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75+ Most Expected Vocabulary for SSC MTS

1. Select the antonym of the C. A well-wisher
given word. D. Difficult to find
VICIOUS
A. unfortunate Ans: A
B. virtuous Sol:
C. sinful The idiom ‘A snake in the grass’
D. baneful means a secret enemy.
Hence, option A is the correct
Ans: B answer.
Sol:
Let’s understand the meaning of the 3. Select one word for the
given words: following group of words.
Vicious: able or disposed to inflict A period of ten years.
pain or suffering A. Millennium
Unfortunate: not favoured by B. Decade
fortune; marked or accompanied by C. Century
or resulting in ill fortune D. Fortnight
Virtuous: having good moral
qualities Ans: B
Example: She was the most honest Sol:
and virtuous woman that he had Let’s understand the meaning of the
ever met. given words:
Sinful: characterized by iniquity; Millennium: a period of thousand
wicked because it is believed to be years
a sin Decade: a period of ten years
Baneful: exceedingly harmful Century: a period of hundred years
Hence, option B is the correct Fortnight: a period of fifteen days
answer. Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
2. Select the most appropriate
meaning of the given idiom.
A snake in the grass
A. A secret enemy
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4. Select one word for the following Let’s understand the meaning of
group of words. other words:
One who leaves his own country to Flexible: changeable
settle in another. Elegant: graceful, beautiful
A. Foreigner Flashy: showy, pretentious
B. Native Hence, option A is the correct
C. Tourist answer.
D. Emigrant
6. Select the synonym of the
Ans: D given word.
Sol: PENITENCE
Let’s understand the meaning of the A. patience
given words: B. admiration
Foreigner: one who comes from C. repentance
other country D. misery
Native: one who belongs to a
particular country by birth Ans: C
Tourist: one who visits another Sol:
country for pleasure Let’s understand the meaning of the
Emigrant: one who leaves his own given words:
country to settle in another Penitence: showing regret for sins
Hence, option D is the correct or faults
answer. Example: As a public display of
penitence, the pastor apologized to
5.Select the wrongly spelt word. his wife in front of the whole
A. practicle congregation.
B. flexible Admiration: a feeling of delighted
C. elegant approval and liking
D. flashy Repentance: remorse for your past
conduct
Ans: A Example: purification through
Sol: repentance
The wrongly spelt word is “practicle” Misery: a state of ill-being due to
and the correct spelling is affliction or misfortune
“practical” which means logical, Hence option C is the correct
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7. Select the most appropriate Extension: addition

meaning of the given idiom Persuasion: convincing someone
On shank’s mare Hence, option B is the correct
A. on foot answer.
B. on a lion
C. on a bicycle 9. Select the synonym of the
D. on an elephant given word.
PATHETIC
Ans: A A. pitiful
Sol: B. curious
The idiom ‘On shank’s mare’ means C. insignificant
on foot. D. dull
e.g. My bicycle fell apart three miles
away from home, so I had to use Ans: A
shank's mare to go the rest of the Sol:
way. Let’s understand the meaning of the
Hence, option A is the correct given words:
answer. Pathetic: that makes people feel
sympathy
8.Select the wrongly spelt word. Example: the shabby room struck
A. mansion her as extraordinarily pathetic
B. ostentasion Pitiful: that makes people feel
C. extension sympathy
D. persuasion Example: pitiful exhibition of
cowardice
Ans: B Curious: interested in learning
Sol: Insignificant: not worthy of notice
The wrongly spelt word is Dull: lacking in liveliness or
“Ostentasion” and the correct animation
spelling is “Ostentation” which Hence option A is the correct
means showy display of wealth and answer.
luxury
Let’s understand the meaning of
other words:
Mansion: a large and impressive
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10. Select the antonym of the Example: It has been quiescent

given word. since 1566 and is now completely
HILARIOUS extinct.
A. happy Peaceful: Not disturbed by strife,
B. merry turmoil or war
C. blithe Dejected: Affected or marked by
D. sad low spirits
Indifferent: Marked by a lack of
Ans: D interest
Sol: Active: In operation
Let’s understand the meaning of the Hence, option D is the correct
given words: answer.
Hilarious: extremely funny
Example: hilarious broad comedy 12. Select the correct antonym
Blithe: lacking or showing a lack of of the given word.
due concern EXODUS
Example: spoke with blithe A. departure
ignorance of the true situation B. refund
Hence, option D is the correct C. exit
answer. D. arrival

