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They were found by analysis of a collection of different previous year papers from different
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Direction (1-3): Find out the word from the given (d) Reputability
option which are similar in meaning to the word given (e) Mendacity
in bold.
Q6. Which of the following words has a meaning CLOSER
Q1. Embedded to the opposite to the word ‘INTRUIGING’?
(a) Dislodged (a) Interesting
(b) Ingrained (b) Fascinating
(c) Nonintegrated (c) Attracting
(d) Defenestrated (d) Boring
(e) Displaced (e) Tempting

Q2. Contemplate .
(a) Scorn Q7. Which of the following words has a meaning CLOSER
(b) Discard to the word ‘CELESTIAL’?
(c) Abandon (a) Propitiate
(d) Ruminate (b) Astronomical
(e) Desert (c) Pacify
(d) Constitute
Q3. Disproportionate (e) Mollify
(a) Commensurate
(b) Inordinate
(c) Equitable Directions (8-9): Choose the word which is most nearly
(d) Correspondent the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold.
(e) Equivalent
Q8. Abated
(a) Irresolute
Direction (4-5): Find out the word from the given (b) Subside
option which is opposite in meaning to the word given (c) Indecisive
in bold. (d) Increase
(e) Intensify
Q4. Notions
(a) Concepts Q9. Conducive
(b) Conceptions (a) Counterfeit
(c) Certainties (b) Fictitious
(d) Caprices (c) Favorable
(e) Inklings (d) Spurious
(e) Illusory
Q5. Veracity
(a) Authenticity
(b) Probity
(c) Fidelity

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Answer with Solution Probity means the quality of having strong moral
principles; honesty and decency.
S1. Ans. (b)
Fidelity means faithfulness to a person, cause, or
Sol. Embedded means implanted. belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and
Ingrained means firmly fixed or established; support.
difficult to change. Reputability means the state of having a good
Dislodged means remove from a position of power reputation.
or authority. S6. Ans. (d)
Defenestrated means remove or dismiss (someone) Sol. Among the given options, the option (d) has a
from a position of power or authority. meaning which is OPPOSITE to the word ‘intriguing’
S2. Ans. (d) and rest are the options which have the same
Sol. Contemplate means think about. meaning as the given word, and Hence, option (d) is
Ruminate means think deeply about something. the correct answer choice
Scorn means a feeling and expression of contempt S7. Ans. (b)
or disdain for someone or something. Sol. Celestial- positioned in or relating to the sky, or
Discard means get rid of (someone or something) as outer space as observed in astronomy.
no longer useful or desirable. Propitiate- win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit,
Abandon means cease to support or look after or person) by doing something that pleases them.
(someone) ; desert. Among the given options, the option (b) has a
S3. Ans. (b) meaning which is closer to the word ‘Celestial’ and
Sol. Disproportionate means too large or too small in hence, is the correct answer.
comparison with something else. S8. Ans. (b)
Inordinate means unusually or disproportionately
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice to be
large; excessive.
suited as the answer of the question.
Commensurate means in proportion.
Abated- (of something unpleasant or severe)
Equitable means fair and impartial.
become less intense or widespread.
Correspondent means parallel, equivalent.
Subside- become less intense, violent, or severe.
S4. Ans. (c)
Irresolute means showing or feeling hesitancy;
Sol. Notions means ideas or beliefs. uncertain.
Certainties means surety about something. Indecisive means Not providing a clear and definite
Hence it is the only answer here which is in result.
opposite of the given word. S9. Ans. (c)
Caprices means a sudden and unaccountable
Sol. Option (c) is the most viable choice.
change of mood or behavior.
Conducive- making a certain situation or outcome
Inklings means a slight knowledge or suspicion; a
likely or possible.
hint.
Counterfeit means imitate fraudulently.
S5. Ans. (e)
Fictitious means not real or true; imaginary or
Sol. Veracity means conformity to facts; accuracy.
fabricated.
Mendacity means untruthfulness. Hence it is the
Spurious means (of a line of reasoning) apparently
only antonym of the given word.
but not actually valid.
Authenticity means originality.
Illusory means based on illusion; not real.

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Directions (10-11): Choose the word which is most (b) End


nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed (c) Halt
in bold. (d) Stop
(e) Denial
Q10. Normalcy
(a) Perplex Q15. Hamstrung
(b) Confound (a) Bitterness
(c) Baffle (b) Spite
(d) Insanity (c) Unkindness
(e) Disconcert (d) Help
(e) Malevolence
Q11. Dimming
(a) Sharpen Directions (16-17): Choose the word which is most
(b) Conspicuous nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
(c) Flagrant bold.
(d) Brazen Q16. Niceties
(e) Strident (a) Middle
(b) Precisions
Directions (12-13): Choose the word which is most (c) Ecstasy
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in (d) Clink
bold. (e) Felicity
Q12. Rebuffed
(a) Please Q17. Clout
(b) Delight (a) Influence
(c) Rejected (b) Distant
(d) Obscure (c) Inadequacy
(e) Omen (d) Incompetence
(e) Remote
Q13. Ostensibly
(a) Foster Directions (18-19): Choose the word which is most
(b) Nurture nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed
(c) Inborn in bold.
(d) Apparently
(e) Nourish Q18. Elusive
(a) Lead
Directions (14-15): Choose the word which is the (b) Front
OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold. (c) Head
(d) Direct
Q14. Concessions (e) Dominate
(a) Terminate

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Answer with Solution S14. Ans. (e)


