Indiabix Eng 15pg PDF

Indiabix/English 17.
CORPOREAL:SPIRITUAL
A. mesa:plateau B. moron:savant
verbal-ability/verbal-analogies C. foreigner:immigrant D.pedagogue:teacher
1. DIVA:OPERA 18. SYMPHONY:COMPOSER

A.producer:theatre B. director:drama A. Leonardo:music B. Fresco:painter
C. conductor:bus D.thespian:play C. colours:pallet D.art:appreciation
2. GRAIN:SALT
A.shard:pottery B. shred:wood
C. blades:grass D.chip:glass verbal-ability/idioms-and-phrases Section 1
3. THRUST:SPEAR 1. To make clean breast of

A.mangle:iron B. scabbard:sword A.To gain prominence
C. bow:arrow D.fence:epee B. To praise oneself
C.To confess without of reserve
4. PAIN:SEDATIVE D.To destroy before it blooms
A.comfort:stimulant B. grief:consolation E. None of these
C. trance:narcotic D.ache:extraction
5. LIGHT:BLIND
A.speech:dumb B. language:deaf
C. tongue:sound D.voice:vibration
2. To keeps one's temper
A.To become hungry B. To be in good mood
C. To preserve ones energy D.To be aloof from
6. WAN:COLOUR E. None of these
A.corpulent:weight B. insipid:flavour
C. pallid:complexion D.enigmatic:puzzle 3. To catch a tartar
A.To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
B. To catch a dangerous person
7. PORK:PIG C. To meet with disaster
A.rooster:chicken B. mutton:sheep D.To deal with a person who is more than one's match
C. steer:beef D.lobster:crustacean E. None of these
8. AFTER:BEFORE 4. To drive home

A.first:second B. present:past A.To find one's roots B. To return to place of rest
C. contemporary:historic D.successor:predecessor C. Back to original position D.To emphasise
E. None of these
9. INDIGENT:WEALTHY
A.angry:rich B. native:affluent 5. To have an axe to grind
C.gauche:graceful D.scholarly:erudite A.A private end to serve B. To fail to arouse interest
C. To have no result D.To work for both sides
10. DISTANCE:MILE E. None of these
A.liquid:litre B. bushel:corn 6. To cry wolf
C. weight:scale D.fame:television A.To listen eagerly B. To give false alarm
C. To turn pale D.To keep off starvation
E. None of these
11. TEN:DECIMAL
A. seven:septet B. four:quartet 7. To end in smoke
C.two:binary D.five:quince A.To make completely understand
B. To ruin oneself
12. MUNDANE:SPIRITUAL C. To excite great applause
A. common:ghostly B. worldly:unworldly D.To overcome someone
C. routine:novel D.secular:clerical E. None of these
13. ARMY:LOGISTICS 8. To be above board

A.business:strategy B. soldier:students A.To have a good height
C. war:logic D.team:individual B. To be honest in any business deal
C. They have no debts
14. GRAVITY:PULL D.To try to be beautiful
A. iron:metal B. north pole:directions E. None of these
C.magnetism:attraction D.dust:desert
9. To put one's hand to plough
15. FILTER:WATER A.To take up agricultural farming
A. curtail:activity B. expunge:book B. To take a difficult task
C. edit:text D.censor:play C. To get entangled into unnecessary things
16. HOPE:ASPIRES D.Take interest in technical work
A. love:elevates B. film:flam E. None of these
C.fib:lie D.fake:ordinary
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Jahangir Alam Dolar, Department of Economics, RU
10. To pick holes therefore be decided one way or the other.
A. To find some reason to quarrel A.going on slowly B. hotly debated
B. To destroy something C. stuck up D.ignored
C. To criticise someone
D.To cut some part of an item 5. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
E. None of these A.die on a horse back B. die in the battlefield
11. To leave someone in the lurch C. die while still working D.die with honour
A. To come to compromise with someone
B. Constant source of annoyance to someone 6. The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
C. To put someone at ease A.a keen contest B. a huge attraction
D.To desert someone in his difficulties C. a lovely spectacle D.a game without any result
E. None of these Answer & Explanation
12. To play second fiddle Answer: Option B

A. To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B. To reduce importance of one's senior 7. When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
C. To support the role and view of another person A.became desperate B. felt sad
D.To do back seat driving C. became angry D.became discouraged
13. To beg the question
A. To refer to B. To take for granted Answer: Option D
C. To raise objections D.To be discussed
E. None of these 8. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
A.loitered around B. stayed out
14. A black sheep C. sat unmoving D.moved away
A. An unlucky person Answer & Explanation
B. A lucky person
C. An ugly person Answer: Option A
D.A partner who takes no share of the profits
E. None of these 9. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using
backstairs influence to get the job.
15. A man of straw A. Political influence
A. A man of no substance B. A very active person B. Backing influence
C. A worthy fellow D.An unreasonable person C. Deserving and proper influence
E. None of these D.Secret and unfair influence
16. To smell a rat Answer & Explanation
A. To see signs of plague epidemic
B. To get bad small of a bad dead rat Answer: Option D
C. To suspect foul dealings 10. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
D.To be in a bad mood A. advertise
E. None of these B. cater to the public taste
C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
17. To hit the nail right on the head D.depend upon the public for approval
A. To do the right thing Answer & Explanation
B. To destroy one's reputation
C. To announce one's fixed views
D.To teach someone a lesson Answer: Option C
E. None of these
11. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his
18. To set one's face against own juice.
A. To oppose with determination B. To judge by appearence A. Make a stew B. Boil
C. To get out of difficulty D.To look at one steadily C. Suffer in his own juice D.Suffer for his own act
Idioms and Phrases > Section 2
Answer: Option D
1. Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in
a advance. 12. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
A.Toppled over B. Bribed A. highlight B. show
C. Given advance information D.Threatened C. offer D.promise
Answer & Explanation
2I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
. A. scolded me B. insultedAnswer:
me Option C
C. abused me D. ignored me
13. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
3. He passed himself off as a noble man. A. wasting his money B. becoming overgenerous
A.Was regarded as B. Pretended to be C. overtaxing his energies D.losing his objectives
C. Was thought to be D.Was looked upon Answer & Explanation
4. This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must
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Examination this year.
Answer: Option C A. Dead sure of
B. Very hopeful of
14. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of C. Lacking self confidence about
present situation D.Reasonably certain of
A. cancel B. discuss Answer & Explanation
C. reconsider D.postpone
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D 23. Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
A. welcome a gift B. find fault with a gift
15. Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet C. be fastidious D.examine a gift carefully
A. flatters B. praises others Answer & Explanation
C. admonishes others D.praises himself
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D 24. Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A. a widely debated issue B. a dying issue
16. He is out and out a reactionary. C. a relevant problem D.an irrelevant issue
A. no more B. thoroughly Answer & Explanation
C. in favour of D.deadly against
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B 25. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared
to to bell the cat.
17. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat. A. To take lead in danger. B. To tie bell to a cat's neck
A. talking nonsense B. talking ignorantly C. To be alert of the enemy D.To make noise
C. talking irresponsibly D.talking insultingly Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
26. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
18. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it. A. at its peak B. at rock bottom
A. stopped B. postponed C. growing more D.growing less
C. dropped D.cancelled Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
19. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough 27. He is leaving the country for a good.
a lonely furrow. A. for better prospects B. for a good cause
A. remain unaffected B. do without the help of others C. for ever D.for others good
C. survive in isolation D.remain non-aligned Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. 28. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
A. tried to cause an accident A. change the subject immediately
B. helped in the execution of the plan B. forget things in between
C. thwarted in the execution of the plan C. go on at great length
D.destroyed the plan D.become boisterous
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C Answer: Option A
21. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since 29. He sold his house for a song.
much work has already been done on him. A. at a reasonable price B. at a discount
A. Hit a golden spot C. very cheaply D.at a premium
B. Come across gold Answer & Explanation
C. Come across the word "gold"
D.Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information Answer: Option C
30. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a
Answer: Option D snake in the grass during the revolution.
A. a secret enemy B. a treacherous person
22. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services C. an unforeseen danger D.an unexpected misfortune
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Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
39. Govind has left his country for good.
31. Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, A. for better opportunities B. on an important mission
for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. C. forever D.to return soon
What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a Answer & Explanation
A.
woman
B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce Answer: Option C
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D.The principle of equal treatment should be implemented 40. Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were
Answer & Explanation aware of this.
A. The person who had the real control and power
Answer: Option A B. The acknowledged leader
C. The person who controlled the monarch
32. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down D.The person who advised the queen
for a while. Answer & Explanation
A. to be cautious B. to be on the defensive
C. to take rest D.to show no reaction Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
41. His friends let him down.
33. The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat. A. failed B. comforted
A. had some pain in his heels B. ran away from the scene C. succeeded D.stood by
C. confronted the policeman D.could not decide what to do Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
42. I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.
34. He struck several bad patches before he made good. A. troubled B. stupid
A. came across bad soil C. uncomfortable D.inferior
B. Had a bad time Answer & Explanation
C. Went through many illness
D.Had many professional difficulties
Answer: Option C
43. Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or
Answer: Option D genuinely subscribe to democracy.
A. pay oral tribute B. attach no value
35. The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep. C. remain indifferent D.show only outward respect
A. Made her sad B. Surprised her Answer & Explanation
C. Made her cry bitterly D.Fill her with horror
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D 44. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.

