Directions: 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 and mark your response accordingly
21. Rahul is always thrifty. (2018)
(a) reckless
(b) economical
(c) naïve
(d) extra vagant
Ans.b
22. His salubrious words calmed the students.(2018)
(a) provoking
(b) pleasant
(c) ridiculous
(d) thanking
Ans. b
23. He felt desolated after he lost his business. (2018)
(a) deserted
(b) joyful
(c) strong
(d) annoyed
Ans.a
24. Don’t condone such acts which lead to unrest in the country. (2018)
(a) Regard
(b) punish
(c) aware of
(d) overlook
Ans. d
25. A good work place shall not encourage ineptitude even in a hidden manner. (2018)
(a) incompetence
(b) courage
(c) gossip
(d) radical thinking
Ans.a
26. Learning of foreign language should not impede one’s mother tongue learning.
(a) facilitate
(b) acts for
(c) hinder
(d) accept
Ans.c
27. Extradition of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting. (2018)
(a) acceptance
(b) sentence
(c) extension
(d) deportation
Ans.d
28. It was felt that the decision to remove the group from the exercise would be
detrimental to the organization. (2018)
(a) beneficial
(b) harsh
(c) disadvantageous
(d) demanding
Ans.c
29. His derisive behaviour has led to the situation we face now. (2018)
(a) mockery
(b) conducive
(c) encouraging
(d) contemptuous
Ans.d
30. Any classroom should provide an engaging environment for learners. (2018)
(a) carefree
(b) appealing
(c) thinking
(d) dreaming
Ans.b
31. A truly respectable old man is a ripe person. (2018)
(a) senior
(b) mature
(c) perfect
(d) seasoned
Ans.b
32. The soldiers repulsed the enemy. (2018)
(a) defeated
(b) destroyed
(c) rejected
(d) repelled
Ans.d
33. She deftly masked her feelings. (2018)
(a) hid
(b) flaunted
(c) oblique
(d) obscured
Ans.a
34. Vendors must have license. (2018)
(a) One who drives a car
(b) One who works in a hospital
(c) One who is employed in food serving
(d) One engaged in selling
Ans.d
35. They will not admit children under fourteen. (2018)
(a) avow
(b) receive
(c) accept
(d) concede
Ans.c
36. The jewels have been stolen from her bedroom. (2018)
(a) embezzled
(b) asserted
(c) yielded
(d) abdicated
Ans.a
37. The soldier showed an exemplary courage. (2018)
(a) flawed
(b) faulty
(c) ideal
(d) boisterous
Ans.c
38. They served fruits after the dinner. (2018)
(a) assisted
(b) obliged
(c) waited
(d) offered
Ans.d
39. The committee should recommend his name to the government. (2018)
(a) praise
(b) advise
(c) counsel
(d) suggest
Ans.d
40. Can medicines save us from death? (2018)
(a) hide
(b) rescue
(c) protect
(d) liberal
Ans.B
(a) reckless
(b) economical
(c) naïve
(d) extra vagant
Ans.b
22. His salubrious words calmed the students.(2018)
(a) provoking
(b) pleasant
(c) ridiculous
(d) thanking
Ans. b
23. He felt desolated after he lost his business. (2018)
(a) deserted
(b) joyful
(c) strong
(d) annoyed
Ans.a
24. Don’t condone such acts which lead to unrest in the country. (2018)
(a) Regard
(b) punish
(c) aware of
(d) overlook
Ans. d
25. A good work place shall not encourage ineptitude even in a hidden manner. (2018)
(a) incompetence
(b) courage
(c) gossip
(d) radical thinking
Ans.a
26. Learning of foreign language should not impede one’s mother tongue learning.
(a) facilitate
(b) acts for
(c) hinder
(d) accept
Ans.c
27. Extradition of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting. (2018)
(a) acceptance
(b) sentence
(c) extension
(d) deportation
Ans.d
28. It was felt that the decision to remove the group from the exercise would be
detrimental to the organization. (2018)
(a) beneficial
(b) harsh
(c) disadvantageous
(d) demanding
Ans.c
29. His derisive behaviour has led to the situation we face now. (2018)
(a) mockery
(b) conducive
(c) encouraging
(d) contemptuous
Ans.d
30. Any classroom should provide an engaging environment for learners. (2018)
(a) carefree
(b) appealing
(c) thinking
(d) dreaming
Ans.b
31. A truly respectable old man is a ripe person. (2018)
(a) senior
(b) mature
(c) perfect
(d) seasoned
Ans.b
32. The soldiers repulsed the enemy. (2018)
(a) defeated
(b) destroyed
(c) rejected
(d) repelled
Ans.d
33. She deftly masked her feelings. (2018)
(a) hid
(b) flaunted
(c) oblique
(d) obscured
Ans.a
34. Vendors must have license. (2018)
(a) One who drives a car
(b) One who works in a hospital
(c) One who is employed in food serving
(d) One engaged in selling
Ans.d
35. They will not admit children under fourteen. (2018)
(a) avow
(b) receive
(c) accept
(d) concede
Ans.c
36. The jewels have been stolen from her bedroom. (2018)
(a) embezzled
(b) asserted
(c) yielded
(d) abdicated
Ans.a
37. The soldier showed an exemplary courage. (2018)
(a) flawed
(b) faulty
(c) ideal
(d) boisterous
Ans.c
38. They served fruits after the dinner. (2018)
(a) assisted
(b) obliged
(c) waited
(d) offered
Ans.d
39. The committee should recommend his name to the government. (2018)
(a) praise
(b) advise
(c) counsel
(d) suggest
Ans.d
40. Can medicines save us from death? (2018)
(a) hide
(b) rescue
(c) protect
(d) liberal
Ans.B