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CHAPTER WISE TOPICS
1. Reading Comprehension
2. Verbal Ability D–45
3. Rearranging the Parts D–49
4. Choosing the Correction Word D–54
5. Synonying and Antonyms D–57
6. Vocabulary D–62

1. READING COMPREHENSION
This topic has already been discussed in the Book under the Section A ‘Unseen
Passages’.

2. VERBAL ABILITY D–45
The verbal ability is one of the most crucial topics for various competitive exams.
This section tests student’s acquaintance with the language and its conceptual
knowledge.
To prepare for Verbal Ability, stick to the rule—concepts first and practice later.
Command over Verbal Ability is directly proportional to command over English
Grammar and Vocabulary.
This section aims to test students’ word power, sentence correction, spotting
error and verbal reasoning.
It includes the questions in which the students are asked to identify the part of
the sentence that is incorrect.
Following are the tips to prepare for Verbal Ability.
zz Develop the habit of reading.
zz Include variety in reading as it will broaden your views on various wordly
affairs.
zz Strengthen the understanding of fundamentals of English Grammar and
Vocabulary.
zz Practice a number of sample questions of different kinds to gain confidence,
speed and accuracy.
Examples
Identify the part of a sentence that is incorrect:
1. He met me two days ago but he never informed me about his wife’s death.
(a) He met me (b) two days ago
(c) but he never informed me (d) about his wife’s death
(e) No error
Ans. (c)
Explanation: In the given sentence, ‘he never informed me’ is incorrect. It
should be replaced with ‘he did not inform me’.
2. The staggering expenses involved in a successful Olympic bid are often
assumed to be easily mitigated by tourists revenues and an increase in local
employment.
(a) The staggering expenses involved in a successful Olympic bid
(b) are often assumed to be easily mitigated
(c) by tourists revenues and
(d) an increase in local employment (e) No error
Ans. (e)
Explanation: In the given sentence, all the parts are grammatically correct.
3. Long before when language was yet to be invented, people used hand
gestures, body language, etc. to converse with one another.
(a) Long before when language was
(b) yet to been invented
(c) people used hand gestures, body languages, etc.
(d) to converse with one another.
(e) No error
Ans. (b)
Explanation: In part (b) ‘yet to been invented’ is incorrect. It should be ‘yet
to be invented’ that is grammatically apt here.

PRACTICE EXERCISE
In the following questions, spot the part of the sentence that is incorrect.
1. Her and the other members of the group spoke to the media after their final
victory.
(a) Her and the (b) other members of the group
(c) spoke to the media (d) after their final victory
(e) No error
2. In ancient India, there has been very little to read except for the books sent
from Britain.
(a) In early India (b) there has been very little to read
(c) except for the books sent (d) from Britain
(e) No error
3. Still remaining in the ancient castle are the Duke’s collection of early Dutch
paintings which will be donated to a museum.
(a) Still remaining in the ancient castle
(b) are the Duke’s collection of early Dutch paintings
(c) which will be
(d) donated to a museum (e) No error
4. Most students preferred courses in the Classical Arts to courses in Science
unless they are science majors.
(a) Most students preferred (b) courses in the Classical Arts to
(c) courses in science unless (d) they are Science majors
(e) No error
5. When she comes to see us, she usually will bring something with her.
(a) When she comes (b) to see us
(c) she usually will bring (d) something with her
(e) No error
6. Why did you not told me that the meeting had been postponed?
(a) Why did you (b) not told me
(c) that the meeting (d) had been postponed
(e) No error
7. I did not want him to have spent all the money at the fair yesterday.
(a) I did not want (b) him to have spent
(c) all the money at (d) the fair yesterday
(e) No error