11. Select the correct antonym Ans: D

of the given word. Sol:
QUIESCENT Let’s understand the meaning of the
A. peaceful given words:
B. dejected Exodus: A journey by a large group
C. indifferent to escape from a hostile
D. active environment
Example: The reason for their
Ans: D exodus remained open to
Sol: speculation.
Let’s understand the meaning of the Departure: The act of departing
given words: Refund: The act of returning money
Quiescent: Not active or activated received previously
Exit: An opening that permits
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Arrival: The act of arriving at a Option C has the correctly spelt

certain place word. Sarcasm refers to witty
Example: They awaited her arrival language used to convey insults or
Hence, option D is the correct scorn, esp. saying one thing but
answer. implying the opposite.
Correct spelling of other words
13.Select the correctly spelt along with their meanings:
word. Bouquet: An arrangement of
A. exhibit flowers that is usually given as a
B. exteract present
C. exhoust Humiliation: State of disgrace or
D. exhail loss of self-respect
Retaliate: Take revenge for a
Ans: A perceived wrong
Sol:
Option A has the correctly spelt 15. Select the appropriate
word. Exhibit refers to show an meaning of the given idiom.
attribute, property, knowledge, or A hard nut to crack
skill. A. easily disappointed
Correct spelling of other words B. a difficult problem
along with their meanings: C. not restrained
Extract: Remove, usually with some D. easily encouraged
force or effort; also used in an
abstract sense Ans: B
Exhaust: Wear out completely Sol:
Exhale: Expel air The idiom a hard nut to crack refers
to a difficult problem. Hence, option
14.Select the correctly spelt B is the correct answer.
word.
A. bouquette 16. Select the word, which
B. humilliation means the same as the groups
C. sarcasm of words given.
D. retalaite A song sung at a burial
A. sonnet B. dirge
Ans: C C. hymn D. ballad
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Ans: B
Sol:
Sonnet: A verse form consisting of
14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
Dirge: A song or hymn of mourning
composed or performed as a
memorial to a dead person
Hymn: A song of praise (to God or
to a saint or to a nation)
Ballad: A narrative song with a
recurrent refrain
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
17. Select the appropriate
meaning of the given idiom.
To take French leave
A. welcome the host
B. acknowledge the host
C. leave with written permission
D. leave without any intimation
Ans: D
Sol:
The idiom to take French leave
means to take a leave without
intimation. Hence, option D is the
correct answer.
18. Select the word, which
means the same as the given
group of words.
Something that cannot be heard
A. infallible B. audible
C. inaudible D. irrevocable
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Ans: C
Sol:
Infallible: Incapable of failure or
error
Audible: Heard or perceptible by the
ear
Inaudible: Impossible to hear;
imperceptible by the ear
Irrevocable: Incapable of being
retracted or revoked
Hence, option C is the correct
answer.
19. Select the correct synonym
of the given word.
SCINTILLATING
A. stinging B. glittering
C. flattering D. boring
Ans: B
Sol:
Let’s understand the meaning of the
given words:
Scintillating: Having brief brilliant
points or flashes of light
Example: the scintillating stars
Stinging: Harsh or hurtful in tone or
character
Glittering: Having brief brilliant
points or flashes of light
Flattering: Showing or representing
to advantage
Boring: So lacking in interest as to
cause mental weariness
Hence, option B is the correct
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20. Select the correct synonym Ans: A

of the given word. Sol: The meanings of the words
OBLIGATORY are:
A. mandatory B. reckless Vagrant: a person without a settled
C. useless D. aggressive home or regular work who wanders
from place to place and lives by
Ans: A begging.
Sol: Truant: a pupil who stays away
Let’s understand the meaning of the from school without leave or
given words: explanation.
Obligatory: Morally or legally Itinerant: travelling from place to
constraining or binding place.
Example: attendance is obligatory Migrant: a person who moves from
Mandatory: Required by rule one place to another, especially in
Example: attendance is mandatory order to find work or better living
Reckless: Marked by defiant conditions.
disregard for danger or Hence, option A is the correct
consequences answer.
Useless: Having no beneficial use or
incapable of functioning usefully 22. Select the synonym of the given
Aggressive: Having or showing word.
determination and energetic pursuit TILT
of your ends A. Support
Hence, option A is the correct B. Cross
answer. C. Straighten
D. Slant
21. Select the word which means
the same as the group of words Ans: D
given. Sol: The meanings of the words
A person without a settled home or are:
regular work who wanders from Tilt: move or cause to move into a
place to place and lives by begging. sloping position.
A. vagrant Support: bear all or part of the
B. truant weight of; hold up.
C. itinerant
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Cross: a mark, object, or figure Ans: A

