I Am Quite Content To Stay Here.: Answer & Solution

Section 20 Section 21 Section 22 Section 23
1.
I am quite content to stay here.

A. eager
B. happy
C. frightened
D. determined
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Eager : strongly wanting to do or have something.
Happy : feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Frightened : afraid or anxious.
Determined : having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Content : in a state of peaceful happiness.
Synonym of Content is Happy
2.
His trite remarks failed to cut any ice with the audience.
A. illogical
B. hackneyed
C. bitter
D. sharp

Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Illogical : lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning.
Hackneyed : (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
Bitter : having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
Sharp : (of an object) having an edge or point that is able to cut or pierce something.
Trite : (of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.
Synonym of Trite is Hackneyed
3.
It was his practice to go for a walk every morning.

A. convention
B. habit
C. fashion
D. rule
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Convention : a way in which something is usually done.
Habit : a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Fashion : a popular or the latest style of clothing, hair, decoration, or behaviour.
Rule : one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or
procedure within a particular area of activity.
Practice : the customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing of something.
Synonym of Practice is Habit
4.
Since he promised to do so, I presume he will come.

A. think
B. guess
C. suppose
D. believe
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Think : have a particular belief or idea.
Guess : estimate or conclude (something) without sufficient information to be sure of being
correct.
Suppose : think or assume that something is true or probable but lack proof or certain
knowledge.
Believe : accept that (something) is true, especially without proof.
Presume : suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
Synonym of Presume is Suppose
5.
Her hazel eyes are really attractive.

A. blue
B. greenish-blue
C. green
D. reddish-brown
Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Blue : of a colour intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day.
Greenish-blue : greenish-blue color also called cyan.
Green : of the colour between blue and yellow in the spectrum; coloured like grass or emeralds.
Reddish-brown : another colour especially of human eye.
Hazel : a reddish-brown or greenish-brown colour, especially of a person's eyes.
Synonym of Hazel is Reddish-brown
6.
He couldn't comprehend the details of the document.

A. emphasise
B. grasp
C. condense
D. implement
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Emphasise : give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing.
Grasp : comprehend fully.
Condense : make (something) denser or more concentrated.
Implement : put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Comprehend : grasp mentally; understand.
Synonym of Comprehend is Grasp
7.
He does not know how to husband his resources.

A. manage
B. govern
C. rule
D. watch
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Manage : use (money, time, or other resources) sensibly.
Govern : conduct the policy, actions, and affairs of (a state, organization, or people) with
authority.
Rule : one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or
procedure within a particular area of activity.
Watch : look at or observe attentively over a period of time.
Husband : use (resources) economically.
Synonym of Husband is Manage
8.
The teacher felt that the student lacked discrimination in the

study of his data.
A. imagination
B. taste
C. objectivity
D. discernment
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Imagination : the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external
objects not present to the senses.
Taste : the sensation of flavour perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance.
Objectivity : the quality of being objective.
Discernment : the ability to judge well.
Discrimination : the ability to judge what is of high quality; good judgement or taste.
Synonym of Discrimination is Discernment
9.
The growth in agriculture has a very salutary effect because

we also offer food aid to the less fortunate masses in Asia
and Africa.
A. advantageous
B. bad
C. far-reaching
D. respectable
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Advantageous : involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of
success or effectiveness; beneficial.
Bad : of poor quality or a low standard.
Far-reaching : having important and widely applicable effects or implications.
Respectable : regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.
Salutary : (especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good
effects; beneficial.
Synonym of Salutary is Advantageous
10.
Nathuram's desire to help the villagers is genuine.

A. accurate
B. good
C. real
D. sincere
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Accurate : (especially of information, measurements, or predictions) correct in all details; exact.
Good : to be desired or approved of.
Real : (of a thing) not imitation or artificial; genuine.
Sincere : free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings.
Genuine : truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Synonym of Genuine is Real
11.
They are cautiously optimistic about the effects of the new

medicine.
A. carefully
B. genuinely
C. secretly
D. curiously
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Carefully : in a way that deliberately avoids harm or errors; cautiously.
Genuinely : in a truthful way.
Secretly : in a secret way; without others knowing.
Curiously : in a way that shows eagerness to know or learn something.
Cautiously : in a way that deliberately avoids potential problems or dangers.
Synonym of Cautiously is Carefully
12.
On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents

provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.
A. historical
B. genuine
C. forged
D. prepared
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Historical : of or concerning history or past events.
Genuine : truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Forged : copied fraudulently; fake.
Prepared : made ready for use.
Fabricated : invent (something) in order to deceive.
Synonym of Fabricated is Forged
13.
He is urbane in his manners.