Sol. The correct answer choice is option (e) .
S10. Ans. (d) Concessions- the action of conceding or granting
Sol. Option (d) is the most appropriate choice. something.
Normalcy- the condition of being normal; the state Denial- the action of denying something.
of being usual, typical, or expected.
S15. Ans. (d)
Perplex means completely baffling; very puzzling.
Confound means causing surprise or confusion in Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
(someone) , especially by not according with their Hamstrung- severely restrict the efficiency or
expectations. effectiveness of.
Baffle means impossible to understand; perplexing. Spite- hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or
Disconcert means causing one to feel unsettled. opposition
Malevolence- the state or condition of being
S11. Ans. (a) malevolent; hostility
Sol. Dimming- make or become less intense.
S16. Ans. (b)
Conspicuous- not unusual; ordinary.
Sol. Niceties- accuracy or precision
Hence it is the only option which is the opposite of
Ecstasy- an overwhelming feeling of great happiness
the word given in bold.
or joyful excitement
Flagrant means in a conspicuously or obviously
Clink- a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by
offensive way.
striking metal or glass
Brazen means in a bold and shameless way.
Felicity- a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by
Strident means in an extremely forceful way.
striking metal or glass
S12. Ans. (c) S17. Ans. (a)
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (c) . Sol. Clout- influence or power, especially in politics or
Rebuffed- reject (someone or something) in an business.
abrupt or ungracious manner. Distant- far away in space or time
Obscure- not clearly expressed or easily understood
Omen- an event regarded as a portent of good or S18. Ans. (d)
evil Sol. Elusive - difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Hence the best answer choice is option (d) .
S13. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
Ostensibly- as appears or is stated to be true, though
not necessarily so; apparently.
Foster-encourage the development of (something,
especially something desirable)
Inborn- existing from birth
Apparently- as far as one knows or can see.

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Q19. Culminated
(a) Missing Directions (24-25): Choose the word which is most
(b) Non-existent nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
(c) Absent bold.
(d) Foresee
Q24. Tenacious
(e) Begin
(a) Irresolute
(b) Persistent
Directions (20-21): Choose the word which is most
(c) Indecisive
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
bold. (d) Hesitative
(e) Wavering
Q20. CENSURE
(a) Condemn Q25. DEVOUT
(b) Adaptive (a) Counterfeit
(c) Malcontent (b) Fictitious
(d) Malignant (c) Reverent
(e) Malfeasance (d) Spurious
(e) Illusory
Q21. PERISHES
(a) Capricious Directions (26-27): Choose the word which is most
(b) juncture nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed
(c) Die in bold.
(d) Immutable
Q26. Bewildering
(e) perch
(a) Perplexing
(b) Confounding
Directions (22-23): Choose the word which is the
(c) Baffling
OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold.
(d) Ostensible
Q22. Deterrent (e) Disconcerting
(a) cultivate
(b) nurture Q27. Blatantly
(c) breed (a) Stealthily
(d) Encouragement (b) Conspicuously
(e) palate (c) Flagrantly
(d) Brazenly
Q23. HEEDFUL (e) Stridently
(a) unintentional
(b) unpremeditated
(c) subsume
(d) Inattentive
(e) Attentive

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Answer with Solution Irresolute means showing or feeling hesitancy;


uncertain.
S19. Ans. (e)
Indecisive means Not providing a clear and definite
Sol. Culminated- reach a climax or point of highest
result.
development
Wavering means moving in a quivering way;
Foresee- be aware of beforehand; predict
flickering.
S20. Ans. (a)
S25. Ans. (c)
Sol. Censure- express severe disapproval of (someone or
Sol. Devout- totally committed to a cause or belief.
something) , especially in a formal statement.
Reverent- feeling or showing deep and solemn
Condemn- express complete disapproval of;
respect.
censure.
Counterfeit means imitate fraudulently.
Malcontent- a person who is dissatisfied and
Fictitious means not real or true; imaginary or
rebellious.
fabricated.
Malignant- evil in nature or effect.
Spurious means (of a line of reasoning) apparently
Malfeasance- wrongdoing.
but not actually valid.
Illusory means based on illusion; not real.
S21. Ans. (c)
Sol. Capricious means given to sudden and
S26. Ans. (d)
unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Sol. Bewildering means confusing or perplexing.
Juncture- point of time, perch-an object on which a
Ostensible means Stated or appearing to be true,
bird alights or roosts.
but not necessarily so.
Perplexing means completely baffling; very
S22. Ans. (d)
puzzling.
Sol. Deterrent- a thing that discourages or is intended to
Confounding means causing surprise or confusion
discourage someone from doing something.
in (someone) , especially by not according with their
Encouragement- the action of giving someone
expectations.
support, confidence, or hope.
Baffling means impossible to understand;
perplexing.
S23. Ans. (d)
Disconcerting means causing one to feel unsettled.
Sol. Heedful- aware of and attentive to.
Unintentional, unpremeditated are the synonym of
S27. Ans. (a)
the given word
Sol. Blatantly means in a completely obvious and
The best answer choice is option (d) .
unsubtle way.
Stealthily means in a cautious and surreptitious
S24. Ans. (b)
manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice to be
Hence it is the only option which is the opposite of
suited as the answer of the question.
the word given in bold.
Tenacious means tending to keep a firm hold of
Conspicuously means in a clearly visible way.
something; clinging or adhering closely.
Flagrantly means in a conspicuously or obviously
Persistent means Continuing firmly or obstinately
offensive way.
in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty
Brazenly means in a bold and shameless way.
or opposition.
Stridently means in an extremely forceful way.
Rest all are the antonyms of the given word.