A. Advise me about B. Be in opposition
36. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic C. Deal with D.Meddle officiously in
hardships? Answer & Explanation
A. welcome B. take easily
C. remain satisfied with D.tolerate Answer: Option D
45. He visits the doctor off and on.
Answer: Option D A. everyday B. regularly
37. The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be C. never at all D.occasionally
tolerated in the class. Answer & Explanation
A. authoritatively B. finally
C. angrily D.coldly Answer: Option D
46. The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim
women's Bill boiling
Answer: Option B A. Earning enough to keep body and soul together
B. Keep a controversy alive
38. I hope it will not put you out If I am late. C. Boil the bill
A. harm you B. irritate you D.Boil something in a pot
C. please you D.worry out Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
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47. The robber took to his heels when the police arrived. Answer: Option A
A. opened fire B. hid himself
C. ran off D.surrendered 56. In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a
Answer & Explanation far cry.
A. an impracticable idea B. an abstract idea
Answer: Option C C. out of reach D.a long way off
48. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
A. Enjoy forever Answer: Option D
B. Have it both ways
C. Run away from responsibility 57. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at
D.Absolve yourself of guilt twelve in the night.
Answer & Explanation A. Difficult B. Too much
C. Customary D.Simple
Answer: Option B Answer & Explanation
49. The rebels held out for about a month Answer: Option B
A. waited B. retreated
C. bargained D.resisted 58. I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
Answer & Explanation A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
B. has a loose tongue
Answer: Option D C. lives a life of ease and luxury
D.does not know how to behave himself
50. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather. Answer & Explanation
A. create problems B. encounter difficulties
C. confuse matters D.makes things difficult Answer: Option A
59. There is no love lost between two neighbours.
Answer: Option B A. close friendship B. cool indifference
C. intense dislike D.a love hate relationship
51. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his Answer & Explanation
sons to break the bundle of sticks
A. emphasised B. voiced Answer: Option C
C. declared D.suggested
60. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
Answer: Option A A. undecided B. uncertain
C. unknown D.not clear
52. If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers. Answer & Explanation
A. be unhappy B. be happy
C. suffer D.be ill Answer: Option A
61. This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being
Answer: Option C completed.
A. Bad for business B. Non-business like
53. I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights. C. An unfortunate event D.Creating ill-will
A. with all their might B. without any other weapon Answer & Explanation
C. resorting to violence D.very cowardly
Answer: Option A 62. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long
bow.
A. understate B. get emotional
54. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner C. exaggerate D.get excited
to reach in time. Answer & Explanation
A. To cut a portion of the road
B. To take a short cut
Answer: Option C
C. To go fast
D.To take an alternative route
63. Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the
manager.
A. consider B. discuss
Answer: Option B C. settle D.workout
55. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days. Answer & Explanation
A. declining B. increasing
C. spreading D.spiralling
Answer: Option C
64. Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years
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but their business is now on its last legs. C. rule that cannot be broken or modified
A. About to fructify B. About to perish D.rule that can be broken or modified
C. About to produce results D.About to take off Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B 73. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.
A. as usual B. as he wanted
65. The time is running out, you must look sharp. C. as his want was D.as he wanted that day
A. be careful B. make haste Answer & Explanation
C. be punctual D.be sensible
Answer: Option B 74. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

A. To give offence to them B. To follow them grudgingly
66. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes C. To treat them indifferently D.To be kicked by them
A. To put sand into eyes B. To make blind Answer & Explanation
C. To deceive D.To show false things
Answer: Option C 75. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

A. To establish himself B. To migrate
67. In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the C. To join D.To settle
spheres of life. Answer & Explanation
A. law of the mob B. law of the underworld
C. law of the constitution D.law of the parliament Answer: Option A
76. The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is
Answer: Option A worth a jew's eye
A. Not a worthy possession B. unnecessary
68. He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant. C. A costly items D.A possession of high value
A. He was in a drunken state Answer & Explanation
B. He was very cheerful
C. He talked incoherently Answer: Option D
D.He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
Answer & Explanation 77. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the
country.
Answer: Option B A. a personal view B. a general view
C. a biased view D.a detailed presentation
69. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money Answer & Explanation
A. Spending more than his income
B. Borrowing money liberally Answer: Option B
C. Very rich
D.Wasting a lot of money 78. He resigned the post of his own accord.
Answer & Explanation A. which he liked
B. according to his convenience
Answer: Option C C. voluntarily and willingly
D.according to his judgement
70. Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office Answer & Explanation
assistant in the insurance company.
A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences Answer: Option C
B. A career which helped him make lot of money
C. A career where he signed a lot of cheques 79. As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
D.Did odd jobs A. giving speeches B. the object of admiration
Answer & Explanation C. the centre of attraction D.an object of public notice
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
71. The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
A. draw my attention B. confused me 80. I ran out of money on my European tour.
C. frightened me D.worried me A. exhausted my stock of B. did not have enough
Answer & Explanation C. lost D.carried a lot
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
72. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
A. rule that is difficult 81. Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the
B. rule that is fat changing
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promotion since she is better qualified for the job. Answer & Explanation
A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue Answer: Option A
C. Suffer from persecution complex
D.Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently 90. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
Answer & Explanation A. worked very hard B. spent a huge amount
C. tried all tricks D.bribed several persons
Answer: Option D Answer & Explanation
82. Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
A. Has no serious occupation Answer: Option A
B. Is living comfortably 91. He is always picking holes in every project.
C. Is respected by everybody A. creating problems in
D.Is held in high esteem B. finding fault with
Answer & Explanation C. suggesting improvement in
D.asking irrelevant questions on
Answer: Option A Answer & Explanation
83. Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand. Answer: Option B
established on insecure
A. B. based on inexperience
foundations 92. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
C. resting on cheap material D.resting on immature ideas A. project is over B. decision is made
Answer & Explanation C. death is inevitable D.cloth has been dyed
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
84. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
A. entertained B. puzzled
C. annoyed D.encouraged
Answer & Explanation 93. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A. born in a middle class family
B. born in a wealthy family
Answer: Option B C. born in a royal family
D.born in a family of nationalists
85. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before Answer & Explanation
shouting.
A. Impure blood B. Ill feeling
C. Bloody fights D.Quarrels Answer: Option B
94. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the
lute.
Answer: Option B A. caused unnecessary worries
B. brought about disharmony
86. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup. D.brought about a disciplined atmosphere
A. violent quarrel B. fuss about a trifle Answer & Explanation
C. brittle situation D.quarrel about tea cups
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B 95. The prince did not take after the king.
A. run after B. follow
87. Mohan always keeps himself to himself C. precede D.resemble
A. Is too busy B. Is selfish Answer & Explanation
C. Is unsociable D.Does not take sides
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C 96. Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
A. soon B. finally
C. gradually D.unexpectedly
88. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I Answer & Explanation
felt bored.
A. whispering B. backbiting
C. gossip D.light conversation Answer: Option C
97. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died.
Those are only crocodile tears.
Answer: Option D A. Pretended sorrow B. Tears a crocodile
C. A weeping crocodile D.Mild regret
89. My car broke down on way to the railway station. Answer & Explanation
A. stopped B. met with an accident
C. ran out of petrol D.failed to work
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Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
98. The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
A. elevated B. rewarded 107. I requested him to put in a word for me.
C. punished D.reprimanded A.introduce B. assist
Answer & Explanation C. support D.recommend
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
99. He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice
Principal. 108. The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.
A.returned my kindness B. did an act of kindness A.coldly B. boldly
C. improved my prospects D.became suddenly good C. ruthlessly D.deliberately
Answer: Option B Answer: Option C

100. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A.giving bribes to get his work done Explanation:
B. seeking advice from one and all 109. He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
C. helping those who help him A.extreme hard work B. keen business skills
D.making the best use of a favourable situation C. dishonest dealings D.sharp intelligence
Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

101. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings. 110. The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
A.Careful B. Considerate A.very good friends B. constantly fighting
C. Polite D.Upright C. associates in some action D.suspicious of each other
Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

102. It is high time that India did something about the population 111. He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so
problem. he let her do what she liked.
A.already late B. appropriate time A.Pressed down B. Unduly under control
C. desired occasion D.auspicious moment C. Below his thumb D.Under tyrannical conditions.
Answer: Option A Answer: Option B

103. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed. 112. It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and
A.Boosting the claims of B. Championing the cause of studied the real needs of the students.
C. Seeking help of others for D.Moving about with A.Detachment and seclusion B. A tower made of ivory
Answer & Explanation C. Prison D.Dream lands
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
104. We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
A.give publicity to B. publicly condemn 113. You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get
C. keep away from D.not sympathise with the best buys.
Answer & Explanation A.Be calm and not be excitable
B. Have a cool head
Answer: Option C C. Be uncommunicative
D.Be choosy
105. Turban is in vogue in some communities. Answer & Explanation
A.in fashion B. out of use
C. vaguely used D.never used Answer: Option A
114. There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of
Answer: Option A the Government.
A.the official machinery B. the ordinary members
106. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to C. the majority D.the cabinet ministers
recognise him. Answer & Explanation
A.surprised B. hurt intensely
C. annoyed D.irritated Answer: Option B
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115. The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill 123. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
and was dismissed from his job. A.took no pains
A.Cleaned the nose B. Cheated B. did very irrelevant things
C. Abused D.Slapped C. resorted to illegitimate practices
Answer & Explanation D.used all available means
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
116. I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
A.Am in agreement B. Am angry 124. The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
C. Am indebted D.Will join hands A.gave him additional work B. suspended his assignment
Answer & Explanation C. reprimanded him D.forced him to resign
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
117. The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free 125. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the
wheat a month for all rural families. Government has decided not to give in.
A.took an oath B. took a risk A.accede B. yield
C. extended help D.caused embarrassment C. oblige D.confirm
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

118. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot
down. 126. Their business is now on its last legs.
A.not to yield A.About to fructify B. About to perish
B. resign C. About to produce results D.About to take off
C. to accept the proposal unconditionally Answer & Explanation
D.withdraw
127. He went back on his promise to vote for me.
Answer: Option A A.withdrew B. forgot
C. reinforced D.supported
119. The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange Answer & Explanation
pronunciation of the new teacher.
A.remain silent B. remain serious Answer: Option A
C. remain mute D.remain disturbed
Answer & Explanation 128. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the
passerby.
Answer: Option B A.became desperate B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed D.felt disgusted
120. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to Answer & Explanation
light any startling facts.
A.Prove B. Probe Answer: Option B
C. Highlight D.Disclose
Answer & Explanation 129. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
A.Imagine B. Give birth
Answer: Option D C. Understand D.Depend
121. His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
A.found acceptance with Answer: Option A
B. was attentively listened to by
C. was appreciated by
D.was applauded by Verbal Ability > Synonyms > Section 1
1. CORPULENT
Answer: Option C A.Lean B. Gaunt
C. Emaciated D.Obese
122. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew. Answer & Explanation
A.Is trying to do much
B. Is very greedy Answer: Option D
C. Is always hungry
D.Has little regard for others 2. BRIEF
Answer & Explanation A.Limited B. Small
C. Little D.Short
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A. Original B. Imitation
Answer: Option D C. Trustworthy D.Loyal
3. EMBEZZLE
A.Misappropriate B. Balance Answer: Option B
C. Remunerate D.Clear
Answer & Explanation 12. INDICT
A. Condemn B. Reprimand
Answer: Option A C. Accuse D.Allege
Main Entry: embezzle
Answer: Option C
Part of Speech: verb
Meanings: formally accuse of a crime (Law); accuse, charge,
Definition: steal money, often from employer criticize
Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply, 13. STRINGENT

misappropriate, misuse, peculate, pilfer, purloin, put hand in cookie A. Dry B. Strained
jar, put hand in till, skim, thieve C. Rigorous D.Shrill
Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return
Answer: Option C
4. VENT
5. AUGUST 14. LAMENT
A.Common B. Ridiculous A. Complain B. Comment
C. Dignified D.Petty C. Condone D.Console

15. HESITATED
A. Stopped B. Paused
6. CANNY C. Slowed D.Postponed
A.Obstinate B. Handsome Answer & Explanation
C. Clever D.Stout
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C 16. RESCUE
A. Command B. Help
7. ALERT C. Defence D.Safety
A.Energetic B. Observant Answer & Explanation
C. Intelligent D.Watchful
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D 17. ATTEMPT
8. WARRIOR A. Serve B. Explore
A.Soldier B. Sailor C. Try D.Explain
C. Pirate D.Spy Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
18. FORAY
9. DISTANT A. Maraud B. Contest
A.Far B. Removed C. Ranger D.Intuition
C. Reserved D.Separate Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
19. RECKLESS
10. ADVERSITY A. Courageous B. Rash
A. Failure B. Helplessness C. Bold D.Daring
C. Misfortune D.Crisis Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
20. CONSEQUENCES
11. FAKE A. Results B. Conclusions
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C. Difficulties D.Applications 30. SHALLOW
Answer & Explanation A. Artificial B. Superficial
C. Foolish D.Worthless
21. IMPROVEMENT Answer: Option B

A. Advancement B. Betterment
C. Promotion D.Preference 31. DIVERSION
Answer & Explanation A. Amusement B. Distortion
C. Deviation D.Bylane
22. INEBRIATE
A. Dreamy B. Stupefied Answer: Option C
C. Unsteady D.Drunken
Answer & Explanation 32. INSOLVENT
A. Poor B. Bankrupt
Answer: Option D C. Penniless D.Broke
23. STERILE
A. Barren B. Arid Answer: Option B
C. Childless D.Dry
Answer & Explanation 33. INEXPLICABLE
A. Confusing B. Unaccountable
Answer: Option A C. Chaotic D.Unconnected
24. ABJECT
A. Challenge B. Miserable Answer: Option B
C. Deny D.Disobey
Answer & Explanation 34. FEEBLE
A. Weak B. Vain
Answer: Option B C. Arrogant D.Sick
25. MOVING
A. Taking B. Toying Answer: Option A
C. Shifting D.Turning
Answer & Explanation 35. TRANSIENT
A. Transparent B. Fleeting
Answer: Option C C. Feeble D.Fanciful
26. IRONIC
A. Inflexible B. Bitter Answer: Option B
C. Good-natured D.Disguisedly sarcastic 36. BARE
Answer & Explanation A. Uncovered B. Tolerate
C. Clear D.Neat
27. TIMID Answer: Option A

A. Fast B. Slow
C. Medium D.Shy 37. REPEAL
Answer & Explanation A. Sanction B. Perpetuate
C. Pass D.Cancel
28. EXTRICATE Answer: Option D

A. Pull B. Free
C. Tie D.Complicate 38. SALACITY
Answer & Explanation A. Bliss B. Depression
C. Indecency D.Recession
29. NEUTRAL
A. Unbiased B. Non-aligned Answer: Option C
C. Undecided D.Indifferent
Answer & Explanation 39. ECSTATIC
A. Animated B. Bewildered
Answer: Option A C. Enraptured D.Illful
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49. CANDID
Answer: Option C A. Apparent B. Explicit
C. Frank D.Bright
40. ADMONISH Answer & Explanation
A. Punish B. Curse
C. Dismiss D.Reprimand Answer: Option C
Answer & Explanation 50. MELD
A. To soothe B. Merge
Answer: Option D C. Purchase D.Glisten
4 DILIGENT
1. A. Progressive B. Brilliant Answer: Option B
C. Inventive D.Hard-working
Answer & Explanation 51. LYNCH
A. Hang B. Madden
Answer: Option D C. Kill D.Shoot
42. PIOUS
A. Pure B. Pretentious Answer: Option C
C. Clean D.Devout
Answer & Explanation 52. TORTURE
A. Torment B. Chastisement
Answer: Option D C. Harassment D.Terror
43. BROWSE Answer & Explanation
A. Heal B. Deceive
C. Examine D.Strike Answer: Option A
53. ABUNDANT
Answer: Option C A. Ripe B. Cheap
C. Plenty D.Absent
44. INFREQUENT Answer & Explanation
A. Never B. Usual
C. Rare D.Sometimes Answer: Option C
54. ENTIRE
Answer: Option C A. Part B. Quarter
C. Whole D.Half
45. RESTRAINT Answer & Explanation
A. Hindrance B. Repression
C. Obstacle D.Restriction Answer: Option C
55. DESTITUTION
Answer: Option D A. Humility B. Moderation
C. Poverty D.Beggary
46. DEIFY Answer & Explanation
A. Flatter B. Challenge
C. Worship D.Face Answer: Option C
56. WRETCHED
Answer: Option C A. Poor B. Foolish
C. Insane D.Strained
47. HARBINGER Answer & Explanation
A. Messenger B. Steward
C. Forerunner D.Pilot Answer: Option A
Answer & Explanation 57. INTIMIDATE
A. To hint B. Frighten
Answer: Option C C. Bluff D.Harass
48. VENUE
A. Place B. Agenda Answer: Option B
C. Time D.Duration
Answer & Explanation 58. CANTANKEROUS
A. Quarrelsome B. Rash
Answer: Option A C. Disrespectful D.Noisy
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Answer: Option A Answer: Option A
59. RANT 68. CONNOISSEUR

A. Praise inordinately B. Formalise A. Ignorant B. Lover of art
C. To preach noisily D.Treat with screen C. Interpreter D.Delinquent
Answer: Option C Answer: Option B
60. ZANY 69. SHIVER

A. Clown B. Pet A. Feel B. Rock
C. Thief D.Magician C. Tremble D.Move
Answer: Option A Answer: Option C
61. TACITURNITY 70. PRESTIGE