A. urban
B. sensible
C. civil
D. sane
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Urban : in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city.
Sensible : done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Civil : courteous and polite.
Sane : (of a person) of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill.
Urbane : (of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner.
Synonym of Urbane is Civil
14.
His endeavours proved fruitful.

A. justified
B. futile
C. efficient
D. productive
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Justified : having, done for, or marked by a good or legitimate reason.
Futile : incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Efficient : (of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted
effort or expense.
Productive : producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, crops, or other commodities.
Fruitful : producing good or helpful results; productive.
Synonym of Fruitful is Productive
15.
The prisoner made an abortive attempt to escape from the

jail.
A. courageous
B. futile
C. illegal
D. furtive
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Courageous : not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Futile : incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Illegal : contrary to or forbidden by law, especially criminal law.
Furtive : attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that
discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Abortive : failing to produce the intended result.
Synonym of Abortive is Futile
16.
Some people are extremely fastidious in their choice of dress.

A. pompous
B. fussy
C. discriminating
D. careless
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pompous : affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important.
Fussy : fastidious about one's needs or requirements; hard to please.
Discriminating : having or showing refined taste or good judgement.
Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Fastidious : very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
Synonym of Fastidious is Fussy
17.
His views on children and their upbringing are

indeed outlandish.
A. realistic
B. funny
C. strange
D. offensive
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Realistic : having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected.
Funny : causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
Strange : unusual or surprising; difficult to understand or explain.
Offensive : causing someone to feel resentful, upset, or annoyed.
Outlandish : weird; queer.
Synonym of Outlandish is Strange
18.
Tired and weary he returned home late that night.

A. exhausted
B. frustrated
C. lithe
D. emancipated
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Exhausted : very tired.
Frustrated : feeling or expressing distress and annoyance resulting from an inability to change
or achieve something.
Lithe : (especially of a person's body) thin, supple, and graceful.
Emancipated : free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberated.
Weary : feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
Synonym of Weary is Exhausted
19.
It was a fabulous idea.

A. excellent
B. fruitful
C. legendary
D. precious
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Excellent : extremely good; outstanding.
Legendary : described in or based on legends.
Precious : of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.
Fabulous : very good; wonderful.
Synonym of Fabulous is Excellent
20.
Most of the staff is restive under the new manager's rule.

A. relaxed
B. friendly
C. uneasy
D. obstinate
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Relaxed : free from tension and anxiety.
Friendly : kind and pleasant.
Uneasy : causing or feeling anxiety; troubled or uncomfortable.
Obstinate : stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite
attempts to persuade one to do so.
Restive : (of a horse) stubbornly standing still or moving backwards or sideways; refusing to
advance.
Synonym of Restive is Obstinate

21.
The boy gave a vivid description of all that happened.

A. brilliant
B. fresh
C. explanatory
D. picturesque
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Brilliant : (of light or colour) very bright.
Fresh :(of food) recently made or obtained; not tinned, frozen, or otherwise preserved.
Explanatory : serving to explain something.
Picturesque : (of language) unusual and vivid.
Vivid : producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Synonym of Vivid is Picturesque
22.
ISI marked goods are always pure.

A. clear
B. fresh
C. unmixed
D. clean
Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Clear : easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Fresh : (of food) recently made or obtained; not tinned, frozen, or otherwise preserved.
Unmixed : not mixed.
Clean : free from dirt, marks, or stains.
Pure : not mixed or adulterated with any other substance or material.
Synonym of Pure is Unmixed
23.
War always has a baneful effect on the people of a nation.