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Q28. Which of the following options has a meaning Directions (33-34): Choose the word which is the
which is SYNONYM to the word ‘fostering’? OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold as
(a) asserting used?
(b) focusing
Q33. Inalienable
(c) collaborating
(a) Inviolable
(d) encouraging
(b) Absolute
(e) admitting
(c) Sacrosanct
Q29. Which of the following options has a meaning (d) Partial
which is ANTONYM to the word ‘enact’? (e) Unassailable
(a) ratify
Q34. Erratically
(b) endorse
(a) Unpredictably
(c) repeal
(b) Capriciously
(d) uphold
(c) Eccentrically
(e) vindicate
(d) Variably
Directions (30-32): Choose the word which is most (e) Consistently
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
bold? Directions (35-36): Choose the word which is most
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
Q30. Unfurled bold?
(a) Wrapped
Q35. Mulling
(b) Enfolded
(a) Realistic
(c) Unrolled
(b) Akin
(d) Amassed
(c) Homologous
(e) Accrued
(d) Ponder
Q31. Provocation (e) Connate
(a) Conciliation
Q36. Hampering
(b) Intercession
(a) Clattering
(c) Torment
(b) Hindering
(d) Arbitration
(c) Chattering
(e) Mediation
(d) Jarring
Q32. Incongruity (e) Clinking
(a) Consonance
(b) Discrepancy
(c) Aptness
(d) Conformity
(e) Concurrence

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Answer with Solution From above, it could be understood that the word
‘repeal’ has the meaning which is opposite to the
S28. Ans. (d)
meaning of the work ‘enact’.
Sol. fostering [foster, verb] means ‘encourage the
development of (something, especially something S30. Ans. (c)
desirable) ; Sol. Unfurled means make or become spread out from a
asserting [assert, verb] means ‘state a fact or belief rolled or folded state.
Unrolled means the same.
confidently and forcefully’;
Amassed means accumulated.
focusing [focus, verb] means ‘adapt to the Accrued means collected, gathered.
prevailing level of light and become able to see
clearly’; S31. Ans. (c)
collaborating [collaborate, verb] means ‘work Sol. Provocation means incitement or stimulation.
Conciliation means the action of stopping someone
jointly on an activity or project’;
being angry; placation.
encouraging [encourage, verb] means ‘give support, Intercession means the action of intervening on
confidence, or hope to (someone) ’; behalf of another
Arbitration means peacemaking.
admitting [admit, verb] means ‘confess to be true or
Mediation means negotiation.
to be the case’;
From above, it could be understood that the word S32. Ans. (b)
‘encourage’ has the meaning which is SIMILAR to Sol. Incongruity means incompatibility. Discrepancy
the meaning of the work ‘foster’. means the same.
Consonance means agreement or compatibility
S29. Ans. (c) between opinions or actions
Concurrence means agreement or consistency.
Sol. Enact- put into practice (an idea or suggestion) .
Aptness means the quality of being appropriate or
Repeal- the action of revoking or annulling a law or suitable.
act of parliament.
S33. Ans. (d)
Ratify- sign or give formal consent to (a treaty,
Sol. Inalienable means not subject to being taken away
contract, or agreement) , making it officially valid. from or given away by the possessor.
Endorse- declare one's public approval or support Partial means favoring one side in a dispute above
of. the other; biased. ns

Uphold- confirm or support (something which has The meaning of Partial, I think, is Not opposite to the
been questioned) . meaning of inalienable. The correct answer could be
Vindicate- clear (someone) of blame or suspicion. alienable or violable. Violable means could be
violated.
Hence it is the answer.

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Inviolable means never to be broken, infringed, or


dishonoured.
Sacrosanct means sacred.
Unassailable means unable to be attacked,
questioned, or defeated.

S34. Ans. (e)


Sol. Erratically means in a manner that is not even or
regular in pattern or movement; unpredictably.
Capriciously means impulsively.
Eccentrically means deviating from a conventional
way.
Hence consistently is the only option.

S35. Ans. (d)


Sol. Mulling- think about (a fact, proposal, or request)
deeply and at length.
Ponder- think about (something) carefully,
especially before making a decision or reaching a
conclusion.
Akin means similar.
Homologous means having the same relation,
relative position, or structure.
Connate means united so as to form a single part.

S36. Ans. (b)


Sol. Hampering- hinder or impede the movement or
progress of.
Clattering means a continuous rattling sound as of
hard objects falling or striking each other.
Chattering means making a series of short, quick
high-pitched sounds.
Jarring means causing a physical shock, jolt, or
vibration.

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Directions (37-38): Choose the word which is the (a) Adventitious


OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold? (b) Extrinsic
(c) Irrelevant
Q37. Diligence (d) Inconsequential
(a) Disappear (e) Material
(b) Consummate Q42. PRODIGIOUS
(c) Suppress (a) Enormous
(d) Lax (b) Colossal
(e) Halt (c) Huge
(d) Unexceptional
(e) Mammoth
Q38. Abide
(a) Impuissant
Directions (43-44): Choose the word which is most
(b) Unshielded
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
(c) Unfortified bold?
(d) Pregnable
(e) Flout Q43. VIRILITY
(a) Tranquility
(b) Masculinity
Directions (39-40): Choose the word which is most (c) Indecisive
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in (d) Insanity
bold?
(e) Chivalry
.
Q39. VANITIES
(a) Modesties
Q44. BONHOMIE
(b) Hostilities
(a) Counterfeit
(c) Narcissism
(b) Fictitious
(d) Amenities
(c) Conviviality
(e) Timidity
(d) Spurious
(e) Illusory
Q40. RANKLED
(a) Fostered Directions (45-46): Choose the word which is most
(b) Nurtured nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed
(c) Inborn in bold?
(d) Nettled
(e) Nourished Q45. APOGEE
(a) Perplex
Directions (41-42): Choose the word which is the (b) Confound
OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold? (c) Baffle
(d) Nadir
Q41. EXTRANEOUS
(e) Disconcert

