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Directions (1-4): In each of the following
questions five options are given, of which one word is most nearly the same or
opposite in meaning to the given word in the question. Find the
correct option having either same or opposite meaning.
questions five options are given, of which one word is most nearly the same or
opposite in meaning to the given word in the question. Find the
correct option having either same or opposite meaning.
Q1. REPERCUSSION
(a) Reliant
(b) Consequence
(c) Impertinence
(d) Prompting
(e) Callous
Q2. MASQUERADE
(a) Contentious
(b) Pretense
(c) Belligerent
(d) Arrogant
(e) Reminiscent
Q3. Wither
(a) Ingenious
(b) Gnawed
(c) Persistent
(d)Thrive (e)
Reverie
Reverie
Q4. REPROBATE (a)
Repudiate
Repudiate
(b) Strident
(c) Virtuous
(d) Flagrant
(e) Stoic
Directions (5 – 9): In the following questions,
four words are given, choose the most suitable alternative reflecting the
combination of the words which are either synonyms or antonyms of each other.
If no such pair is formed, mark option (e) i.e., “none of these” as your answer
choice.
four words are given, choose the most suitable alternative reflecting the
combination of the words which are either synonyms or antonyms of each other.
If no such pair is formed, mark option (e) i.e., “none of these” as your answer
choice.
Q5. (i) conclusion
(ii) paradox
(iii) discrepancy
(iv) pragmatic
(a) only (i) – (iv)
(b) only (i) – (iii)
(c) only (ii) – (iii)
(d) only (i) – (ii)
(e) none of these
Q6. (i) declaration
(ii) modicum
(iii) laxity
(iv) surveillance
(a) only (iii) – (iv)
(b) only (i) – (iii)
(c) only (ii) – (iii)
(d) only (i) – (ii)
(e) none of these
Q7. (i) historical
(ii) tussle
(iii) cumbrous
(iv) combat
(a) only (iii) – (iv)
(b) only (i) – (iii)
(c) only (ii) – (iv)
(d) only (i) – (ii)
(e) none of these
Q8. (i) prudent
(ii) crucial
(iii) fluid
(iv) reckless
(a) only (ii) – (iii)
(b) only (i) – (iii)
(c) only (ii) – (iv)
(d) only (i) – (iv)
(e) none of these
Q9. (i) itinerant
(ii) nomads
(iii) eradication
(iv) penchant
(a) only (i) – (ii)
(b) only (ii) – (iii)
(c) only (ii) – (iv)
(d) only (i) – (iv)
(e) none of these
Directions (10-11): In the following questions,
five words are given, choose the most suitable alternative reflecting the
combination of word(s) similar in meaning with each other.
five words are given, choose the most suitable alternative reflecting the
combination of word(s) similar in meaning with each other.
Q10. (I) Guise
(II) Staple
(III) Wean
(IV) Affliction
(V) Torment
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) IV and V
(e) I, III and IV
Q11. (I) Abstention
(II) Reverence
(III) Travesty
(IV) Veneration
(V) homage
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) II, IV and V
(d) I, II and V
(e) I, III and IV
Directions (12-15): Choose the word/group of
words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in
bold as used in passage.
words which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word/group of words printed in
bold as used in passage.
Q12. Impromptu
(a)extempore
(b) enticing
(c) rapturous
(d)entralling
(e)enamouring
Q13. Peculiar
(a)intuitive
(b) winsome
(c) queer
(d) imperious
(e) inciting
Q14. Dire
(a) devour
(b) revoke
(c) unprecedent
(d) appalling
(e) extraneous
Q15. Tapering off
(a) tenable
(b) Abate
(c) ameliorate
(d) repudiate
(e) inundate
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SOLUTIONS
S1. Ans.(b)
Sol. Option (b) is the correct choice.
Repercussion means
an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
hence consequence is the word which is most similar in meaning
to this.
an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
hence consequence is the word which is most similar in meaning
to this.
Callous means
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
Prompting means
the action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do
or say something.
the action of saying something to persuade, encourage, or remind someone to do
or say something.
Impertinence means
lack of respect; rudeness.
lack of respect; rudeness.
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. Masquerade means a false show or pretence. Hence
masquerade and pretense are similar in meaning.
masquerade and pretense are similar in meaning.
Pretense means an
attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Belligerent means
a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international
law.
a nation or person engaged in war or conflict, as recognized by international
law.
Reminiscent means
suggesting something by resemblance.
suggesting something by resemblance.
S3. Ans.(d)
Sol. Wither means (to cause) to become weak
and dry and decay hence thrive which means (of a child,
animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously is the word most opposite
in meaning to the given word.
and dry and decay hence thrive which means (of a child,
animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously is the word most opposite
in meaning to the given word.
Reverie means
dreamy
dreamy
Gnawed means
bite at or nibble something persistently.
bite at or nibble something persistently.
Persistent means
continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of
difficulty or opposition.
continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of
difficulty or opposition.
S4. Ans.(c)
Sol. Reprobate and virtuous are opposite in meaning hence
option (c) is the correct choice for the given question.
option (c) is the correct choice for the given question.
Reprobate means
an unprincipled person.
an unprincipled person.
Virtuous means
having or showing high moral standards.
having or showing high moral standards.
Stoic means
indifferent to pleasure or pain
indifferent to pleasure or pain
Strident means
harsh
harsh
Repudiate means
to disown.
to disown.