A. Dumbness B. Changeablemess A. Influence B. Quality
C. Hesitation D.Reserve C. Name D.Wealth
Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

71. STRINGENT
62. MASSACRE A. Tense B. Stringly
A. Murder B. Stab C. Strict D.Causing to Shrink
C. Assassinate D.Slaughter Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
72. INSOMNIA
63. KEN A. Lethargy B. Sleeplessness
A. Ignorance B. Witness C. Drunkenness D.Unconsciousness
C. Trial D.Knowledge Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
64. WARY 73. LAUD
A. Sad B. vigilant A. Lord B. Eulogy
C. Distorted D.Tired C. Praise D.Extolled
Answer: Option B Answer: Option C
74. REPERCUSSION
A. Clever reply B. Recollection
65. RABBLE C. Remuneration D.Reaction
A. Mob B. Noise Answer & Explanation
C. Roar D.Rubbish
Answer: Option A 75. IMPROMPTU

A. Offhand B. Unimportant
C. Unreal D.Effective
66. MAYHEM
A. Jubilation B. Havoc Answer: Option A
C. Excitement D.Defeat
Answer & Explanation 76. FRUGALITY
A. Foolishness B. Extremity
C. Enthusiasm D.Economy
67. PONDER
A. Think B. Evaluate Answer: Option D
C. Anticipate D.Increase
Answer & Explanation 77. CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Agreements B. Contracts
C. Documents D.Letters Answer: Option B
87. VORACIOUS
Answer: Option D A. Truthful B. Gluttonous
78. ASCEND C. Funny D.Venturous
A. Leap B. Grow Answer & Explanation
C. Deviate D.Mount
Answer: Option D 88. AWAKENED

A. Enlightened B. Realised
79. FURORE C. Shook D.Waken
A. Excitement B. Worry Answer & Explanation
C. Flux D.Anteroom
Answer: Option A 89. GRATIFY

A. Appreciate B. Frank
80. SYNOPSIS C. Indulge D.Pacify
A. Index B. Mixture Answer & Explanation
C. Summary D.Puzzles
Answer: Option C 90. PRECARIOUS

A. Cautious B. Critical
81. TURN UP C. Perilous D.Brittle
A. Land up B. Show up Answer & Explanation
C. Crop up D.Come up
Answer: Option B 91. INFAMY

A. Dishonour B. Glory
8 VIGOUR C. Integrity D.Reputation
2. A.Strength B. Boldness Answer & Explanation
C. Warmth D.Enthusism
92. MASTERLY
Answer: Option A A. Crafty B. Skilful
C. Meaningful D.Cruel
83. GARNISH Answer & Explanation
A. Paint B. Garner
C. Adorn D.Abuse Answer: Option B
93. SCINTILLATING
Answer: Option C A. Smouldering B. Glittering
C. Touching D.Warming
84. MENDACIOUS Answer & Explanation
A. Full of Confidence B. False
C. Encouraging D.Provocative Answer: Option B
94. TEPID
Answer: Option B A. Hot B. Warm
85. GARRULITY C. Cold D.Boiling
A. Credulity B. Senility Answer & Explanation
C. Loquaciousness D.Speciousness
Answer: Option C 95. VORACIOUS

A. Wild B. Greedy
C. Angry D.Quick
86. MOROSE
A. Annoyed B. Gloomy Answer: Option B
C. Moody D.Displeased
Answer & Explanation 96. UNITE
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A. Unfold B. Unchain C. preserve D.conserve
C. Combine D.Unhinge Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option
Answer: Option C
2. The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.
97. COMBAT A.sorrows B. misfortunes
A. Conflict B. Quarrel C. changes D.surprises
C. Feud D.Fight Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
3. She has an insatiable love for music.
98. REFECTORY A.unsatisfiable B. unchanging
A. Restaurant B. Parlour C. irreconcilable D.undesirable
C. Living Room D.Dining Room Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
99. UNCOUTH 4. The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble
A. Ungraceful B. Rough movements.
C. Slovenly D.Dirty A.Unrhythmic B. lively
Answer & Explanation C. quickening D.clear
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
100. ERROR
A.Misadventure B. Misgiving 5. The visitor had a bohemian look.
C. Ambiguity D.Blunder A.hostile B. unconventional
Answer & Explanation C. sinister D.unfriendly
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
101. COMMENSURATE
A.Measurable B. Proportionate 6. The bullet wound proved to be fatal and the soldier died immediately.
C. Begining D.Appropriate A.grievous B. dangerous
Answer & Explanation C. serious D.deadly
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
102. DEBACLE
A.Collapse B. Decline 7. The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries
C. Defeat D.Disgrace is rather callous to say the least.
Answer & Explanation A.passive B. unkind
C. cursed D.unfeeling
103. GERMANE Answer: Option D

A.Responsible B. Logical 8. In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much
C. Possible D.Relevant headway to solve the problem.
Answer & Explanation A.progress B. thinking
C. efforts D.start
104. DISTINCTION Answer: Option A