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Answer with Solution Hence option (d) is the correct answer choice for
the given question.
S37. Ans. (d)
Sol. Diligence- careful and persistent work or effort.
S41. Ans. (e)
Lax- not sufficiently careful.
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (e) .
Consummate means concluded.
Extraneous- irrelevant or unrelated to the subject
being dealt with.
S38. Ans. (e)
Material- significant; important.
Sol. Abide- accept or act in accordance with (a rule,
All other given options, except option (e) , are the
decision, or recommendation) .
synonyms of the given word.
Flout- openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention) .
Impuissant means unable to take effective action; Hence option (e) is the correct answer choice.
powerless.
S42. Ans. (d)
Unfortified means not fortified against attack.
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
Pregnable means vulnerable to attack.
Prodigious- remarkably or impressively great in
S39. Ans. (c) extent, size, or degree.
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (c) . All other given options, except option (d) , are the
Vanities- excessive pride in or admiration of one's synonyms of the given word.
own appearance or achievements. Hence option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Modesties- the quality or state of being unassuming
S43. Ans. (b)
in the estimation of one's abilities.
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice to be
Hostilities- hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or
suited as the answer of the question.
opposition.
Virility- (in a man) the quality of having strength,
Narcissism- excessive interest in or admiration of
energy; manliness.
oneself and one's physical appearance.
Chivalry- the medieval knightly system with its
Amenities- a desirable or useful feature or facility of
religious, moral, and social code.
a building or place.
Tranquility- the quality or state of being tranquil;
Timidity- lack of courage or confidence.
calm.
Hence option (c) is the correct answer choice for the
Indecisive means Not providing a clear and definite
given question.
result
S40. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
Rankled- (of a comment or fact) cause continuing
annoyance or resentment.
Foster-encourage the development of (something,
especially something desirable)
Inborn- existing from birth
Nettled- irritate or annoy (someone) .

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S44. Ans. (c)


Sol. Option (c) is the most viable choice.
Bonhomie- cheerful friendliness; geniality.
Conviviality- the quality of being friendly and lively;
friendliness.
Counterfeit means imitate fraudulently.
Fictitious means not real or true; imaginary or
fabricated.
Spurious means (of a line of reasoning) apparently
but not actually valid.
Illusory means based on illusion; not real.

S45. Ans. (d)


Sol. Option (d) is the most appropriate choice.
Apogee- the highest point in the development of
something; a climax or culmination.
Nadir- the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a
situation.
Perplex means completely baffling; very puzzling.
Confound means causing surprise or confusion in
(someone) , especially by not according with their
expectations.
Baffle means impossible to understand; perplexing.
Disconcert means causing one to feel unsettled.

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Q46. UTILITARIAN
(a) Decorative Q51. Vulnerable
(b) Conspicuous (a) Impuissant
(c) Flagrant (b) Unshielded
(d) Brazen (c) Unfortified
(e) Strident (d) Pregnable
(e) indomitable
Q (47-49): Choose the word which is most nearly the
SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold? Directions (52-53): Find out the word from the given
options which is similar in meaning to the word given
Q47. Disparate in bold?
(a) Realistic
(b) Akin Q52. Cumulatively
(c) Homologous (a) Segregated
(d) incongruous (b) Collectively
(e) Connate (c) Distinctly
(d) Isolated
(e) Disassociated
Q48. Monolithic
(a) Erratic Q53. Accomplished
(b) Immutable (a) Incapable
(c) Mercurial (b) Inept
(d) Capricious (c) Attained
(e) Intermittent (d) Unorganized
(e) Barbaric
Q49. Spawned
(a) Disappeared Directions (54-55): Find out the word from the given
(b) Consummated options which is opposite in meaning to the word
(c) Suppressed given in bold ?
(d) engender
Q54. Nurture
(e) Halted
(a) Foster
Q(50-51): Choose the word which is the OPPOSITE in (b) Deprive
meaning as the word printed in bold ? (c) Nourish
Q50. Rattling (d) Feed
(a) Clattering (e) Develop
(b) Placating
(c) Chattering Q55. Snatch
(d) Jarring (a) Grab (b) Seize
(e) Clinking (c) Immersed (d) Release
(e) Rooted

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Answer with Solution S50. Ans. (b)


Sol. Rattling means making or causing to make a rapid
S46. Ans. (a)
succession of short, sharp knocking.
Sol. Option (a) is the most appropriate choice.
sounds.
Utilitarian- designed to be useful or practical rather
Placating means soothing.
than attractive.
Clattering means a continuous rattling sound as of
Conspicuous- not unusual; ordinary.
hard objects falling or striking each other.
Hence (a) is the only option which is the opposite of
Chattering means making a series of short, quick
the word given in bold. high-pitched sounds.
Flagrant means in a conspicuously or obviously Jarring means causing a physical shock, jolt, or
offensive way. vibration.
Brazen means in a bold and shameless way.
Strident means in an extremely forceful way. S51. Ans. (e)
Sol. Vulnerable means unprotected. Its opposite is
S47. Ans. (d) Invincible which means invulnerable or
Sol. Disparate means dissimilar. incongruous means the indestructible.
same. Impuissant means unable to take effective action;
Akin means similar. powerless.
Homologous means having the same relation, Unfortified means not fortified against attack.
relative position, or structure. Pregnable means vulnerable to attack.
Connate means united so as to form a single part. Indomitable- incapable of being subdued

