In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word:-
He was drawn to the vortex of politics at a very early age.
He was punished for shirking his official work.
The munificence of the businessman was great.
In each of the following words/sentences, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence:-
A person claiming to be superior in culture and intellect to others.
A person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has.
In questions sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
And why did the police suspect you? It just does not make any...... to me.
It is not the right ...... to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen to you.
John .............. Tennis once or twice a week
Jim is away on holiday. He................ to Spain