8. The assistant is never found wherever the manager want him.
(a) The assistant (b) is never found
(c) wherever the manager (d) want him
(e) No error
9. He picked up the books and put it on the table.
(a) He picked up (b) the books
(c) and put it (d) on the table
(e) No error
10. They decided to talk about it over at dinner.
(a) They decided (b) to talk about
(c) it over (d) at dinner
(e) No error
11. I am not hungry beside I do not like eggs.
(a) I am not hungry (b) beside
(c) l do not like (d) eggs
(e) No error

12. Economics are nowadays included as a subject in all colleges.
(a) Economics are (b) nowadays included
(c) as a subject (d) in all colleges.
(e) No error
13. When he had got what he wanted he has gone home.
(a) When he (b) had got what
(c) he wanted (d) he has gone home
(e) No error
14. Of the two proposals we think the second is the most attractive.
(a) Of the two proposals (b) we think
(c) the second is (d) the most attractive
(e) No error
15. If I wrote to my father now, he will receive the letter tomorrow.
(a) If I wrote (b) to my father now
(c) he will receive (d) the letter tomorrow
(e) No error

16. This road is worst than any other road of the city.
(a) This road is (b) worst than
(c) any other road (d) of the city
(e) No error
17. The driver as well as the conductor are responsible for this accident.
(a) The driver as well as (b) the conductor are
(c) responsible for (d) this accident
(e) No error
18. Some people feels that no progress is possible without discipline.
(a) Some people (b) feels that
(c) no progress is possible (d) without discipline
(e) No error
19. She told her mother that she is busy.
(a) She told (b) her mother
(c) that (d) she is busy
(e) No error

20. After listening to little of songs she switched off the radio.
(a) After listening to (b) little of songs
(c) she switched off (d) the radio
(e) No error

ANSWERS
1. (a); 2. (b); 3. (a); 4. (a); 5. (c); 6. (b); 7. (e); 8. (d); 9. (b); 10. (c); 11. (b); 12. (b);
13. (d); 14. (d); 15. (a); 16. (b); 17. (b); 18. (b); 19. (d); 20. (b)

3. REARRANGING THE PARTS D–49
As the name suggests, it simply asks the student/test-taker to arrange the given
parts to form a meaningful sentence. In this type of questions, some parts of the
given sentence are jumbled up. These parts are generally labelled P, Q, R, S.
After the jumbled parts, four sequences/options are provided. The student is
required to rearrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and select the correct
sequence/option.
Here are some useful tips that can be used to crack these questions:
zz Read the jumbled parts with proper focus at least twice. It will help you to
identify the theme of the sentence and thus, it will be easier to arrange the
parts afterwards.
zz Sometimes, the first fact is constant, this makes it easy to identify the
sequence of the parts. In case, there is no starting part, the student has to
identify the first part. Elimination method can also be opted by removing
the wrong choices and from the remaining parts, the correct one is chosen.
zz Try linking the given terms such as, then, and, yet, but, anyway, when and
soon.

zz Connect one sentence to another, connecting the dots will help to arrange
the parts easily.
zz After rearranging the parts, reread the sentence to confirm that it is logically
accurate.
How To Write a Good Sentence

It is equally important to know how Subject and Predicate can help you to write
a correct and meaningful sentence as we know that the subject of a complete
sentence is specifically who or what the sentence is about while the predicate tells
us something about the subject. Have a look at the following examples and test
yourself if you can find the subjects and predicates.
At the cinema with family and eating snacks with lot of butter and salt.
The swiftly approaching train on the rickety tracks, shivering as it rounded the
curve.
Both the examples have action, and both are saying something about the
nouns, but neither one is an actual sentence because none of them has a Subject
and a Predicate. Let us rewrite the examples and create complete sentences.

1. While we were at the cinema, my family and I were eating snacks with lots
of butler and salt.
Now we can find the verb, “were eating,” and ask “who?” The answer is a
compound subject, “my family and I.”
2. The swiftly approaching train swerved on the rickety tracks, shivering as it
rounded the curve.
Or
The swiftly approaching train shivered as it rounded the curve on the rickety
tracks.
Both rewrites of this example now included a verb, “swerved” or “shivered,”
with “train” as the same subject in each version.