formed by two short intersecting Sol: The meanings of the given
lines or pieces (+ or ×). words are:
Straighten: make or become Garrulous: excessively talkative,
straight. especially on trivial matters.
Slant: slope or lean in a particular Talkative: fond of or given to
direction; diverge or cause to talking.
diverge from the vertical or Concise: giving a lot of information
horizontal. clearly and in a few words; brief but
Hence, option D is the correct comprehensive.
answer. Throaty: (of a voice or other sound)
deep and husky.
23. Select the most appropriate Guttural: (of a speech sound)
meaning of the given idiom. produced in the throat; harsh-
Get out of hand sounding.
A. get upset Hence, option A is the correct
B. give up something answer.
C. get out of control
D. to complete a task 25.Select the wrongly spelt word.
A. Examplify B. Example
Ans: C C. Exhale D. Exempt
Sol: If a situation gets out of hand,
it cannot be controlled any longer. Ans: A
For example: Two men in the club Sol: Option A has the incorrectly
had an argument that got out of spelt word. The correct spelling is
hand and the police were called. ‘exemplify’ and it means ‘be a
Hence, option C is the correct typical example of’.
answer.
26. Select the most appropriate
24. Select the synonym of the given meaning of the given idiom.
word. Costs an arm and a leg
GARRULOUS A. Rarely available
A. Talkative B. Easy to obtain
B. Concise C. Nothing to lose
C. Throaty D. Very expensive
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Ans: D Rough: having an uneven or

Sol: The idiom ‘costs an arm and a irregular surface; not smooth or
leg’ means ‘be extremely level.
expensive’. Warm: of or at a fairly or
For example: the coat had cost him comfortably high temperature.
an arm and a leg. Gentle: having or showing a mild,
Hence, option D is the correct kind, or tender temperament or
answer. character.
Soft: easy to mould, cut, compress,
27.Select the wrongly spelt word. or fold; not hard or firm to the
A. Comparison touch.
B. Communication Therefore, option A is the correct
C. Compitition answer.
D. Comparable
29. Select the antonym of the given
Ans: C word.
Sol: Option C has the incorrectly ESCALATE
spelt word. Its correct spelling is A. Raise
‘competition’ and it means ‘the B. Enlarge
activity or condition of striving to C. Reduce
gain or win something by defeating D. Heighten
or establishing superiority over’.
Ans: C
28. Select the antonym of the given Sol: The meanings of the given
word. words are:
TENDER Escalate: increase rapidly.
A. Rough Raise: lift or move to a higher
B. Warm position or level.
C. Gentle Enlarge: make or become larger or
D. soft more extensive.
Reduce: make smaller or less in
Ans: A amount, degree, or size.
Sol: The meanings of the given Heighten: make or become more
words are: intense.
Tender: showing gentleness, Therefore, option C is the correct
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30. Select the word which means Ans: B

the same as the group of words Sol: The idiom ‘to play ducks and
given. drakes’ means ‘to behave
A person, animal or plant belonging recklessly; to idly squander one's
originally to a place wealth’. For example: She played
A. Occupant ducks and drakes with her
B. Alien property. Hence, option B is the
C. Native correct answer.
D. Resident
32. Select the synonym of the given
Ans: C word.
Sol: The meanings of the given CHRONIC
words are as follows: A. persistent
Occupant: a person who resides or B. temporary
is present in a house, vehicle, seat, C. common
etc., at a given time. D. ordinary
Alien: belonging to a foreign
country. Ans: A
Native: a person born in a specified Sol: The meanings of the words are
place or associated with a place by as follows:
birth, whether subsequently Chronic: (of an illness) persisting
resident there or not. for a long time or constantly
Resident: a person who lives recurring.
somewhere permanently or on a Persistent: continuing to exist or
long-term basis. occur over a prolonged period.
Therefore, option C is the correct Temporary: lasting for only a
answer. limited period of time; not
permanent.
31. Select the most appropriate Common: occurring, found, or done
meaning of the given idiom. often; prevalent.
To play ducks and drakes Ordinary: with no special or
A. to change places distinctive features; normal.
B. to use recklessly Hence, persistent is the synonym
C. to be friendly of the given word.
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33.Select the wrongly spelt word. Ans: B

