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Directions for the following four questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
CAT Vocabulary Questions
Question 1
Anita wore a beautiful broach (A)/brooch (B) on the lapel of her jacket.
If you want to complain about the amenities in your neighbourhood, please meet your councillor(A)/counsellor(B).
I would like your advice(A)/advise(B) on which job I should choose.
The last scene provided a climactic(A)/climatic(B) ending to the film.
Jeans that flair(A)/flare(B) at the bottom are in fashion these days.
Solution
Brooch is a beautiful pin worn by women . Hence should be used in 1st sentence.
Councillor is a member of council.Hence councillor should be used instead of counsellor who is a person who gives advice about problems.
Advice is a noun. It means a suggestion for a beneficial course of action. Advise is a verb. It means to give advice.So Advice should be used here.
Climactic is adjective form of climax. Hence is proper for usage in 4th sentence.
Flare is a shape that spreads outwards. Flair means natural talent . hence , flare is correct in given context.
Directions for the following four questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
Question 2
The cake had lots of currents(A)/currants(B) and nuts in it.
If you engage in such exceptional(A)/exceptionable(B) behaviour, I will be forced to punish you.
He has the same capacity as an adult to consent(A)/assent(B) to surgical treatment.
The minister is obliged (A)/compelled(B) to report regularly to a parliamentary board.
His analysis of the situation is far too sanguine(A)/genuine(B).
Solution
Currants are any of several tart red or black berries. Hence should be used in in given context.
Correct usage of second sentence is 'If you engage in such exceptionable behaviour, I will be forced to punish you.'
Correct usage of third sentence is 'He has the same capacity as an adult to consent to surgical treatment.'
Being obliged means being duty bound. hence should be used in the sentence.
Sanguine means confidently optimistic and cheerful. Hence perfectly fits with the last sentence.
Directions for the following four questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
Question 3
She managed to bite back the ironic(A)/caustic(B) retort on the tip of her tongue.
He gave an impassioned and valid(A)/cogent(B) plea for judicial reform.
I am not adverse(A)/averse(B) to helping out.
The coupe(A)/coup(B) broke away as the train climbed the hill.
They heard the bells peeling(A)/pealing(B) far and wide.
Solution
'Caustic' means 'sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way'. This is a more suitable word in the first sentence.
'Cogent' means 'clear, logical and convincing', which is the better option in the second sentence.
'Adverse' means 'unfavourable' whereas 'averse' means 'having a strong dislike'. So, 'averse' is more suitable in the blank.
'Coupe' means 'a closed-door body' whereas 'coup' means 'a violent seizure of power'. So, 'coupe' is the correct answer in the fourth sentence.
'Pealing' means 'ring loudly'. So, the correct answer is BBBAB - option b).
Directions for the following four questions: In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options that indicate the words, which may be selected to correctly complete the set of sentences. From the options given, choose the most appropriate one.
Question 4
We were not successful in defusing(A)/diffusing(B) the Guru’s ideas.
The students baited(A)/bated(B) the instructor with irrelevant questions.
The hoard(A)/horde(B) rushed into the campus.
The prisoner’s interment(A)/internment(B) came to an end with his early release.
The hockey team could not deal with his unsociable(A)/unsocial(B) tendencies.
Solution
'Diffuse' means 'spread over a wide area'. So, 'diffusing' is the correct word in sentence 1.
'To bait' is 'to deliberately annoy'. So, 'baited' is the correct word in sentence 2.
'Horde' means 'a large group of people'. So, 'horde' should be used in sentence 3.
The words to be used in sentences 4 and 5 are 'internment', which means 'act of confining' and 'unsociable'.
Option a) is the correct answer.
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the questions, a word has been used in sentences in five different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Question 5
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Run
[CAT 2008]
Solution
The phrase 'run over him' is wrongly used in sentence C. It means running over him physically. A person can't run over another person.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the questions, a word has been used in sentences in five different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Question 6
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Round
[CAT 2008]
Solution
The correct phrase in option E is "come around to admitting it".
The word round is used correctly in all the other options.
Hence, option E is the answer
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the questions, a word has been used in sentences in five different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Question 7
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Buckle
[CAT 2008]
Solution
In sentence B, 'broke into a buckle' is idiomatically incorrect. A better expression is 'broke into a gallop'.
Directions for the following four questions: In each of the questions, a word has been used in sentences in five different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentence in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
Question 8
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
File
[CAT 2008]
Solution
In sentence E, 'broke the file' is incorrect. The correct idiom is 'break ranks', which means to fall out of line.
Directions for the following four questions: Each of the following questions has a sentence with two blanks. Given below each question are five pairs of words. Choose the pair that best completes the sentence.
Question 9
The genocides in Bosnia and Rwanda, apart from being mis-described in the most sinister and _______ manner as ‘ethnic cleansing’, were also blamed, in further hand-washing rhetoric, on something dark and interior to _______ and perpetrators alike.
Solution
The first blank should have a word with negative effect. 'disingenuous' is the most appropriate word which means - giving false appearance of frankness;not straightforward. Also 'victims' matches in 2nd blank with ' victims and perpetrators' sounding perfect. Perpetrators here means - a culprit; usually with negative connotation.
Directions for the following four questions: Each of the following questions has a sentence with two blanks. Given below each question are five pairs of words. Choose the pair that best completes the sentence.
Question 10
As navigators, calendar makers, and other __________ of the night sky accumulated evidence to the contrary, ancient astronomers were forced to __________ that certain bodies might move in circles about points, which in turn moved in circles about the earth.