Examples
Identify the part of a sentence that is incorrect:
1. If you require assistance:
(P) promptly and politely
(Q) ask for customer service associates
(R) to help our customers
(S) who have instructions
(a) SQPR (b) QPSR
(c) QSRP (d) SQRP
Ans. (c)
If you require assistance, ask for customer service associates who have
instructions to help our customers promptly and politely.

2. Towards early morning:
(P) so that the sky was lighted with (Q) and the clouds drifted away
(R) the rain stopped (S) incredible moonlight
(a) RQPS (b) RSQP
(c) QSRP (d) QSPR
Ans. (a)
Towards early morning, the rain stopped and the clouds drifted away so
that the sky was lighted with incredible moonlight.

PRACTICE EXERCISE
In the following questions, rearrange the parts to form a proper sentence:
1. The next stop
(P) lying in the centre (Q) of a bay
(R) was a port (S) that our ship halted at
(6) In South Wales
(a) PQRS (b) RSQP
(c) SRPQ (d) SRQP
2. (P) it becomes difficult (Q) satisfying our desires
(R) But once we set about (S) if not impossible to restrain them
(a) PQRS (b) QRPS
(c) RQPS (d) RQSP

3. The captain
(P) when engaged against the enemy
(Q) who was himself a brave man
(R) never to lose heart
(S) advised the soldiers
(a) PQSR (b) QPSR
(c) QSRP (d) SQRP
4. Ashoka was successful
(P) he was so disgusted (Q) and alone among conquerors
(R) in his military operations (S) that he renounced it
(a) PSQR (b) RQPS
(c) QPRS (d) SQPR

5. Some remarks
(P) put the police on the right scent
(Q) by a woman
(R) and they discovered the whole gang
(S) casually dropped
(a) QSPR (b) RPSQ
(c) RQSP (d) SQPR
6. (P) took place
(Q) when militants opened fire on BSF men
(R) the encounter lasting over two hours
(S) in the town around 8:30 a.m.
(a) QPRS (b) QSRP
(c) RPQS (d) RPSQ

7. They are plant eaters
(P) and various kinds of vegetation (Q) browsing on grass
(R) and consume (S) vast quantities of pasture
(a) QPRS (b) QSRP
(c) RSPQ (d) RSQP
8. Dermatologists tell us
(P) that the skin
(Q) is a finely laminated coating
(R) whose layered nature
(S) has inspired comparisons with onions
(a) PQRS (b) PRQS
(c) PRSQ (d) PSRQ

9. (P) when
(Q) a child develops best
(R) like a young plant
(S) he is left undisturbed in the same soil
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(c) QPSR (d) PQSR
10. The Arabs live in tents
(P) so that they can move from one oasis to another
(Q) and taken down very easily and quickly
(R) seeking grass and water
(S) than can be put up
(6) for their sheep, goats, camels and horses
(a) PRSQ (b) QSPR
(c) SQPR (d) SRPQ

11. at the end of the lecture
(P) for sparing their valuable time (Q) the speaker thanked the audience
(R) and listening to him (S) in coming to the meeting
(6) patiently
(a) PSRQ (b) QPSR
(c) RSPQ (d) SRQP
12. Charles Goodyear once accidentally
(P) and found that the resulting rubber
(Q) dropped a mixture of natural rubber
(R) was harder, stronger, more elastic
(S) and sulphur over a hot stove
(6) and non–sticky
(a) PSQR (b) QSPR
(c) RSQP (d) SQPR

13. It would
(P) appear from his statement
(Q) about the policy of the management
(R) in dealing with the strike
(S) that he was quite in the dark
(a) PRQS (b) PSQR
(c) RPSQ (d) RQPS
14. The advantage of travelling
(P) customs and manners, is that
(Q) we learn to appreciate the good points of others
(R) in different places and having
(S) the opportunities of observing people’s
(6) and our prejudice against them disappear
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) RSPQ (d) SPQR