A. Career Sol: The idiom ‘at daggers drawn’
B. Carriage means ‘(of two people) be bitterly
C. Calander hostile towards each other’. For
D. Callous example: they have been at
daggers drawn for weeks over
Ans: C tactics. Hence, option B is the
Sol: Option C has the wrongly spelt correct answer.
word. The correct spelling is
‘calendar’ which means a chart or 36. Select the antonym of the given
series of pages showing the days, word.
weeks, and months of a particular EXPANSION
year, or giving particular seasonal A. augmentation
information. B. compression
C. inflation
34.Select the wrongly spelt word. D. extension
A. Explode
B. Expire Ans: B
C. Exploite Sol: The meanings of the words
D. Explicit are:
Expansion: the action of becoming
Ans: C larger or more extensive.
Sol: Option C has the incorrectly Augmentation: the action or
spelt word. The correct spelling is process of making or becoming
‘exploit’ and it means ‘make full use greater in size or amount.
of and derive benefit from (a Compression: the reduction in
resource)’. volume.
Inflation: the action of inflating
35. Select the most appropriate something or the condition of being
meaning of the given idiom. inflated.
At daggers drawn Extension: a part that is added to
A. without hope something to enlarge or prolong it.
B. bitterly hostile Hence, 'compression' is the
C. friendly with each other antonym of the given word.
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37. Select the synonym of the given Ans: C

word. Sol: The meanings of the words
COERCE are:
A. pressurize Migrant: a person who moves from
B. leave one place to another, especially in
C. enchant order to find work or better living
D. cajole conditions.
Itinerant: travelling from place to
Ans: A place.
Sol: The meanings of the words are Truant: a pupil who stays away
as follows: from school without leave or
Coerce: persuade (an unwilling explanation.
person) to do something by using Vagrant: a person without a settled
force or threats. home or regular work who wanders
Pressurize: attempt to persuade or from place to place and lives by
coerce (someone) into doing begging.
something. Hence, option C is the correct
Leave: go away from. answer.
Enchant: fill (someone) with great
delight; charm. 39. Select the word which means
Cajole: persuade (someone) to do the same as the group of words
something by sustained coaxing or given.
flattery. A person, animal or plant much
Hence, 'pressurize' is the synonym below the usual height
of the given word. A. creature
B. wizard
38. Select the word which means C. dwarf
the same as the group of words D. witch
given.
A student who idly or without Ans: C
excuse absents himself/hersef from Sol: The meanings of the words
school are:
A. migrant Creature: an animal, as distinct
B. itinerant from a human being.
C. truant Wizard: (in legends and fairy tales)
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Dwarf: a person who is of unusually 41. Select the incorrectly spelt

or abnormally small stature because word.
of a medical condition; a person A. Extinct
affected by dwarfism. B. Expidition
Witch: a woman thought to have C. Experiment
magic powers, especially evil ones, D. Extempore
popularly depicted as wearing a
black cloak and pointed hat and Ans: B
flying on a broomstick. Sol: Option B has the wrongly spelt
Hence, option C is the correct word. The correct spelling is
answer. ‘expedition’ and it means a long
journey for a special purpose.
40. Select the antonym of the given Other words and their meanings:
word. Extinct = no longer existing
SCARCE Experiment = a scientific test that
A. scanty is done in order to get proof of
B. seldom something or new knowledge
C. plentiful Extempore = spoken, done, or
D. few written without any prior
preparation or thought
Ans: C
Sol: The meanings of the words 42. Direction: Select the word
are: which means the same as the group
Scarce: (especially of food, money, of words given.
or some other resource) insufficient Close fitting cover for a sword or
for the demand. knife
Scanty: small or insufficient in A. Screen
quantity or amount. B. Sheath
Seldom: not often; rarely. C. Shield
Plentiful: existing in or yielding D. Guard
great quantities; abundant.
Few: a small number of. Ans: B
Therefore, 'plentiful' is the Sol:
antonym of the given word. Screen = a flat vertical surface that
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keeping somebody/something out Dispute = a disagreement or

of sight
Sheath = a cover for a knife or other
sharp weapon
Shield = a large piece of metal or
wood that soldiers carried to protect
Guard = a person who protects a
place or people, or who stops
prisoners from escaping
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
43. Direction: Select the most
appropriate ANTONYM of the given
word.
ABBREVIATE
A. Challenge
B. Expand
C. Oppose
D. Dispute
Ans: B
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of
the words given:
Abbreviate = to make something
shorter, especially a word or phrase
Challenge = something new and
difficult that forces you to make a
lot of effort
Expand = to become or to make
something bigger
Oppose = to disagree with
somebody’s beliefs, actions or plans
and to try to change or stop them
argument between two people,
groups or countries
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
44. Select the word which
means the same as the group of
words given.
A large natural or artificial lake used
as a source of water supply
A. pool B. reservoir
C. creek D. pond
Ans: B
Sol:
Pool = a small amount of liquid
lying on a surface
Reservoir = a large lake where
water is stored to be used by a
particular area, city, etc.
Creek = a narrow piece of water
where the sea flows into the land
Pond = an area of water that is
smaller than a lake
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
45. Select the most appropriate
meaning of the given idiom.
Hats off to someone
A. Give hats to
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Ans: D Hence, option C is the correct

