IIFT 18th Dec 2022 Slot 1

A demagogue is a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational arguments.

The form '-agogue' comes from the Greek '-agōgos', meaning 'leading.'

Of all the given options, Option B would best explain the meaning of 'agogos' in the word 'demagogue'.

Therefore, Option B is the correct answer. 

"Venal" means capable of being bought or influenced by money or other valuable considerations. 

"Avaricious" means having extreme greed for wealth or monetary gains.
"Mercenary" refers to professional individuals who join armed conflicts for their own profit.
"Untrustworthy" is an adjective describing someone negatively. 

"Incorruptible," on the other hand, is an adjective used to describe someone or something not subject to corruption or bribery. 

Of all the given options, "incorruptible" serves best as an antonym for "venal."

Therefore, Option D is the correct answer. 

"Laconic" is an adjective used to describe someone or something using a few words. 

"Compendious," "aphoristic," and "apothegmatic" mean stating facts or information in a concise manner. "Pleonastic," on the other hand, means the repetition of the same sense in different words, like the phrase "a true fact." 

Of all the given options, "pleonastic" would best fit as an antonym for "laconic."

Therefore, Option C is the correct answer. 

The correct answer is Option A as the correct spelling is Iniquitous, which means grossly unfair and morally wrong.

The collective noun 'shoal' is used to describe a group of species that swim together. Options A,B and C are types of fish whereas gnats are a type of insects. So, Option D is the correct answer.

The collective noun 'herd' is used to describe a group of grazing animals like sheep and cattle. Gulls are a type of birds, which is why it is the odd one out.

A thalassocracy or thalattocracy, sometimes also maritime empire, is a state with primarily maritime realms, an empire at sea, or a seaborne empire.

A virtuoso is an individual who possesses outstanding talent and technical ability in a particular art or field such as fine arts, music, singing, playing a musical instrument, or composition.

An imbroglio is an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. So, for 3 down, xv is the answer.

A decrepit is someone or something that is worn out or ruined because of age or neglect. So, the answer for 8 down is iv.

An incendiary is designed to cause fires. So, the correct answer for 2 across is vii.

To inveigle is to persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery. So, the correct answer for 7 across is  viii.

A whodunit is a mystery story that keeps the criminal's identity a secret until the very end.

Volacious means able or fit to fly.