S48 Ans. (b) S52. Ans. (b)


Sol. Monolithic means unchanging. Immutable means Sol. Cumulatively means in a way that increases in
unchangeable. quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
Erratic means inconsistent. Collectively means taken as a whole; in
Mercurial means subject to sudden or unpredictable combination.
changes of mood or mind. Distinctly means taken as a whole; in combination.
Capricious means given to sudden and Isolated means far away from other places,
unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. buildings, or people; remote.
Intermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; Segregated means set apart from the rest or from
not continuous or steady. each other; isolate or divide.
Disassociated means disconnected.
S49. Ans. (d)
Sol. Spawned means to produce.
Engender-to give existence to
Hence engender is the appropriate option.
Consummated means concluded.

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S53. Ans. (c)


Sol. Accomplished means achieve or complete
successfully
Attained- succeed in achieving (something that one
has worked for)
Inept means having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Barbaric means savagely cruel or uncivilized and
uncultured.
Thus option (c) is the answer.

S54. Ans. (b)


Sol. Option (b) is the most suitable choice. Nurture
means care for and protect (someone or something)
while they are growing.
Deprive means prevent (a person or place) from
having or using something.
Hence it is the only opposite of the given word.
Foster means encourage the development of
(something, especially something desirable.
Nourish means provide with the food or other
substances necessary for growth, health, and good
condition.

S55. Ans. (d)


Sol. Option (d) is the most apt choice.
Snatch-quickly seize (something) in a rude or eager
way
Immersed means involve oneself deeply in a
particular activity.
Rooted means establish deeply and firmly.
Option (a) and (b) are the synonyms of the given
word.

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Directions (56-57): Find out the word from the given (d) Rowdy
option which are similar in meaning to the word given (e) Disciplined
in bold?
Q61. Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in
Q56. Skirmishes meaning with the highlighted word RECONCILE as
(a) Dislodged given?
(b) Clashes (a) Estrange
(c) Nonintegrated (b) Alienate
(d) Defenestrates (c) Harmonize
(e) Displaces (d) Caucus
(e) Cabal
Q57. Purist
(a) Scorn Directions (62-66) : In each of the questions below,
(b) Discard there is a word given in bold which is followed by five
(c) Abandon options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given
(d) Pedant which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or
(e) Desert synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose
that pair as your answer.
Directions (58-59): Find out the word from the given
option which is opposite in meaning to the word given Q62. Dire
in bold? (a) Promote: Boost
(b) Dreadful, appalling
Q58. Bothered (c) Fanatic: Enthusiast
(a) Troubled (d) Intense: Depth
(b) Inconvenienced (e) Disconcert: Perturb
(c) Comforted
(d) Vexed Q63. Elicited
(e) Annoyed (a) Confiscation: Requisition
(b) Extract, evoke
Q59. Taboo (c) Acclaim: Exalt
(a) Authenticity (d) Frugal: Parsimonious
(b) Probity (e) Friendly: Comradely
(c) Fidelity
(d) Reputability Q64. Mooted
(e) acceptance (a) Despicable: Abhorrent
(b) Deceitful: Disingenuous
Q60. Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in (c) Cognizant: apprised
meaning with the highlighted word UNRULY as given? (d) Broach, mention
(a) Disorderly (e) Critic: Writer
(b) Unmanageable
(c) Wild

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Answer with Solution Probity means the quality of having strong moral
principles; honesty and decency.
S56. Ans. (b)
Fidelity means faithfulness to a person, cause, or
Sol. Skirmish- an episode of irregular or unpremeditated belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and
fighting, especially between small or outlying parts support.
of armies or fleets Reputability means the state of having a good
Clash- a violent confrontation. reputation.
Dislodged means remove from a position of power
or authority. S60. Ans. (e)
Defenestrates means remove or dismiss (someone) Sol. Unruly- disorderly and disruptive and not amenable
from a position of power or authority. to discipline or control
All the other given options are synonym to the given
S57. Ans. (d) word except option (e)
Sol. Purist- a person who insists on absolute adherence Hence option (e) is the correct answer choice.
to traditional rules or structures, especially in S61. Ans. (c)
language or style. Sol. Reconcile- make or show to be compatible
Pedant- a person who is excessively concerned with Estrange- cause (someone) to be no longer on
minor details and rules or with displaying academic friendly terms with someone
learning. Alienate- make (someone) feel isolated or estranged
Scorn means a feeling and expression of contempt
Caucus- a conference of members of a legislative
or disdain for someone or something.
body who belong to a particular party or faction
Discard means get rid of (someone or something) as Harmonize- make consistent or compatible
no longer useful or desirable. Hence option (c) is the correct answer choice.
Abandon means cease to support or look after
(someone) ; desert. S62. Ans. (b)
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice.
S58. Ans. (c)
Dire- extremely serious or urgent
Sol. Bothered- take the trouble to do something.
Dreadful- causing or involving great suffering, fear,
Comforted- ease the grief or distress of.
or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious
Hence it is the only answer here which is in Fanatic means a person filled with excessive and
opposite of the given word. single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme
Vexed- (of a problem or issue) difficult and much religious or political cause.
debated; problematic. Enthusiast means a person who is very interested in
a particular activity or subject.
S59. Ans. (e) Disconcert means disturb the composure of;
Sol. Taboo- a social or religious custom prohibiting or unsettle.
restricting a particular practice or forbidding Perturb means make (someone) anxious or
association with a particular person, place, or thing
unsettled.
Acceptance- the action of consenting to receive or
Hence the set of words in option (b) share the
undertake something offered.
relationship of being the synonyms of the word
Authenticity means originality. ‘dire’ and to each other. Hence option (b) is the
correct answer choice.