Sol: The idiom “hats off to answer.
someone” is a phrase used to
express congratulations to 47. Direction: Select the most
someone. appropriate meaning of the
e.g. Hats off to Claire! She's set a underlined idiom in the given
new record for the mile. sentence.
Hence, option D is the correct A lot of work has gone on behind the
answer. scenes for the special event which is
being planned next week.
46. Direction: Select the most A. Unknown to everyone
appropriate synonym of the given B. To complete the arrangements
word. C. For spreading the news
ALLURING D. In the theatre
A. Distracting
B. Cheating Ans: A
C. Attractive Sol: The idiom ‘behind the scenes’
D. Deceitful means something that is working or
happening privately without being
Ans: C known or seen by the public.
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of e.g. A lot of hard work has been
the words: going on behind the scenes.
Alluring = attractive and exciting in Hence, option A is the correct
a way that is not easy to understand answer.
or explain
Cheating = to trick somebody, 48.Select the word with the
especially when that person trusts incorrect spelling.
you; to deceive somebody A. Quantity
Distracting = to take somebody’s B. Argument
attention away from something C. Quarrell
Attractive = that pleases or D. Aisle
interests you; that you like
Deceitful = dishonest; trying to Ans: C
make somebody believe something Sol: Option C has the incorrectly
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“quarrel” and it means an angry 50. Direction: Select the most

argument or disagreement. appropriate synonym of the given
Other words and their meanings word.
are: TRUST
Quantity = a number or an amount A. Ability
of something B. Welfare
Argument = an angry discussion C. Safety
between two or more people who D. Belief
disagree with each other
Aisle = a passage between the rows Ans: D
of seats in a church, theatre, etc. Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of
the given words:
49. Direction:Select the most Trust = the belief that somebody is
appropriate ANTONYM of the given good, honest, sincere, etc. and will
word. not try to harm or trick you
EXTENSIVE Ability = the mental or physical
A. Elaborate power or skill that makes it possible
B. Intricate to do something
C. Lengthy Welfare = the general health,
D. Intensive happiness of a person, an animal or
a group
Ans: D Safety = the state of being safe; not
Sol: Let’s first see the meanings of being dangerous or in danger
the given words Belief = something you accept as
Extensive = large in area or amount true; what you believe
Intricate = having many small parts Hence, option D is the correct
or details put together in a answer.
complicated way
Lengthy = very long 51. Select the most appropriate
Intensive = involving a lot of effort antonym of the given word.
or activity in a short period of time SUCCINCT
Elaborate = containing a lot of A. pithy
careful detail or many detailed parts B. terse
Hence, option D is the correct C. lengthy
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Ans: C 53. Select the most appropriate

Sol: synonym of the given word.
The meanings of the words are: INNUENDO
Succinct(संक्षिप्त): (especially of A. implication
something written or spoken) B. evidence
briefly and clearly expressed. C. verification
Pithy: (of a fruit or plant) containing D. proof
much pith.
Terse(संक्षिप्त): sparing in the use of Ans: A
words; abrupt. Sol:
Lengthy(क्षिस्तृत): (especially in The meanings of the words are:
reference to time) of considerable Innuendo(ताना): an allusive or
or unusual length, especially so as oblique remark or hint, typically a
to be tedious. suggestive or disparaging one.
Curt(रूखा): rudely brief. Implication(आशय): the conclusion
Hence, option C is the correct that can be drawn from something
answer. although it is not explicitly stated.
Evidence(सबूत): the available body
52.Select the wrongly spelt word. of facts or information indicating
A. assurence whether a belief or proposition is
B. assurable true or valid.
C. assure Verification(जााँच): the process of
D. assuredly establishing the truth, accuracy, or
validity of something.
Ans: A Proof(प्रमाण): evidence or argument
Sol: establishing a fact or the truth of a
'Assurance' meaning ' a positive statement.
declaration intended to give Hence, option A is the correct
confidence; a promise.' is wrongly answer.
spelt as 'assurence'. Hence, option
A is the correct answer. 54. Select the most appropriate
Meaning of other words: synonym of the given word.
Assure(भरोसा क्षिलाना)= make certain HIND
in the future A. near B. rear
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Ans: B Immaculate(बेिाग) = completely