15. Recently
(P) containing memorable letters of Churchill
(Q) a book
(R) has been published
(S) by a reputed publisher
(a) PQRS (b) QPRS
(c) QRPS (d) RQPS
16. (P) the morning session lasting three hours was spent
(Q) mainly on reviewing
(R) in the fourth round of talks
(S) the implantation of the decisions taken
(a) PQRS (b) PQSR
(c) PRQS (d) PRSQ

17. I enclose
(P) and the postage (Q) a postal order
(R) the price of the books (S) which will cover
(a) QPSR (b) QSPR
(c) QSRP (d) RPSQ
18. If the parachutes had failed to open
(P) the whole of his couch would
(Q) he could have pulled a lever to provide an emergency ejection
(R) and special parachutes would have unfolded
(S) then have been fired from the cabin
(6) to bring him down
(a) PSRQ (b) QPSR
(c) RSQP (d) SQPR

19. The practice of taking performance boosting drugs among athletes
(P) but checking it is not going to be easy
(Q) is generally conceded to be unfair
(R) of the detection technology
(S) for the user is generally one jump ahead
(a) QPRS (b) QPSR
(c) RQPS (d) RQSP
20. We shall hardly expect to find life there.
(Q) knowing that (R) there is neither air nor water
(S) on the moon (P) find life there
(a) PQRS (b) QRSP
(c) RSPQ (d) SRQP

ANSWERS
1. (c); 2. (c); 3. (c); 4. (b); 5. (d); 6. (d); 7. (c); 8. (a); 9. (b); 10. (c); 11. (b); 12. (b);
13. (b); 14. (c); 15. (b); 16. (b); 17. (c); 18. (c); 19. (b); 20. (a)

4. CHOOSING THE CORRECT WORD D–54
In this type of exercise, the student has to choose the correct word from the given
options to complete the sentence.
Following are the useful tips that will help you to solve this type of questions:
zz Read the given sentence carefully.
zz Think carefully about the meaning of the text.
zz In case of confusion, start eliminating the incorrect options as it may help
you to reach the correct answer easily.
zz Keep in mind that some words are similar in meaning but still there is a
difference, i.e., say and tell, rob and steal, etc.
zz Choose the option carefully as sometimes the options are wrong because
the spelling is wrong.
zz Try to pick out the most obvious answer.
zz Check your answer carefully when you finish.

PRACTICE EXERCISE
In the following questions, choose the correct word to fill in the blanks:
1. It is impossible for an ordinary mortal to all these figures to
memory.
(a) keep (b) commit
(c) retain (d) hoard
2. Through perseverance and hard work, we can keep the of
liberty burning even during dark and trying times.
(a) light (b) goal
(c) lamp (d) flame
3. The government is confident that the standard of living will begin to
again soon.
(a) rise (b) lift
(c) flourish (d) revive

4. On second reading, his poems strike us as singularly of sublime
emotions.
(a) attributive (b) signification
(c) symptomatic (d) evocative
5. Health is too important to be
(a) neglected (b) discarded
(c) despised (d) detested
6. Even a glance will reveal the mystery.
(a) crude (b) cursory
(c) critical (d) curious
7. The prisoner was released on for good behaviour.
(a) parole (b) bail
(c) probation (d) guarantee
8. Hindus believe that from the cycle of birth and rebirth can be
attained only by good deads.
(a) bondage (b) deliverance
(c) delivery (d) retirement

