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Sahil’s reluctance that was the cause of all trouble” as (c) energetic
‘hesitation’ and ‘reluctance’ are similar in meaning. So try (d) enormous
to make a sentence and try to eliminate answer options.
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Q9.
RULE5 PARADOX
RULE1 Use your knowledge of Romance Languages. The roots of
(a) Paradise
Identifying general meaning many words have similar meanings in foreign languages.
For example, the Spanish word malo means bad. This is a (b) question
In case of many words you can easily guess the general
meaning of the word. Another way to guess the meaning common root for many negatively charged words: (c) puzzle
of the word is through breaking down the word into its maligned malignant malapropos malediction malevolent (d) challenge
roots. malicious malefaction In addition, the Spanish word
RESTIVE bueno means good. Q10.
A) patient PROLIFERATE
B) rigorous Benediction beneficial beneficent benevolent benefactor
(a) progression
C) deceptive benign But, be careful. Sometimes questions will attempt
to trick the test taker by including roots in words that (b) prohibit
D) active
E) cautious belie their true meaning: bellicose restive noisome (c) stipulate
The word, restive, is tricky, because it sounds like it has credulous fulsome adulterate craven precipitate prosaic (d) reproduce
something to do with rest. Therefore, D) active would be
the best antonym. However, this is a trick. Restive RULE6 Q11.
actually means restless. So, the correct answer is patient, Keep an eye out for easily confusable words and CENSURE
a good antonym for restless. homophones. These are words that sound alike but (a) criticize
For instance, ‘Ornithology’ may be split into ‘ornis’ which
means ‘birds’ and ‘logos’ which means ‘study’ thus
may be spelled differently. For instance, ‘bare’ and (b)appreciate
establishing that it is the study of birds. ‘bear’. These cannot be used interchangeably. Try (c) blame
remembering the context in which you read the (d)abuse
RULE2 word first. This will help clear any confusion.
Take note of positively and negatively charged answer Q12.
choices. It is possible to associate a negative or positive DILIGENT
charge with almost any given word. Try to discern PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS (a)industrious
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whether each word in the following list has a positive (+), Directions: In the following questions out of the four
(b) indifferent
negative (-), or neutral (=) charge. Choose the best alternatives, choose the one which best expresses, the
meaning of the given word. (c) intelligent
synonym.
(d) energetic
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MALIGNED Q1.
A) beneficent OBNOXIOUS Q13.
B) magnanimous (a)depressing CONTEMPLATION
C) downtrodden (a)consideration
(b) disgusting
D) destitute
E) elegant
B) magnanimous (+)
C) downtrodden (-) Q3.
D) destitute (-) DEFERENCE Q15.
E) elegant (=) (a)indifference QUIVER
After labelling each, we are left with two words that are (a) quarrel
(b) sympathy
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(a) flatter INFRUCTUOUS Q48.
(b) praise (a) meaningless CAPITULATE
(c) inactivity (b) unnecessary (a)repeat
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(d) cure-all (c) redundant (b)execute
(d) fruitless (c) summarize
Q25. (d) surrender
BENEVOLENCE Q37.
(a) Ill-will
(b) morbidity
(c) kindness
FIDELITY
(a) affection
(b) allegiance
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(a)conform
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(d) vision (c) accuracy (b) appease
(d) loyalty (c) influence
Q26. (d) approach
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VINDICATE Q38.
(a) open GRUFF Q50.
(b) ventilate (a)hard CEREMONIAL
(c) justify (b)rough (a)religious
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MENACE Q40.
(a) request FATAL Q52.
(b) prayer (a)terrible DILATE
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(d)verbose (c) induced
Q60. (d)instigated
TORPID Q72.
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(a)insipid KNAVISH Q84.
(b)stupid (a) honorable BECKONED
(c) sensitive (b)noble (a) accused
(d)inactive (c) trustworthy (b)called
Q61.
SELECTION
(d) unscrupulous
Q73.
e. (c) sent
(d)acquitted
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(a)denial ASSERTIVE Q85.
(b)preference (a) unassertive GENUINE
(c) refusal (b)timorous (a) generous
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ITINERANT Q76.