Solution
Calendar makers and someone watching night sky are often reffered to as 'observers' and not scrutinizers. Scrutinizer means someone observing with very great care, which is not needed here. Out of 'concede' and 'agree' , concede matches perfectly with the context of statement as condede means - admint (to a wrongdoing) . Hence , option D.
Directions for the following four questions: Each of the following questions has a sentence with two blanks. Given below each question are five pairs of words. Choose the pair that best completes the sentence.
Question 11
Every human being, after the first few days of his life, is a product of two factors: on the one hand, there is his __________ endowment; and on the other hand, there is the effect of environment, including _____
Solution
In the first blank word used should be between ' congenital' and ' genetic' .Here congenital means - from birth ; genetic means - something that come from parents or ancestors(hereditory) . But for the second blank 'education' sounds proper instead of 'pedagogy'. As 'pedagogy means function of teacher or science of teaching'.Hence, option B.
Directions for the following four questions: Each of the following questions has a sentence with two blanks. Given below each question are five pairs of words. Choose the pair that best completes the sentence.
Question 12
Exhaustion of natural resources, destruction of individual initiative by governments, control over men’s minds by central _______ of education and propaganda are some of the major evils which appear to be on the increase as a result of the impact of science upon minds suited by _______ to an earlier kind of world.
Solution
The first blank should have a word signifying something that denotes power or hold over people. The author is trying to say that education and propaganda are being used to control people's minds. Tenets, institutions, organs and departments can influence or control something and thus fit in the first blank. Aspects, which means features, does not convey something that exercises power or influence over people. Thus, we can eliminate option B.
The second blank should contain a word that indicates adherence. "Suited by" should be followed by a word that indicates something that people want to continue doing. Thus, we can eliminate repulsion and inhibitions. The word "tradition" does not fit in grammatically. If the author has to say that people want to adhere to tradition, then the missing blank should have "a traditional mindset". The word tradition by itself does not fit the blank.
Hence, option A.
There are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted.
From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
Question 1
The cricket council that was [A] / were [B] elected last March is [A] / are [B] at sixes and sevens over new rules.
The critics censored [A] / censured [B] the new movie because of its social inaccessibility.
Amit’s explanation for missing the meeting was credulous [A] / credible [B].
She coughed discreetly [A] / discretely [B] to announce her presence.
Solution
Cricket Council is a collective noun so it takes a singular verb. The reference is made to a group as a whole and not to an individual.
So correct option for 1st sentence is AA.
Censure implies harsh criticism.Censor means to put a ban on something objectionable.So Censure should be the correct answer here.
Credible means capable of being believed.Credulous means tending to believe without evidence.So credible should be used for 3rd sentence.
Discretely means distinct whereas discreetly means to carefully avoid social embarrassment or distress; tactful. So use of ' discreetly' is correct here.
Hence option D.
There are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted.
From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
Question 2
The further [A] / farther [B] he pushed himself, the more disillusioned he grew.
For the crowds it was more of a historical [A] / historic [B] event; for their leader, it was just another day.
The old man has a healthy distrust [A] / mistrust [B] for all new technology.
This film is based on a real [A] / true [B] story.
One suspects that the compliment [A] / complement [B] was backhanded
Solution
Use “farther” for physical distance and “further” for metaphorical, or figurative, distance. So further should be used here.
Correct usage for 2nd sentence is 'historic event', which means 'an event of great importance'.
In sentence 3, the word 'distrust', which means 'the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon' should be used.
The correct usage is sentence 4 is 'true' story.
A backhanded compliment, also known as a left-handed compliment or asteism, is an insult that is disguised as a compliment.
Option e) is the correct answer.
There are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted.
From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
Question 3
Regrettably [A] / Regretfully [B] I have to decline your invitation.
I am drawn to the poetic, sensual [A] / sensuous [B] quality of her paintings.
He was besides [A] / beside [B] himself with rage when I told him what I had done.
After brushing against a stationary [A] / stationery [B] truck my car turned turtle.
As the water began to rise over[A]/above[B] the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear.
Solution
'Decline regretfully' is the correct usage. It means being sorry to decline.
Sensuous means taking delight in beauty. Hence is perfect for 2nd sentence.
Beside means next to. Besides means apart from or and another thing. So 'beside' should be used in given context.
Stationary means 'stand still'. Hence is the correct for usage in 4th sentence.
5th statement can be correctly written as, ' As the water began to rise above the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear.'
Option e) is the correct answer.
Question 1
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
"Near"
Solution
The correct word in option B is "close friend". The usage of "near" is not appropriate here.
Hence, option B is the answer.
Question 2
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
"Hand"
[CAT 2005]
Solution
Sentence A is incorrect. The correct usage is 'I have my hands full'.
Question 3
Choose the option in which the usage of the word is incorrect or inappropriate.
"For"
Solution
In statements A ,B and C 'for' is correctly used. However in statement D, there shouldn't be any space between for and ever. Correct statement is 'It couldn’t be done forever'.
Question 4
The following question has a paragraph with one italicized word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph.
Intelligent design derives from an early 19th-century explanation of the natural world given by an English clergyman, William Paley. Paley was the populariser of the famous watchmaker analogy. Proponents of intelligent design are $${crupping}$$ Paley's argument with a new gloss from molecular biology.
Solution
The key word mentioned in this paragraph is "Proponents." Proponents of some theory will always try to revive that theory. hence option c is correct. Resurrect means to revive. Option a,b,d are negative opinions and are irrelevant
Question 5
The following question has a paragraph with one italicized word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph.
