Question 1

Select the most appropriate antonym to replace the word in brackets. The author's writing was so captivating that readers were [enthralled], while the other book left them completely uninterested.

Accepted Answer

bored. "Enthralled" means fascinated or captivated. The opposite is "bored," which means uninterested or not engaged. The other options are either similar in meaning or unrelated.

Question 2

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. This library building is very high and has 25 floors.

Accepted Answer

Low. The word "high" refers to height. Its antonym is "low." The other options do not express the opposite of height.

Question 3

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Ranveer never has the habit of making a beeline for his academic activities.

Accepted Answer

going straight and quick. The idiom "make a beeline for" means to go directly and quickly toward someone or something. Among the options, "going straight and quick" best matches this meaning. The other options do not fit the idiom.

Question 4

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom. The company understood that these small protests of employees regarding low wages were just the tip of the iceberg.

Accepted Answer

A small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater. "The tip of the iceberg" means a small visible part of a much larger problem. The protests are only the surface indication of deeper issues. So the correct meaning is that the total size is much greater than what is seen.

Question 5

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Dissipate

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Spend. "Dissipate" can mean to scatter, waste, or spend carelessly. Among the options, "Spend" is the closest synonym. The other choices do not match the meaning.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Dodge

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Avoid. "Dodge" means to avoid or evade. "Avoid" is the closest synonym among the options. The other choices are unrelated.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. Her behaviour was so ostentatious that it attracted the attention of everyone in the room.

Accepted Answer

Restrained. "Ostentatious" means showy or designed to attract attention. Its antonym is "restrained," which means controlled, modest, or not excessive. The other options do not directly oppose the meaning.

Question 8

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. Her remarks were relevant to the discussion.

Accepted Answer

Inappropriate. "Relevant" means related or applicable to the topic. Its antonym is "inappropriate," which means not suitable or not relevant. The other options are not opposites.

Question 9

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Lethargic.

Accepted Answer

Active. 'Lethargic' means sluggish, inactive, or lacking energy. Its antonym is 'Active', which means energetic and full of movement.

Question 10

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: The evening time when the sun has just set and it is almost dark.

Accepted Answer

Dusk. 'Dusk' means the time in the evening when the sun has just set and it is nearly dark. The other options refer to different times of day.

Question 11

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The cynical investors believed in every word the analysts said.

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credulous. 'Credulous' means willing to believe things too easily, which matches the idea of believing every word. The other options do not fit this meaning.

Question 12

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: Brittle

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Resilient. "Brittle" means hard but easily broken or fragile. "Resilient" means able to recover quickly or withstand pressure, which is the closest antonym among the options.

Question 13

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words. Rohan is the one who opposes others, no matter what they tell him.

Accepted Answer

antagonist. An "antagonist" is a person who opposes or is hostile to someone or something. The other options do not match this meaning.

Question 14

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom: A dime a dozen

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Something common and not special. "A dime a dozen" means something very common, ordinary, or easily available. It is used for things that are not special or rare.

Question 15

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: Expertise

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Proficiency. "Expertise" means specialized skill or knowledge in a particular field. "Proficiency" is the closest synonym because it also means skill or competence.

Question 16

Identify the incorrectly spelt word in the sentence: I took out a water tumbler for a drink, but found the water in the metal container had frozen, so I couldn't quanch my thirst.

Accepted Answer

C. The incorrectly spelt word is "quanch"; the correct spelling is "quench." The other words in the sentence are correctly spelt.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence: Success is not a destination, it's a journey.

Accepted Answer

Failure. The antonym of "success" is "failure." The other options do not express the opposite meaning.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence: His eloquent speech always persuades people to work for their betterment.

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Articulate. “Eloquent” means fluent, expressive, and well-spoken. Among the options, “articulate” is the closest synonym because it refers to clear and effective expression.

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3: The Adivasis of India have been ___ socially, economically and culturally.

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marginalised. The sentence talks about social, economic, and cultural disadvantage. “Marginalised” means treated as less important or pushed to the margins of society, which fits perfectly.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4: ...they are still under ___ and suffering.

Accepted Answer

poverty. “Under poverty” is the only option that makes sense in context. It indicates a state of deprivation and suffering.

Question 21

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5: Therefore, the ___ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate...

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elevation of. The sentence implies that having a leader from a marginalised community shows advancement, not rejection or exclusion. “Elevation of” means raising to a higher position or status, which fits the context.

Question 22

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: fear of closed spaces.

Accepted Answer

Claustrophobia. Claustrophobia means fear of closed or confined spaces. The other options refer to different fears or are incorrect. Therefore, the correct one-word substitute is Claustrophobia.

Question 23

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word. Solomon's reputation as an accountant is taintless.

Accepted Answer

faultless. "Taintless" means free from taint, stain, or corruption. In this context, it means Solomon's reputation is faultless.

Question 24

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The group of travellers were wonderstruck by the ________.

Accepted Answer

weight. “Weight” fits the context because travellers can be wonderstruck by the weight of something. The other options do not make sense in the sentence.

Question 25

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. Choice between two unsatisfactory alternatives.

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Dilemma. A “dilemma” means a situation in which a choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially when they are equally undesirable. That matches the given phrase exactly.

Question 26

Select the most appropriate synonym of the bold word in the following sentence: He tried to alleviate the sufferings of his neighbours.

Accepted Answer

Relieve. “Alleviate” means to make something less severe or to ease it. Among the options, “Relieve” matches this meaning most closely.

Question 27

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word. She was elated about her promotion, but her colleague felt quite disheartened.

Accepted Answer

discouraged. “Disheartened” means discouraged or depressed. Its antonym is “discouraged” only if the intended underlined word is the opposite form in the sentence context; however, among the given options, “discouraged” is the closest match to the meaning of disheartened as used here.

Question 28

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank. I'm ______ about whether to accept the job offer or continue freelancing. Both options have their advantages.

Accepted Answer

on the fence. “On the fence” means undecided or unable to choose between alternatives. The context clearly shows hesitation between two options, so this idiom fits best.

Question 29

Select the correctly spelt word.

Accepted Answer

Entrepreneurship. “Entrepreneurship” is the correctly spelt word. The other options contain spelling errors such as incorrect letter order or extra letters.

Question 30

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: A place where fruit trees are grown.

Accepted Answer

Orchard. An “orchard” is a piece of land where fruit trees are grown. The other options do not specifically refer to fruit trees.

Question 31

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words: A government by officials.

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Bureaucracy. “Bureaucracy” means government by officials or administrative officers. The other options refer to rule by one person, a monarch, or the wealthy.

Question 32

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Equivocal'.

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Ambiguous. 'Equivocal' means open to more than one interpretation; it is unclear or ambiguous. Among the options, 'Ambiguous' is the closest synonym.

Question 33

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.

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Clique. A 'clique' is a small, exclusive group of people who spend time together and often exclude others. The other options do not match this meaning.

Question 34

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word 'transparent'.

Accepted Answer

Opaque. 'Transparent' means see-through or clear. The antonym is 'opaque', which means not transparent and not allowing light to pass through.

Question 35

Select the word which means the same as 'exaggerate'.

Accepted Answer

Overplay. 'Exaggerate' means to represent something as larger, better, or worse than it really is. 'Overplay' has a similar meaning, while the other options do not.

Question 36

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'Rigid'.

Accepted Answer

Flexible. 'Rigid' means stiff, inflexible, or not easily bent. The opposite is 'Flexible', which means capable of bending or adapting easily.

Question 37

The synonym of the word 'elated' is:

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Excited. 'Elated' means extremely happy, thrilled, or overjoyed. 'Excited' is the closest synonym among the options.

Question 38

Select the word which means the same as ‘reluctant’.

Accepted Answer

Hesitant. “Reluctant” means unwilling or hesitant to do something. Among the options, “hesitant” is the closest synonym. The other options suggest willingness or eagerness, which are opposite in meaning.

Question 39

What is the antonym of the word ‘vivid’?

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Dull. “Vivid” means bright, clear, or striking. Its antonym is “dull,” which suggests lack of brightness or intensity. The other options are closer to the meaning of vivid.

Question 40

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘lucid’.

Accepted Answer

Clear. “Lucid” means clear, easy to understand, or expressed plainly. Among the options, “clear” is the correct synonym. The other options do not match the meaning.

Question 41

What is the opposite of the word 'generous'?

Accepted Answer

Selfish. 'Generous' means willing to give or share freely. The opposite is 'selfish', which means caring mainly about oneself and not others.

Question 42

Find the synonym of the word ‘elated’.

Accepted Answer

Joyful. “Elated” means very happy, thrilled, or delighted. Among the options, “Joyful” is the closest synonym.

Question 43

What is the plural of the word ‘phenomenon’?

Accepted Answer

Phenomena. 'Phenomenon' is an irregular noun of Greek origin. Its correct plural form is 'phenomena'.

Question 44

What is the synonym of the word “brave”?

Accepted Answer

Courageous. “Brave” means having courage or fearlessness. Among the options, “courageous” is the closest synonym.

Question 45

Which word is the opposite of “arrival”?

Accepted Answer

Departure. “Arrival” means coming to a place. Its opposite is “departure,” which means leaving a place.

Question 46

Choose the correct synonym of ‘reliable’.

Accepted Answer

Trustworthy. Reliable means dependable or trustworthy. Among the options, trustworthy is the closest synonym.

Question 47

Identify the correct synonym of ‘astonished’.

Accepted Answer

Surprised. ‘Astonished’ means very surprised or amazed. Among the options, ‘Surprised’ matches the meaning most closely.

Question 48

Choose the correct antonym of ‘expand’.

Accepted Answer

Contract. ‘Expand’ means to become larger or wider. ‘Contract’ is its opposite, meaning to become smaller or narrower.

Question 49

What is the opposite of the word ‘ancient’?

Accepted Answer

Modern. ‘Ancient’ means very old or from a long time ago. Its opposite is ‘modern’, which refers to the present or recent times.

Question 50

Choose the correct synonym of ‘generous’.

Accepted Answer

Kind-hearted. Generous means liberal in giving, kind, and willing to help others. Among the options, kind-hearted is the closest synonym.

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