A. unpleasant
B. foul
C. pernicious
D. harmful
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Unpleasant : causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
Foul : offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being
dirty.
Pernicious : having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Beneficial : resulting in good; favourable or advantageous.
Baneful : harmful or destructive.
Synonym of Baneful is Pernicious
24.
The Court had to reprieve the hanging of the condemned

prisoner.
A. charge
B. forgive
C. forego
D. delay
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Charge : demand (an amount) as a price for a service rendered or goods supplied.
Forgive : stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.
Forego : precede in place or time.
Delay : make (someone or something) late or slow.
Reprieve : cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to
death).
Synonym of Reprieve is Forgive
25.
He was punished to rigorous imprisonment for larceny.

A. murder
B. forgery
C. stealing
D. dacoity
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Murder : the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
Forgery : the action of forging a copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work
of art.
Stealing : take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without
intending to return it.
Dacoity : (in India or Burma (Myanmar)) an act of violent robbery committed by an armed gang.
Larceny : theft of personal property. In English law larceny was replaced as a statutory crime by
theft in 1968.
Synonym of Larceny is Stealing
26.
Physical courage urges a man to risk injury or death.

A. compels
B. forces
C. persuades
D. forbids
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Compels : force or oblige (someone) to do something.
Forces : mental or moral strength or power.
Persuades : induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
Forbids : refuse to allow (something).
Urges : try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.
Synonym of Urges is Persuades
27.
The intruders strangled the lady to death.

A. thrashed
B. forced
C. compressed
D. throttled
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Thrashed : beat (a person or animal) repeatedly and violently with a stick or whip.
Forced : obtained or imposed by coercion or physical power.
Compressed : flattened by pressure; squeezed or pressed together.
Throttled : attack or kill (someone) by choking or strangling them.
Strangled : squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.
Synonym of Strangled is Throttled
28.
The facade of our school building got a face-lift recently.

A. basement
B. floor
C. top
D. front
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Basement : the floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level.
Floor : the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk.
Top : the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.
Front : the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used
first; the most forward part of something.
Facade : the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space.
Synonym of Facade is Front
29.
The base of Indian politicians is the group of sycophants

around them who earn bad name for their leaders.
A. critics
B. flatterers
C. foppish
D. detractor
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Critics : a person who expresses an unfavourable opinion of something.
Flatterers : a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely; a sycophant.
Foppish : (of a man) concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive
way.
Detractor : a person who disparages someone or something.
Sycophants : a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain
advantage.
Synonym of Sycophants is Flatterers
30.
He used to regale us with anecdotes.

A. bore
B. flatter
C. entertain
D. tire
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Bore : make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.
Flatter : lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of
furthering one's own interests.
Entertain : provide (someone) with amusement or enjoyment.
Tire : feel or cause to feel in need of rest or sleep.
Regale : entertain or amuse (someone) with talk.
Synonym of Regale is Entertain
31.
This was his maiden performance on the stage and he did

very well.
A. primary
B. first
C. opening
D. girlish
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Primary : of chief importance; principal.
First : coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st.
Opening : a space or gap that allows passage or access.
Girlish : of or characteristic of a girl.
Maiden : being or involving the first attempt or act of its kind.
Synonym of Maiden is First
32.
Cross-examination could not elicit any reason for his being

absent.
A. prove
B. find
C. produce
D. extract
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Prove : demonstrate the truth or existence of (something) by evidence or argument.
Find : discover or perceive by chance or unexpectedly.
Produce : make or manufacture from components or raw materials.
Extract : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.
Elicit : evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.
Synonym of Elicit is Extract
33.
The rebels returned home under an amnesty.

A. pardon
B. assistance
C. security
D. judicial
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Pardon : the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.
Assistance : the action of helping someone by sharing work.
Security : the state of being free from danger or threat.
Judicial : of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge; relating to the administration of justice.
Amnesty : an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.
Synonym of Amnesty is Pardon
34.
What is the ultimate goal of life?