Women squat, heads covered, beside huge piles of limp fodder and $$blunk$$ oil lamps, and just about all the cows in the three towns converge upon this spot. Sinners, supplicants and yes, even scallywags hand over a few coins for a crack at redemption and a handful of grass.
Solution
If you carefully observe the passage, the ideas described are sad and pale. Hence sputtering is the most appropriate word as "Sputtering" means the light of flame which is dying out. Rest of the options are synonym to bright and shiny.
Question 6
The following question has a paragraph with one italicized word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph.
It is $$kiang$$ to a sensitive traveler who walks through this great town, when he sees the streets, the roads, and cabin doors crowded with beggars, mostly women, followed by three, four, or six children, all in rags and importuning every passenger for alms.
Solution
In this paragraph, the key word is sensitive. Sensitive is especially mentioned in this paragraph. Therefore distressing is the most appropriate word. Sensitive persons feel distressed on seeing a grim situation.
Question 7
The following question has a paragraph with one italicized word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph.
Or there is the most $$fingummy$$ diplomatic note on record: when Philip of Macedon wrote to the Spartans that, if he came within their borders, he would leave not one stone of their city, they wrote back the one word - “If”.
Solution
Since the answer to the letter is just a single letter "if", it means the reply is terse. "Terse" means "to use less words to convey your idea."
Question 1
Choose the option in which the usage of BOLT is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE?
Solution
In the second sentence, the correct usage would be "As he could not move, he couldn't make a bolt for the gate."
Question 2
Choose the option in which the usage of FALLOUT is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE?
Solution
Fallout generally means adverse results that occur due to a situation. It's usage is wrong in the last sentence, and the correct sentence would be "The headmaster could not understand the failure of several of his good students at the public examination.".
Question 3
Choose the option in which the usage of PASSING is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE?
Solution
She did not have PASS marks is the correct usage in this sentence.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 4
Blank Number [1]
Solution
The most appropriate option is blunt. Ramesh has made direct statement which can be said to be blunt.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 5
Blank Number [2]
Solution
The principal is mentiones as 20,000. Since he hasn't paid this amount, he has to pay the interest.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 6
Blank Number [3]
Solution
Due to late payments, there were fines.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 7
Blank Number [4]
Solution
Of the given options, only option C and D mean take hold of. Between the two, option C is used for funds and sources of income. Impounded is used for taking possession of physical assets and thus cannot be used for sources of income. Thus, the right answer is option C.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 8
Blank Number [5]
Solution
Before auctioning, automobiles are seized and not smashed or dismantled.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 9
Blank Number [6]
Solution
Those who evade income tax are offenders rather than a victim, purchaser or an investor.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 10
Blank Number [7]
Solution
The best word attached with the corridor is empty rather than hollow, striking or white because in the previous line it is mentioned that white house was serene.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 11
Blank Number [8]
Solution
Since low-pitched voice is mentioned, the most appropriate word is quiet.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 12
Blank Number [9]
Solution
"Choler" means anger. The most appropriate word which goes with choler is temper.
Directions for the following ten questions: Fill up the blanks, numbered [1], [2] up to [10], in the two passages below with most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.
First Passage:
"Between the year 1946 and the year 1955, I did not file any income tax returns." With that [1] statement, Ramesh embarked on an account of his encounter with the income tax department. "I originally owned Rs. 20,000 in unpaid taxes. With [2] and [3], the 20,000 became 60,000. The Income tax Department then went into action, and I learned first hand just how much power the Tax Department wields. Royalties and trust funds can be [4]; automobiles may be [5], and auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the [6] until the case is settled."
Second Passage:
"At that time the white house was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were [7]. In the various offices, [8] gray men in waistcoats talked to one another in low-pitched voices. The only color, or choler, curiously enough, was provided by President Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his [9] was easily set off; he scowled when he [10] the corridors.
Question 13
Blank Number [10]
Solution
When someone is in temper, he usually moves fast. "Paced" is the most appropriate word in this context.
Question 1
Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Bundle' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
Solution
Option 1 is correct as "bundle of joy" refers to the baby. Option 2 is correct as bundle refers to "a collection of benefits" wrapped together. Option 3 is correct as "made a bundle" means "earning a lot of money." Option 4 is incorrect usage.
Question 2
Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Distinct' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
Solution
Option a is incorrect as the correct usage would be "He is distinctive about what is right and what is wrong"
Question 3
Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Implication' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
Solution
Option a is incorrect as the correct usage would be "Everyone appreciated the headmaster's efforts." "Implication" is the incorrect usage here.
Question 4
Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Host' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
Solution
The correct usage would be "Ranchi will play host"
Question 5
Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Sort' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.
Solution
The correct usage would be "Farmers of all sorts"
Question 6
Fill in the Blanks: The British retailer, M&S, today formally ______ defeat in its attempt to ______ King’s, its US subsidiary, since no potential purchasers were ready to cough up the necessary cash.
Solution
Option c is incorrect as we never dispose subsidaries. The usage of dispose is flawed. Option d is incorrect as "formally ratified defeat" is incorrect usage. Option a is incorrect as "acquire" is an incorrect usage because no purchasers are required while acquiring. Option b correctly fits the sentence.
Question 7
Fill in the Blanks: Early ______ of maladjustment to college culture is ______ by the tendency to develop friendship networks outside college which mask signals of maladjustment.
Solution
The detection to maladjustment to college culture becomes complicated when we develop friendships outside the college. Hence option c is correct.
