, the correct answer is option (d).

Options (b) and (d) are almost synonyms of spartan. Option (a) is the literal meaning. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Options (a), (b) and (c) are synonyms. The correct answer is option (d).

Options (a) and (b) are synonymous. Option (c) is an old meaning. The correct answer is option (d).

Options (a), (b) and (d) are synonyms. Option (c) is the correct answer.

Laconic means using very few words. Options (a) and (b) mean the same. Option (d) has nothing to do with words. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer which means verbose.

Inveterate means `having a firmly established habit'. Hence, options (a), (b) and (c) are irrelevant. Thus option (d) is the correct answer.

Options (a), (c) and (d) are similar. Option (b) being antonymous is the correct answer.

29. b 30. d 31. c 32. d

33. b 34. a 35. d 36. b 37. d

38. c

Options (a), (c) and (d) are nouns. Only option (b) is verb.

Options (a), (b) and (c) pertain to food grains. Option (d) is the correct answer.

Options (a), (b) and (d) pertain to energy. Option (c) which pertains to life is the correct answer.

Options (a), (b) and (c) are verbs. Option (d) can be used only as an adjective and hence is the correct answer.

Options (a), (c) and (d) are collective nouns. Option (b) is the correct answer.

Options (b), (c) and (d) are adjectives. Option (a) is a noun and hence the correct choice.

The emu is a flightless bird and hence option (d) is the correct choice.

Options (a), (c) and (d) are verbs. Option (b) is a noun and therefore the correct answer.

Options (a), (b) and (c) represent clothing. Option (d) represents a weapon and hence is the correct answer.

Masons, Bricklayers and Joiners work on buildings. Carpenters make furniture. Hence option (c) is the correct answer.

26. d 27. d 28. b

Philander means to dangle after women. Hence option (d) which means one who hates women, is the correct answer.

Options (a), (b) and (c) all pertain to men's clothes. Option (d), which means one who provides armour is the correct answer.

Options (a), (c) and (d) are similar. Hence, option (b) is the right answer.

39. c 40. c 41. c

Option (a), (b) and (d) are local winds. Option (c) stands for a cyclone and is the correct answer.

Options (a), (b) and (d) can be used as verbs. Option (c) can be used only as a noun. Hence, the right answer.

Options (a), (b) and (d) refer to opinion. Option (c) refers to a climb. Hence option (c) is the correct answer.

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Verbal Ability ? 2 Cloze Test, One Word Substitution and Spellings

Answers and Explanations

P-1(BS)

1 d 2 c 3 b 4 c 5 b 6 c 7 b 8 c 9 a 10 b 11 c 12 d 13 a 14 a 15 b 16 b 17 c 18 b 19 d 20 d 21 b 22 c 23 a 24 b 25 b 26 a 27 d 28 d 29 b 30 d 31 a 32 c 33 d 34 a 35 d 36 d 37 a 38 b 39 c 40 c 41 b 42 b 43 c 44 c 45 d 46 a 47 c 48 b 49 c 50 d 51 a 52 c 53 a 54 a 55 d

Practice Questions

1 d 2 c 3 c 4 b 5 b 6 c 7 b 8 d 9 c 10 a 11 d 12 c 13 b 14 d 15 b 16 b 17 b 18 a 19 c 20 c 21 d 22 b 23 c 24 d 25 a 26 c 27 d 28 b 29 c 30 a 31 b 32 d 33 a 34 c 35 d 36 b 37 d 38 a 39 c 40 c 41 d 42 b 43 c 44 b 45 c 46 d 47 a 48 c 49 d 50 b 51 d

1. d The purpose of brand ambassadors is to show India 9. a Refer to the later part of the sentence which talks

in the best light. This means that they `project' India in

about a popular poll. Only the word `select' is in sync

the best possible way. Hence, option (d) is the correct

with `poll'. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

answer.

10. b In the previous sentence, the author talks about a `poll'

2. c Options (a), (b) and (d) can be ruled out since they

for selecting a brand ambassador. Here he goes on to

render an incorrect meaning to the sentence. It is India's

asking a question that if such polls are conducted,

`uniqueness' that it is a cultural-soft superpower.

who will you vote for. Hence, option (a) is the correct

Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

answer.

3. b Option (b) is the correct answer. Responsibility can 11. c `Descend' means to be inherited or transmitted, as

be `important'. It cannot be `reluctant' or `hesitant'.

through succeeding generations of a family. Hence, it

`Matured' is incorrect because it is in the past tense.

fits well in the blank.