A. fixed
B. final
C. desired
D. immediate
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Fixed : fastened securely in position.
Final : coming at the end of a series.
Desired : strongly wished for or intended.
Immediate : occurring or done at once; instant.
Ultimate : being or happening at the end of a process; final.
Synonym of Ultimate is Final

35.
He was drawn to the vortex of politics at a very early age.

A. whirlpool
B. field
C. arena
D. hell
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Whirlpool : a quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn,
typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents.
Field : an area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by
hedges or fences.
Arena : a level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public
events are held.
Hell : a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often
traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are
punished after death.
Vortex : a whirling mass of fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Synonym of Vortex is Whirlpool
36.
The old man shows no sign of infirmity even though he is

eighty years old.
A. indolence
B. fickleness
C. feebleness
D. firmness
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Indolence : avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Fickleness : changeability, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.
Feebleness : a state of being very weak.
Firmness : the quality of having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure.
Infirmity : physical or mental weakness.
Synonym of Infirmity is Feebleness
37.
He remonstrated with his father about his decision of donating

the entire property to the society for te disabled.
A. agreed
B. pleased
C. protested
D. apologized
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Agreed : discussed or negotiated and then accepted by all parties.
Pleased : feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction, especially at an event or a situation.
Protested : express an objection to what someone has said or done.
Apologized : express regret for something that one has done wrong.
Remonstrated : make a forcefully reproachful protest.
Synonym of Remonstrated is Protested
38.
A civilised roman banquet was a thing of great richness, style

and decorum.
A. palace
B. feast
C. ornament
D. table
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Palace : a large and impressive building forming the official residence of a ruler, pope,
archbishop, etc.
Feast : a large meal, typically a celebratory one.
Ornament : a thing used or serving to make something look more attractive but usually having
no practical purpose, especially a small object such as a figurine.
Table : a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for
eating, writing, or working at.
Banquet : an elaborate meal with several courses; a feast.
Synonym of Banquet is Feast
39.
After a dynamic speech by the Prime Minister, one often

hears repercussions abroad.
A. recriminations
B. far-reaching
C. consequence
D. gesticulations
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Recriminations : an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Far-reaching : having important and widely applicable effects or implications.
Consequence : a result or effect, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Gesticulations : a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize
one's words.
Repercussions : an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
Synonym of Repercussions is Consequence
40.
Elsie is seventy years old and a fanatical gardener.

A. crazy
B. fantastic
C. enthusiastic
D. obsessed
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Crazy : mad, especially as manifested in wild or aggressive behaviour.
Fantastic : extraordinarily good or attractive.
Enthusiastic : having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Obsessed : preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually and to a troubling extent.
Fanatical : obsessively concerned with something.
Synonym of Fanatical is Enthusiastic
41.
She looked gorgeous in her new dress.

A. great
B. fantastic
C. silly
D. splendid
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Great : of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
Fantastic : extraordinarily good or attractive.
Silly : having or showing a lack of common sense or judgement; absurd and foolish.
Splendid : magnificent; very impressive.
Gorgeous : beautiful; very attractive.
Synonym of Gorgeous is Fantastic
42.
The merchant was renowned for his simple way of living.

A. notorious
B. famous
C. unknown
D. notable
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Notorious : famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
Famous : known about by many people.
Unknown : not known or familiar.
Notable : worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
Renowned : known or talked about by many people; famous.
Synonym of Renowned is Famous
43.
They feel that we should be fully aware of our

own environment.
A. heredity
B. family
C. nationality
D. surroundings
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Heredity : the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation
to another.
Family : a group consisting of two parents and their children living together as a unit.
Nationality : the status of belonging to a particular nation.
Surroundings : the things and conditions around a person or thing.
Environment : the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or
operates.
Synonym of Environment is Surroundings

44.
The ascending temperature in many parts of the world

confirms global warming which is an environmental hazard.
A. rising
B. falling
C. shooting
D. mounting
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Rising : going up, increasing, or sloping upward.
Falling : moving from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control.
Shooting : the action or practice of shooting with a gun.
Mounting : a backing, setting, or support for something.
Ascending : rise or move up through the air.
Synonym of Ascending is Rising
45.
He is a candid politician.
A. frank
B. faithful
C. fearless
D. spoken

Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Frank : open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable
matters.
Faithful : remaining loyal and steadfast.
Fearless : showing a lack of fear.
Spoken : speaking in a specified way.
Candid : truthful and straightforward; frank.
Synonym of Candid is Frank
46.
The people attending the carnival looked gay and happy.