Question 8
Fill in the Blanks: The ______ regions of Spain all have unique cultures, but the ______ views within each region make the issue of an acceptable common language of instruction an even more contentious one.
Solution
The answer to the first blank is "different". There are always different regions in a country. On the other hand views can be "discrete" or "distinct." Hence option a is the most appropriate option.
Question 9
Fill in the Blanks: A growing number of these expert professionals ______ having to train foreigners as the students end up ______ the teachers who have to then unhappily contend with no jobs at all or new jobs with drastically reduced pay packets.
Solution
The second part of the sentence says that the expert professionals will end up with no jobs. Hence replace is the correct word for the second blank and the answer is option A. "Resent" is the correct answer for the first blank.
Question 10
Fill in the Blanks: Companies that try to improve employees’ performance by ______ rewards encourage negative kinds of behavior instead of ______ a genuine interest in doing the work well.
Solution
In order to complement the phrase "in doing the work well" the second blank must have a positive word hence eliminating options B and C. "Seeking" is a wrong usage in this sentence. Author of this sentence is trying to say that the performance is not improved by withholding the rewards. Hence the answer is option D.
Question 1
Out of the four possibilities given, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages most closely matched.
"Measure"
A. Size or quantity found by measuring
B. Vessel of standard capacity
C. Suitable action
D. Ascertain extent or quantity
E. A measure was instituted to prevent outsiders from entering the campus
F. Sheila was asked to measure each item that was delivered.
G. The measure of the cricket pitch was 22 yards.
H. Ramesh used a measure to take out one litre of oil.
Solution
In point E, a certain action was taken in order to prevent outsiders from entering the campus. (C-E)
In point F, Sheila had to guage the capacity. "Ascertain extent or quantity" makes a good fit. (D-F)
In point G, the size of cricket pitch was guaged as 22 yards. (A-G)
In point H, Ramesh used a vessel marked with 1 litre capacity to take out the oil. (B-H)
Question 2
Out of the four possibilities given, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages most closely matched.
"Bound"
A. Obliged, constrained
B. Limiting value
C. Move in a specified direction
D. Destined or certain to be
E. Dinesh felt bound to walk out when the discussion turned to kickbacks.
F. Buffeted by contradictory forces he was bound to lose his mind.
G. Vidya's story strains the bounds of credulity.
H. Bound for a career in law, Jyoti was reluctant to study Milton.
Solution
Point E says Dinesh had to leave walk out due to kickbacks. It was out of constrain by force of necessity. (A-E)
Point F says it was certain that the contradictory forces would mess up his mind. (D-F)
According to point G, Vidya's story was not readily believable. (B-G)
Point H stresses on Jyoti's affinity towards a career in law, hence she was moving in a specific direction towards her goal. (C-H)
Question 3
Out of the four possibilities given, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages most closely matched.
"Catch"
A. Capture
B. Grasp with senses of mind
C. Deception
D. Thing or person worth trapping
E. All her friends agreed that Prasad was a good catch.
F. The proposal sounds very good but where is the catch?
G. Hussain tries to catch the spirit of India in this painting.
H. Sorry, I couldn't catch you.
Solution
Point E says, Prasad is a good catch, meaning a good person worth trapping. (D-E) is a clear match and hence option D is the answer as it is the only option with (D-E) pair. For reference sake, we'll look at the other points.
Point F senses a bit of deception as the proposal was too good to not be deceptive. (C-F)
In point G, Hussain tries to capture the spirit of India in his painting. (A-G)
In point H, one person was not able to make out what the other person was trying to say. The word "grasp" fits in well. (B-H)
Question 4
Out of the four possibilities given, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages most closely matched.
"Deal"
A. Manage, attend to
B. Stock, sell
C. Give out to a number of people
D. Be concerned with
E. Dinesh insisted on dealing the cards.
F. This contract deals with handmade cards.
G. My brother deals in cards.
H. I decided not to deal with handmade cards.
Solution
Point E says Dinesh wanted to give out the cards. So (C-E) is a pair.
Point F implies that the contract is related to (concerned with) handmade cards. So, (D-F) is a pair.
From the options, we can see that only B has this combination.
Question 5
Out of the four possibilities given, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages most closely matched.
"Turn"
A. Give new direction to
B. Send
C. Change in form
D. Opportunity coming successively for each person
E. It was now his turn to be angry.
F. Leena never turned away a beggar.
G. Ashish asked Laxman to turn his face to the left.
H. The old school building has been turned into a museum.
Solution
In point E, it was his chance to be angry, so E-D is a pair.
Point F means that Leena never sent the beggar away, so F-B is a pair.
In point G, Ashish asked Lakshman to change the direction of his face, so G-A is a pair.
In point H, the school changed its form to a museum, so H-C is a pair.
Option d) is the correct answer.
Question 6
From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.
Opprobrium: The police officer appears oblivious to the opprobrium generated by his blatantly partisan conduct.
Solution
The meaning of 'opprobrium' is 'criticize scornfully'.
Only option a) brings out this meaning. None of the other options are applicable.
Question 7
From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.
Portend: It appears to many that the US ‘war on terrorism’ portends trouble in the Gulf.
Solution
In the given context, "to portend" is 'to mean' something. It doesn't mean 'to start' something, hence options A and D can be eliminated. Between "bodes" and "spells", "spells" fits better in this context. Option c) is the correct answer.
Question 8
From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.
Prevaricate: When a videotape of her meeting was played back to her and she was asked to explain her presence there, she started prevaricating.
Solution
Option A is correct.
'To prevaricate' is 'to mislead deliberately'. In other words, it is to speak evasively.
Other options talk about furiousness and violence, which are wrong in this context.
Question 9
From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.
Restive: The crowd became restive when the minister failed to appear even by 10 pm.
Solution
The correct option is 'restless'.
'Restive' means impatient or restless and doesn't imply the presence of anger and violence.
So, option c) is the correct answer.
Question 10
From the alternatives given pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning in the given context.
Ostensible: Manohar’s ostensible job was to guard the building at night.
Solution
The correct option is "apparent".
The meaning of the word 'ostensible' is 'clearly evident' and does not hint any kind of pretense or deceit.
So, the word 'apparent' is the suitable word in this context.
Option a) is the correct answer.
Directions for the next 3 questions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
In a large company, ... 1 ... people is about as common as using a gun or a switch-blade to ... 2 ... an argument. As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people, and they find it emotionally traumatic; as result, they often delay the act interminably, much as an unhappy spouse will prolong a bad marriage. And when the firing is done, it’s often done clumsily, with far worse side effects than are necessary. Do the world-class software organizations have a different way of firing people? No, but they do the deed swiftly, humanely, and professionally. The key point here is to view the fired employee as a ‘failed product’ and to ask how the process ... 3 ... such a phenomenon in the first place.
Question 11
Fill in the blank at 1.
Solution
The second sentence 'As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people,...' gives us the hint that the word in the first blank should be firing.
Directions for the next 3 questions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
In a large company, ... 1 ... people is about as common as using a gun or a switch-blade to ... 2 ... an argument. As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people, and they find it emotionally traumatic; as result, they often delay the act interminably, much as an unhappy spouse will prolong a bad marriage. And when the firing is done, it’s often done clumsily, with far worse side effects than are necessary. Do the world-class software organizations have a different way of firing people? No, but they do the deed swiftly, humanely, and professionally. The key point here is to view the fired employee as a ‘failed product’ and to ask how the process ... 3 ... such a phenomenon in the first place.
Question 12
Fill in the blank at 2.
Solution
An argument is resolved and not thwarted or defeated or closed. So, the word in the second blank is 'resolve'.
Directions for the next 3 questions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
In a large company, ... 1 ... people is about as common as using a gun or a switch-blade to ... 2 ... an argument. As a result, most managers have little or no experience of firing people, and they find it emotionally traumatic; as result, they often delay the act interminably, much as an unhappy spouse will prolong a bad marriage. And when the firing is done, it’s often done clumsily, with far worse side effects than are necessary. Do the world-class software organizations have a different way of firing people? No, but they do the deed swiftly, humanely, and professionally. The key point here is to view the fired employee as a ‘failed product’ and to ask how the process ... 3 ... such a phenomenon in the first place.
Question 13
Fill in the blank at 3.
Solution
According to the statement, a fired employee is a 'failed product' by itself and is not something that has been produced or trained by the organization. Therefore, a failure of the process is not likely to derive or engineer or produce such a product but it is likely to allow such a product. Therefore, the correct answer is 'allowed'.
Directions for the next 3 questions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
Von Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes reflecting, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. ... 1 ... such a model reflects major simplifications of the way divisions are made in the real world. Humans are not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not to think ... 2 ... as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its ... 3 ... and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.
Question 14
1
Solution
The first two sentences of the paragraph start of with the description of the Von Nuemann framework on a positive note. The third sentence, however, points out the flaw in such a framework. The correct word that goes into the blank 1 is, therefore, 'Regrettably'.
Directions for the next 3 questions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
Von Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes reflecting, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. ... 1 ... such a model reflects major simplifications of the way divisions are made in the real world. Humans are not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not to think ... 2 ... as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its ... 3 ... and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.
Question 15
2
Solution
The first part of the sentence, 'Humans are not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes;' hints that that the word in the blank should be 'quantitatively'.
Directions for the next 3 questions: Fill the gaps in the passages below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each gap. The right words are the ones used by the author. Be guided by the author’s overall style and meaning when you choose the answers.
Von Nuemann and Morgenstern assume a decision framework in which all options are thoroughly considered, each option being independent of the others, with a numerical value derived for the utility of each possible outcome (these outcomes reflecting, in turn, all possible combinations of choices). The decision is then made to maximize the expected utility. ... 1 ... such a model reflects major simplifications of the way divisions are made in the real world. Humans are not able to process information as quickly and effectively as the model assumes; they tend not to think ... 2 ... as easily as the model calls for; they often deal with a particular option without really assessing its ... 3 ... and when they do assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous about their criteria of evaluation.
Question 16
3
Solution
The usage of the phrase "particular option" complements the word "alternatives".
Hence, option D is the answer.
Question 1
Fill in the Blanks: But _____ are now regularly written not just for tools, but well-established practices, organisations and institutions, not all of which seem to be _____ away.
Solution
We can identify the correct choice using the second blank: 'practices' do not wither or trade or die 'away'; they 'fade away.' Options A, B and C don't fit in the second blank and hence, can be eliminated.
Question 2
Fill in the Blanks: The Darwin who _____ is most remarkable for the way in which he _____ the attributes of the world class thinker and head of the household.
Solution
"Combines" is a better fit for the 2nd blank as it has to deal with two phrases, hence eliminating options A and B.
The word in the 1st blank and the word "attributes" must be in the same tense. Hence option D is eliminated and the answer is option C.
Question 3
Fill in the Blanks: Since her face was free of _____ there was no way to _____ if she appreciated what had happened.
Solution
"Diagnose" is a wrong word for the 2nd blank. Hence option C eliminated.
"Make-up" and "scars" are bad fit-in for the 1st blank.
As her face was expressionless, there was no way to find if she appreciated what had happened. This sounds more meaningful. Hence option B is the answer.
Question 4
Fill in the Blanks: In this context, the _____ of the British labour movement is particularly _____.
Solution
Clearly, affair and activity don't fit in the first blank, hence can be eliminated. In the second blank, "significant" is the best fit complementing "experience" in the first blank. Hence option C.
Question 5
Fill in the Blanks: Indian intellectuals may boast, if they are so inclined, of being _____ to the most elitist among the intellectual _____ of the world.
Solution
Even though both "cliques" and "societies" fit into the second blank, clearly "ancestors" fits into first blank the best.
Question 6
Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.
Specious: A specious argument is not simply a false one but one that has the ring of truth.
Solution
Specious means 'deceitful' whereas credible means 'convincing'.
So, option c) is the correct answer.
Question 7
Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.
Obviate: The new mass transit system may obviate the need for the use of personal cars.
Solution
Obviate means 'to prevent' whereas bolster means 'to strengthen'. So, the answer is option d).
Question 8
Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.
Disuse: Some words fall into disuse as technology makes objects obsolete.
Solution
Disuse means being discarded, whereas prevalent is being in use. So, option a) is the most inappropriate word in this context.
Question 9
Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.
Parsimonious: The evidence was constructed from very parsimonious scraps of information.
Solution
Parsimonious means frugal, whereas altruistic is the exact opposite of it. So, option d) is the correct answer.
Question 10
Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.
Facetious: When I suggested that war is a method of controlling population, my father remarked that I was being facetious.
Solution
Facetious is being mischievous. Jovian means relating to god Jove (or Jupiter)
So, jovian is the correct answer.
Directions for the following five questions: Answer the questions based on the following information.
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Question 11
EXCEED
Solution
Take a look at the sentence F where it is mentioned "Their accomplishment exceeded our expectations." This means exceed refers toB. So B goes with F.
Now take a look at the sentence G.It is written that "He exceeded his authority....". Here "exceed " refers to crossing the limit which is mentioned in D. Hence D will go with G.
Only option A goes with B-F, D-G
Directions for the following five questions: Answer the questions based on the following information.
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Question 12
INFER
Solution
The sentence in E goes like this:"We see smoke and infer fire." It means we are infering fire based on some reason. Hence A will go with E.
"Surmise" ,means "to suppose something is true without having proof." In F, the usage of infer is similar where it is mentioned that the user may infer something without any proof. Hence B goes with F.
In G, infer means to point out something which relates option C.
Hence the correct option is D
Directions for the following five questions: Answer the questions based on the following information.
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Question 13
Mellow
Solution
In E mellow means "freed from rashness" which appropriately matches with B.
In H, mellow soils means "soils of soft and loamy consistency" which matches with C.
In G, mellow means "to be adequately aged so as to exhibit softness". This matches with A.
Hence the correct option is C.
Directions for the following five questions: Answer the questions based on the following information.
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Question 14
Relief
Solution
Point E says that the release of a sentry after the morning shift is followed by a ceremony => D-E
In point F, removing shows helped to lighten his distress => A-F
Clearly, playing cards acts as a diversion to that person => C-G
In point H, disaster victims were offered an aid => B-H
Directions for the following five questions: Answer the questions based on the following information.
For the word given at the top of each table, match the dictionary definitions on the left (A, B, C, D) with their corresponding usage on the right (E, F, G, H). Out of the four possibilities given in the boxes below the table, select the one that has all the definitions and their usages correctly matched.
Question 15
Purge
Solution
In option E, the opposition was removed after the coup, so C-E is a pair.
In option F, he removed his name from the charge of heresy, hence A-F is a pair.
In option G, causing evacuation of interior parts is bad for the brain, hence D-G.
In option H, cleaning water by distillation is recommended. B-H fits best.
Question 1
In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.
Though one eye is kept firmly on the _______, the company now also promotes _______ contemporary art.
[CAT 2000]
Solution
The use of the word 'though' at the beginning of the sentence suggests that the two words should be of contrasting nature. This rules out present in the first blank. The words 'market' and 'popular' in the first and second blanks do not make sense. The correct choice of words is 'future' and 'popular'. Hence, option b).
Question 2
In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.
The law prohibits a person from felling a sandalwood tree, even if it grows on one’s own land, without prior permission from the government. As poor people cannot deal with the government, this legal provision leads to a rip-roaring business for _______ , who care neither for the ________, nor for the trees.
[CAT 2000]
Solution
'Touts' means persons who buy something to resell it at a profit. This is apt in the first blank. The word 'rich' doesn't make sense in the second blank. The correct choice of words is, therefore, 'touts' and 'poor'. Hence, option d).
Question 3
In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.
It will take some time for many South Koreans to _______ the conflicting images of North Korea, let alone to _____ what to make of their northern cousins.
[CAT 2000]
Solution
'Reconcile' is to make one thing consistent with the other. This is apt in the first blank. After reconciliation, they then have to decide what to make of their northern cousins. Hence, the correct choice of words is 'reconcile' and 'decide'. Option a)
Question 4
In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.
In these bleak and depressing times of _______ prices, non-performing governments and ________ crime rates, Sourav Ganguly has given us, Indians, a lot to cheer about.