A.Diffusion B. Disagreement
C. Different D.Degree 9. On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents provided
Answer & Explanation by the landlord were totally fabricated.
A.forged B. historical
Answer: Option C C. prepared D.genuine
Synonyms > Section 2 Answer: Option A
1. It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class. 10. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.
A.keep B. recall A. easily perceived B. easily acquired
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C. easily infected D.easily deflected 19. The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared
Answer & Explanation on the way to the police station.
A. defeated B. be fooled
Answer: Option A C. cheated D.outmanoeuvred
11. The accident occurred due to his lapse.
A. trick B. interval Answer: Option A
C. error D.ignorance
Answer & Explanation 20. Silence is mandatory for meditation to be effective.
A. compulsory B. necessary
Answer: Option C C. required D.needed
12. Sunlight and shadow made the landscape a kaleidoscope of colour.
A. tube containing mirrors and loose pieces of coloured glass Answer: Option A
B. frequently changing pattern of bright scenes
C. a mixture of black and white 21. We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity.
D.resembling the seven colours of rainbow A. bondage B. contention
Answer & Explanation C. friendship D.understanding
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
13. After the dismal performance of the team in the series concluded 22. The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved Major from the
yesterday, the captain offered his resignation to the president of the enemy's hand.
club. A. avoidable B. unusual
A. poor B. sorrowful C. strange D.abnormal
C. minimum D.short Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
23. Public figures should not indulge in mud-slinging.
14. We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved A. caricatures B. mockery
that he was right. C. slander D.quarrelling
A. later B. many Answer & Explanation
C. few D.earlier
Answer: Option A 24. The notice said that the meeting would begin precisely at 9.30 AM.
15. The pioneers left a blazing trial of courage, manliness and chivalry. A. approximately B. exactly
A. inventors B. explorers C. accurately D.concisely
C. colonialist D.settlers Answer & Explanation
Answr: Option B
Answer: Option D
16. He has a propensity for getting into debt. 25. That the plan is both inhuman and preposterous needs no further
A. natural tendency B. aptitude proof.
C. characteristic D.quality A. heartless B. impractical
Answer & Explanation C. absurd D.abnormal
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
17. That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive
examination. 26. The prisoner has been languishing in the jail for the last many years.
A. depressed B. pessimistic A. convicted B. suffering
C. anxious D.optimistic C. attempting D.avoiding
Answer: Option D Answer: Option B
18. He is averse to the idea of holding elections now. 27. As the driver was inebriated he could not control the car.
A. convinced B. angry A. inexperienced B. tired
C. agreeable D.opposed C. befuddled D.intoxicated
Answer: Option D Answer: Option D
28. When the police questioned him, he gave very incoherent answer at
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first. A. break B. damage
A. irrational B. inconsistent C. breach D.gap
C. irrelevant D.irritating Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
29. Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values. 38. His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea-change in his
A. dangerous B. impracticable outlook and his attitude to people.
C. obscure D.irrational A. complete change B. partial change
Answer & Explanation C. favourable change D.unfavourable change
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
30. Instead of putting up a united front against on common enemy, the
medieval states frittered away their energy in internecine warfare. 39. Only those who are gullible take every advertisement seriously.
A. mutually destructive B. baneful A. fallible B. enthusiastic
C. pernicious D.detrimental C. unsuspecting D.unrealistic
Answer: Option A Answer: Option C
31. Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous 40. Whatever opinion he give is sane
pupil in the class. A. rational B. obscure
A. sullen B. unruly C. wild D.arrogant
C. lazy D.awkward Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
41. The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.
32. The story is too fantastic to be credible. A. disturbance B. ravage
A. believable B. false C. provocation D.violence
C. readable D.praiseworthy Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
42. It took him a long time to come round after the operation.
33. They feel that we should be fully aware of our own environment. A. recover B. walk
A. nationality B. heredity C. move D.eat
C. nature D.surroundings Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D 43. I don't like alien fashions.
A. foreign B. extraneous
34. No one will invite her to a tea party for she is so garrulous. C. unusual D.exotic
A. talks a lot B. giggles all the time Answer & Explanation
C. laughs a lot D.repeats gossip
Answer: Option A 44. Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.
A. tricky B. harmful
35. The aberration in the Indian Economy can be attributed to short- C. difficult D.dangerous
sightedness of its political masters. Answer & Explanation
A. procrastination B. privilege
C. deviation D.steadfastness Answer: Option D
45. The inspector was a vigilant young man.
Answer: Option C A. intelligent B. ambitious
36. Traffic being what it is, it is lamentable that our roads are unable to C. watchful D.smart
take the load. Answer & Explanation
A. unpardonable B. deplorable
C. inexcusable D.terrible Answer: Option C
46. I wrote to him as lately as last week.
Answer: Option B A. immediately B. early
C. recently D.late
37. A rupture in the relationship of two brothers is quite apparent. Answer & Explanation
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A. witnesses B. testaments
Answer: Option C C. tokens D.credentials
47. Many species of animals have become extinct during the last
hundred years. Answer: Option D
A. aggressive B. non-existent
C. scattered D.feeble.
Answer & Explanation 56. The claims of students look hollow when they attribute their poor
performance to difficulty of examination.
A. infer B. impute
Answer: Option B
C. inhere D.inundate
48. The tablet alleviated the pain, and the patient was soon feeling much
better.
A. mitigated B. moderated Answer: Option B
C. removed D.lightened 57. The angry villagers have lynched two suspected child-lifters
Answer & Explanation already.
A. beaten up B. captured
C. killed D.mutilated
Answer: Option A
49. The International Community may begin to doubt the credentials of
the largest democracy in the world. Answer: Option C
A. principles B. dependability
C. capacity to return loans D.trustworthiness 58. Some people just cannot compromise where truth is concerned.
Answer & Explanation A. adjust B. accommodate
C. yield D.conciliate
Answer: Option D
50. They were totally unaware of the impending disaster.
A. threatening B. imminent Answer: Option A
C. terrible D.possible
Answer & Explanation 59. He listened of my request with indifference.
A. disinterest B. concern
C. displeasure D.caution
Answer: Option B
51. The general policies will relieve the sufferings of the common man.
A. alleviate B. mitigate Answer: Option A:
C. moderate D.abate
Answer: Option A 60. The soldier provided his mettle in the battlefield.
A. persistence B. stamina and strength
C. courage and endurance D.heroism
52. The underworld still makes solid profit out of illicit liquor. Answer & Explanation
A. indigenous B. illegitimate
C. illegal D.country Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
61. Japan has been very much eulogised in this book.
53. True religion does not require one to proselytise through guile or A. appreciated B. praised
force. C. approved D.applauded
A. translate B. hypnotise Answer & Explanation
C. attack D.convert
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D 62. The time I spent in the library was a most rewarding one.
A. profitable B. paying
54. The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief. C. serviceable D.precious
A. picture B. drawing Answer & Explanation
C. vivid D.broad
Answer: Option A.
Answer: Option C 63. The benevolence of the God of Rain has seen a very successful
monsoon this year too
55. " I have learnt a great deal working factories, and for a time I've A. ill-will B. kindness
never been a weaver. Here are my testimonials, Mr. Davis" C. morbidity D.vision
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Answer: Option B
64. Whatever the verdict of history may be, Chaplin will occupy a Answer: Option D
unique place in its pages.
A. judgement B. voice 73. Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting
C. outcome D.prediction anxiety.
Answer & Explanation A. curiosity B. grief
C. uneasiness D.eagerness
65. Even though singing of ballads is no longer lucrative the Bhopas of Answer: Option C
Rajasthan continue to sing them in order to cherish the memory of
their royal warriors. 74. He corroborated the statement of his brother.
A. tempting B. attractive A. confirmed B. disproved
C. profitable D.honourable C. condemned D.seconded
66. Incensed by his rude behaviour, the manager suspended the worker. 75. The prince fell in love with a comely young maiden.
A. excited B. inflamed A. delightful B. pretty
C. enraged D.enthused C. homely D.elegant
Answer: Option C Answer: Option B
67. The poem is written in a very lucid style. 76. When I look back over there wartime years I cannot help feeling that
A. elaborate B. clear time is an inadequate and even capricious measure of their duration
C. noble D.intricate at one moment they seem so long, at another so short.
Answer & Explanation A. misleading B. whimsical
C. erratic D.unpredictable
68. The base of an Indian Politicians is the group of sycophants around Answer: Option B
them who earn bad name for their leaders.
A. submissive B. foppish 77. Manish neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a
C. flatterers D.jarnor fine.
Answer & Explanation A. refused B. failed
C. promised D.obstructed
Answer: Option C Answer & Explanation
69. He was wanted at the outset of his career. Answer: Option B

A. end B. beginning 78. Some of the Asian countries have been enmeshed in an inescapable
C. middle D.entrance debt trap.
Answer & Explanation A. entangled B. hit
C. struck D.ensured
70. When youngsters do not have good role-model to emulate they start Answer: Option A
searching for them amongst Sportsmen of Filmstars.
A. imitate B. modify 79. She baffled all our attempts to find her.
C. mollify D.inhabit A. defeated B. thwarted
Answer & Explanation C. foiled D.circumvented
Answer: Option A
71. The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my Answer: Option C
surroundings.
A. precarious B. unmindful 80. It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
C. aware D.watchful A. silly notion B. talk
Answer & Explanation C. rumour D.disgraceful action
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
72. All the characters in this novel are fictitious.
A. unbelievable B. unreliable 81. Everybody likes him because he is an industrious student.
C. infamous D.unreal A. energetic B. prompt
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C. excellent D.diligent A. challenged B. fought back
Answer & Explanation C. resisted D.defeated
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
82. The young man appears to be quite headstrong.
A. thick-headed B. obstinate 91. His style is quite transparent.
C. robust D.witty A. verbose B. involved
Answer & Explanation C. lucid D.witty
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
83. As soon as he finished his speech, there was spontaneous applause 92. The invasion force had no artillery and was completely annihilated.
from the audience. A. dismembered B. reduced
A. well-timed B. willing C. destroyed D.split
C. instinctive D.instantaneous Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
93. The courage shown by the soldiers at this moment of crisis is
84. The president of the party deprecated the move of the Government exemplary.
to introduce electoral reforms in a haste. A. suitable B. clear
A. welcomed B. denied C. elementary D.admirable
C. protested D.humiliated Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
85. He found a lucrative assignment. 94. Swift is known in the world of letters for his misogynism.
A. good B. profitable A. hate for mankind B. hate for womankind
C. excellent D.significiant C. love for the reasonable D.love for the womankind
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

95.
86. A person unrestrained by the rules of morality or tradition is called a
licentious person. The indiscriminate demand for mass consumption goods is
A. libertine B. loafer-type deplorable.
C. criminal D.freelance A. desperate B. undifferentiated
Answer & Explanation C. discreet D.insensitive
Anser: Option A Answer: Option B
87. The leader nodded his approbation.

A. understanding B. approval Verbal Ability > Antonyms > Section 1
C. admiration D.appreciation
Answer & Explanation 1. ENORMOUS
A.Soft B. Average
Answer: Option B C.Tiny D.Weak
88. When he returned he was accompanied by a sprightly young girl.

A. beautiful B. lively 2. COMMISSIONED
C. intelligent D.sportive A.Started B. Closed
Answer & Explanation C. Finished D.Terminated
Anser: Option B 3. ARTIFICIAL

A.Red B. Natural
C. Truthful D.Solid
89. Being a member of this club, he has certain rights.
A. status B. truth
C. virtues D.privileges 4. EXODUS
Answer & Explanation A.Influx B. Home-coming
C. Return D.Restoration
Answer: Option D
90. When he could not endure the cruel ragging any longer, the new 5. RELINQUISH
recruit bravely stood up to all his bullying seniors. A.Abdicate B. Renounce
C.Possess D.Deny
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C. Careless D.Irresponsible
17. EVASIVE
6. EXPAND A. Free B. Honest
A.Convert B. Condense C. Liberal D.Frank
C. Congest D.Conclude
18. GREGARIOUS
7. MORTAL A.Antisocial B. Glorious
A.Divine B. Immortal C. Horrendous D.Similar
C. Spiritual D.Eternal
19. AWARE
8. QUIESCENT A. Uncertain B. Ignorant
A.ACTIVE B. Dormant C. Sure D.Doubtful
C. Weak D.Unconcerned
9. OBEYING
A.Ordering B. Following 20. HIRSUTE
C. Refusing D.Contradicting A. Scaly B. Bald
C. Erudite D.Quiet
10. FRAUDULENT
A. Candid B. Direct 21. SHRINK
C. Forthright D.Genuine A. Contract B. Spoil
C.Expand D.Stretch
11. FLAGITIOUS
A.Innocent B. Vapid 22. COMMON
C. Ignorant D.Frivolous A.Rare B. Small
C. Petty D.Poor
12. BELITTLE
A. Criticize B. Flatter 23. COMFORT
C.Exaggerate D.Adore A. Uncomfort B. Miscomfort
C.Discomfort D.None Of These
Main Entry: belittle
24. DEAR
Part of Speech: verb A. Priceless B. Free
C. Worthless D.Cheap
Definition: detract 25. ARROGANT
A.Humble B. Cowardly
Synonyms: bad-mouth, blister, criticize, cut down to size, cut to the C. Egotistic D.Gentlemanly
quick, decry, deprecate, depreciate, deride, derogate, diminish,
discount, discredit, disparage, dispraise, downgrade, downplay,
dump on, knock*, lower, minimize, pan, pooh pooh, poor mouth, put 26. VICTORIOUS
down, rip*, roast, run down, scoff at, scorch*, scorn, shoot down, A.Defeated B. Annexed
shoot full of holes, slam*, smear, sneer at, sour grapes, squash, C. Destroyed D.Vanquished
squelch, take a swipe at, take down, take down a peg, tear down,
underestimate, underrate, undervalue, write off.
27. GRACEFUL
A. Rough B. Expert
Antonyms: build up, exaggerate, praise, value C. Miserable D.Awkward
13. STARTLED
A. Amused B. Relaxed 28. NADIR
C. Endless D.Astonished A. Modernity B. Zenith
C. Liberty D.Progress
14. BUSY
A. Occupied B. Engrossed 29. EXTRAVAGANCE
C.Relaxed D.Engaged A. Luxury B. Poverty
C.Economical D.Cheapness
15. FRESH
A. Faulty B. Sluggish Main Entry: extravagant
C. Disgraceful D.Stale
Part of Speech: adjective
16. CULPABLE Definition: indulgent, wasteful