A. occasion
B. fair
C. function
D. revelry
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Occasion : a particular event, or the time at which it takes place.
Fair : a gathering of stalls and amusements for public entertainment.
Function : an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.
Revelry : lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of
alcohol.
Carnival : a travelling funfair or circus.
Synonym of Carnival is Fair
47.
Methods of spreading the family planning message have
been as fecund as they have been abortive.
A. fruitful
B. failing
C. peculiar
D. false
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Failing : a weakness, especially in a person's character; a shortcoming.
Peculiar : different to what is normal or expected; strange.
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Fecund : producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly
fertile.
Synonym of Fecund is Fruitful
48.
Being a member of this club, he has certain rights.

A. virtues
B. facilities
C. gains
D. privileges

Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Virtues : behaviour showing high moral standards.
Facilities : a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Gains : obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable).
Privileges : a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular
person or group.
Rights : a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
Synonym of Rights is Privileges
49.
Man has to encounter many hardships in life

A. solve
B. face
C. bear
D. overcome
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Solve : find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or
mystery).
Face : the front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in
an animal.
Bear : (of a person) carry.
Overcome : succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty).
Encounter : unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult).
Synonym of Encounter is face
50.
In order to tarnish the public image of his opponent, he has
got a mendacious story planted in the local newspaper.
A. false
B. fabricated
C. imaginary
D. horrible
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
False : not according with truth or fact; incorrect.
Fabricated : invent (something) in order to deceive.
Imaginary : existing only in the imagination.
Horrible : causing or likely to cause horror; shocking.
Mendacious : not telling the truth; lying.
Synonym of Mendacious is False
51.
Tax evasion amounts to larcenous accumulation of public

money by some unscrupulous individuals.
A. miserly
B. extravagant
C. theft
D. shrewd

Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Miserly : of or characteristic of a miser.
Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Theft : the action or crime of stealing.
Shrewd : having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.
Larcenous : having the character of or constituting larceny.
Synonym of Larcenous is Theft
52.
The collection of poems, in a slim volume, is gleaned from

several anthologies of ancient Indian poetry.
A. gathered
B. extracted
C. compiled
D. copied
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Gathered : come together; assemble or accumulate.
Extracted : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.
Compiled : produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources.
Copied : make a similar or identical version of; reproduce.
Gleaned : gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.
Synonym of Gleaned is Gathered
53.
The workers struck work asking for interim relief.
A. immediate
B. extra
C. urgent
D. provisional
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Immediate : occurring or done at once; instant.
Extra : added to an existing or usual amount or number.
Urgent : requiring immediate action or attention.
Provisional : arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later.
Interim : in or for the intervening period; provisional.
Synonym of Interim is Provisional
54.
The slump in business made Ratanlal bankrupt.

A. loss
B. extortion
C. fall
D. failure
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Loss : the fact or process of losing something or someone.
Extortion : the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
Fall : move from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without control.
Failure : lack of success.
Slump : sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.
Synonym of Slump is Fall
55.
He had to curtail his leave as a lot of work was pending in his

office.
A. cancel
B. extend
C. shorten
D. postpone
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Cancel : decide or announce that (a planned event) will not take place.
Extend : cause to cover a wider area; make larger.
Shorten : make or become shorter.
Postpone : cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
Curtail : reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
Synonym of Curtail is Shorten
56.
The patient began to rave incoherently in a fit of high fever.

A. babble
B. anger
C. meekly
D. forcefully
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Babble : talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.
Anger : a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Meekly : in a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner.
Forcefully : in a strong and assertive manner; vigorously.
Rave : talk incoherently, as if one were delirious or mad.
Synonym of Rave is Babble
57.
The purpose of his speech was to lampoon the leading

politicians of the day.
A. praise
B. expose
C. ridicule
D. defame
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Praise : express warm approval or admiration of.
Expose : make (something) visible by uncovering it.
Ridicule : the subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or
behaviour.
Defame : damage the good reputation of (someone); slander or libel.
Lampoon : publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm.
Synonym of Lampoon is Ridicule
58.
For want of adequate funds, non-plan expenditure has been

further pruned on this year's budget.
A. prolonged
B. expanded
C. reduced
D. included
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Prolonged : continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy.
Expanded : being or having been enlarged or extended.
Reduced : make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Included : contained as part of a whole being considered.
Pruned : reduce the extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts.
Synonym of Pruned is Reduced
59.
The weavers have to do monotonous work.