Sol:
The meanings of the words are:
Hind: (especially of a bodily part)
situated at the back; posterior.
Near: at or to a short distance
away; nearby.
Rear: the back part of something,
especially a building or vehicle.
First: coming before all others in
time or order; earliest; 1st.
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.
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
55. Select the most appropriate
word to fill in the blank.
In spite of being born in an ______
family, he chose to fight all odds
and emerged as a notable
statesman.
A. impeccable
B. immaculate
C. intelligent
D. impoverished
Ans: D
Sol:
Let's understand the meaning of the
given words:
Impeccable(क्षनिोष) = without fault or
error
neat and clean
The sentence implies that despite
being born in a poor family, the
subject emerged as a notable
statesman.
‘Impoverished’ meaning ‘(of a
person or area) made poor’ is the
apt fit for the blank.
Hence, option D is the correct
answer.
56. Select the most appropriate
meaning of the given idiom
Throw in the towel
A. face the situation
B. think of a solution
C. admit defeat
D. drop something
Ans: C
Sol:
The idiom ‘throw in the towel’
means ‘to abandon a struggle;
admit defeat’.
For example: ‘There are times when
the difficulties appear too great and
we just throw in the towel’.
Hence, option C is the correct
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57. Select the most appropriate
meaning of the given idiom.
To air dirty linen in public
A. to discuss private affairs in public
B. to hang out clothes in the open
C. to continue to complain
D. to stand up and fight
Ans: A
Sol:
The idiom ‘to air dirty linen in public’
means ‘to discuss very private,
personal matters, especially that
which may be sensitive or
embarrassing, in public or with
other people’.
For example: The captain refuses to
air the team's dirty laundry in
public.
Hence, option A is the correct
answer.
58.Select the wrongly spelt word.
A. berry
B. barren
C. berrel
D. barrier
Ans: C
Sol:
'Barrel' meaning ' a cylindrical
container bulging out in the middle,
traditionally made of wooden staves
with metal hoops round them' is
wrongly spelt as 'berrel'. Hence,
option C is the correct answer.
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Meaning of other words:
Berry(कोई छोटा फल)= a small fruit
having any of various structures
Barrier(अिरोध)= a structure or
object that impedes free movement
Barren(बंजर)= having little or no
vegetation; desolate and lifeless
59. Select the word which means
the same as the group of words
given.
A group of singers in a church
A. choir
B. band
C. host
D. troop
Ans: A
Sol:
The meanings of the words are:
Choir(भजन गाने िालों का समूह): an
organized group of singers,
especially one that takes part in
church services or performs in
public.
Band(पट्टा): a flat, thin strip or loop
of material, used as a fastener, for
reinforcement, or as decoration.
Host(मेजबान): a person who receives
or entertains other people as
guests.
Troop(टोली): soldiers or armed
forces.
Hence, option A is the correct
answer.
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60. Select the word which means Ans: D

the same as the group of words Sol:
given. Let's understand the meaning of the
One who does not tire easily given words:
A. infallible
B. indefatigable Overvalue(अक्षधमूल्यन करना) = assign
C. inevitable too high a value to
D. indelible
Overdo(अक्षधक करना) = do something
Ans: B to an excessive degree
Sol:
The meanings of the words are: Overview(क्षनरीिण) = a general
Infallible(अचूक): incapable of summary of a subject
making mistakes or being wrong.
Indefatigable(न थकनेिाला): (of a The sentence implies that people’s
person or their efforts) persisting will and determination help them to
tirelessly. get over most of the challenges of
Inevitable(अक्षनिायय): certain to life.
happen; unavoidable. ‘Overcome’ meaning ‘succeed in
Indelible(पक्का): (of ink or a pen) dealing with (a problem or
making marks that cannot be difficulty)’ is the apt fit for the
removed. blank.
Hence, option B is the correct Hence, option D is the correct
answer. answer.

