IIFT 2016 Question Paper
Each question has explained the meaning of two words from the above table. Identify the correct matching words from the table.
Match the words in Column A with their Antonyms in column B
Etymological description of the ‘word’ is given in each question. Identify the origin /source of the ‘word’
Debutante (noun)
The origin of the word dates back to early Nineteenth Century. The word is used to describe a female stage actor making her first public performance.
Obvious (adjective)
It means “frequently met with”. The origin of the word comes from obvius “that is in the way, presenting itself readily, open, exposed, commonplace,” also from obviam (adv.) “in the way”, from ob “against” + viam, accusative of via “way”, meaning “plain to see, evident” is first recorded in 1630.
Soccer (noun)
The origin of the word dates back to 1889 (socca), later 1891 (socker), 1895 (soccer); originally university slang from a shortened from of Assoc., abbreviation of Association in Football Association.
Four words are given in each question, out of which one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
In the following passage, fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word from the options provided.
Come October and you are burnt by the mid-day Sun. The storm and the sizzle is particularly __70__ as it comes after the relatively cool monsoon months. Though it is hot and muggy, that does not prevent people from coming out on the streets to __71__ the traditional festivals. And it must be shopping time also, colourfully decorated showrooms are __72__ the passerby to let his hair down, splurge and take a __73__ of gifts home for family. After all, the New Year is just around.