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S63. Ans. (b)


Sol. Elicited- evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or
fact) from someone
Hence the set of words in option (b) share the
relationship of being the synonyms of the word
‘Elicited’
and to each other.
Confiscation means the action of taking or seizing
someones property with authority; seizure.
Requisition means a formal written demand that
something should be performed or put into
operation.
Exalt means Think or speak very highly of (someone
or something)
Frugal means sparing or economical as regards
money or food.
Parsimonious means very unwilling to spend
money or use resources.
Comradely means friendly, amiable.

S64. Ans. (d)


Sol. Mooted- raise (a question or topic) for discussion;
suggest (an idea or possibility)
Option (d) is the most suitable choice as the answer
of the question.
The set of words in option (d) share the relationship
of being synonyms to the word given in bold.
Despicable means deserving hatred and contempt.
Abhorrent means inspiring disgust and loathing;
repugnant.
Deceitful means guilty of or involving deceit;
deceiving or misleading others.
Disingenuous means not candid or sincere, typically
by pretending that one knows less about something
than one really does.
Cognizant means having knowledge or awareness.
Apprised means informed or told.
Critic means a person who expresses an
unfavorable opinion of something.

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Q65. Espouse (b) Destitute, wealthy


(a) Flexible: Intransigent (c) Anarchy: Deviation
(b) Shallow: Insubstantial (d) Coherence: Cohesion
(c) Adopt, reject (e) Integrity: Rectitude
(d) Authoritative: Authentic
(e) Fatal: Lethal Q70. DOLED
(a) Avaricious: Contemplative
Q66. Frantic (b) Ingenuous; Deceitful
(a) Berserk, placid (c) Salutary: Curative
(b) Furtive: Sly (d) Allot, assign
(c) Meddle: Interfere (e) Profane: Desecrate
(d) Taint: Spoil
(e) Vicinity: Proximity Directions (71-72): Choose the word which is mostly
similar in meaning as the word printed in bold.
Q67. Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in
meaning with the highlighted word ABBERATIONS as Q71. Stark
given? (a) Fuzzy
(a) Estrange (b) Ornate
(b) Alienate (c) Comfortable
(c) Harmonize (d) Indistinct
(d) Abnormalities (e) Distinct
(e) Cabal
Q72. Impairing
Q68. Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in (a) Damage
meaning with the highlighted word PIONEERED as (b) Improve
given? (c) Enhance
(a) Estranged (d) Bloating
(b) Alienated (e) Quirking
(c) Initiated
(d) Abnormalities Q73. Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME
(e) Cabal in meaning as the word printed in bold?

Directions (69-70): In the questions below, there is a Q. Brink


word given in bold which is followed by five options. (a) Middle
In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is (b) Verge
either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym (c) Ecstasy
& antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair (d) Clink
as your answer. (e) Felicity

Q69. PENURIOUS
(a) Insistent: Ubiquitous

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Answer with Solution S67. Ans. (c)


Sol. Aberrations- a departure from what is normal,
S65. Ans. (c)
usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
Sol. Espouse- adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of
Estrange- cause (someone) to be no longer on
life) .
friendly terms with someone
Option (c) is the correct answer as the pair of words
Alienate- make (someone) feel isolated or estranged
in option (c) share the relationship of being the
Harmonize- make consistent or compatible
synonym and antonym to the word given in bold.
Hence option (c) is the correct answer choice.
Flexible means able to be easily modified to
respond to altered circumstances.
S68. Ans. (c)
Intransigent means unwilling or refusing to change
Sol. Pioneered- develop or be the first to use or apply (a
one's views or to agree about something.
Shallow means of little depth new method, area of knowledge, or activity)
Insubstantial means lacking strength and solidity. Initiated- cause (a process or action) to begin
Authoritative means commanding and self- Estranged- (of a person) no longer close or
confident ; likely to be respected and obeyed. affectionate to someone; alienated
Authentic means of undisputed origin and not a Alienated- make (someone) feel isolated or
copy; genuine. estranged
Harmonized- make consistent or compatible
Fatal means causing death.
Hence option (c) is the correct answer choice.
Lethal means sufficient to cause death.

S69. Ans. (b)


S66. Ans. (a)
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice.
Sol. Frantic- distraught with fear, anxiety, or other
emotion Penurious- extremely poor; poverty-stricken
Berserk- out of control with anger or excitement; Ubiquitous means present, appearing, or found
wild or frenzied everywhere.
Option (a) is the correct answer as the pair of words Anarchy means a state of disorder due to absence or
non-recognition of authority or other controlling
in option (a) shares the relationship of being the
systems.
synonym and antonym to the word given in bold.
Coherence means the quality of being logical and
Furtive means attempting to avoid notice or
attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that consistent.
discovery would lead to trouble; secretive. Cohesion means the action or fact of forming a
Sly means having or showing a cunning and united whole.
deceitful nature. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having
Meddle means Interfere in something that is not strong moral principles.
ones concern. Rectitude means morally correct behavior or
Taint means something with a contaminating thinking; righteousness.
influence or effect. Option (b) is the correct answer as the pair of words
Vicinity means the area near or surrounding a in option (b) shares the relationship of being the
particular place. synonym and antonym to the word given in bold.
Proximity means Nearness in space, time, or Hence option (b) is the correct answer choice.
relationship.