A. repetitive
B. exhausting
C. irksome
D. autonomous
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Repetitive : containing or characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome.
Exhausting : making one feel very tired; very tiring.
Irksome : irritating; annoying.
Autonomous : (of a country or region) having the freedom to govern itself or control its own
affairs.
Monotonous : dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
Synonym of Monotonous is Repetitive
60.
You cannot befool your mother by these pretences.

A. accusations
B. excuses
C. statements
D. promises
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Accusations : a charge or claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Excuses : a reason put forward to conceal the real reason for an action; a pretext.
Statements : a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing.
Promises : a declaration or assurance that one will do something or that a particular thing will
happen.
Pretences : an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
Synonym of Pretences is Excuses
61.
Whenever I go by that shop, the diamond necklace in the

window tantalises me.
A. humiliates
B. excites
C. teases
D. amplifies
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Humiliates : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
Excites : cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.
Teases : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.
Amplifies : increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
Tantalises : torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is
unobtainable.
Synonym of Tantalises is Teases
62.
The artists worked with tremendous felicity in expressive

poetic language.
A. zeal
B. excitement
C. happiness
D. expertise
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Zeal : great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
Excitement : a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Happiness : the state of being happy.
Expertise : expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
Felicity : intense happiness.
Synonym of Felicity is Happiness
63.
I had a terrible dream last night and I was very much scared.
A. frightened
B. excited
C. injured
D. unhappy
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Frightened : afraid or anxious.
Excited : very enthusiastic and eager.
Injured : harmed, damaged, or impaired.
Unhappy : not happy.
Scared : fearful; frightened.
Synonym of Scared is Frightened

64.
The meeting was called to ruminate on recent events in the

subcontinent.
A. ponder
B. examine
C. argue
D. discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ponder : think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a
conclusion.
Examine : inspect (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or
condition.
Argue : give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the
aim of persuading others to share one's view.
Discuss : talk about (something) with a person or people.
Ruminate : think deeply about something.
Synonym of Ruminate is Ponder
65.
The thieves left her tied up with rope but she wriggled herself
free.
A. shook
B. escaped
C. made
D. allowed
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Shook : move (an object) up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky
movements.
Escaped : having broken free from confinement or control.
Made : made in a particular place or way.
Allowed : let (someone) have or do something.
Wriggled : twist and turn with quick writhing movements.
Synonym of Wriggled is Shook
66.
The accident occurred due to his lapse.

A. haste
B. error
C. ignorance
D. carelessness
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Haste : excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
Error : a mistake.
Ignorance : lack of knowledge or information.
Carelessness : failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors; negligence.
Lapse : a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.
Synonym of Lapse is Error

67.
His lascivious habits brought him nothing but bad name.

A. treacherous
B. erotic
C. lustful
D. vicious
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Treacherous : guilty of or involving betrayal or deception.
Erotic : relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement.
Lustful : having or showing strong feelings of sexual desire.
Vicious : deliberately cruel or violent.
Lascivious : feeling or revealing an overt sexual interest or desire.
Synonym of Lascivious is Lustful
68.
He is deluding himself with false hopes.

A. satisfying
B. entertaining
C. misleading
D. assuring
Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Satisfying : giving fulfilment or the pleasure associated with this.
Entertaining : providing amusement or enjoyment.
Misleading : giving the wrong idea or impression.
Assuring : tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts.
Deluding : make (someone) believe something that is not true.
Synonym of Deluding is Misleading
69.
Incensed by his rude behaviour, the manager suspended the

worker.
A. enthused
B. enraged
C. inflamed
D. excited
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Enthused : express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something.
Enraged : very angry; furious.
Inflamed : (of strong feelings) provoked or intensified.
Excited : very enthusiastic and eager.
Incensed : very angry; enraged.
Synonym of Incensed is Enraged

70.
Feeling drowsy may be a side effect of too many antibiotics.

A. dizzy
B. energetic
C. irritable
D. sluggish
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Dizzy : having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.
Energetic : showing or involving great activity or vitality.
Irritable : having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.
Sluggish : lacking energy or alertness.
Drowsy : sleepy and lethargic; half asleep.
Synonym of Drowsy is Sluggish

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