61. Select the most appropriate 62. Select the most appropriate
word to fill in the blank. antonym of the given word.
People’s will and determination can EXOTIC
help them _____ most of the A. alien
challenges of life. B. ordinary
A. overvalue C. colourful
B. overdo D. curious
C. overview
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Sol: Disarrange = destroy the

The meanings of the words are: arrangement or order of or
Exotic(क्षििे शी): originating in or disordered.
characteristic of a distant foreign
country. Request = asking for something.
Alien(क्षििे शी): belonging to a foreign
country. Unveil = to remove a veil or
Ordinary: with no special or covering from; to make public.
distinctive features; normal.
Colourful: having much or varied Hence, option A is the correct
colour; bright. answer.
Curious(उत्सुक): eager to know or
learn something. 64. Select the most appropriate
Hence, option B is the correct antonym of the given word.
answer. Sanctimonious
A. Devout B. Impious
63. Select the most appropriate C. Empirical D. Maudlin
antonym of the given word.
ENSCONCE Ans: B
A. disarrange Sol: Sanctimonious means making
B. impudence a hypocritical show of religious
C. request devotion, piety, righteousness.
D. unveil Devout means having or showing
deep religious feeling or
Ans: A commitment.
Sol: Let us understand the meaning Impious means showing a lack of
of the given words:- respect for God or religion.
Empirical means based on,
Ensconce = establish or settle concerned with, or verifiable by
(someone) in a comfortable, safe observation or experience rather
place. than theory or pure logic.
Maudlin means self-pityingly or
Impudence = insolence or tearfully sentimental.
disrespect. Hence, option B is the correct
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65. Direction: Select the most Sol: Hazardous means dangerous.

appropriate antonym of the given Perilous means dangerous.
word. Precarious means uncertain,
TORPID insecure.
A. comatose Dicey means uncertain.
B. lackadaisical Secure means safe.
C. dormant Hence, option D - Secure is the
D. zippy correct answer.

Ans: D 67.Select the most appropriate

Sol: Torpid means mentally or antonym of the given word.
physically inactive; lethargic. SUSCEPTIBLE
A. incredible
Comatose means relating to or in a B. immune
state of coma. C. predictable
D. unpredictable
Lackadaisical means lacking
enthusiasm and determination. Ans: B
Sol: Let us understand the meaning
Dormant means the state of rest or of the given words :-
inactivity.
Susceptible = easily influenced or
Zippy means bright, fresh, or lively. harmed by something.
E.g. :- These plants are particularly
Therefore, the antonym of torpid is susceptible to frost.
zippy.
Incredible = impossible or very
66.Select the word which is difficult to believe.
opposite in meaning to
"HAZARDOUS". Immune = Not affected or
A. Perilous influenced by something.
B. Precarious E.g. :- Most people who've had
C. Dicey chickenpox once are immune to it
D. Secure for the rest of their lives.

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Predictable = able to be foretold or Sol: Obnoxious means extremely

declared in advance. unpleasant.

Unpredictable = likely to change Grody means very unpleasant;

suddenly and without reason and disgusting.
therefore not able to be predicted.
Gross means (especially of
Hence, option B is the correct wrongdoing) very obvious and
answer. unacceptable.

68. Select the most appropriate Dandy is a man unduly concerned

meaning of the given idiom. with looking stylish and fashionable.
Kick the bucket And nifty means particularly good,
A. loose temper skilful, or effective.
B. to delay a little longer
C. to die Hence, option A is the correct
D. to meet with an accident answer.

Ans: C 70. Find a word that is the antonym

Sol: The idiom "kick the bucket" is of -
an expression that means to die. To actuate
Hence, option C is the correct A. To retard
answer. B. To spur
C. To impel
69. In the following question, out of D. To propel
the four alternatives, select the
word similar in meaning to the given Ans: A
word. Sol: Spur is a device with a small
Nifty spike or a spiked wheel that is worn
A. dandy on a rider's heel and used for urging
B. obnoxious a horse forward.
C. grody Impel is to drive, force, or urge
D. gross (someone) to do something.
Propel is to drive or push something
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Retard is to delay or hold back in
terms of progress or development.
Actuate means to make (a machine
or device) operate.
Hence, option A is the correct option
71. Each item in this section
consists of a sentence with an
underlined word followed by four
words/group of words. Select the
option that is nearest in meaning to
the underlined word/words and
mark your response in your Answer
Sheet accordingly.
Her red fit and flare dress seemed
to be shimmering under the bright
lights of the party
A. Stolid
B. Glinting
C. Daft
D. Daffy
Ans: B
Sol: Let’s first learn the meanings
of the given words:
Shimmer = to shine with a soft,
slightly wavering light.
Stolid = calm, dependable, and
showing little emotion or animation.
Daft = silly; foolish.
Daffy = silly; mildly strange.
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Glint = to give out or reflect small
flashes of light.
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
72. Select the most appropriate
synonym of the given word.
MULTITUDE
A. scarcity
B. minority
C. mass
D. radiant
Ans: C
Sol: Let's understand the meaning
of the given words:
Multitude = a large indefinite
number
For e.g.- "a multitude of TV
antennas"
Scarcity = the state of being in
short supply.
Minority = the smaller number or
part, especially a number or part
representing less than half of the
whole.
Radiant = sending out light; shining
or glowing brightly.
Mass = the property of something
that is great in magnitude
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For e.g.- "he received a mass of sufferings and misfortunes of

correspondence" others.(िया)