A. Defendable B. Blameless
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Synonyms: absurd, bizarre, costly, crazy, exaggerated, excessive, C. Friendly D.Strange
exorbitant, expensive, extortionate, extreme, fanciful, fancy,
fantastic, flamboyant, flashy, foolish, garish, gaudy, grandiose,
immoderate, implausible, improvident, imprudent, inordinate, lavish, 43. TANGIBLE
ludicrous, nonsensical, ornate, ostentatious, outrageous, overpriced, A.Ethereal B. Concrete
preposterous, pretentious, prodigal, profligate, reckless, ridiculous, C. Actual D.Solid
showy, silly, spendthrift, steep, unbalanced, unconscionable,
unreasonable, unrestrained
44. LOVE
Antonyms: close, economical, moderate, provident, reasonable, A. Villainy B. Hatred
saving, stingy, thrifty, unpretentious C. Compulsion D.Force
30. PERTINENT
A. Irrational B. Irregular 45. FAMOUS
C. Insistent D.Irrelevant A. Disgraced B. Unknown
C. Evil D.Popular
31. OBSCURE
A. Implicit B. Obnoxious 46. ABSOLUTE
C.Explicit D.Pedantic A. Deficient B. Faulty
C.Limited D.Scarce
32. URBANE
Word: absolute
A. Illiterate B. Backward
C.Discourteous D.Orthodox
Part of Speech: adjective
33. VANITY
A. Pride B. Humility
Definition: without limit
C. Conceit D.Ostentatious
Synonyms: complete, consummate, downright, entire, flat out, free,
full, infinite, no catch, no fine print, no holds barred, no ifs ands or
34. RARELY
buts, no joke, no strings attached, outright, plenary, pure, sheer,
A. Hardly B. Definately
simple, straight out, supreme, thorough, total, unabridged,
C.Frequently D.Periodically
unadulterated, unconditional, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted,
utter
35. MALICIOUS
A.Kind B. Boastful Antonyms: accountable, circumscribed, limited, restricted, tractable
C. Generous D.Indifferent
47. FRUGAL
A. Copious B. Extravagant
36. EPILOGUE C. Generous D.Ostentatious
A. Dialogue B. Prelude
C. Post script D.Epigram
48. INSIPID
A.Tasty B. Stupid
37. CAPACIOUS C. Discreet D.Feast
A.Limited B. Caring 49. ABLE
C. Foolish D.Changeable A. Disable B. Inable
C.Unable D.Misable
38. CONDENSE
A.Expand B. Distribute 50. HOSTILITY
C. Interpret D.Lengthen A. Courtesy B. Hospitality
C. Relationship D.Friendliness
39. ADAPTABLE
A. Adoptable B. Flexible 51. CROWDED
C. Yielding D.Rigid A. Busy B. Congested
C. Quiet D.Deserted
40. SACROSANCT
A. Irreligious B. Unethical 52. COMIC
C. Irreverent D.Unholy A. Emotional B. Tragic
41. INDISCREET C. Fearful D.Painful
A. Reliable B. Honest
C.Prudent D.Stupid
53. HAPLESS
A. Cheerful B. Consistent
42. FAMILIAR C.Fortunate D.Shapely
A. Unpleasant B. Dangerous
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69. REMISS
54. FLIMSY A. Forgetful B. Watchful
A. Frail B. Filthy C.Dutiful D.Harmful
C.Firm D.Flippant
55. EQUANIMITY 70. TRANSPARENT

A. Resentment B. Dubiousness A. Semi-transparent B. Muddy
C. Duplicity D.Excitement C.Opaque D.Dark
56. ADDITION 71. HONORARY

A. Division B. Enumeration A. Dishonorable B. Reputed
C.Subtraction D.Multiplication C.Paid D.Official
57. ZENITH
A. Acme B. Top
C.Nadir D.Pinnacle 72. METICULOUS
A. Mutual B. Shaggy
C. Meretricious D.Slovenly
58. DOUBTFUL 73. LOQUACIOUS
A. Famous B. Certain A.Reticent B. Talkative
C. Fixed D.Important C. Garrulous D.Verbose
59. PERENNIAL
A. Frequent B. Regular 74. CONFESS
C. Lasting D.Rare A.Deny B. Refuse
C. Contest D.Contend
60. BENIGN
A.Malevolent B. Soft 75. ANNOY
C. Friendly D.Unwise A. Praise B. Rejoice
C.Please D.Reward
61. HINDRANCE
A.Aid B. Persuasion 76. REPEL
C. Cooperation D.Agreement A. Attend B. Concentrate
C. Continue D.Attract
62. EXTRICATE
A. Manifest B. Palpable 77. SUPPRESS
C. Release D.Entangle A.Encourage B. Allow
C. Praise D.Permit
63. REPRESS
A. Inhibit B. Liberate 78. NIGGARDLY
C. Curb D.Quell A. Frugal B. Thrifty
C. Stingy D.Generous
64. ACQUITTED 79. IMPASSE

A. Freed B. Burdened A. Resurgence B. Breakthrough
C.Convicted D.Entrusted C. Continuation D.Combination
65. PROVOCATION
A. Vocation B. Pacification
C. Peace D.Destruction 80. HAPHAZARD
A. Fortuitous B. Indifferent
C.Deliberate D.Accidental
66. SUBSERVIENT 81. DENSITY
A. Aggressive B. Straightforward A.Rarity B. Intelligence
C.Dignified D.Supercilious C. Clarity D.Brightness
67. LEND 82. ADHERENT

A.Borrow B. Cheat A. Detractor B. Enemy
C. Pawn D.Hire C. Alien D.Rival
68. FAINT-HEARTED 83. BASE

A. Warm-hearted B. Full-blooded A. Climax B. Height
C. Hot-blooded D.Stout-hearted C.Top D.Roof
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84. PATCHY C. Rapid D.Busy
A. Attractive B. Uniform 97. CONCEDE
C. Simple D.Clear A. Object B. Refuse
C. Grant D.Accede
85. ENMITY
A. Important B. Unnecessary 98. VIOLENT
C.Friendship D.Likeness A. Humble B. Harmless
C.Gentle D.Tame
86. HOLLOW
A. Filled B. Solid 99. VIRTUOUS
C. Strong D.Substantial A.Wicked B. Corrupt
C. Vicious D.Scandalous
Main Entry: hollow
Part of Speech: adjective 100. GAIN

A.Loose B. Fall
Definition: empty, hollowed out C. Lost D.Lose
Synonyms: alveolate, arched, carved out, cavernous, cleft, concave,

cup-shaped, cupped, curved, deep-set, depressed, dimpled, 101. PRELIMINARY
excavated, incurved, indented, infundibular, not solid, notched, A.Final B. First
pitted, striated, sunken, troughlike, unfilled, vacant, vaulted, void C. Secondary D.Initial
Antonyms: convex, full, raised, solid.

102. DEFIANCE
87. VALUABLE A.Anxiety B. Obedience
A. Invaluable B. Worthless C. Suspicion D.Dismay
C. Inferior D.Lowly
88. GULLIBLE 103. ENCOURAGE

A.Incredulous B. Fickle A.Dampen B. Disapprove
C. Easy D.Stylish C.Discourage D.Warn
89. INDUSTRIOUS
A. Indifferent B. Indolent
C. Casual D.Passive 104. LUCID
A.Glory B. Noisy
C.Obscure D.Distinct
90. AUTONOMY
A. Slavery B. Subordination
C.Dependence D.Submissiveness Verbal Ability > Antonyms > Section 2
1. History abounds in instances of courage.