Flagrant means
glaringly wrong
glaringly wrong
S5. Ans. (c)
Sol. The most suitable words that are synonym of each other
are ‘paradox’ and ‘discrepancy’. ‘paradox’ means a seemingly absurd
or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to
be well founded or true while ‘discrepancy’ means an illogical or
surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more
facts. All the other words are irrelevant to each other. Hence,
option (c) is the most viable answer choice.
are ‘paradox’ and ‘discrepancy’. ‘paradox’ means a seemingly absurd
or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to
be well founded or true while ‘discrepancy’ means an illogical or
surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more
facts. All the other words are irrelevant to each other. Hence,
option (c) is the most viable answer choice.
Pragmatic means
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on
practical rather than theoretical considerations.
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on
practical rather than theoretical considerations.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. The most suitable words that are opposite of each other
are ‘surveillance’ and ‘laxity’. ‘surveillance’ means close observation,
especially of a suspected spy or criminal while ‘laxity’ means lack of
strictness or care. All the other words are not related to each other. Hence,
option (c) is the most viable answer choice.
are ‘surveillance’ and ‘laxity’. ‘surveillance’ means close observation,
especially of a suspected spy or criminal while ‘laxity’ means lack of
strictness or care. All the other words are not related to each other. Hence,
option (c) is the most viable answer choice.
Declaration means
a formal or explicit statement or announcement.
a formal or explicit statement or announcement.
Modicum means a
small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or
valuable.
small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or
valuable.
S7. Ans. (c)
Sol. The most suitable words that are synonym of each other
are ‘tussle’ and ‘combat’. ‘tussle’ means a vigorous struggle or
scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something; while, ‘combat’
means fighting between armed forces. Since, they both are synonyms of each
other, option (c) becomes the most viable answer choice.
are ‘tussle’ and ‘combat’. ‘tussle’ means a vigorous struggle or
scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something; while, ‘combat’
means fighting between armed forces. Since, they both are synonyms of each
other, option (c) becomes the most viable answer choice.
Historical means
of or concerning history or past events
of or concerning history or past events
Cumbrous means
slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
S8. Ans. (d)
Sol. The most suitable words that are opposite of each other
are ‘prudent’ and ‘reckless’. ‘prudent’ means acting with or showing
care and thought for the future, while; ‘reckless’ means heedless of
danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rash or impetuous. Hence, option
(d) is the most viable answer choice.
are ‘prudent’ and ‘reckless’. ‘prudent’ means acting with or showing
care and thought for the future, while; ‘reckless’ means heedless of
danger or the consequences of one’s actions; rash or impetuous. Hence, option
(d) is the most viable answer choice.
Crucial means
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
Fluid means
smoothly elegant or graceful.
smoothly elegant or graceful.
S9. Ans.(a)
Sol. The most suitable words that are synonym of each other
are ‘itinerant’ and ‘nomads’. ‘itinerant’ means travelling from place to
place while; ‘nomads’ means a person who does not stay long in the same
place; a wanderer. All the other words are irrelevant to each other. Hence,
option (a) is the most viable answer choice.
are ‘itinerant’ and ‘nomads’. ‘itinerant’ means travelling from place to
place while; ‘nomads’ means a person who does not stay long in the same
place; a wanderer. All the other words are irrelevant to each other. Hence,
option (a) is the most viable answer choice.
Eradication means
the complete destruction of something.
the complete destruction of something.
penchant means a
strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
S10. Ans. (d)
Sol. Here, Affliction and Torment are similar in meaning to
each other. Affliction means the state of being in pain, which
is similar in meaning to ‘torment’.
each other. Affliction means the state of being in pain, which
is similar in meaning to ‘torment’.
Wean means
be strongly influenced by (something).
be strongly influenced by (something).
Staple means
a main or important element of something.
a main or important element of something.
Guise means an
external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the
true nature of something.
external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, typically concealing the
true nature of something.
S11. Ans. (c)
Sol. Here, Reverence, Veneration and Homage are synonym to
one another. Reverence means deep respect for someone or
something, which is similar to veneration and exaltation.
one another. Reverence means deep respect for someone or
something, which is similar to veneration and exaltation.
Abstention means restraint in one’s consumption; abstinence.
Travesty means a
false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
S12. Ans. (a)
Sol. Impromptu means done without being
planned or rehearsed. Hence it has same meaning as extempore.
planned or rehearsed. Hence it has same meaning as extempore.
Enamouring means
be filled with love for.
be filled with love for.
S13. Ans. (c)
Sol. Peculiar means different to what is
normal or expected, strange. Hence it has same meaning as queer.
normal or expected, strange. Hence it has same meaning as queer.
Winsome means
attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.
attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way.
Imperious means
arrogant and domineering.
arrogant and domineering.
Intuitive means
easy to use and understand.
easy to use and understand.
S14. Ans. (d)
Sol. Dire means extremely serious or urgent.
Hence it has same meaning as appalling.
Hence it has same meaning as appalling.
Extraneous means
irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
Unprecedent means
never done or known before.
never done or known before.
Revoke means
cancel officially.
cancel officially.
Devour means
destroy completely.
destroy completely.
S15. Ans. (b)
Sol. Tapering off means to become gradually
smaller or weaker. Hence it has same meaning as abate.
smaller or weaker. Hence it has same meaning as abate.
Ameliorate means
become or make greater in size, amount.
become or make greater in size, amount.
Inundate means
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
Repudiate means
refuse to accept, reject, deny.
refuse to accept, reject, deny.
Tenable means
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
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