Hence, option C is the correct
answer.
73. Select the most appropriate
synonym of the given word.
Vanity
A. humility
B. pride
C. ostentation
D. pity
Ans: B
Sol: Vanity means excessive pride
in one's own appearance or
achievements.(अक्षभमान)
Let's first learn the meanings of the
words:
Pride means feeling of self-respect
and personal worth. (गौरि)
Humility means the quality of not
being proud because you are aware
of your bad qualities.(क्षिनम्रता)
Ostentation means a show of
wealth, possessions, or power
intended to attract admiration or
notice.(डींग)
Pity means the feeling of sorrow and
compassion caused by the
Out of all the options, only pride is
the appropriate synonym of vanity.
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
74. Select the most appropriate
synonym of the given word.
TRADUCE
A. Trade
B. Defame
C. Dance
D. Dunce
Ans: B
Sol: Traduce means to speak badly
or tell lies about (someone) so as to
damage their reputation. Hence
defame is the most suitable
synonym of the given word which
means damage the good reputation
of (someone).
"Dunce" means stupid person.
"Trade" is the process of buying and
selling things.
Hence, option B is the correct
answer.
75. Select the most appropriate
synonym of the given word.
SULLEN
A. resurrection B. repudiation
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Ans: D Hence, option A is the correct

Sol: answer.
Sullen = angry or bad-tempered;
not happy with someone or 77. Select the most appropriate
something synonym of the given word.
Resurrection = The condition of GOAD
having been restored to life. A. Spur B. Lone
Repudiation=The refusal, especially C. Pursue D. Supersede
by public authorities, to
acknowledge a contract or debt. Ans: A
Resentful = feeling or expressing Sol:
bitterness or indignation at having Goad = provoke or annoy
been treated unfairly. (someone) so as to stimulate an
Requisite = something that action or reaction
circumstances make necessary Spur = to incite, stimulate; to
Hence, option D is the right answer. encourage someone to do
something
76.Which of the word is closest in Lone = alone, having no companion
meaning to the word 'Adopt'? Pursue = to follow or chase
A. Choose (someone or something)
B. Apply Supersede = to replace in power,
C. Adjust authority, effectiveness,
D. Accommodate acceptance, use etc
The words "Goad" and "Spur" both
Ans: A are synonymous to each other.
Sol: Adopt(अपनाना) = take on a Hence, option A is the correct
certain form, attribute, or aspect answer.

Accommodate(स्थान िे ना) = to 78. Choose the word which is nearly

provide with a place to live or to be opposite in meaning to the given
stored in. word.
Synchronous
Adjust(समाधान करना) = alter or A. Not in working order
regulate so as to achieve accuracy B. Asynchronous
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Ans: B Desperateness = reckless or

Sol: Synchronous means existing at dangerous because of despair,
the same time or simultaneous. hopelessness, or urgency
Contrary to this, 'asynchronous' is
the most suitable response. So, option B is the correct answer.

Surfeit means an excessive amount 80. Select the most appropriate

of something. antonym of the given word.
Vexation
Hence, option B is the correct A. Patience
answer. B. Pleasantness
C. Displeasure
79. In the following question, out of D. Dislike
the four alternatives, select the
word opposite in meaning to the Ans: B
given word. Sol: Vexation means the state of
Predilection being annoyed, frustrated, or
A. Confusion worried.
B. Detestation Pleasantness means giving or
C. Abnormality affording pleasure or enjoyment.
D. Desperateness Both of these words are antonyms.
Hence, option B is the correct
Ans: B answer.
Sol:
Predilection = a preference or 81. Direction: In the following
special liking for something. question, out of the five
alternatives, select the word
Detestation = extreme hatred or opposite in meaning to the given
dislike for someone or something word.
Undermine
Abnormality = the state of being not A. Ensnare
normal, average, typical, or usual; B. Mollify
deviating from a standard C. Terminate
D. Bolster
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Ans: D Ensnare (v.): to catch in or as in a

Sol: Undermine (v.): lessen trap
effectiveness, power, or ability Sabotage (v.): deliberately destroy,
Bolster (v.): to support or damage, or obstruct (something),
strengthen especially for political or military
Terminate (v.): to bring to an end advantage
Mollify (v.): to make someone less So, the correct answer is option D.
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