9. Many of the advances of civilisation have been conceived by young people
just on the of adulthood.
(a) horizon (b) boundary
(c) peak (d) threshold
10. The family gave father a gold watch on the of his fiftieth
birthday.
(a) time (b) event
(c) occasion (d) celebrated
11. The passengers were afraid but the captain them that there
was no danger.
(a) promised (b) advised
(c) assured (d) concurred
12. It’s very kind of you to to speak at the meeting.
(a) comply (b) agree
(c) accept (d) concur
13. I haven’t seen you a week.
(a) within (b) since
(c) for (d) from
14. Do you know ?
(a) where she comes from (b) where does she come from
(c) where from she comes (d) from where does she come
15. The servant obeyed the master’s orders in manner.
(a) candid (b) plaintive
(c) obsequious (d) complaisant
16. The ship was from its course by bad weather.
(a) drawn (b) diverted
(c) distracted (d) pushed
17. Once he has signed the agreement, he won’t be able to .
(a) back up (b) back in
(c) back at (d) back out
18. being hard working he is thoroughly honest.
(a) Along with (b) Betimes
(c) Over and above (d) Although

19. Can anything a mother’s love for her child?
(a) exchange (b) replace
(c) compensate (d) displace
20. The accused that he had met the deceased before.
(a) remarked (b) refused
(c) exclaimed (d) denied

ANSWERS
1. (c); 2. (d); 3. (a); 4. (d); 5. (a); 6. (b); 7. (c); 8. (b); 9. (d); 10. (c); 11. (c); 12. (b);
13. (c); 14. (b); 15. (d); 16. (b); 17. (d); 18. (a); 19. (b); 20. (d)

5. SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS D–57
Synonyms
Synonyms are the words that have similar definitions or meanings. Synonyms are used
constantly in speeches and in writings. These words can be used interchangeably,
but the meaning of the message remains the same. Synonyms are considered useful
as different variations of the same understanding in a language can be displayed by
using them.
Understanding synonyms is important for precise communication as well as for
variety in communication. They reduce redundancy and make speeches or writings
interesting for the reader or audience.
Examples:
1. Abundant: profuse, copious, plentiful, prolific, ample, plethora
2. Accuse: allege, charge, claim, incriminate
3. Acute: serious, grave, severe, stern
4. Adequate: sufficient, enough, satisfactory, plenty
5. Addict: obsessed, habituated

6. Advantageous: beneficial, useful, helpful, fruitful
7. Apology: pardon, regret, excuse, confession
8. Autonomous: independent, self-reliant, self-sufficient
9. Bane: curse, nuisance, blight
10. Brave: courageous, fearless, daring, audacious, bold
11. Bright: shiny, gleaming, sparkling, colorful, lustrous, luminous
12. Chaste: pure, clean, virtuous, undefiled, sublime
13. Construct: fabricate, manufacture, erect, build, develop
14. Collide: crash, collapse, smash, bump
15. Conflict: disagreement, argument, dispute, clash
16. Contemplate: examine, scrutinize, inspect, observe, study
17. Conducive: Instrumental, productive, influential, favourable
18. Controversial: contentious, debatable, questionable, notorious
19. Cumulative: collective, aggregate, advancing, increasing
20. Deprivation: lack, deficiency, scarcity, deficit
21. Destroy: run, demolish, raze, devastate
22. Execute: enact, carry out, accomplish, achieve, attain, conduct
23. Endeavour: effort, attempt, try, exertion, struggle
24. Erudite: cultured, educated, cultivated, sophisticated
25. Enthusiasm: eagerness, passion, zeal, excitement
26. Famous: renowned, eminent, illustrious, popular, celebrated
27. Fierce: violent, aggressive, furious, ferocious
28. Ground breaking: outstanding, unprecedented, revolutionary, innovative,
pioneering
29. Vulgar: outrageous, shameful, impolite, obscene
30. Heinous: disgraceful, villainous, shameful, wicked, atrocious, monstrous
31. Hinder: hamper, obstruct, thwart, block
32. Innate: inborn, natural, inherent, congenital
33. Inclination: tendency, preference, affinity, fondness, penchant
34. Inevitable: unavoidable, irrefutable, unquestionable, unpredictable, certain
35. Intrusive: unwelcome, unwanted, undesirable, unsolicited have, meddling
36. Isolate: alienate, estrange, separate, segregate, solitary, seclude, detach

37. Longevity: continuance, survival, permanence, durability
38. Massacre: slaughter, carnage, killing, butchery
39. Meticulous: careful, scrupulous, painstaking, thorough, detailed
40. Myriad: countless, innumerable, many, multitude, numerous
41. Mystery: enigma, anonymity, ambiguity, obscurity
42. Novice: new, newcomer, beginner, inexperienced, cookie
43. Obligatory: compulsory, imperative, necessary, mandatory
44. Predicament: dilemma, mess, jam, fix
45. Prominent: notable, salient, eminent, distinguished, outstanding
46. Provoked: instigate, agitate, incite
47. Refurbish: renovate, renew, revamp, restore
48. Reluctant: averse, unwilling, hesitant
49. Seize: grasp, capture, arrest, confiscate
50. Spurious: false, counterfeit, bogus, imitated, forged

Antonyms
A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym. Thus,
antonyms are the words that have opposite meaning. They play an important role in
writing by making your words more effective. Placing opposites together highlights
their differences and makes the individual words more effective.
Antonyms are useful for comparing two different things and drawing attention
to what makes them different. In some cases, the best way to describe something
is to explain what it is not. Using antonyms can add new dimensions to the speech
or writing.
Antithesis, a literary device, directly uses the power of antonyms by employing
them, next to or near to each other to make the writing more effective and interesting.

Examples:
S.NO. WORD MEANING ANTONYMS
1. Abate Decrease Increase, Intensify
2. Abortive Unsuccessful Successful, Fruitful
3. Abundant Plentiful Insufficient, Lacking
4. Shrewd Clever Dull, Slow
5. Forbidden Closed Allowed, Approved
6. Optimize Increase Decrease, Damage
7. Intact Whole Broken, Damaged
8. Prowl Roam Rush, Neglect
9. Inflict Impose Withhold, Relieve
10. Sturdy Strong Delicate, Feeble
11. Diverge Separate Combine, Converge
12. Rampant Uncontrolled Controlled, Restrained
13. Optimistic Positive Hopeless, Pessimistic
14. Stigma Shame Esteem, Honor
15. Bereavement Distress Comfort, Health
16. Abandonment Neglect Adoption, Approval
17. Enigma Mystery Clear, Lucid
18. Susceptibility Vulnerability Protection, Resistance
19. Unequivocal Clear Mysterious, Ambiguous
20. Sophisticated Advanced Simple, Naive
21. Hedonistic Pleasure-seeking Harsh, Strict
22. Precarious Unstable Unstable
23. Invincible Unbeatable Weak, Conquered
24. Vigilant Attentive Careless, Unaware
25. Predilection Fondness Dislike, Disinterest
26. Implausible Unbelievable Credible, Reasonable
27. Exacerbate Worsen Improve, Ameliorate
28. Impede Obstruct Support, Assist
29. Orthodox Conservative Unorthodox, Unconventional
30. Solidarity Unity Disagreement, Opposition
31. Tremendous Huge Minute, Small
32. Eagerness Enthusiasm Apathy, Reluctance
33. Rigid Strict Flexible, Lenient
34. Raze Demolish Build, Restore

35. Hesitant Doubtful Confident, Decisive
36. Optimism Hope Pessimism, Scepticism
37. Planned Schemed Unprepared, Unorganized
38. Veil Cover Uncover, Unveil, Unravel
39. Disdain Dislike Admire, Praise
40. Pardon Apology Blame, Conviction
41. Veteran Expert Novice, Fresher
42. Dwell Reside Move, Depart
43. Lofty Arrogant Tumble, Polite
44. Impart Communicate Hide, Conceal
45. Amicable Cordial Rude, Unfriendly
46. Salient Important Unimportant, Insignificant
47. Diligent Active, Studious Lazy, Idle
48. Plethora Plenty Scarcity, lack
49. Forsake Leave Hold, Keep
50. Novice Beginners Expert, Professional

PRACTICE EXERCISE
In the following questions, choose the Synonym for the given word.
1. MOTLEY
(a) Clever (b) Enthusiastic
(c) Curious (d) Mixed
2. UNCOUTH
(a) Liberate (b) Rude
(c) Conjoin (d) Involve
3. ALERT
(a) Smart (b) Active
(c) Watchful (d) Lively
4. ADEPT
(a) Intelligent (b) Sufficient
(c) Dexterous (d) Professional
5. INDICT
(a) Accuse (b) Condemn
(c) Allege (d) Reprimand
6. PLACID
(a) Clear (b) Calm
(c) Enjoyable (d) Dull
7. LIMP
(a) Kneel (b) Bend
(c) Hobble (d) Stoop
8. MAJESTIC
(a) Attractive (b) Extraordinary
(c) Grand (d) Interesting
9. LURID
(a) Happy (b) Abundant
(c) Bright (d) Glaring
10. SUPERANNUATED
(a) Accepted (b) Senile
(c) Retired (d) Experienced

In the following questions, choose the Antonym for the given word.
11. AUTONOMY
(a) Submissiveness (b) Dependence
(c) Subordination (d) Slavery
12. TRANSPARENT
(a) Coloured (b) Childlike
(c) Opaque (d) Imminent
13. COMIC
(a) Painful (b) Fearful
(c) Tragic (d) Emotional
14. HINDRANCE
(a) Agreement (b) Cooperation
(c) Persuasion (d) Aid
15. UNREALISTIC
(a) Natural (b) Visionary
(c) Reasonable (d) Actual

16. FITNESS
(a) Uselessness (b) Impropriety
(c) Weakness (d) Propriety
17. RECEDE
(a) Rush (b) Advance
(c) Approach (d) Forward
18. PRIDE
(a) Humility (b) Shame
(c) Harshness (d) Debasement
19. COMMUNICATION
(a) Primitive (b) Passive
(c) Dumb (d) Reticence
20. JEER
(a) Mourn (b) Praise
(c) Mock (d) Sneer

ANSWERS
1. (d); 2. (b); 3. (c); 4. (c); 5. (a); 6. (b); 7. (c); 8. (c); 9. (d); 10. (c); 11. (b); 12. (c);
13. (c); 14. (d); 15. (c); 16. (c); 17. (b); 18. (a); 19. (d); 20. (b)

6. VOCABULARY D–62
It is mandatory to work on English vocabulary if, your are preparing for competitive
exams. Having a good English vocabulary would increase the candidates ability to
make the correct answer choice under this section.
Hence, the content given below will help you to improve your English vocabulary.
Area
Belt Dominion Section Vicinity
Block Enclosure Sector Zone
City Locality Sphere
Division Neck of the woods Territory
Domain Quarter Tract

Problem
Complication Predicament Inconvenience
Obstacle — Distress
Issue Worriment Deep trouble
Question Can of worms Plague
Crunch Disputed point
Point at issue Hot Water
Tribulation
Pain Woe Bummer
Unhappiness Misfortune Oppression
Adversity Affliction Ordeal
Grief Albatross (contextual only) Wretchedness
Cross to bear Hard Knock Hard tune
Deprivation
Old
Old-Fashioned Obsolete
Ancient Passe
Opposite
Contradictory Paradoxical / contrasting
Increase
Augmentation Intensification
Raise Increment
Hike Escalation
Expansion Enlargement
Burgeoning Addition
Optimize Rise
Cognizance
Notice Grasp Recognition
Cognition Knowledge Apprehension
Lead Regard Mindfulness

Hefty
Heavy Weighty Ponderous
Large Sizable Capacious
Massive Robust Brimming
Substantial Extensive Gigantic
Legal
Within the Law Lawful
Precedent Judicial
Sanctioned Statutory
Licit Justifiable
Legitimate Logical
Evident
Apparent Logical Parable
Clear Manifest Infallible
Conspicuous Unambiguous Indubitable
Noticeable Unmistakable

THEMATIC VOCABULARY
1. Genealogy: The history of the past and present members of a family.
2. Lineage: The member of a family directly related to a person who lived long
time before.
3. Posterity: The people who will exist in the future.
4. Beaming: Used to describe a smile.
5. Mirthful: Full of laughter.
6. Chisel: A tool with at long metal blade with a sharp edge.
7. Serenity: The quality of being peaceful and calm.
8. Buoyant: Happy and confident.
9. Genial: Friendly and pleasant.
10. Hatching: To make a plan.

PRACTICE EXERCISE
In the following questions, choose the correct meaning of the underlined word.
1. I had successive feelings about election result.
(a) Consecutive (b) Prerogative
(c) Advanced (d) Successful
2. Only an enthusiastic player can make the team win.
(a) Lazy (b) Dull
(c) Energetic (d) Procrastinator
3. Because of his uncouth behaviour he was expelled from the class.
(a) Civilized (b) Uncivilized
(c) Refined (d) Polished
4. People believe in ostentation of their wealth to outshine others.
(a) Flamboyance (b) Modesty
(c) Simplicity (d) Restraint

5. She is Adept in culinary skills therefore she works dexterously and
enthusiastically.
(a) Ineptly (b) Adroitly
(c) Clumsily (d) Maladroitly
6. He was indicted for looting the bank.
(a) Exonerated (b) Acquitted
(c) Blamed (d) Forgiven
7. His placid behaviour won the hearts of even opponents.
(a) Serene (b) Aggressive
(c) Temperamental (d) Confident
8. He was limping as he had fracture in his right leg.
(a) Hesitating (b) Falling
(c) Giddying (d) Hobbling
9. The majestic building stole the hearts of all the viewers.
(a) Imposing (b) Humble
(c) Modest (d) Unpretentious

10. Involvement of Dhoni in match fixing case was a lurid news.
(a) Dull (b) Tedious
(c) Lacklustre (d) Vivid
11. He was superannuated from the service of Judge at the age of just 55.
(a) Working (b) Retired
(c) Operational (d) Running
12. Gandhi is commemorated on the occasion of his jayanti.
(a) Ignored (b) Forgotten
(c) Venerated (d) Snubbed
13. He was penitent after using uncouth words for his elder sister.
(a) Remorseful (b) Unrepentant
(c) Unabashed (d) Shameless
14. Modern man is so ambitious that fire of his desires never satiates.
(a) Ignites (b) Douses
(c) Stimulates (d) Kindles
15. All the scholars were musing over the complicated situation.
(a) Contemplating (b) Complaining
(c) Arguing (d) Recalling
16. The unprecedented victory of Kejriwal stunned all.
(a) Ordinary (b) Common
(c) Modest (d) Extraordinary
17. All the prominent leaders were blustering him to withdraw his name from
the President post.
(a) Subtle (b) Renowned
(c) Insignificant (d) Infamous
18. Kejriwal was disparaged for his policies by all the political parties.
(a) Praised (b) Appreciated
(c) Scorned (d) Applauded
19. No artifact power can challenge the nature.
(a) Relic (b) Artful
(c) Artistic (d) Amazing
20. You should preen yourself before facing the interview board.
(a) Dishevelled (b) Groom
(c) Produce (d) Shuffle

ANSWERS
1. (a); 2. (c); 3. (b); 4. (a); 5. (b); 6. (c); 7. (a); 8. (d); 9. (a); 10. (d); 11. (b); 12. (c);
13. (a); 14. (d); 15. (a); 16. (d); 17. (b); 18. (c); 19. (a); 20. (b)

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