[CAT 2000]
Solution
Ascending prices and booming crime rates is incorrect usage. This rules out options b) and d). Between a) and c), the words in c), 'spiralling' and 'soaring' convey the intensity of the situation more aptly than 'escalating' and 'increasing'. Hence, option c).
Question 5
In each of the following sentences, parts of the sentence are left blank. Beneath each sentence, four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the best alternative from among the four.
The manners and _______ of the nouveau riche is a recurrent ______ in literature.
[CAT 2000]
Solution
Neither 'style' nor 'wealth' is appropriate in the first blank. The word 'morals' is apt. Between 'story' and 'theme', 'theme' is more appropriate in the second blank. Hence, option d).
Question 1
Fill in the blanks: Football evokes a ___ response in India compared to cricket, that almost ___ the nation.
Solution
Lukewarm is the correct usage in the first blank as it means not entusiastic. "Electifies" correctly matches the second blank. Hence the correct option is B.
Question 2
Fill in the blanks: Social studies, science matters of health and safety, the very atmosphere of the classroom —these areas are few of the ___ for the ___ of proper emotional reactions.
Solution
Option A is incorrect as in the usage of "these areas", things cannot be used. Similarly option C is incorrect. Option B is incorrect because"basis of proper emotional reaction" is an incorrect usage.
Question 3
Fill in the blanks: When children become more experienced with words as visual symbols, they find that they can gain meaning without making ___ sounds.
Solution
Audible means which can be heard. Audible sounds means the sounds which can be heard..
Question 4
Fill in the blanks: Learning is more efficient when it is ___. It is less efficient when it is ___.
Solution
The two set of words must be opposite to each other. Option A and D are correct in this case. But option A is contextually incorrec as learning cannot be fun if its is fast. The correct answer is D.
Question 5
Fill in the blanks: Simple arithmetic tells us that there is more ___ than ___.
Solution
Option C is incorrect as impracticality and knowledge cannot be related because they are totally different.
Option B is incorrect as improvisation means to perform spontaneously and improving means to get better which are not related.
Option D is contextually incorrect. Option A is correct as it talks about imitation and invention which are related terms.
Question 6
Fill in the blanks:
Most political leaders acquire their position by causing a large number of people to believe that these leaders are ___ by altruistic desires.
Solution
Options B and C are incorrect as desires cannot convince or categorise people. Between options A and D, "actuated" which means motivated is a better fit as "led" is generally used for other people and not inanimate objects like "desires".
Question 1
Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.
Solution
Keen, willing and enthusiastic means the same, that is eager to do something.Kin means a relative which is different in this context.
Question 2
Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.
Solution
The words adept, skillful and proficient are synonyms of each other. 'Adept' means being accomplished at something. On the other hand, the word 'adapt' means 'to adjust to the circumstances'. So, it is the odd one out.
Question 3
Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.
Solution
Ring, circle and round are synonyms. They are used to represent a circular shape. On the other hand, 'bell' is a device for making a sound. So, it is the odd one out.
Question 4
Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.
Solution
Grid, internet and network represent a group of computers that are connected to each other. On the other hand, computer is a single machine. So, it is the odd one out in this context.
Question 5
Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.
Solution
The words suffer, bear and endure are synonyms and mean 'experience or be subjected to something unpleasant'. 'Withstand', on the other hand means 'remain undamaged or offer strong resistance to'. This is the odd one out among the four words.
Question 6
Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.
Solution
First three options suggest a gap. Break means "separated into pieces". Chasm means "a rift in the earth." Hiatus means "a pause in the continuity". Only option d is out of context as it means a path which connects two separate places.
Question 7
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair. Peel : Peal
Solution
Peel and Peal sound fairly similar but have completely different meanings. Peel is used to as a verb to remove the outer coating of fruits, etc. Peal is a noun and relates to the sound made by ringing bells. Similarly rain and reign sound fairly alike but mean very different and also have noun and verb difference.
Question 8
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair. Doggerel : Poet
Solution
Doggerel is a type of poetry and hence poet is associated with doggerel. Similarly pul fiction is a type of novel and hence novelist is associated with it.
Question 9
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair. Premise : Conclusion
Solution
In this analogy, a conclusion is derived from a premise. Similarly inference is derived from assumption. Marketing is not derived from brand. Neither is idea or books derived from hypothesis or knowledge. Option A is correct.
Question 10
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.
Barge : Vessel
Solution
Barge and vessel are synonyms for a large boat.
Shovel and implement are synonyms for a tool used for a particular purpose.
Hence, shovel and implement share the same relationship as barge and vessel.
Question 11
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair. Love : Obsession
Solution
Obsession is an extreme form of love. Similarly Misery is an extreme form of Sorrow. Hence option d is correct.
Question 12
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair. Reptile : Adder
Solution
Adder is a type of a reptile.
Tyrannosauraus is a type of Dinosaur. The relationship is similar to that of Adder and Reptile.
Hence, option D is the answer.
Find the odd word out from each of the following sets of four word.
Question 1
Solution
Hiatus means to pause or break.
=> Hiatus, pause and break are related.
=> End is the odd one out.
Find the odd word out from each of the following sets of four word.
Question 2
Solution
Impetuosity, zealousness and effervescence relate to actions that are done impulsively without significant thought. Equanimity, on the other hand, refers to action that's done slowly involving a fair amount of thought.
Find the odd word out from each of the following sets of four word.
Question 3
Solution
Intrusion involves a solid object moving through existing formations. All the other three actions relate to liquids.