(a)frequent use of the Word ‘it’ OBSTINATE Q88.
(b)anything involving repetition (a)stubborn TOXIC
(c)plan for a proposed journey (b)pretty (a)bitter
(d)travelling from place to place (c) silly (b) foul-smelling
(d)clever (c) remedial
Q65. (d) poisonous
TRANSPARENT Q77.
(a)verbose ALERT Q89.
(b)involved (a) hostile YARDSTICK
(c) witty (b)watchful (a)summation
(d)lucid (c) brave (b) size
(d)quick (c) statistics
Q66. (d) standard
ENLIVEN Q78.
(a) dampen ACCEDE Q90.
(b)cheer (a)consent LITTLE
(c) depress (b) access (a)trivial
(d)subdue (c)assess (b) petty
(d) proceed (c) sample
Q67. (d) simple
HAUGHTY Q79.
(a) humble SUPERANNUATED Q91.
(b)subservient (a) experienced AVARICE
(c) meek (b) accepted (a) generosity
(d)conceited (c) retired (b)envy
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(c) greed (b) inevitably (a)indecent
(d)hatred (c) regularly (b) incorrigible
(d) indiscreetly (c) ridiculous
Q92. (d) Intolerable
AUGUST Q104.
(a) majestic HERALDED Q116.
(b)important (a)clapped INDIGNATION
(c) difficult (b) proclaimed (a)hatred
(d) huge (c) protested (b) anger
(d) rewarded (c) disapproval
Q93. (d) contempt
DECIMATED Q105.
(a) denounced DETRIMENTAL Q117.
(b) destroyed (a)deplorable ACRONYM
(c) successful (b) fundamental (a)A word with two or more meanings
(d) depressed (c) harmful (b)A word of new coinage
(d) disgraceful (c)A word formed by the initial letters of words
Q94. (d)A word of picturesque effect
HURDLE Q106.
(a)obstacle COLOSSAL Q118.
(b)ban (a)gigantic METICULOUS
(c)hedge (b) colourful (a)interfere
(d)relay (c) beautiful (b)courage
(d) fantastic (c)agreement
Q95. (d)careful
RARE Q107.
(a)common STUBBORN Q119.
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(b)usual (a)timid Rescind
(c)scarce (b)arrogant (a)change
(d)few (c) adamant (b)revoke
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(d) angry (c)repeat
Q96. (d)reconsider
APPOSITE Q108.
(a)contrary INVARIABLE Q120.
(b)bitter
(c)appropriate
(d)misleading
(a)usual
(b) universal
(c) constant
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(a)dishonesty
(b)disturbance
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(d) similar (c)demonstration
Q97. (d)dislike
SCORN Q109.
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(d)Accusation (c)ineligible
Q98. (d)illegible
IMPIOUS Q110.
(a)holy DULCET Q122.
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IRREPROACHABLE Q143.
(a)remarkable ONUS Q155.
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(c) faultless (b) happiness (a)temperamental
(d)immense (c) responsibility (b)envious
(d) criticism (c)angry
Q132.
FELICITY
(a) prosperity
Q144.
DERISION
e. (d)irritable
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(b) honesty (a)humiliation ILLICIT
(c)bliss (b)embarrassment (a)unlawful
(d) sorrow (c)ridicule (b)disgraceful
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Q134. (d)stubborn
FRONTIER Q146.
(a) edge DEBACLE Q158.
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(d) supportive (c)extrovert (b)day-dream
(d)rash (c)reality
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Q167. (d)realization
ANCESTORS Q179.
(a)extinct tribes PRODIGAL Q191.
(b) relatives (a)exclusive FLAUNT
(c) forefathers
(d) old people
(b) productive
(c) lavish
(d) carefree
e. (a) cut
(b)deceive
(c) exhibit
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Q168. (d)blame
EMBRACE Q180.
(a)impress PERSPICUOUS Q192.
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Q169. (d)confuse
MEEK Q181.
(a)light-hearted LOQUACIOUS Q193.
(b) serious (a)talkative BEHAVIOUR
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Q170. (d)response
SUFFICIENT Q182.
(a)full VINDICTIVE Q194.