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S70. Ans. (d) Ecstasy- an overwhelming feeling of great happiness


Sol. Option (d) is the most appropriate choice. or joyful excitement
Salutary means producing good effects; beneficial. Clink- a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by
Curative means healthy. striking metal or glass
Avaricious means having or showing an extreme Felicity- a sharp ringing sound, such as that made by
greed for wealth or material gain. striking metal or glass
Contemplative means expressing or involving
prolonged thought.
Ingenuous means (of a person or action) innocent
and unsuspecting.
Deceitful means guilty of or involving deceit;
deceiving or misleading others.
Profane means not relating to that which is sacred
or religious; secular.
Desecrate means treat (a sacred place or thing) with
violent disrespect.
Option (d) is the correct answer as the pair of words
in option (d) shares the relationship of being the
synonyms of the word given in bold.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer choice.

S71. Ans. (e)


Sol. Stark- severe or bare in appearance or outline
All the given options are the antonyms of the given
word ‘stark’ except option (e)
So the best answer choice is option (e) .

S72. Ans. (e)


Sol. Impairing- weaken or damage (something,
especially a faculty or function)
Option (b) and (c) are the synonyms of the given
word.
So the best answer choice is (a)
Quirking- (with reference to a person's mouth or
eyebrow) move or twist suddenly

S73. Ans. (b)


Sol. Brink- a point at which something, typically
something unwelcome, is about to happen; the
verge
Verge-an edge or border

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Directions (74-75): Choose the word which is most (b) Personally


opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold. (c) Means
(d) Reservedly
Q74. Congenial (e) Conceal
(a) Convivial
(b) Genial Q81. Facetious
(c) Personable (a) Serious
(d) Hospitable (b) Flippant
(e) Incompatible (c) Respectful
(d) Conceal
Q75. Insights (e) Portray
(a) Comprehension
(b) Acumen Q82. Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in
(c) Cognizance meaning with the highlighted word WARY as given?
(d) Obtuseness (a) Unwary
(e) Apprehension (b) Trustful
(c) Circumspect
Directions (76-77): Choose the word which is most (d) Inattentive
nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed (e) Bestial
in bold.
Q(83-84) : Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME
Q78. Detention
in meaning as the word printed in bold ?
(a) Decrypt
(b) Internment, Q83. Maladaptive
(c) Duress (a) Nonadaptive
(d) Liberation (b) Adaptive
(e) Connate (c) Malcontent
(d) Malignant
Q79. Solidarity (e) Malfeasance
(a) Agreement
(b) Accord Q84. Breach
(c) Concord (a) Capricious
(d) Immutable (b) juncture
(e) Feud (c) discontinuity
(d) Immutable
Directions (80-81): Choose the word which is most (e) perch
nearly the SIMILAR in meaning as the word printed in
bold?

Q80. Wherewithal
(a) Lovingly

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Answer with Solution 81. Ans. (b)


Sol. Facetious-treating serious issues with deliberately
S74. Ans. (e)
inappropriate humor
Sol. Congenial- (of a person) pleasing or liked on
Flippant- not showing a serious or respectful
account of having qualities or interests that are
attitude
similar to one's own.
Option (c) is the opposite to the word flippant
All the given options are the synonyms of the given
The best answer choice is option (b) .
word ‘congenial’ except option (e) . So the best
S82. Ans. (c)
answer choice is option (e) .
Sol. Wary- feeling or showing caution about possible
S75. Ans. (d) dangers or problems
Circumspect- wary and unwilling to take risks
Sol. Insights- the capacity to gain an accurate and deep
Option (a) (b) and (d) are the opposite of the given
understanding of someone or something.
All the given options are the synonyms of the given bold word.
word ‘insights’ except option (d) . So the best Bestial- of or like an animal or animals
answer choice is option (d) . Hence option (c) is the correct answer choice.
S83. Ans. (a)
S78. Ans. (d) Sol. Maladaptive- not adjusting adequately or
Sol. Detention- the action of detaining someone or the appropriately to the environment or situation.
state of being detained in official custody. Malcontent- a person who is dissatisfied and
Duress-threats, violence, rebellious.
Liberation- the action of setting someone free from Malignant- evil in nature or effect.
imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release Malfeasance- wrongdoing. So the best answer
The best answer choice is option (d) . choice here is option (a) .
S84. Ans. (c)
79. Ans. (e) Sol. Capricious means given to sudden and
Sol. Solidarity-unity or agreement of feeling or action, unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
especially among individuals with a common Juncture- point of time, perch-an object on which a
interest; mutual support within a group
bird alights or roosts. So the best answer choice
Option (a) ,(b) ,(c) are the synonyms of the given
here is option (c) .
word.
Feud- a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
The best answer choice is option (e) .

80. Ans. (c)


Sol. Wherewithal-the money or other means needed for
a particular purpose.
The best answer choice is option (c) .
None of the given words are similar to the given
word except option (c) .

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Q(85-86): Choose the word which is the OPPOSITE in Q90. Depicted


meaning as the word printed in bold ? (a) Narrate
Q85. Rearing (b) Conceal
(a) cultivate (c) Portray
(b) nurture (d) Limn
(c) breed (e) Delineate
(d) destroy
(e) palate Directions (91-92): Choose the word which is most
nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
Q86. Inadvertent bold?
(a) unintentional
(b) unpremeditated Q91. Offend
(c) subsume (a) Please
(d) deliberate (b) Delight
(e) unheeding (c) Displease
Directions(87-90) : Choose the word which is most nearly (d) Obscure
the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold ? (e) Omen

Q87. Decipher Q92. Massacred


(a) Decrypt (a) Foster
(b) Dubious (b) Nurture
(c) Encode (c) Inborn
(d) Incongruous (d) Slaughter
(e) Connate (e) Nourish

Q88. Culmination Directions (93-94): Choose the word which is the


(a) Inhabit OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold?
(b) Immutable
Q93. Cease
(c) Impersonal
(a) Terminate
(d) Zenith
(b) End
(e) Nadir
(c) Halt
Direction (89-90): Choose the word which is the (d) Stop
OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold? (e) Start

Q89. Intimately Q94. Hostilities


(a) lovingly (a) Bitterness
(b) Personally (b) Spite
(c) Reservedly (c) Unkindness
(d) Unfortified (d) Friendliness
(e) Malevolence

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S90. Ans. (b)


Answer with Solution Sol. Depicted- render in drawing or writing, option (a) ,
S85. Ans. (d) (c) , (d) and (e) are the synonyms of given word, the
Sol. rearing- raise young, cultivate, nurture, breed are option (b) , conceal means not allow to be seen; hide.
the synonyms of rearing So the best answer choice here is option (b) .
Destroy is the antonym of the word rearing. So the
option (d) is the right answer choice. S91. Ans. (c)
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (c) .
S86. Ans. (d) Obscure- not clearly expressed or easily understood
Sol. Inadvertent- not resulting from or achieved Omen- an event regarded as a portent of good or
through deliberate planning. evil
Unintentional, unpremeditated are the synonym of
the given word S92. Ans. (d)
Unheeding- not paying attention. Deliberate is the Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
opposite to inadvertent. The best answer choice is Massacred- deliberately and brutally kill (many
option (d) . people)
Foster-encourage the development of (something,
S87. Ans. (a) especially something desirable)
Sol. Decipher- convert (a text written in code, or a coded Inborn- existing from birth
signal) into normal language. Option (a) is the
opposite of ‘decipher’. Incongruous means the S93. Ans. (e)
same, Connate means united so as to form a single Sol. The correct answer choice is option (e) .
part. Cease- come or bring to an end
Decrypt is the synonym word of decipher. The best
answer choice is option (a) . S94. Ans. (d)
Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
S88. Ans. (d) Hostilities- the quality of being friendly; affability
Sol. Culmination- the highest or climactic point of Spite- hostile behaviour; unfriendliness or
something, especially as attained after a long time. opposition
Inhabit- live in Malevolence- the state or condition of being
Impersonal-unfeeling malevolent; hostility
Zenith- highest point, Nadir- lowest point
The best answer choice is option (d) .

S89. Ans. (c)


Sol. Intimately- closely
The best answer choice is option (d) . Option (b) and
(c) are very near to the meaning of intimately.

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Q95. Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME Directions (99-100): Choose the word which is the
in meaning to the word ADAGE as mentioned? OPPOSITE in meaning as the word printed in bold?

(a) Tranquility Q99. Contrived


(b) Dictum (a) Plan
(c) Indecisive (b) Construct
(d) Insanity (c) Formulate
(e) Chivalry (d) Design incursion
(e) Dismantle
Q96. Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in
meaning to the word RILE as mentioned? Q100. Incursion
(a) Expropriation
(a) Perplex (b) Capture
(b) Confound (c) Retreat
(c) Baffle (d) Seizure
(d) Conciliate (e) Storming
(e) Disconcert

Directions (97-98): Choose the word which is most


nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in
bold?

Q97. Alluring
(a) Repel
(b) Ugly
(c) Unattractive
(d) Obscure
(e) Beautiful

Q98. Interred
(a) Fostered
(b) Exhumed
(c) Disentomb
(d) Buried
(e) Collapsed

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Answer with Solution S98. Ans. (d)


Sol. The correct answer choice is option (d) .
S95. Ans. (b)
Interred- place in a grave or tomb, typically with
Sol. Option (b) is the most appropriate choice to be
beneath the earth
suited as the answer of the question.
Fostered-encourage the development of (something,
Adage- a proverb or short statement expressing a
especially something desirable)
general truth.
Exhumed- dig out (something buried, especially a
Dictum- a short statement that expresses a general
corpse) from the ground
truth or principle.
Disentomb- remove (something) from a tomb
Chivalry- the medieval knightly system with its
religious, moral, and social code.
Tranquility- the quality or state of being tranquil; S99. Ans. (e)
calm. Sol. The correct answer choice is option (e) .
Indecisive means Not providing a clear and definite Contrived- created or arranged in a way that seems
result. artificial and unrealistic
Dismantle- take (a machine or structure) to pieces
S96. Ans. (d)
Sol. Option (d) is the most appropriate choice. S100. Ans. (c)
Rile- make (someone) annoyed or irritated. Sol. The correct answer choice is option (c) .
Conciliate- stop (someone) being angry or Incursion- an invasion or attack, especially a sudden
discontented; placate. or brief one
Perplex means completely baffling; very puzzling. Retreat- move back or withdraw
Confound means causing surprise or confusion in
(someone) , especially by not according with their
expectations.
Baffle means impossible to understand; perplexing.
Disconcert means causing one to feel unsettled.
Hence option (d) is the correct answer choice

S97. Ans. (e)


Sol. The correct answer choice is option (e) .
Obscure- not clearly expressed or easily understood
Alluring- powerfully and mysteriously attractive or
fascinating; seductive

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