Find the odd word out from each of the following sets of four word.
Question 4
Solution
Guilelessness is the odd one in the given options. Guilelessness refers to sincere and straightforward attitude. The other options subtly refer to astute skills.
Find the odd word out from each of the following sets of four word.
Question 5
Solution
Taxi, cruiser and cab are related.
Amble means to walk slowly.
Hence, amble is the odd one out.
Question 1
Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that of CAR :ROAD
Solution
As car runs on the road, similarly electricity flows through the cable.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Question 2
Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that of FORESIGHT : FARSIGHTEDNESS
Solution
Foresight and farsightedness are synonyms. Similarly, thinker and visionary are synonyms.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Question 3
Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that of FLEET : NAVY
Solution
A group of ships used by the Navy of any country is known as fleet. Similarly, a collection of chapters comprises a book.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
Question 4
Choose the pair of words which best expresses the relationship similar to that of FEATHER : WING
Solution
A group of feathers constitute a wing. Similarly, a group of bricks make a wall.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Question 5
Choose the pair which does not exhibit the relationship similar to that expressed in RENT : LEASE
Solution
If we take something on lease, we have to pay rent.
If we borrow money, we have to pay interest.
If we employ someone, we have to pay salary.
If we buy something, we have to pay the price.
However, if we govern someone, we do not pay the tax rather we tax them.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Question 6
Choose the pair which does not exhibit the relationship similar to that expressed in TEMPERATURE : HEAT
Solution
Temperature is the measurement of heat.
Number of votes is the measurement of popularity.
IQ is the measurement of intelligence.
Ohms is the measurement of resistance.
However, speed is not a measure of distance. Speed is the rate at which distance is covered per unit time.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Question 7
Choose the pair which does not exhibit the relationship similar to that expressed in PROGRESS : PROGRESSIVE
Solution
One who progresses is progressive.
One who terrorize is terrorist.
One who bring revolution is revolutionary.
One who bring reforms is reformist.
However, sympathizer is not someone who has sympathy rather sympathizer is someone who agrees with or supports a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Question 8
Choose the pair which does not exhibit the relationship similar to that expressed in STUBBORN : ADAPTABLE
Solution
The given pair of words are antonyms. All other options except B are pairs of antonyms.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
Question 9
Choose the pair which does not exhibit the relationship similar to that expressed in CLIPS : PAPER
Solution
Clips bind papers.
Threads bind the beads.
Cement holds together the brick.
Ribbon binds hairs.
Bags do not bind vegetables rather vegetables are kept inside bags.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
Question 10
Fill in the Blanks: The __________, those cellular bodies which contain the __________ particles, the genes, provide us with basic facts of genetic transmission.
Solution
Among the options, the only word that is applicable in the second blank is 'hereditary', because that is what 'genes' are associated with. Option d) is the correct answer.
Question 11
Fill in the Blanks: The insurance claim was __________ by the relevant documents
Solution
A claim should be supported by relevant documents.
The phrasal verb to be used in this context is 'backed up', which means 'supported'.
Option c) is the correct answer.
Question 12
Fill in the Blanks: I should not have __________ to talk in such a __________ strain especially when I had not studied the man to whom I was talking.
Solution
The word in the first blank should be a verb in the past tense. This rules out options a) and b). The meaning of 'peremptory' is 'insisting on immediate obedience or attention'. This is a better fit in the second blank compared to 'reckless'. Option c) is the correct answer.
Question 13
Fill in the Blanks: High prices are often the __________ of __________ of goods
Solution
The sentence is trying to convey the idea that high prices often accompany a scarcity of goods. From the options, the best combination of words in this context is 'accompaniment' and 'dearth', which means 'scarcity'. Option a) is the correct answer.
Question 14
Fill in the Blanks: The recent disturbances in the country will __________ and peace will be restored.
Solution
The correct phrasal verb that should be used in this context is 'blow over', which means 'fade away without any serious consequences'. Option b) is the correct answer.
Question 15
Choose from among the given alternatives the one which will be a suitable substitute for the expression in quotes. The "marriage of the princess with the commoner" caused a furore among the royalty.
Solution
An alliance is an association or organization formed between two parties for the mutual benefit of each other. In this case, the sentence is trying to convey the idea that the alliance is not working. In other words, it is a 'misalliance'. Option b) is the correct answer.
Question 16
Choose from among the given alternatives the one which will be a suitable substitute for the expression in quotes. The victim's "involuntary responses to stimulus" proved that he was still living.
Solution
An involuntary response to a stimulus is called a reflex. So, the word that best replaces the phrase is 'reflexes'. Option b) is the correct answer.
Question 17
Choose from among the given alternatives the one which will be a suitable substitute for the expression in quotes. "The art and science of good eating and drinking is now a lost art".
Solution
Gastronomy is the study of food and culture. This word fits well in the given context. Option a) is the correct answer.
Question 18
Choose from among the given alternatives the one which will be a suitable substitute for the expression in quotes. The thrilling narrative caused "the hair on the skin to stand erect".
Solution
The sentence is conveying the idea that the thrilling narrative caused an intense feeling of fear among the audience. In other words, it cause horror among the audience. Option d) is the correct answer.
Question 19
Choose from among the given alternatives the one which will be a suitable substitute for the expression in quotes. "The body of Macedonian infantry drawn up in close order" was like a formidable castle of steel.
Solution
A phalanx is a rectangular military formation, usually composed of heavy infantry. This is the most suitable word in the context. Option a) is the correct answer.