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(a) heated COUNTERFEIT Q226.
(b) drunk (a) constant AUTOCRATIC
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(c) enthusiastic (b) unknown (a) cooperative
(d) possessed (c) biased (b) dictatorial
(d) fake (c) inspirational
Q203. (d) charitable
GLOOMY
(a)misty
(b)obscure
Q215.
NOVICE
(a) expert
e. Q227.
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(c)murky (b) specialist (a)brilliant
(d)shadowy (c) generalist (b) energetic
(d) beginner (c) enthusiastic
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CRUDE Q217.
(a)unrefined TRAUMA Q229.
(b)cruel (a)accident DELIBERATE
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(d) rejoice (c) cunning (b)savage
(d) callous (c) domesticated
Q238. (d)silent
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PAUCITY Q250.
(a)surplus DEARTH Q262.
(b)shortage (a)scarcity MERCY
(c) excess (b) familiarity (a)merit
(d) meanness
Q239.
(c) closeness
(d) relation e. (b)sympathy
(c) loss
(d)pain
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TEDIOUS Q251.
(a)devious CEASE Q263.
(b)dull (a)stop OBSCENE
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ATROCITY Q252.
(a) envy LIABILITY Q264.
(b) violence (a)debt EFFECT
(c) jealousy (b)debit (a)result
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IMAGINARY Q253.
(a)fabulous INTEGRATION Q265.
(b) fictitious (a)symmetry SPECULATE
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Q242. (d)speak
TRANQUIL Q254.
(a) tremendous DISCRIMINATE Q266.
(b) dynamic (a)compare EMULATE
(c) treacherous (b) distinguish (a) echo
(d) peaceful (c)comprehend (b) mimic
(d)connect (c) imitate
Q243. (d) simulate
SORDID Q255.
(a) sore APPEAR Q267.
(b) unpleasant (a)see LAUD
(c) splendid (b)allow (a) like
(d) dissatisfied (c) seem (b) acknowledge
(d)enter (c) praise
Q244. (d) record
NEFARIOUS Q256.
(a)docile CAJOLE Q268.
(b) natural (a) Insist EMANCIPATE
(c) neurotic (b) persuade (a) liberate
(d) wicked (c) flatter (b) exist
(d) recommend (c) correct
Q245. (d) restrain
MELLOW Q257.
(a) melodious FRAGRANCE Q269.
(b) dramatic (a) taste ABSORBING
(c) genial (b) aroma (a)concentrating
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(b)engrossing (a) indifferent MOTIVE
(c)fascinating (b) defy (a) reason
(d)enriching (c) differ (b) occasion
(d) postpone (c) intention
Q270. (d) preparation
CARICATURE Q282.
(a)biographical sketch CEASE Q294.
(b)grotesque likeness (a) begin PITY
(c)eccentricity (b) stop (a) offence
(d)personality trait (c) create (b) mercy
(d) dull (c) kindness
Q271. (d) Joy
ELASTIC Q283.
(a) rubbery PIOUS Q295.
(b) flexible (a) religious QUASH
(c) expensive (b) sympathetic (a) question
(d) exciting (c) afraid (b) pledge
(d) faithful (c) reject
Q272. (d)slash
VACILLATE Q284.
(a) waver ABANDON Q296.
(b) never (a) forsake METICULOUS
(c) quiver (b) keep (a) correct
(d) queer (c) cherish (b) clean
(d) enlarge (c) methodical
Q273. (d) painstaking
IMPECCABLE Q285.
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(a) perfect CANCEL Q297.
(b) fair (a) abolish ABUNDANT
(c) faultless (b) approve (a) sufficient
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(d) criminal (c) allow (b) plentiful
(d) break (c) significant
Q274. (d) vibrant
IMPEDIMENT Q286.
(a) clear
(b) ailment
(c) incapable
ADORN
(a) trust
(b)writer
e. Q298.
ANTICIPATE
(a)antagonize
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(d) obstruction (c) suspect (b)expect
(d)beautify (c)accept
Q275. (d)hope
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ADVANCE Q287.
(a) reduce REPOSE Q299.
(b) halt (a) place RESTRICT
(c) progress (b)keep (a)curtail
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