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- Question 1 of 25
1. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
His most striking _________ is the enthusiasm which he brings to everything he does.
Hint
We are talking of his most striking (remarkable) quality. The characteristics of a person, thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognisable.
- Question 2 of 25
2. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Monica is a _________. You can lead her by the nose.
Hint
You can lead Monica by the nose. That is, you can have complete control over her. Now, this is possible only when Monica be a simpleton. A ‘simpleton’ is a person who is not very intelligent and can easily be fooled.
- Question 3 of 25
3. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, for, surely what is sauce for the _________ is sauce for the _________.
Hint
“What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander” means what is acceptable for one person in a particular situation should be acceptable for another person in a similar situation.
- Question 4 of 25
4. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Mark was always _________ of the good fortune of others.
Hint
When someone else has good fortune (luck), the general feeling is: “Why is he the favoured one? Why not I?” This is a feeling of ‘envy’.
- Question 5 of 25
5. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Survival of mankind itself is in danger due to _________ of atomic weapons.
Hint
If you are even moderately interested in news, you must have heard of the NPT. It stands for Nuclear non-proliferation Treaty — a treaty which aims at halting the proliferation (increasing in number very quickly) of nuclear (atomic) weapons.
- Question 6 of 25
6. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Though fond of many acquaintances, I desire _________ only with a few.
Hint
The correct choice should have a meaning similar to ‘acquaintances’ but have a greater intensity. An acquaintance is a person whom one knows, especially through work or business, but who is not an intimate (close) friend.
- Question 7 of 25
7. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The Director pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the plant had _________ since he had taken over.
Hint
Fourth answer choice is rejected because the word should suggest that the fact goes “in favour of” the manager. If the profitability declines it would go against the manager. A good manager adds to the profitability. In other words, the profitability increases.
- Question 8 of 25
8. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Cellular phone service has _________ in a new phase of communication.
Hint
Ushered (show someone where they should go) seems to be the most appropriate in the context of the sentence.
- Question 9 of 25
9. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The present _________ has not prevented the railway minister from announcing an increasing number of superfast trains.
Hint
Only something negative can prevent a good measure. We have two answer choices representing negativeness: first and second. But second choice is not applicable as a ‘syndrome’ is a medical condition that is characterised by a particular group of signs and symptoms.
- Question 10 of 25
10. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
When I listened to his cogent arguments, all my _________ were _________ and I was forced to agree with his point of view.
Hint
The fourth answer choice is the correct answer because ‘dispelled’ means to make disappear, so it is correct to say that all the doubts (a feeling of uncertainty) of the speaker disappeared after listening.
- Question 11 of 25
11. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
His remarks were filled with _________, which sounded lofty but presented nothing new to the audience.
Hint
A ‘platitude’ is a remark or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting. An ‘aphorism’ is a short witty sentence (not lofty) which expresses a general truth or observation. ‘Bombast’ is the use of long, important-sounding words with little meaning in an attempt to impress others. An ‘adage’ is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
- Question 12 of 25
12. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Nabeesa was not _________ by the criticism and paid no _________ even when her best friend talked against her.
Hint
Both ‘heed’ and ‘attention’ are acceptable for the second blank. Now, on to the first blank. You are bothered with or about something, but you are deterred by it.
- Question 13 of 25
13. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
When indecision grips a nation, free men feel the need for an _________ ruler and are prepared to throw democracy overboard.
Hint
‘Autocratic’ is the adjective from autocracy (autos = self + kratos = power). An autocratic ruler concentrates all power on himself. He makes decisions without asking anyone else’s advice.
- Question 14 of 25
14. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
India has the _________ of high saving and low growth rates.
Hint
Common sense tells us that high saving rates should lead to (greater investment and therefore) ‘high’ growth rates. But here it is ‘low’. This is a ‘paradox’.
- Question 15 of 25
15. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Few countries can _________ India in variety, colour and richness of dance-forms.
Hint
If A rivals B, both A and B are of the same standard or quality. In other words, A matches B. “Few countries can rival India” means there is hardly any country that can match India. India is almost unique.
- Question 16 of 25
16. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
She was a devoted wife and looked _________ her husband very well.
Hint
Let us look at the look phrases. If you ‘look after’ someone, you do what is necessary to keep him healthy, safe, or in good condition. If you look after something, you are responsible for it.
- Question 17 of 25
17. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
It is a penal _________ to bribe a public servant.
Hint
The word ‘penal’ means “punishable by law”. Hence, offence is the correct choice. An offence is a crime that breaks a particular law and requires a particular punishment.
- Question 18 of 25
18. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The teacher _________ the boy’s comic which he was reading during the Mathematics period.
Hint
‘Seized’ is the most appropriate. If someone in authority (here “the teacher”) seizes your property (here “the boy’s comic”), they take it from you, often by force.
- Question 19 of 25
19. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The entire village condoled _________ the jawan’s widow in her bereavement.
Hint
You condole with a person on/over his or her great misfortune.
- Question 20 of 25
20. Question
Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space.
He became the Governor of a Province _________.
Hint
If something changes or becomes true in the course of time, it has so become over a long period of time.
- Question 21 of 25
21. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
This is a _________ translation of the speech.
Hint
A ‘literal’ translation is a translation of a text done by translating each word separately, without looking at how the words are used together in idiom, phrase or sentence. Since each language has its own idiom, a literal translation leads to awkward usage.
- Question 22 of 25
22. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The battalion operating from the mountain was able to tie _________ three enemy divisions.
Hint
If you ‘tie down’ someone, you restrict his freedom in some way.
- Question 23 of 25
23. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
She put _________ a brief appearance at the end of the party.
Hint
‘Put on’ means ‘to dress oneself in’, ‘Put in’ means ‘to make’, ‘Put across’ means ‘to convey effectively’, ‘put up’ means ‘to tolerate without complaint’. So, ‘in’ is the most suitable fit in the blank.
- Question 24 of 25
24. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to back _________.
Hint
To ‘back out’ means to withdraw from a commitment.
So, ‘out’ is the most suitable fit in the blank. - Question 25 of 25
25. Question
Select the most appropriate word for the blank space.
The master dispensed _________ the services of his servant.
Hint
When you dispense of/with someone’s services, you are willingly letting them go, which is what is happening in this sentence. You do not dispose up, from or through someone’s service. The other options are inappropriate.