4. c Only option (c) `power', fits in grammatically. Hence, it 12. d `Breakthrough' refers to a significant advance,

is the correct answer. Options (a), (b) and (d) will

development, achievement in a particular field or

render the sentence incorrect.

situation. In the given sentence it is used for the

advancement in information about the descent of

5. b It is clear from the passage that the Indian icons are

humans.

gaining popularity, and therefore, we can say that

they are becoming global icons. Thus, option (b) is the 13. a The passage talks about the commonality between

correct answer.

sea sponges and humans. So, the blank will take

`connection' to make the sentence grammatically

6. c The sentence gives examples of two well-known

correct.

Indians and hence, option (c), `popular', is the most

appropriate word to fill in the blank.

14. a `Lineage' refers to lineal descent from an ancestor.

Hence, it fits the blank.

7. b

Since the brand ambassadors touched the hearts of the people across continents, the approach has to be `simple' and not `casual', `royal' or `rustic'. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

15. b

The sentence refers to the line of descent that was beyond the expectations of scientists. Hence, `expected' fits the blank.

8. c

The sentence means that the image the brand ambassadors created for themselves has lived more than the brand ambassadors themselves. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

16. b

`Pour' is the correct option. `bestow into' is grammatically wrong. `Fell' (to cause to fall by striking; cut or knock down) does not fit in the meaning of the sentence. `Downturn' means `a tendency downward, especially in business or economic activity.'

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17. c 18. b 19. d 20. d 21. b 22. c

23. a

24. b

From the passage it can be inferred that the fish are becoming resistant to the poison rotenone. Since the passage states that `The gods seem to be on the side of the fish', it's implied that the fish now survive. `Indifferent' is out of place. The fish cannot be indifferent to a poison. `Garrulous' means `given to constant and frivolous chatter; loquacious; talkative'. `Vulnerable' (susceptible to injury) is incorrect.

`Brink' means `the extreme edge or margin; a border'. Humans are hunting species to the brink of extinction. `Blink' means to close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly. `Rink' means an area surfaced with smooth ice for skating, hockey etc.

`Wipe out' means to destroy completely; eradicate. According to the passage, many species living today are likely to be destroyed completely over the next century or two. `Sopped' means to dip, soak, or drench in a liquid; saturate. `Ferret out' means to uncover and bring to light by searching.

`Onslaught' means a violent attack. 'Infatuation' means a foolish, unreasoning, or extravagant passion or attraction. `Gratuity' means a favor or gift, usually in the form of money, given in return for service. `Lividness' means discoloration due to bruising.

'Numismatics' refers to the study or act of collecting coins, paper money, and medals. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. 'Oblique' means not stated directly. 'Philately' is the hobby of collecting stamps. 'Economics' means the study of how a society organizes its money, trade and industry.

'Hallucinate' means to see or hear things that are not really there. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. 'Incriminate (somebody)' means to make it seem as if somebody has done something wrong or illegal. 'Improvise' means to make or do something using whatever is available, usually because you do not have what you really need. 'Percolate' means to move gradually through a surface that has very small holes or spaces in it.

'Oology', or 'o?logy' is the branch of zoology that deals with the study of eggs, especially birds' eggs. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. 'Sanctuary' means an area where wild birds or animals are protected and encouraged to breed. 'Morphology' is the form and structure of animals and plants, studied as a science. 'Embryology' is the scientific study of the development of embryos.

'Larder' means a cupboard/closet or small room in a house, used for storing food. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. 'Lard' means a firm white substance made from the melted fat of pigs that is used in cooking. 'Ladle' means a large deep spoon with a long handle, used especially for serving soup. 'Loiter' means to stand or wait somewhere especially with no obvious reason.

25. b

26. a 27. d 28. d 29. b 30. d 31. a

'Gather' means to come together, or bring people together, in one place to form a group. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. 'Recipe' refers to a set of instructions that tells you how to cook something and the ingredients you need for it. 'Mortal' refers to something that cannot live for ever and must die. 'Portal' means a large, impressive gate or entrance to a building. It also means a website that is used as a point of entry to the Internet, where information has been collected that will be useful to a person interested in particular kinds of things.

'Larceny' means the crime of stealing something from somebody. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. 'Peevish' means feeling or showing irritation. 'Impulse' means a sudden strong desire to do something. 'Embroil' means to involve somebody/yourself in an argument or a difficult situation.

'Impunity' means exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. 'Perjury' means the crime of telling a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth. 'Periphery' refers to the outside edge of an area; the area that surrounds a place or thing. 'Imbroglio' refers to a complicated situation that causes confusion or embarrassment, especially one that is political.

'Callow' refers to a young person who does not have much experience and does not know how to behave the way adults behave. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. 'Hallow' means to respect greatly. 'Laggard' means a slow and lazy person, organization, etc. 'Bellow' means to shout in a loud deep voice, especially because you are angry.

'Stratagem' means a trick or plan that you use to gain an advantage or to trick an opponent. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. 'Blaze' means to burn brightly and strongly. 'Poignant' means having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad. 'Willful' means something done deliberately, although the person doing it knows that it is wrong.

'Autocrat' means a person (as a monarch) ruling with unlimited authority. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. 'Pauper' means a very poor person. 'Misfit' refers to a person who is not accepted by a particular group of people, especially because his behaviour or ideas are very different. 'Overt' means done in an open way and not secretly.

`Graphology' refers to the study of handwriting, for example as a way of learning more about somebody's character. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. `Calligraphy' refers to the art of making beautiful handwriting. `Aesthetic' means concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things. `Ambidexterity' means the quality or state of being ambidextrous, which means able to use the left hand and the right hand equally well.

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32. c

33. d

34. a

35. d

36. d 37. a 38. b 39. c 40. c 41. b 42. b 43. c 44. c 45. d 46. a 47. c 48. b 49. c

`Hedonist' refers to a person who believes that pleasure is the most important thing in life. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer. `Fascist' refers to a person who supports fascism. Fascism is an extreme right-wing political system or attitude which is in favour of strong central government and which does not allow any opposition.

`Epitaph' refers to something written or said in memory of a dead person; especially words written on a gravestone. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. `Epigraph' means a quotation set at the beginning of a literary work or one of its divisions to suggest its theme. `Fresco' refers to the art of painting on wet plaster.

`Theology' refers to the study of religious faith, practice, and experience: the study of God and God's relation to the world. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer. `Religion' means the belief in a god or in a group of gods. `Ontology' refers to a branch of metaphysics concerned with the nature and relations of being. `Doctrine' refers to a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or are believed to be true.

`Transaction' refers to an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer. `Remuneration' means an amount of money paid to someone for the work that person has done. `Alimony' refers to money that a court orders someone to pay regularly to a former wife or husband after a divorce.

`Acquiesce' is the correct spelling.

`Philatelic' is the correct spelling.

`Garrote' is the correct spelling.

`Imminent' is the correct spelling.

`Malfeasance' is the correct spelling.

`Crevasse' and `scoundrel' are correct. `Galeon' should be spelt as `galleon' and `pugnascious' is spelt as `pugnacious'.

`Furtherance' and `crotchet' are correct. `Gaietey' is spelt as `gaiety' and `dominearing' is spelt as `domineering.

`Sebaceous', `guillotine' and `expatriate' are correct. `Heinuous' is spelt as `heinous'.

`Varigated' should be spelt as `variegate'.

None of the spellings are correct. The correct spellings are `secession', `valediction', `compendium' and `tenacious'.

The correctly spelt words are `assiduous', `clientele' and 'baccalaureate'.

`Gurilla' is wrongly spelled. The correct spelling is `guerrilla'.

`Vigilance' and `tautology' are incorrectly spelt.

`Instillation' is incorrectly spelt.

50. d 51. a 52. c 53. a 54. a 55. d 1. d

2. c

3. c

4. b 5. b 6. c 7. b

8. d 9. c

10. a 11. d

None of the spellings are correct. The correct spellings are `bedouin', `reprisal', `indeterminable' and `cadaverous'.

The correct spelling is `chauffeur'.

The correct spelling is `speculative'.

The correct spelling is `bankruptcy'.

The correct spelling is `unanimous'.

The correct spelling is `veterinary'.

Practice Questions

The whistleblowers did not gain any advantages or benefits. So options (a) and (b) are eliminated like wise they did not acquire any privileges and hence option (c) is eliminated. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

The whistleblower was not a spy. Refused and declined in this context are grammatically and semantically wrong. `Challenged' is completely meaningless. Hence, options (a), (b) and (d) are wrong. The correct answer is option (c).