91. ALIEN A.shines B. lacks
A.Native B. Domiciled C. suffices D.fails
C. Natural D.Resident
2. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.
A.civilized B. cruel
92. SYNTHETIC C. uncivilized D.bad
A. Affable B. Natural
C. Plastic D.Cosmetic 3. The members thought that the task was feasible.
A.impractical B. impossible
93. BALANCE C. difficult D.impracticable
A. Disbalance B. Misbalance
C. Debalance D.Imbalance 4. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the
whole of his life.
94. LIABILITY A.vainglorious B. indignant
A. Property B. Assets C.triumphant D.disturbed
C. Debt D.Treasure
5. Feasibility of the project is under study.
A.unsuitability B. cheapness
95. MOUNTAIN C. impropriety D.impracticability
A. Plain B. Plateau 6. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to
C. Precipice D.Valley got to sleep at night.
A.intermittent B. harsh
C. soft D.constant
96. STATIONARY
A. Active B. Mobile 7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its
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citizens.
A.invasion B. entry 24. His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.
C. immigration D.expulsion A. converse B. pervert
C.covert D.contrived
8. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.
A.fight B. accept 25. He spoke against corruption with zeal.
C.welcome D.repel A.indifference B. calmness
C. despair D.passiveness
9. Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered 26. Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable
some superfluous posts. impediments when they begin to act.
A.important B. relevant A. revolutionary B. retrograde
C. significant D.essential C. brave D.outmoded
10. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of 27. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his
ministerial office. effeminacy.
A. wanting B. willing A. aggressiveness B. attractiveness
C. anxious D.eager C.manliness D.boorishness
11. Sathish point of view was correct but his behavior with his father
was quite impertinent. 28. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
A. healthy B. respectful A. sincerity B. animosity
C. inadequate D.smooth C. curiosity D.prosperity
12. This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of 29. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an
news. improvised solution.
A. casual B. inadequate A. a complete B. a preplanned
C. indifferent D.superficial C. a permanent D.a proscribed
13. He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions. 30. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
A. easy B. possible A. confused B. closed
C.feasible D.alternate C. started D.complicated
31. We had a delectable meal yesterday.
14. The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to A. heavy B. unsavory
the company. C. tasty D.nice
A. loss B. liability
C. drag D.handicap 32. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
A. healthy B. cheerful
15. You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man. C. insipid D.appealing
A. pride B. insolence
C.arrogance D.conceit 33. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the
16. The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor country.
officer intervened. A. indefinite B. vague
A. retaliatory B. perfunctory C.idealistic D.optimistic
C.conciliatory D.circuitous
34. Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent
17. The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation. levity.
A. despondency B. misery A. seriousness B. solemnity
C. disappointment D.despair C. religiosity D.gravity
18. The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter. 35. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General
A. postpone B. defer Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.
C. adjourn D.delay A. passing B. immemorial
C. forgetful D.innocuous
19. He is extremely intelligent but proud. 36. They took note of humility of the visiting dignitary.
A.dull B. weak A. grandeur B. arrogance
C. ignorant D.simple C. friendliness D.decency
20. I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses 37. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A.admire B. respect A. eagerness B. weakness
C. applaud D.appreciate C.indifference D.softness
21. They had an insipid conversation.
A.lively B. argumentative 38. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.
C. loud D.curious A. courteous B. flexible
C. soft D.lively
22. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
A. discarding B. boarding 39. It was done in a haphazard manner.
C. collecting D.saving A.planned B. excellent
C. extraordinary D.designed
23. The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.
A. unusual B. front 40. He abandoned his family.
C. upper D.back A.supported B. encouraged
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C. pleased D.saved C. control D.check
41. In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue.
A.clarity B. precision 58. The commission took two years to go through the massive collection
C. definiteness D.specificity of files and documents before preparing its report.
A.meager B. heavy
42. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure. C. light D.short
A.regressive B. obstructive
C. retrograde D.abhorrent 59. He is the most prudent person. I have ever came across.
A. shortsighted B. reckless
43. Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends. C. inconsiderate D.injudicious
A. fat B. belligerent
C. garrulous D.gaunt 60. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies
many other qualities.
44. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends. A. enmity B. meanness
A. forgetful B. forgiving C. jealousy D.poverty
C. obedient D.timid 61. Nothing has been organised properly and confusion seems
inevitable.
45. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to A.inevident B. inefficient
precipitate the matter. C. ineligible D.uncertain
A. aggravate B. create
C.defer D.push 62. What he tells me confirms my ideas.
46. Poet often prefer ambiguity to A. strengthens B. opposes
A.clarity B. certainty C.contradicts D.verifies
C. rationality D.perversity
63. The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
47. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or A.pride B. determination
material growth. C. honesty D.gentleness
A. internal B. spiritual
C. psychic D.celestial 64. The General Manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union
very effectively.
48. The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous. A. disciplined B. naive
A. pleasant B. encouraging C. strict D.loose
C.auspicious D.favorable
65. The error in the newspaper article is incidental.
49. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems. A.intentional B. conventional
A.indigence B. opulence C. usual D.permissible
C. sorrow D.exuberance 66. The club meets on the last Thursday of every month is a dilapidated
palace.
50. The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to A. neglected B. regenerated
research. C.renovated D.furnished
A.disagreeable for B. inconvenient for
C. unpleasant for D.unsuitable for 67. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
51. Dinesh could manage his family satisfactory with his meager A. helpful B. understanding
income. C. quiet D.hostile
A. continuous B. fabulous
C. hard D.adequate 68. In the interest of one's own reputation one should avoid ostentation
while entertaining friends.
52. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the A.miserliness B. simplicity
audience. C. purity D.innocence
A.disapproved B. misunderstood
C. praised D.welcomed 69. She used to disparage her neighbor every now and then.
A. please B. praise
53. I thought about her a lot during the following months. C. belittle D.denigrate
A. succeeding B. proceeding
C.preceding D.receding 70. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. frightened B. jolted
54. His interpretation of the poem is superficial. C. astonished D.saddened
A. mysterious B. difficult
Verbal Ability > One Word Substitutes > Section 1
C.profound D.mystical
55. The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for 1. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
not supervising the work of his subordinates. A.Imbecility B. Senility
A. received B. awarded C.Dotage D.Superannuation
C. invited D.praised
56. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society. 2. That which cannot be corrected
A. permanent B. beneficial A.Unintelligible B. Indelible
C. parochial D.dangerous C. Illegible D.Incorrigible
57. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work. 3. The study of ancient societies
A. supervise B. slacken A.Anthropology B. Archaeology
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C. History D.Ethnology A. One who abstains from theft
B. One who abstains from meat
4. A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power C.One who abstains from taking wine
A.Expert B. Intellectual D.One who abstains from malice
C. Snob D.Literate
21. A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
5. A person who insists on something A.Antiquarian B. Junk-dealer
A.Disciplinarian B. Stickler C. Crank D.Archealogist
C. Instantaneous D.Boaster 22. A drawing on transparent paper
A. Red print B. Blue print
6. State in which the few govern the many C. Negative D.Transparency
A.Monarchy B. Oligarchy
C. Plutocracy D.Autocracy 23. One who is not easily pleased by anything
A. Maiden B. Mediaeval
7. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge C. Precarious D.Fastidious
A.Pedantic B. Verbose
C. Pompous D.Ornate 24. A remedy for all diseases
8. List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting A. Stoic B. Marvel
A.Schedule B. Timetable C.Panacea D.Recompense
C.Agenda D.Plan
25. One who is fond of fighting
9. Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous A.Bellicose B. Aggressive
A.Evade B. Evacuate C. Belligerent D.Militant
C. Avid D.Exterminate
26. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
10. A prima facie case is such A. Store B. Stall
A.As it seems at first sight C.Boutique D.Booth
B. As it is made to seem at first sight
C. As it turns out to be at the end 27. That which cannot be read
D.As it seems to the court after a number of hearings A. Negligible B. Illegible
C. Ineligible D.Incorrigible
11. A person pretending to be somebody he is not
A. Magician B. Rogue 28. In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
C. Liar D.Imposter A. Off balance B. Depressed
C. Diffused D.On tenterhooks
12. A person who knows many foreign languages 29. That which cannot be seen
A.Linguist B. Grammarian A. Insensible B. Intangible
C. Polyglot D.Bilingual C.Invisible D.Unseen
13. One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness 30. To slap with a flat object
A. Egoist B. Fatalist A. Chop B. Hew
C. Stoic D.Cynic C. Gnaw D.Swat
14. One who possesses many talents 31. Habitually silent or talking little
A.Versatile B. Nubile A. Servile B. Unequivocal
C. Exceptional D.Gifted C.Taciturn D.Synoptic
15. Words inscribed on tomb
A. Epitome B. Epistle 32. One who cannot be corrected
C. Epilogue D.Epitaph A. Incurable B. Incorrigible
C. Hardened D.Invulnerable
16. One who eats everything
A.Omnivorous B. Omniscient 33. Be the embodiment or perfect example of
C. Irrestible D.Insolvent A. Characterise B. Idol
C.Personify D.Signify
17. Malafide case is one
A. Which is undertaken in a good faith 34. A person not sure of the existence of god
B. Which is undertaken in a bad faith A. Cynic B. Agnostic
C. Which is undertaken after a long delay C. Atheist D.Theist
D.Which is not undertaken at all
35. A paper written by hand
18. The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same A. Handicraft B. Manuscript
time C. Handiwork D.Thesis
A. Polygyny B. Polyphony 36. The act of violating the sanctity of the church is
C.Polyandry D.Polychromy A. Blashphemy B. Heresy
C.Sacrilege D.Desecration
19. Tending to move away from the centre or axis
A.Centrifugal B. Centripetal 37. Something that can be heard
C. Axiomatic D.Awry A. Auditory B. Audio-visual
C.Audible D.Audition
20. Teetotaller means
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38. A name adopted by an author in his writings 55. One who knows everything
A. Nickname B. Pseudonym A. Literate B. Scholar
C. Nomenclature D.Title C. Omnipotent D.Omniscient
39. Study of birds 56. Detailed plan of journey

