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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
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.
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
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
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.
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) .
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
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
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.
Q69. PENURIOUS
(a) Insistent: Ubiquitous
Q80. Wherewithal
(a) Lovingly
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?
Q97. Alluring
(a) Repel
(b) Ugly
(c) Unattractive
(d) Obscure
(e) Beautiful
Q98. Interred
(a) Fostered
(b) Exhumed
(c) Disentomb
(d) Buried
(e) Collapsed