`Started', `fired' and `facilitated' can all fit in. But they lack the intensity of `triggered'. When you pull a trigger you can set off anything from a small pistol to a huge bomb. The debate set off by the leak is huge. Hence, option (c) is the right answer.

Stories are not `announced', `exposed' or `disclosed' in newspapers. They are published. Hence, option (b) is the right answer.

`Consortium' means `Association' but is restricted, to companies, banks etc. `Forum `and `Collaboration' do not fit in. Hence the correct answer is option (b).

`Impasse' means deadlock. Non of the other options mean deadlock. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

We want a negative word here. Improve and brighten being positive are ruled out. `Evaporate' is much stronger than `Weaken'. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Option (a) is patently wrong. Option (c) is a grammatical misfit. Plan is weaker than scheduled. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

Option (b) is wrong in this context because most and guarded do not go together. In view of the word `warning' option (a) is wrong. The IMF chief cannot be cantankerous. Hence, option (c) which means undisguised is the right answer.

Option (a) is the strongest of the four terms. Hence, option (a).

Only option (d) fits in here.

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14. d 15. b 16. b 17. b 18. a 19. c 20. c

Option (b) is meaningless. Options (a) and (c) can be used with target, but they are not relevant here. A realistic target is more important than a tight or clear target. Hence, option (c) is the right answer.

Strict measures and statistical measures are meaningless in this context. Hard nosed means realistic and tough minded. They are not meaningless in this context. However, credible or believable is more relevant here than hard nosed. Hence option (b) is the right answer.

The IMF chief is sorry and unhappy. Hence, option (d) is the only one which fits in.

Abortive means fruitless. Now of the measures taken so far have borne fruit. Hence, option (b).

Welfare and poverty cannot be developed. Power cannot be developed though the power sector can be developed. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Option (a), (c) and (d) can all be used. But none of them is as strong as `Counter Productive' which means producing results opposite to those desired. Hence, option (b).

Existing alliances can be expanded or reinforced. New alliances can be established. But establishment comes only after exploration. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.

Alienating means antagonizing and hence is the strongest of all four options. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

Liability being negative is ruled out. Options (b) and (d) do not fit in grammatically. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

27. d

28. b

29. c 30. a

31. b

32. d 33. a 34. c 35. d 36. b 37. d 38. a 39. c

Diatribe is abuse, fisticuffs is a fight passage-at-arms is an armed fight. Hence, all of them are wrong. The correct answer is option (d).

The correct collective noun for foxes is skulk. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. Husk is hares and siege is for herons.

The correct collective noun here is kit. Hence option (c) is the correct answer.

Theophany is a visible manifestation of God to human kind. Cccophony is harsh sounds. Resurrection is the return to life of a dead person (body). Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

Phage means killer or eater of bacteria. Option (c) means cannibals. Option (a) is part of the human body. Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

Correct answer is option (d).

Correct answer is option (a).

Correct answer is option (c).

Correct answer is option (d).

Correct answer is option (b).

Correct answer is option (d).

Correct answer is option (a).

Correct answer is option (c).

21. d 22. b 23. c

24. d 25. a

A periscope is used by a submarine, a stethoscope by a physician a stereoscope by a photographer. The correct answer is option (d).

Adulation is praise, eloquence is fluencey of speech, recondite is something which is difficult to understand. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

Mare Clausum petains to a sea, confluence means the flowing together of two or more rivers and riparian is a legal term pertaining to rivers. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

Option (a) and (b) have a political connotation. Option (c) is related to the Prophet. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

Ruritanian means pertaining to the imaginary country called Ruritania. Pasto rate means the territory looked after by a pastor. Bilious means hostile. Hence, the correct answer is option (a).

40. c 41. d 42. b 43. c 44. b 45. c 46. d 47. a 48. c 49. d

Correct answer is option (c). Correct answer is option (d). Correct answer is option (b). Correct answer is option (c). Correct answer is option (b). Correct answer is option (c). Correct answer is option (d). Correct answer is option (a). Correct answer is option (c). Correct answer is option (d).

26. c

A sling is used for small stones. A rack is an instrument of torture. A hammock is a cloth or net used as a bed in a garden. Hence, the correct answer is option (c).

50. b 51. d

Correct answer is option (b). Correct answer is option (d).

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