A. Orology B. Optology A. Travelogue B. Travelkit
C. Opthalmology D.Ornithology C. Schedule D.Itinerary
57. Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin
40. A place that provides refuge A.Nepotism B. Favouritism
A.Asylum B. Sanatorium C. Wordliness D.Corruption
C. Shelter D.Orphanage
58. Hater of learning and knowledge
41. A child born after death of his father A.Misologist B. Bibliophile
A.Posthumous B. Orphan C. Misogynist D.Misanthropist
C. Bastard D.Progenitor
59. A person interested in reading books and nothing else
42. The absence of law and order A. Book-keepr B. Scholar
A. Rebellion B. Anarchy C.Book-worm D.Student
C. Mutiny D.Revolt
43. The raison d'etre of a controversy is 60. A place where monks live as a secluded community
A. The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive A. Cathedral B. Diocese
B. The fitness with which participants handle it C. Convent D.Monastery
C.The reason or justification of its existence
The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each 61. Incapable of being seen through
D. A. Ductile B. Opaque
other
C. Obsolete D.Potable
44. A place where bees are kept in called
A.An apiary B. A mole 62. One who does not care for literature or art
C. A hive D.A sanctury A. Primitive B. Illiterate
C.Philistine D.Barbarian
45. A religious discourse
A. Preach B. Stanza 63. A large sleeping-room with many beds
C. Sanctorum D.Sermon A. Bedroom B. Dormitory
C. Hostel D.Basement
46. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks 64. Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.
A. Isthmus B. Archipelago A. Enmity B. Feud
C.Hinterland D.Swamps C. Quarrel D.Skirmish
47. Study of the evolution of man as an animal 65. A building for storing threshed grain
A. Archaeology B. Anthropology A. Hangar B. Dockyard
C. Chronology D.Ethnology C. Store D.Granary
48. A person who speaks many languages
66. Policeman riding on motorcycles as guards to a VIP
A. Linguist B. Monolingual
A.Outriders B. Servants
C.Polyglot D.Bilingual
C. Commandos D.Attendants
49. One who does not believe in existence of god
67. One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to
A. Egoist B. Atheist
him
C. Stoic D.Naive
A. Virulent B. Vindictive
50. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
C. Usurer D.Vindicator
A. Schizophrenia B. Claustrophobia
C.Kleptomania D.Magolomania
68. Murder of a king
51. One who sacrifices his life for a cause A. Infanticide B. Matricide
A. Patriot B. Martyr C. Genocide D.Regicide
C. Revolutionary D.Soldier
69. An expression of mild disapproval
A. Warning B. Denigration
52. A person who brings goods illegally into the country
C. Impertinence D.Reproof
A. Importer B. Exporter
C. Fraud D.Smuggler
70. One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than in things
outside
53. To take secretly in small quantities
A. Scholar B. Recluse
A. Robbery B. Pilferage
C.Introvert D.Intellectual
C. Theft D.Defalcation
71. One who dabbles in fine arts for the love of it and not for monetary
gains
54. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate
A. Connoisseur B. Amateur
A. Adapt B. Adopt
C. Professional D.Dilettante
C. Accustom D.Acclimatise
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A.Audible B. Applaudable
72. A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a C. Laudable D.Oral
A. Defeatist B. Sycophant
C.Truant D.Martinet
89. A light sailing boat built specially for racing
A. Canoe B. Yacht
73. Ready to believe C. Frigate D.Dinghy
A.Credulous B. Credible
C. Creditable D.Incredible 90. One who is in charge of museum
A.Curator B. Supervisor
C. Caretaker D.Warden
74. Medical study of skin and its diseases
A.Dermatology B. Endocrinology 91. A government by the nobles
C. Gynealogy D.Orthopaedics A.Aristocracy B. Democracy
C. Autocracy D.Bureaucracy
92. One who is honourably discharged from service
75. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do A. Retired B. Emeritus
wonderful things C. Relieved D.Emancipated
A.Trickster B. Imposter
C. Magician D.Mountebank 93. Present opposing arguments or evidence
A. Criticise B. Rebuff
76. A dramatic performance C. Reprimand D.Rebut
A. Mask B. Mosque
C.Masque D.Mascot 94. The policy of extending a country's empire and influence
A. Communism B. Internationalism
77. One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation C. Capitalism D.Imperialism
A. Bachelor B. Celibate
C. Vigin D.Recluse 95. Of outstanding significance
78. That which is perceptible by touch is A.Monumental B. Rational
A. Contagious B. Contingent C. Ominous D.Evident
C. Tenacious D.Tangible
96. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence
79. Very pleasing to eat A. Statesmanship B. Formalism
A. Appetising B. Palatable C. Hierarchy D.Protocol
C. Tantalising D.Sumptuous
97. A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth
A. Geological B. Geo-synchronous
80. The part of government which is concerned with making of rules C. Geo-centric D.Geo-stationary
A. Court B. Tribunal
C. Bar D.Legislature 98. That which cannot be believed
A.Incredible B. Incredulous
81. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined C. Implausible D.Unreliable
is a 99 .To issue a thunderous verbal attack
A.Fatalist B. Puritan A. Languish B. Animate
C. Egoist D.Tyrant C.Fulminate D.Invigorate
82. Something that relates to everyone in the world

A. General B. Common
C. Usual D.Universal
83. To walk with slow or regular Steps is to

A. Limp B. Stride
C.Pace D.Advance
84. A style full of words

A.Verbose B. Pedantic
C. Rhetorical D.Abundant
85. Murder of a brother
A. Patricide B. Regicide
C. Homicide D.Fratricide
86. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes

A. Elite B. Highbrow
C. Sophisticated D.Fastidious
87. To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle

A. Disperse B. Deploy
C. Collocate D.Align
88. A voice loud enough to be heard

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1. DIVA:OPERA 18. SYMPHONY:COMPOSER

3. THRUST:SPEAR 1. To make clean breast of

8. AFTER:BEFORE 4. To drive home

13. ARMY:LOGISTICS 8. To be above board

12. To play second fiddle Answer: Option B

Answer: Option D 24. Dowry is a burning question of the day.

Answer: Option C Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D 44. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.

Answer: Option B 74. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

Answer: Option C 75. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

Answer: Option B Answer: Option C

Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

Answer: Option A Answer: Option B

Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply, 13. STRINGENT

Answer: Option C Answer: Option A

21. IMPROVEMENT Answer: Option B

27. TIMID Answer: Option A

28. EXTRICATE Answer: Option D

59. RANT 68. CONNOISSEUR

Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

60. ZANY 69. SHIVER

Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

61. TACITURNITY 70. PRESTIGE

Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

Answer: Option B Answer: Option C

Answer: Option A 75. IMPROMPTU

Answer: Option D 88. AWAKENED

Answer: Option A 89. GRATIFY

Answer: Option C 90. PRECARIOUS

Answer: Option B 91. INFAMY

Answer: Option C 95. VORACIOUS

103. GERMANE Answer: Option D

104. DISTINCTION Answer: Option A

Synonyms > Section 2 Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D Answer: Option B

Answer: Option D Answer: Option D

Answer: Option A Answer: Option C

Answer: Option C Answer: Option A

Answer: Option C Answer: Option B

69. He was wanted at the outset of his career. Answer: Option B

Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

87. The leader nodded his approbation.

88. When he returned he was accompanied by a sprightly young girl.

Anser: Option B 3. ARTIFICIAL

16. CULPABLE Definition: indulgent, wasteful

55. EQUANIMITY 70. TRANSPARENT

56. ADDITION 71. HONORARY

64. ACQUITTED 79. IMPASSE

67. LEND 82. ADHERENT

68. FAINT-HEARTED 83. BASE

Part of Speech: adjective 100. GAIN

Synonyms: alveolate, arched, carved out, cavernous, cleft, concave,

Antonyms: convex, full, raised, solid.

88. GULLIBLE 103. ENCOURAGE

1. History abounds in instances of courage.

39. Study of birds 56. Detailed plan of journey

82. Something that relates to everyone in the world

83. To walk with slow or regular Steps is to

84. A style full of words

86. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes