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Vigilance (noun) = The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties (जागरूकता)
Grim (adj) = Very serious or gloomy (विकट)
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 2.
Crude oil markets rose after __________ a five
year low rebounding after data suggested
that tumbling prices may have started to
affect __________ activity in the fast growing US
shale oil industry.
(a) hit, drill
(b) hitting, drilled
(c) hitting, drilling
(d) going, drilled
(e) touching, exhuming
Ans2: The correct answer is: C
3.
In fact, there is a strong case to promote
liquor __________ in high quality factories
under regulation so that the __________ of illicit
liquor and hooch goes down.
(a) manufacturing, supply
(b) production, consuming
(c) generation, supply
(d) generated, demand
(e)
1. Ans3: The correct answer is: A
Manufacturing growth across Asia, Europe 4.
and the Americas eased in current month as The government ease foreign direct __________
heavy price cutting failed to revive __________ norms for the construction development
providing more evidence that a feeble global sector , which is expected to provide a
economic recovery may be __________ to a halt. __________boost to the sector in terms of
(a) supply, grind greater foreign capital inflows.
(b) demand, grinding (a) investment, substance
(c) supply, grounding (b) invention, substantial
(d) demanding, grind (c) investment, substantial
(e) demanded, going (d) divestment, meager
Ans1: The correct answer is: B (e) investment, superficial

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Ans4: The correct answer is: C 8.
5. An adult reader is __________ for his tutor to
come along and show hit n how to __________ a
The banks were nationalized in __________ to
take banking to the __________ country and all book.
its citizens. (a) waiting, handle
(a) aim, whole (b) wait, handle
(b) order, backward (c) wait, handling
(c) orderly, entirely (d) waiting, open
(d) order, entire (e) waited, open
(e) view, wholly Ans8: The correct answer is: A
Ans5: The correct answer is: D 9.
6. Operations in steel plant which __________a
major accident Is __________gradu
Cassava grows __________ in South India, but
has one problem it contains a toxin that must (a) suffer limp
be __________ by long so kiting in water. (b) occur, limp
(a) hardly, remove (c) suffer, coming
(b) easy, remove (d) suffered, limping
(c) easily, remove (e) suffered, limped
(d) hard, removed Ans9: The correct answer is: D
(e) easily, removal 10.
Ans6: The correct answer is: C The new government is __________ a
comprehensive revamp of the health
7. insurance scheme for the poor in a move that
A human journey is __________ when there is will __________ further many people.
someone at the door to __________ them when
(a) propose, loss
they get at home.
(b) proposing, harm
(a) incomplete, greet
(c) proposing, benefit
(b) complete, ignore
(d) proposed, benefit
(c) incompetent, ignore
(e) proposed, harm
(d) complete, greet
Ans10: The correct answer is: C
(e) complete, great
11.
Ans7: The correct answer is: D
A new study has __________the five most
common health Issues in men and how to
__________ them.

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(a) said, arrest (e) quality, prescribed
(b) stated, shrink Ans14: The correct answer is: E
(c) revealed, prevent 15.
(d) exposed, react Students will be __________ on their reading
and writing abilities through question
(e) laid, restrict
papers __________ by the government.
Ans11: The correct answer is: C
(a) total, kept
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(b) kept, set
__________ to the challenge of fighting drug
addiction, children have __________ up the task (c) tested, provided
of spreading awareness against drugs, (d) evaluated, asked
(a) Taking, set
(e) calculated, assigned
(b) Respond, taken,
Ans15: The correct answer is: C
(c) Responding, taken
16.
(d) Resolving, set Although we __________ stiff competition from
(e) Contrary, set countries such as the Philippines, BPO
industry is still huge and__________ hundreds
Ans12: The correct answer is: B
of Indians.
13.
(a) face, employs
The night fabric can do __________ for your
(b) experience, maintain
frame and as a __________ your confidence.
(c) prove, engages
(a) wonders, consequence
(d) witness, services
(b) marvels, side
(e) note, helps
(c) good, process
Ans16: The correct answer is: A
(d) remarkably, finish
17.
(e) superb, result
A language is considered nearly __________
Ans13: The correct answer is: E when only a few native speakers __________ it
14. and it is no longer being taught to children.
The wheat grains do not meet the __________ (a) exhausted, say
standards __________ for procurement of food
(b) abolished, speak
grains by the government agencies.
(c) extinct, use
(a) total, kept
(d) pass, treat
(b) most, meant
(e) past, need
(c) excellence, allowed
Ans17: The correct answer is: C
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18. 21.
We __________ do not pay attention to the 30 Vision is usually __________ most effectively
minute gaps sandwiched __________ two when many different __________ are used.
meetings.
(a) developed, manifestations
(a) seldom, in
(b) adapted, organizations
(b) regularly, middle
(c) communicated vehicles
(c) frequently, within
(d) exhibited, forms
(d) often, between
(e) described, thought
(e) at least, among
Ans21: The correct answer is: D
Ans18: The correct answer is: D
22.
19. People who have been through difficult,
__________other cities where lack of education painful and not very __________ change efforts
or civic sense might be one of the reasons that often end up __________ both pessimistic and
may have contribute to issues related to solid angry conclusions.
waste management, most residents here are
(a) successful, drawing
__________ of the pros and cons.
(b) meaningful, projecting
(a) Unlike, aware
(c) reliable, evolving
(b) Inconsistent, conscious
(d) strong, following
(c) Similarly, known
(e) challenging, lamenting.
(d) Contrary, careful
Ans22: The correct answer is: A
(e) Likewise, sensible
23.
Ans19: The correct answer is: A
The human mind is never __________it
20. advances or it __________
The fact that Saudi Arabia __________ nearly 10 (a) absolute, diminishes
million barrels of crude oil per day is not the
__________ reason it has been called the Central (b) dynamic, stops
Bank of Oil. (c) perfect, disintegrates
(a) removes, alone (d) stationary, retrogrades
(b) harvests, just (e) happy, decomposes
(c) saves, solely Ans23: The correct answer is: D
(d) yield, single 24.
(e) produces, only If misery is the, effect of ill fortune, It ought
to be pitied if of __________ to be __________
Ans20: The correct answer is: E
(a) virtue, criticised
(b) calamity, reverenced

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(c) virtue, protected (e) encouraged, acknowledge
(d) vice, reverenced Ans27: The correct answer is: A
(e) virtue, reverenced 28.
Ans24: The correct answer is: E His death __________ many tributes than have
been paid at the __________ of any other
25.
human being in history.
It would be impossible for us to continue
living in this world if each of us __________ (a) brought, passing
exactly, what fate had in __________ for him. (b) directed, helm
(a) follow, plan (c) delivered, description
(b) appreciate, strategy (d) invited, living
(c) design, anticipation (e) acknowledged, perpetuation
(d) visualize, hidden Ans28: The correct answer is: A
(e) knew, store 29.
Ans25: The correct answer is: A Only with executive __________ can the
organization concentrate its energies on
26.
__________ competitive advantage over time.
It is the __________ , of selfishness for men,
who fully __________ in their own case the (a) position, embarking
great advantages of good education, to deny (b) deployment directing
these advantages to women.
(c) contingent, fabricating
(a) parody demand (d) commitment, sustaining
(b) height, appreciate (e) satisfaction molding
(c) height, assimilate Ans29: The correct answer is: D
(d) degree, appreciate 30.
(e) level, advance All the performances of human art, at which
Ans26: The correct answer is: B we look with praise or wonder, are __________
of the restless , __________ of perseverance.
27.
The learner should be __________ to take a (a) manifestations, pronouncement
small first step one that will provide (b) projections component
immediate Success and __________ the
(c) instances, force
learning.
(d) proofs, humanity
(a) encouraged, reinforce
(e) visions, future
(b) forced, organize
Ans30: The correct answer is: D
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31. (a) decoration senses
He objected to the proposal because it was (b) clear debris
founded on a __________ principle and also was
(c) beauty careful
– at time.
(d) industry prosperity
(a) faulty, desirable
(e) repairs extravaganza
(b) Imperative, reasonable
Ans34: The correct answer is: D
(c) wrong, Inconvenient,
35.
(d) sound, acceptable
The police arrested Ramesh on a __________ of
(e) uncomforting, deplorable
theft but for lack of evidence __________ him.
Ans31: The correct answer is: C
(a) crime, imprisoned
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(b) punished, complaint
The criterion for __________ a player should be
his recent performance but unfortunately, (c) left,condition
the journalists are __________ to be carried (d) tip, absconding
away by earlier successes. (e) charge, released
(a) condemning, satisfying Ans35: The correct answer is: E
(b) judging prone Q.36
(c) revealing reluctant In each of the following questions, a
(d) eager,acclaims sentence is given with a blank. There are
(e) criticising, clean five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
Ans32: The correct answer is: B
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
33. the most appropriate phrase among the
For the last half century he __________ himself five options that makes the sentence
to public affairs __________ taking a holiday. contextually meaningful.
(a) by, committed The government was forced
to ___________________ from implementing these
(b) after, offered
proposals.
(c) devoted, without
1. aim at
(d) scarified, after
2. look into
(e) prepared, before
3. back up
Ans33: The correct answer is: C
4. back down
34.
5. bite off
You will see signs of __________ everywhere,
which speak well for the __________ of these Answer36: 4
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Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘back down’. ‘Back down’ means to
withdraw a claim or assertion in the face of
opposition. All the other phrases fail to make
the sentence grammatically correct or
contextually meaningful. Hence, option (d)
is the most suitable answer choice.
Aim at means to point a weapon at someone
or something.
Look into means to investigate or get more
facts about something.
Back up means to walk or drive a vehicle
backwards.
Bite off means to use your teeth to bite a piece
of something.
Q.37
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
His mother complains that he makes excuses
to ___________________ of family occasions such
as weddings.
1. come down
2. chicken out
3. close down
4. chop up
5. clear out
Answer37: 2
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
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‘chicken out’. ‘Chicken out’ is used to express
‘to decide not to do something because you
are too frightened’. All the other phrases fail
to make the sentence grammatically correct
or contextually meaningful. Hence, option (b)
is the most suitable answer choice.
Come down means to move from a higher to a
lower position or from north to south.
Close down means when the activities or
services of a business permanently end.
Chop up means to cut something into pieces
with a knife.
Clear out means to remove things completely
from an area or place.
Q.38
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
Keeping in mind the notion that the best
quarterback is a Monday morning
quarterback, if I had it to ___________________,
this is what I would have done differently.
1. dry off
2. do with
3. do over
4. do away
5. fall off
Answer38: 3
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘do over’. ‘Do over’ is used to express ‘a
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situation when a new attempt or opportunity
to do something after a previous attempt has
been unsuccessful or unsatisfactory’. All the
other phrases fail to make the sentence
grammatically correct or contextually
meaningful. Hence, option (c) is the most
suitable answer choice.
Dry off means to dry something or a surface
quickly.
Do with means to make a connection between
two or more things.
Do away with means to dispose of
something.
Fall off means When something drops to a
lower level.
Q.39
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
options are provided with various
combinations of these words. You have to
choose the combination with the correct
set of words which can coherently fit into
the given sentence.
All primary sources _______________ the use of a
"xylospongium" in the context of ancient
latrines.
(A) comply
(B) Gratify
(C) Implicate
(D) Involve
1. A-C
2. B-D
3. B-C
4. A-B
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5. C-D
Answer39: 5
Solution: Option (e) is the correct choice
for the given question.
C-D is the correct word combination.
Implicate means bear some of the
responsibility for an action process.
Gratify means give (someone) pleasure or
satisfaction.
Involve means have or include (something)
as a necessary or integral part or result.
Comply means act in accordance with a wish
or command.
Implicate and Involve are similar in meaning
and fits the blank appropriately.
Q.40
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
A trip you've been psyched about
may ___________________, so have back - up plans
ready.
1. fall apart
2. fall behind
3. fall over
4. fall for
5. fall through
Answer40: 5
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
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‘fall through’. ‘Fall through’ is used to
express ‘if things do not go as planned, or if a
plan, deal or agreement fails’. All the other
phrases fail to make the sentence
grammatically correct or contextually
meaningful. Hence, option (e) is the most
suitable answer choice.
Fall apart means when something breaks all
at once or piece by piece.
Fall behind means to move slower than
others.
Fall over means when someone or something
falls from an upright position to the ground.
Fall for means when you have an intense
attraction to something or someone.
Q.41
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
I can't find my purse, but it must
be ___________________ here somewhere.
1. floating around
2. flipping out
3. fooling around
4. going beyond
5. going around
Answer41: 1
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘floating around’. An object is ‘floating
around’ when you think it is not far away but
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you cannot see exactly where. All the other
phrases fail to make the sentence
grammatically correct or contextually
meaningful. Hence, option (a) is the most
suitable answer choice.
Flipping out means to become very mad or
lose control over your emotions.
Fooling around means to waste time doing
unimportant or silly things.
Going beyond means to be more than or
better than what is normal or expected.
Going around means to follow a circular path.
Q.42
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
Try and ___________________ the aspects of your
background which make you especially
suitable for the job you have applied for.
1. pull out
2. pick out
3. pick up
4. pick on
5. pile up
Answer42: 2
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘pick out’. ‘Pick out’ means to choose, find, or
recognize something or someone in a group.
All the other phrases fail to make the sentence
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grammatically correct or contextually
meaningful.
Hence, option (b) is the most suitable
answer choice.
Pull out is used when something or someone
leaves a place.
Pick up means to get someone or something
from somewhere.
Pick on means to tease and/or criticize
someone over a period of time.
Pile up means to put things in a pile or heap.
Q.43
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
Many men began to ___________________ the
rights of women and children.
1. stick to
2. stick out
3. stick with
4. stick up for
5. stick in
Answer43: 4
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘stick up for’. ‘stick up for’ means support or
defend. All the other phrases fail to make the
sentence grammatically correct or
contextually meaningful. Hence, option (d) is
the most suitable answer choice.
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Stick to means When something is attached to
another by some form of adhesive.
Stick out means to extend something
outward.
Stick with means to continue to use or do
something.
Stick in means insert casually
Q.44
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
I know you've had a bad day, but you don't
have to ___________________me!
1. take back
2. take apart
3. take it out on
4. take in
5. take out
Answer44: 3
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘take it out on’. ‘take it out on’ means to treat
someone badly because you are upset or
angry, even if they have done nothing wrong.
All the other phrases fail to make the sentence
grammatically correct or contextually
meaningful. Hence, option (c) is the most
suitable answer choice.
Take back means to return something or
someone.
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Take apart means to disconnect or separate
the parts of an object.
Take in means to be successfully tricked or
deceived by someone.
Take out means to remove an object from an
area, place or container.
Q.45
In each of the following questions, a
sentence is given with a blank. There are
five phrases given below each sentence,
one out of which can be used in the blank
to form a meaningful sentence. Choose
the most appropriate phrase among the
five options that makes the sentence
contextually meaningful.
As you start your married life together hand
in hand, may all the things you're hoping
for ___________________ the way you've planned.
1. turn out
2. turn in
3. turn over
4. turn into
5. turn off
Answer45: 1
Solution: The most suitable phrase that
provides the sentence a meaningful context is
‘turn out’. ‘turn out’ means “prove to be the
case”. All the other phrases fail to make the
sentence grammatically correct or
contextually meaningful. Hence, option (a)
is the most suitable answer choice.
Turn in means go to bed in the evening.
Turn over means (of an engine) start or
continue to run properly.
Turn into means become (a particular kind of
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thing or person); be transformed into.
Turn off means to repulse, disgust, or
discourage.
Q46.
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits
into both the blanks appropriately adding
a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) On behalf of the company, I would like to
_________ our hearty thanks to you all.
(II) I'll send you your clothes and some other
things next month by __________________
delivery.
1. vague
2. articulate
3. express
4. augur
5. portend
Answer46: 3
Solution: The blank can be filled with the
word ‘express’ making the sentence
meaningful. In the first sentence, express is
used as verb which means convey (a thought
or feeling) in words or by gestures and
conduct while in the second sentence it is
used as an adjective which means express is
something that has a specific purpose or
something that operates at a faster-than-
normal speed. Here, it is describing the
quality of the delivery services. Other words
are irrelevant here. Hence option (c) is the
correct choice.
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Portend means be a sign or warning that
(something, especially something
momentous or calamitous) is likely to
happen.
Articulate means having or showing the
ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Vague means of uncertain, indefinite, or
unclear character or meaning.
Augur means to foresee or predict.
Q47.
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits
into both the blanks appropriately adding
a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) The hotel is set________ in the middle of the
high street.
(II) When people __________ a building, they
put in all the pipes for carrying water.
1. cognize
2. plumb
3. vanish
4. prone
5. vault
Answer47: 2
Solution: Option (b) is correct.
In first sentence, plumb behave as an adverb
delivering the meaning as exactly whereas in
second sentence, plumb is a verb that means
measure. All the other options are
irrelevant.
Hence option (b) is the correct choice.
Cognize means know or become aware of.
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Vault means provide (a building or room)
with an arched roof or roofs.
Q.48
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
options are provided with various
combinations of these words. You have to
choose the combination with the correct
set of words which can coherently fit into
the given sentence.
The growing anger in Japanese society is
so ______________ that the ruling class is
terrified.
(A) Tangible
(B) Mystic
(C) spectacular
(D) palpable
1. A-B
2. A-D
3. B-C
4. B-D
5. A-C
Answer48: 2
Solution: Option (b) is the correct choice as
both Tangible and palpable fit the blank
appropriately.
Tangible means perceptible by touch.
Palpable means (of a feeling or atmosphere)
so intense as to seem almost tangible.
Mystic means inspiring a sense of spiritual
mystery, awe, and fascination.
Spectacular means beautiful in a dramatic
and eye-catching way.
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Combination A-D is correct as it is adding the
meaning that the anger is so significant that
the ruling class is terrified.
Q.49
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
options are provided with various
combinations of these words. You have to
choose the combination with the correct
set of words which can coherently fit into
the given sentence.
The documentary is most _____________ when
dealing with the daily work of a grass roots
organization that doesn't posit utopian or
revolutionary dreams.
(A) insightful
(B) ferocious
(C) emulate
(D) Incisive
1. A-B
2. B-D
3. A-C
4. A-D
5. B-C
Answer49: 4
Solution: Option (d) is the correct choice for
the given question.Insightful means having
or showing an accurate and deep
understanding; perceptive.
Incisive means (of a person or mental
process) intelligently analytical and clear-
thinking.
Emulate means match or surpass (a person
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or achievement), typically by imitation.
Ferocious means savagely fierce, cruel, or
violent.
Q.50
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
options are provided with various
combinations of these words. You have to
choose the combination with the correct
set of words which can coherently fit into
the given sentence.
The company's sale figures for the first six
months _____________well for the rest of the
year.
(A) Receded
(B) Augur
(C) Promise
(D) Instill
1. A-D
2. B-C
3. C-D
4. A-B
5. B-D
Answer50: 2
Solution: Option (b) is the correct choice for
the given question.
Augur means (of an event or circumstance)
portend a good or bad outcome.
Instill means gradually but firmly establish
(an idea or attitude) in a person's mind.
Receded means go or move back or further
away from a previous position.
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Q.51
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each sentence. Choose the
word from the given options which does
not fit appropriately in both the blanks
adding a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) My mother often spends her monthly
pension on _____________purchases she never
uses.
(II) As soon as the judge heard the details of
the _______________ lawsuit, he dismissed the
case.
1. frivolous
2. flippant
3. inane
4. pallid
5. senseless
Answer51: 4
Solution: Except for option (d) all the other
words fit precisely in the given blanks
providing a contextual meaning to the
sentences. ‘Pallid’ means (of a person's face)
pale, typically because of poor health. Hence,
it does not make the sentence coherent.
Frivolous means not having any serious
purpose or value.
Flippant means not showing a serious or
respectful attitude.
Inane means lacking sense or meaning; silly.
Senseless means lacking common sense;
wildly foolish.
Q.52
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each sentence. Choose the
word from the given options which does
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not fit appropriately in both the blanks
adding a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) He had heard the crowd grow
more _______________ as the afternoon wore on
and the consumption of beer loosened
tongues.
(II) Even at this hour a piano was pounding
out a/an____________________ tune in one of the
three saloons.
1. appropriate
2. grating
3. raucous
4. harsh
5. strident
Answer52: 1
Solution: Except for option (a) all the other
words fit precisely in the given blanks
providing a contextual meaning to the
sentences. ‘Appropriate’ means suitable or
proper in the circumstances. Hence, it does
not make the sentence coherent.
Grating means sounding harsh and
unpleasant.
Raucous means making or constituting a
disturbingly harsh and loud noise.
Harsh means unpleasantly rough or jarring to
the senses.
Strident means (of a sound) loud and harsh;
grating.
Q.53
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
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options are provided with various Q.54
combinations of these words. You have to In the following questions, each sentence
choose the combination with the correct consists of a blank that can be filled with
set of words which can coherently fit into any of the given word (s) to make the
the given sentence. sentence grammatically correct and
The shareholders are planning contextually meaningful. Choose the most
to _____________ control of the company (away) appropriate alternative reflecting the
from the current directors. word (s) that fills the blank. If all the given
(A) smear words can fill the blank correctly choose
(B) Seize option (E) i.e., “All of these” as your

(C) Wrest answer choice.

If financial markets are even close to efficient,
(D) Allude and if everyone knows climate change is
1. A-B about to flood the coasts, then it stands to
reason that buyers would
2. B-D
be ________________ any real estate in the path of
3. A-D rising sea levels.
4. B-C (A) shunning
5. C-D (B) seeking
Answer53: 4 (C) changing
Solution: Option (d) is the correct choice for (D) buying
the given question. 1. only (A)
Allude means suggest or call attention to
2. only (D)
indirectly; hint at.
3. both (A) and (C)
Wrest means forcibly pull (something) from
4. both (B) and (D)
a person's grasp.
5. All of these
Seize means take hold of suddenly and
forcibly. Answer54: 1

Smear damage the reputation of (someone) Solution: The word that fits perfectly in the

by false accusations; slander. blank is ‘shunning’ . ‘Shunning’ is a verb

Combination (B-C) is correct as these words
are imparting the meaning that control is
being
taken away from the current directors. Other
words are not contextually correct.
which means persistently avoid, ignore, or
reject (someone or something) through
antipathy or caution. The sentence is
describing about the flood in the coasts which
is likely to happen thus it provides a
comprehensive logic for the word to be filled
in the blank as due to floods buyers would

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avoid buying any real estate in the coasts.
Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable
answer choice.
Seeking means attempt or desire to obtain or
achieve (something).
Q.55
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each sentence. Choose the
word from the given options which does
not fit appropriately in both the blanks
adding a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) Democracy is a _________concept, justified
for many reasons, and some of these reasons
are purely instrumental.
(II) Since the mutant superhero is___________,
she can take the form of anyone she
encounters.
1. protean
2. adaptable
3. versatile
4. flexible
5. homogenous
Answer55: 5
Solution: Out of all the expressions provided
in the options, only option(e) is a misfit from
the context of the sentences provided.
Protean means versatile which fits in the
context of both the sentences. Similarly,
adaptable, versatile & flexible carry the same
meaning as that of the word ‘Protean’. As can
be predicted from the second part of the
second sentence, can take any form reveals
the versatility of the superhero and therefore,
option (a) , (b) , (c) & (d) favor the sentences
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whereas option (e) does not. Homogenous
means one that lacks diversity. Hence option
(e) is the most suitable choice.
Q.56
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each sentence. Choose the
word from the given options which does
not fit appropriately in both the blanks
adding a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) History is full of __________breaks with the
past that only seem to have come out of
nowhere but were, in fact, predictable.
(II) His first care was to carry out the
instructions received from home, and effect
a/an __________ reform in the system of
government.
1. radical
2. profound
3. superficial
4. intense
5. rigorous
Answer56: 3
Solution: Among all the given words only
option (c) i.e., ‘superficial’ does not fit
appropriately in the given blanks.
‘Superficial’ means not thorough, deep, or
complete; cursory, therefore, it does not fill
the blank coherently. However, ‘radical’ is an
adjective which means (especially of change
or action) relating to or affecting the
fundamental nature of something; far-
reaching or thorough. ‘Profound’, intense’
and ‘rigorous’ have similar meanings as that
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of ‘radical. Hence, option (c) is the most (ii) man realizes his limitations and
supremacy of nature
suitable answer choice.
(iii) devastation cannot be prevented
Direction (57-61): In each question below,
(a) Only (i)
an incomplete sentence is given which is
(b) Only (ii)
followed by three possible fillers denoted
by (i), (ii), and (iii). Find out which one, two (c) Only (i) or (ii)
or three of these fillers can make the (d) Only (i) or (iii)
sentence meaningfully complete and (e) Anyone of the three
grammatically correct. S59. (d)
Q57. Q60.
…………… when the audience started ……………. the poor students had managed to
throwing rotten eggs to him. come out successfully with flying colours.
(i) No sooner did he stand up to address (i) Despite lack of resources
(ii) No much before he stood up (ii) Owing to adverse circumstances
(iii) He had hardly stood up (iii) It was a mere coincidence that
(a) Only (iii) (a) Only (i)
(b) Only (ii) (b) Only (i) or (iii)
(c) Only (i) or (ii) (c) Only (ii) or (iii)
(d) Only (ii) or (iii) (d) Only (i) or (ii)
(e) Anyone of the three (e) Anyone of the three
S57. (a) S60. (a)
Q58. Q61.
……………. sacrifice their own self for the They appreciated my act of bravado because
welfare of the common man. the life I saved was…………………
(i) Not all men devoted to social service (i) insignificant for them
(ii) Only dedicated men (ii) extremely precious
(iii) In exceptional cases certain anti-social (iii) reverent to them
elements (a) Only (ii)
(a) Only (iii) (b) Only (iii)
(b) Only (i) or (iii) (c) Only (i) or (ii)
(c) Only (ii) or (iii) (d) Only (ii) or (iii)
(d) Only (i) or (ii) (e) Anyone of the three
(e) Anyone of the three S61. (d)
S58. (d) Directions Q(62-66) : In each of the
Q59. sentences given in these questions, there
Natural calamities such as flood, earthquakes, are two blanks indicating that some words
etc. occur so suddenly and unexpectedly that have been omitted. There are four
…………. alternatives given. Choose the one that
(i) people get hardly any time to save best fits the meaning of the sentence as a
themselves whole.
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Q62. (a) activity, abrasive
While it is _____________ that the lander failed to (b) fortitude, formidable
safely touchdown, it is apt to remember that (c) wracked, prevailing
ISRO was ____________powered landing for the (d) multiplicity, noisome
first time.
(e) adequacy, angry
(a) notice, eccentricity
S64. Ans. (c)
(b) unfortunate, attempting
Sol. Wracked- cause extreme pain, anguish, or
(c) bloom, indulgence
distress to.
(d) suffer, fortitude
As per the context of the sentence given the
(e) allow, fortune perfect combination of words to complete the
S62. Ans. (b) sentence should be “wracked, prevailing”
Sol. As per the context of the sentence given Hence option (c) is the correct answer choice.
the perfect combination of words to complete Q65.
the sentence should be “unfortunate, The Reserve Bank of India has finally decided
attempting.” Hence option (b) is the correct that it needs to ____________the problem of
answer choice. inadequate interest rate ____________ head on.
Q63. (a) congenial, creditable
The investment in the Far East, which is often (b) incorrigible, plausible
___________________given that Russia is seen as a (c) convincing, illogical
European power in the post-Soviet era, also (d) blatant, incongruous
underlines India’s desire to draw Russia into (e) address, transmission
its strategic __________________in the Indo- S65. Ans. (e)
Pacific. Sol. As per the context of the sentence given
(a) However, represents the perfect combination of words to complete
(b) Rather, communicates the sentence should be “address,
(c) Moreover, reflects transmission” Hence option (e) is the correct
(d) neglected, forays answer choice.
(e) Hence, allows Q66.
S63. Ans. (d) With the farm sector still stuck in a low
Sol. Forays- a brief but spirited attempt to income trap and this year’s
become involved in a new activity or sphere. ____________monsoon rains, leaving some parts
As per the context of the sentence given the flooded and others still facing deficits and
perfect combination of words to complete the _____________a shortfall in kharif sowing, rural
sentence should be “neglected, forays” Hence demand is unlikely to return any time soon.
option (d) is the correct answer choice. (a) levity, lethal
Q64. (b) portent, poignant
Afghanistan has continued to be _____________ (c) inevitability, mercurial
by internecine violence, with the Taliban (d) mercurial, engendering
increasing its control over several provinces (e) variety, decent
and the government’s writ ________________only S66. Ans. (d)
in the north-central parts of the country.
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Engendering- cause or give rise to (a feeling,
situation, or condition).
Mercurial- subject to sudden or unpredictable
changes of mood or mind.
As per the context of the sentence given the
perfect combination of words to complete the
sentence should be “mercurial, engendering”
Hence option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Q.67
In the following question, an incomplete
sentence is given which can be completed
by substituting the expressions provided
below each sentence. Choose the most
appropriate expression(s) among the five
options which complete(s) the sentence in
accordance to the correct grammatical
structure and make(s) the sentence
contextually meaningful.
You cannot walk or drive more than a few
metres in any Indian
without _________________________________________.
1. waste stream management.
2. encountering mounds of rubbish.
3. even lining the forest floor
4. having inadequate resources and staff
5. Both (A) and (B)
Answer67: 2
Solution: The sentence is describing about
the difficulty people face while travelling
through Indian roads, thus the phrase that
shall complete the sentence should be of
similar context. Only option (b) depicts the
reason of adversity of roadways. However, all
the other options fail to comply with the
theme of the sentence. Hence option (b) is the
most suitable answer choice.
Directions (68-69): In each of the following
questions four words are given in bold.
Which of the following words must replace
each other so that the sentence becomes
contextually correct and meaningful. If the
sentence is correct as it is, choose option
(e) as your answer
Q68.
The teacher must __________the unique style of
a learner in order to __________ it to the desired
knowledge.
(1)advocate, direct
(2)perpetuate, develop
(3) appreciate, focus
(4) absorb, maintain
(5)discover, harness
Answer68: 3
Solution: The correct option should be
appreciate and focus.
Perpetuate: make (something) continue
indefinitely.
Q69.
Not all countries benefit __________ from
liberalisation. The benefits tend to __________
city
first to the advantaged and to those with the
right education to be able to benefit from the
opportunities presented.
(1)equally, generate
(2)richly, downgrade
(3)suitably, ascribe
(4) uniformly, percolate
(5) Judiciously facilitate
Answer69:1
Solution: the correct option should be
equally and generate.
Percolate: to filter gradually through a
porous surface or substance.
Q70
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits
into both the blanks appropriately adding
a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.

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(I) If someone ____________ you, they draw Solution: Option (b) is the correct answer
attention away from you by being more choice. “Since and among are the correct
attractive answers.”
or interesting. Q72.
(II) When an actor is __________, he or she is or Sports leagues have __________ sports like
moves towards the back part of the stage. Kabaddi, football and Tennis a leg up but that
1. execute may not be __________ to transform Indian
2. arrange sport.
3. originate (a) Sent, sufficient
4. upstage (b) thrown, ample
5. control (c) given, enough
Answer70: 4 (d) set, much
Solution: Option (d) is the correct choice. (e) shown, adequate
‘Upstage’ best suits the purpose here as in Answer72:3
first sentence it is a verb that means divert Solution: Option (c) is the correct answer
attention from (someone) towards oneself choice. “given and enough are the correct
whereas in second sentence it is an adverb answers.”
conveying the meaning as at or towards the Q73.
back of a theatre stage. All the other options Time and again, worried analysts have
do not fit in the blank hence, option (d) __________ of trouble, as debt laden and
becomes the most suitable answer choice. spendthrift consumers are____________ to rein
Directions (71-73): In each of the following in their spending.
questions four words are given in bold. (a) Thought, eager
Which of the following words must replace (b) alarmed, force
each other so that the sentence becomes (c) wondered, armed
contextually correct and meaningful. If the (d) cautioning, likely
sentence is correct as it is, choose option (e) warned, unwilling
(e) as your answer Answer73: 2
Q71. Solution: Option (e) is the correct answer
__________ green, black and purple tea sire choice. “warned and unwilling are the correct
obtained from the same plant, there are quite
answers.”
a few significant differences __________ them.
Directions (Q.Nos. 74-76) Answer the
(a) Although, attaching
questions based on the following
(b) since, among information of a sentence. In each of the
(c) However, in
following questions, a short passage is
(d) Though, between given in which a blank is left. Choose from
(e) Because, across among the four options given below each
Answer71: 2 question, the one which would best fill the
blanks.

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Q74.
When we call others dogmatic, what we really
object to is________________________________
(1) their giving the dog a bad name.
(2) their holding dogmas that are different
from our own
(3) the extremism that goes along with it
(4) the subversion of whatever they actually
believe in concomitantly
(5) None of these
Answer74: 2
Solution: There is an only option which
sounds logical.
Q75.
I am entertainer _________________________ , I
have to keep smiling because in my heart
laughter and sorrow have an affinity.
(1) even if I have tears in my eyes
(2) even though I am depressed inside
(3) while entertaining people
(4) in the entertainment business
(5) None of these
Answer75: 1
Solution: “Tears in my eyes, I have to keep
smiling” goes perfectly with each other.
Q76.
The stock markets ........., The state they are in
right now speaks volumes about this fact.
(1) is the barometer of public confidence
(2) are the best indicators of public
sentiment
(3) are used to trade in expensive shares
(4) are not used to taking stock of all markets
(5) None of these
Answer 76:2
Solution: stock markets shows public
sentiments.
Directions (77-81): In the following
questions a sentence is given with a blank
and bold word. Against each question five
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alternatives are provided; reflecting the
word that should fill the blank and
conveying whether the word in bold is
contextually correct or incorrect. Choose
the best option as your answer.
Q77.
The mayor, despite his ____________ face
plastered about the city, was hardly
aboveboard, some concluded that it was his
_____________ smile that allowed him to engage
in corrupt behavior and get away with it.
(a) Deactivate, steep
(b) Stellar, ingratiating
(c) Avuncular, assertive
(d) Granular, calm
(e) Coincide, unscrupulous
S77. Ans. (c)
Sol. Option (c) is the most apt choice to be
filled in the blank.
Avuncular: kind and friendly towards a
younger or less experienced person.
Assertive: having or showing a confident and
forceful personality.
Here word assertive is wrong in terms of
context as the word that will be used instead
of ‘assertive’ should be ‘ingratiating.’
Granular: resembling or consisting of small
grains or particles.
Q78.
As dangerous of a threat as North Korea is,
some analysts believe that were ____________
suddenly to gain power, it could be even more
unpredictable and __________ than the current
leadership.
(a) Pagan, rapacious
(b) wizard, apt
(c) Junta, bellicose
(d) Juggernaut, exorbitant
(e) Juggernaut, steal
S78. Ans.(c)
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Sol. Option (c) is the most apt choice to be
filled in the blank. Here word affable is wrong
in terms of context as the word that will be
used instead of ‘affable’ should be ‘bellicose.’
Junta means a military or political group that
rules a country after taking power by force.
bellicose means demonstrating aggression
and willingness to fight.
Wizard means (in legends and fairy tales) a
man who has magical powers.
Juggernaut means a huge, powerful, and
overwhelming force.
Pagan means a person holding religious
beliefs other than those of the main world
religions.
Q79.
After _____________ daily taunts about my name,
I became enraged and pummeled the
schoolyard bully and his sycophantic friends
in a brutal _____________.
(a) Interviewing, efflorescence
(b) Ascertaining, extraneous
(c) Harnessing, fulgid
(d) Enduring, melee
(e) Publishing, frothy
S79. Ans. (d)
Sol. Option (d) is the most suitable choice to
be filled in the blank. Furthermore, the given
word melee means a confused fight or scuffle.
So it is proper to be used with the word
expression.
Interviewing means probed or questioned.
Ascertaining means found (something) out for
certain; made sure of.
Harnessing means control and make use of
(natural resources), especially to produce
energy.
Publishing means communicated to a third
party.
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Q80.
With the ____________ of having to learn 3,000
words during the course of the summer, Paul
was anything but ____________.
(a) Embrace, beleaguer
(b) Tantalize, jingoist
(c) Prerogative, underpin
(d) Prospect, sanguine
(e) Abomination, comely
S80. Ans.(d)
Sol. Option (d) is the most suitable choice to
be filled in the blank. And the usage of word
‘sanguine’ is correct contextually.
Sanguine means optimistic or positive,
especially in an apparently bad or difficult
situation.
Embrace means hold (someone) closely in
one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
Prerogative means a right or privilege
exclusive to a particular individual or class.
Tantalize means torment or tease (someone)
with the sight or promise of something that is
unobtainable.
Abomination means a thing that causes
disgust or loathing.
Q81.
A /an_____________ argument will change the
minds of even the most _________ audience.
(a) Imbecile, decent
(b) Cogent, skeptical
(c) Cordon, fundamental
(d) Nuanced, combative
(e) felicitating, profane
S81. Ans. (b)
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice
to be filled in the blank. And the usage of word
convinced is inappropriate here. Instead
skeptical has to be used.
Cogent - (of an argument or case) clear, logical,
and convincing.
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Skeptical - not easily convinced; having
doubts or reservations.
Cordon- a line or circle of police, soldiers, or
guards preventing access to or from an area
or building.
Felicitating- congratulate.
Imbecile- a stupid person.
Q82.
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits
into both the blanks appropriately adding
a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) The sole name he retained was Mick,
the _________ outgoing spokesman for the
group, who seemed to know all of the others.
(II) Evidently he find his _________ when he
gets praised for his work.
1. jolly
2. comical
3. tingling
4. Sacred space
5. succour
Solution82: 1
: The word ‘jolly’ is correct here. In the first
sentence, Jolly is an adjective that means
happy and cheerful whereas in second
sentence, jolly is a noun that means a party or
celebration. Hence, ‘jolly’ is the only word
that can give meaning to the sentence. Hence
option (1) proves to be correct.
Q.83
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
options are provided with various
combinations of these words. You have to
choose the combination with the correct
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set of words which can coherently fit into
the given sentence.
__________ to focus due to lot of social media is
a signal for a student to work on it before it is
too late.
(A) Inability
(B) dwindling
(C) swindling
(D) Failing
1. B-C
2. A-D
3. B-D
4. A-C
5. A-B
Solution83: 2
: ‘Inability/ failing’ are the correct set of words
making the sentence meaningful and
complete. A negative word must be filled in
the blank. Failing means to be unsuccessful in
achieving one's goal, which is similar in
meaning to Inability and thus can be used
interchangeably.
Hence option (2) is the correct choice.
Q.84
In each of the questions given below, a
sentence is given with one blank. Below
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
options are provided with various
combinations of these words. You have to
choose the combination with the correct
set of words which can coherently fit into
the given sentence.
Considerable destruction to the education
system is made by the lots of coaching
institutes that have been kept_______________ by
businessman who don’t have any idea of
education at the first place.
(A) bastioned
(B) propped up
(C) in dilemma
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(D) fortified 5. A-B
1. B-C Solution85: 5
2. A-D : ‘ensure/ guarantee’ are the correct set of
3. B-D words delivering a meaningful sense.
4. A-C Ensure means to make certain that
5. A-B (something) will occur or it can be the case
Solution84: 3 which is similar in meaning to guarantee.
: ‘propped up’ and ‘fortified’ are the most Hence, they can be filled in the blank
suitable words for the blanks. interchangeably providing correct
interpretation of the sentence and thus
‘propped up’ means reinforcing, bolstering or
proving option (5) as correct.
boosting, which is justifying the meaning of
Q.86
the sentence. ‘propped up’ is similar in
In each of the questions given below, a
meaning to ‘fortified’ that can be filled in the sentence is given with one blank. Below
blank giving the correct meaning to the
each sentence, FOUR words are given out
sentence. Other words do not go in harmony of which two can fit into the sentence. Five
with the theme of the sentence. Hence option options are provided with various
(3) is the correct choice. combinations of these words. You have to
Q.85 choose the combination with the correct
In each of the questions given below, a set of words which can coherently fit into
sentence is given with one blank. Below the given sentence.
each sentence, FOUR words are given out RBI’s new regulations __________ the integrity
of which two can fit into the sentence. Five of the debt contract and provide the funds
options are provided with various required to mend the poor credit culture in
combinations of these words. You have to India.
choose the combination with the correct (A) aggravate
set of words which can coherently fit into (B) uphold
the given sentence.
(C) long
Well-run firms have high-quality
(D) support
management and professional finance teams
1. B-C
that _________ that payments happen without
delay. 2. A-D
(A) guarantee 3. B-D
(B) ensure 4. A-C
(C) cradle 5. A-B
(D) outlaw Solution86: 3
1. B-C : ‘uphold/ support’ are the correct words for
2. A-D the sentence.
3. B-D Uphold means to confirm or support
(something which has been questioned) is
4. A-C
imparting the correct meaning to the

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sentence. Other words fail to deliver the
correct meaning to the sentence.
Hence option (3) is the correct choice.
Q87.
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits
into both the blanks appropriately adding
a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I) The narratives of the conquest of England
use both the Norman and the French names
to _____________ the followers of William.
(II)It was in this way that she learned to use
correctly words of sound and vision
which _____________ ideas outside of her
experience.
1. ostracize
2. outcast
3. preserve
4. forgo
5. express
Solution87: 5
: The blank can be filled with the word
‘express’ making the sentence meaningful. In
the first sentence, express is used as verb
which means convey (a thought or feeling) in
words or by gestures and conduct. Other
words are irrelevant here. Hence option (5) is
the correct choice.
Q.88
In the following question, an incomplete
sentence is given which can be completed
by substituting the expressions provided
below each sentence. Choose the most
appropriate expression(s) among the five
options which complete(s) the sentence in
accordance to the correct grammatical
structure and make(s) the sentence
contextually meaningful.
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Individuals have always thought to devise
ways to enrich their external appearance and
have
invested________________________________________
1. substantial love and support for this cause
2. time to develop skills to uplift their image
3. soul and the wonderful universe around us
4. their heart and mind to spread the truth
about beauty.
5. considerable time, money and effort in
grooming themselves
Solution88: 5
: The sentence can be completed using
expression (5). Expression (2) and (3) stands
completely incorrect contextually as to enrich
their external appearance, the context of love
and support is farcical. Rest of the options
also do not go along with the context of the
sentence.
Q89
There are two different sentences with a
blank space in each question. Choose the
word from the given options which fits
into both the blanks appropriately adding
a proper and logical meaning to the
sentences.
(I)From her visions, neither of them was
capable of any ___________ of kindness.
(II)What would happen, do you think, if some
one should try to __________ our intelligence by
our ability to define the commonest words we
use?
1. motley
2. treasure
3. measure
4. pleasure
5. access
Solution89: 3
: Option (3) is correct.
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“Measure” is the correct word to choose as
rest of the word does not convey the required
meaning.
Hence option (b) is the correct choice.
Cognize means know or become aware of.
Vault means provide (a building or room) with
an arched roof or roofs.
Q.90
In the following question, two sentences
are provided consisting of a blank in each.
Four words follow the sentences which
may or may not fill the blanks. Choose the
most suitable combination of the given
words from the given alternatives that can
interchangeably fill the blanks to make
both the sentences grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful. If the blank
cannot be filled with any of the given
combinations choose option (e) i.e., ‘none
of these’ as your answer choice.
[I] Having money makes you happy is a
__________ because happiness has nothing to do
with wealth.
[II] It was heartbreaking to witness my ailing
grandmother’s _____________________ that her
deceased husband was alive.
(A) delusion
(B) fallacy
(C) peculiarity
(D) aspiration
1. B-C
2. C-D
3. A-B
4. A-C
5. none of these
Solution90:3
: The most suitable combination of words that
precisely fits the given blank of the sentences
is (A)-(B). ‘Delusion’ is a noun which means an
idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained
despite being contradicted by reality or
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rational argument, typically as a symptom of
mental disorder. Moreover, ‘fallacy’ means a
mistaken belief, especially one based on
unsound arguments. Therefore, both the
words fill appropriately in the grammatical
syntax and context of the sentence. All the
other options fail to make the sentence
coherent. Hence, option (d) is the most
suitable answer choice.
Q.91
In the following question, two sentences
are provided consisting of a blank in each.
Four words follow the sentences which
may or may not fill the blanks. Choose the
most suitable combination of the given
words from the given alternatives that can
interchangeably fill the blanks to make
both the sentences grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful. If the blank
cannot be filled with any of the given
combinations choose option (e) i.e., ‘none
of these’ as your answer choice.
[I] Because I rarely smile, I am not known for
my agreeable __________.
[II] Whenever my uncle was feeling ill, his
friendly _______________disappeared.
(A) composition
(B) complexion
(C) disposition
(D) personality
1. A-B
2. B-C
3. C-D
4. A-C
5. none of these
Solution91:3
: The most suitable combination of words to
fill the given blanks of both the sentences is
(C)-(D). ‘Disposition’ is a noun which means a
person's inherent qualities of mind and
character. Since, it is a synonym of
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‘personality, option (c) becomes the most
viable answer choice.
Composition means the nature of something's
ingredients or constituents; the way in which
a whole or mixture is made up.
Complexion means the natural colour,
texture, and appearance of a person's skin,
especially of the face.
Q.92
In the following question, two sentences
are provided consisting of a blank in each.
Four words follow the sentences which
may or may not fill the blanks. Choose the
most suitable combination of the given
words from the given alternatives that can
interchangeably fill the blanks to make
both the sentences grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful. If the blank
cannot be filled with any of the given
combinations choose option (e) i.e., ‘none
of these’ as your answer choice.
[I] The chess champion played the game with
a_____________________ that allowed him to easily
beat all the other players.
[II] During her audition, Marilyn showed her
vocal ____________ by singing a song that
revealed her ability to cover a wide range of
notes.
(A) finesse
(B) impotence
(C) skill
(D) choice
1. A-B
2. B-C
3. C-D
4. A-C
5. none of these
Solution92:4
: The most suitable combination of words that
precisely fits the given blank of the sentences
is (A)-(C). ‘Finesse’ is a noun which means
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impressive delicacy and skill. Since, ‘skill’ is
the synonym of ‘finesse’ option (d) becomes
the most viable answer choice.
Impotence means inability to take effective
action; helplessness.
Q93.
In the following question, two sentences
are provided consisting of a blank in each.
Four words follow the sentences which
may or may not fill the blanks. Choose the
most suitable combination of the given
words from the given alternatives that can
interchangeably fill the blanks to make
both the sentences grammatically correct
and contextually meaningful. If the blank
cannot be filled with any of the given
combinations choose option (e) i.e., ‘none
of these’ as your answer choice.
[I] Even though John’s project was awful, I did
not want to _____________ his efforts so I went
out of my way to pay him a compliment on his
work.
[II] Never _____________________ feelings your
friend or relative expresses, but point out
realities and offer hope.
(A) sanction
(B) belittle
(C) disparage
(D) commend
1. B-C
2. C-D
3. B-D
4. A-C
5. none of these
Solution93:1
: The most suitable combination of words that
precisely fits the given blank of the sentences
is (B)-(C). ‘Disparage’ is a verb which means to
regard or represent as being of little worth.
Moreover, ‘belittle’ means to dismiss
(someone or something) as unimportant.
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Therefore, both the words fill appropriately irrelevant as they are different part of speech
in the grammatical syntax and context of the and cannot be used here. Commencing means
sentence. All the other options fail to make the beginning.
sentence coherent. Hence, option (a) is the Resolved- firmly determined to do something.
most suitable answer choice. Q96.
Commend means praise formally or officially. Bryan is _________in his belief that the earth is
Directions (94-98): Each question below flat.
has one blank, which is indicating that (a) Tentative
something has been omitted. Find out (b) Hasten
which option can be used to fill up the (c) Unlikely
blank in the sentence in the same (d) Provided
sequence to make it meaningfully
(e) Dogmatic
complete.
S96. Ans. (e)
Q94.
Sol. The appropriate word to be used here is
Homemade gifts can be completely
___________to what the recipient likes. ‘Dogmatic.’
(a) Alters Dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as
(b) Firmed undeniably true
All other given options don’t fit contextually.
(c) Tailored
Q97.
(d) Polite
The noodle maker was ___________in making
(e) Liability
his noodles and would never let another
S94. Ans. (c) person take over the task.
Sol. The appropriate word to be used here is (a) Careless
‘Tailored’. ‘Alters’ is irrelevant as it is (b) Slapdash
different part of speech and cannot be used (c) Meticulous
here.
(d) Sloppy
Tailored- make or adapt for a particular
(e) Vexed
purpose or person.
S97. Ans. (c)
All other given options don’t fit contextually.
Sol. The appropriate word to be used here is
Q95.
‘Meticulous.’
After much thought, Ted ___________not to
Meticulous- showing great attention to detail;
travel abroad this summer.
very careful and precise, option (a) (b) and
(a) Resolved
(d) are opposite of the correct choice
(b) Concludes
‘meticulous.’
(c) Resolves
Vexed- annoy
(d) Commenced
Q98.
(e) Passed
If it weren’t for the _________circumstances, he
S95. Ans. (a)
would have certainly lost his job.
Sol. The appropriate word to be used here is
(a) Sharp
‘Resolved’. ‘Concludes’ ‘resolves’ are
(b) Intensify
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(c) Mitigating
(d) Increase
(e) Aggravate
S98. Ans. (c)
Sol. The appropriate word to be used here is
‘Mitigating.’
Mitigating- make (something bad) less severe,
serious, or painful, all other options except (c)
are the opposite of the correct choice to be
filled i.e. ‘mitigating’
Q.99
In the following sentence, there are two
blank spaces. Below in each sentence,
there are five options and each option
consists of two words which can be filled
up in the provided blanks respectively to
make the sentence grammatically and
coherently correct. Find the most
appropriate set of words that fit into the
blanks contextually.
Through the process of cultural _______________,
people ___________ the practices of their
neighbors.
1. diffusion, adopt
2. distribution, view
3. achievement, gain
4. recognition, held
5. accumulation, develop
Solution: The most appropriate set of words
that perfectly fits in the blanks of the sentence
is ‘diffusion, changed’. ‘Diffusion’ is
a noun which means the spreading of
something more widely, while; ‘adopt’ means
choose to take up, follow, or use. As, only
these two words provide absolute meaning to
the given sentence, option (a) becomes the
most suitable answer choice.
Recognition means the action or process of
recognizing or being recognized, in
particular.
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Accumulation means the acquisition or
gradual gathering of something.
Q.100
In the following sentence, there are two
blank spaces. Below in each sentence,
there are five options and each option
consists of two words which can be filled
up in the provided blanks respectively to
make the sentence grammatically and
coherently correct. Find the most
appropriate set of words that fit into the
blanks contextually.
Despite a huge __________________ of Jews from
Russia, the congestion within the pale is the
cause of terrible __________________ and misery.
1. exile, affluence
2. emigration, destitution
3. movement, luxuriance
4. settlement, poverty
5. occupancy, execution
Solution: The most appropriate set of words
that perfectly fits in the context of the
sentence is ‘emigration,
destitution’. ‘Emigration’ is a noun which
means the act of leaving one's own country to
settle permanently in another; moving
abroad. ‘destitution’ is a noun which
means poverty so extreme that one lacks the
means to provide for oneself. As, only these
two words provide absolute meaning to the
given sentence, option (b) becomes the most
suitable answer choice.
Exile means the state of being barred from
one's native country, typically for political or
punitive reasons.
Affluence means the state of having a great
deal of money; wealth.
Execution means the carrying out of a plan,
order, or course of action.
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