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17. CORPOREAL:SPIRITUAL
A. mesa:plateau
C. foreigner:immigrant
B. moron:savant
D.pedagogue:teacher
B. director:drama
D.thespian:play
18. SYMPHONY:COMPOSER
A. Leonardo:music
C. colours:pallet
B. Fresco:painter
D.art:appreciation
B. shred:wood
D.chip:glass
verbal-ability/idioms-and-phrases Section 1
verbal-ability/verbal-analogies
1. DIVA:OPERA
A.producer:theatre
C. conductor:bus
2. GRAIN:SALT
A.shard:pottery
C. blades:grass
3. THRUST:SPEAR
A.mangle:iron
C. bow:arrow
4. PAIN:SEDATIVE
A.comfort:stimulant
C. trance:narcotic
5. LIGHT:BLIND
A.speech:dumb
C. tongue:sound
B. scabbard:sword
D.fence:epee
B. grief:consolation
D.ache:extraction
B. language:deaf
D.voice:vibration
6. WAN:COLOUR
A.corpulent:weight
C. pallid:complexion
B. insipid:flavour
D.enigmatic:puzzle
7. PORK:PIG
A.rooster:chicken
C. steer:beef
B. mutton:sheep
D.lobster:crustacean
8. AFTER:BEFORE
A.first:second
C. contemporary:historic
B. present:past
D.successor:predecessor
9. INDIGENT:WEALTHY
A.angry:rich
C.gauche:graceful
B. native:affluent
D.scholarly:erudite
10. DISTANCE:MILE
A.liquid:litre
C. weight:scale
B. bushel:corn
D.fame:television
11. TEN:DECIMAL
A. seven:septet
C.two:binary
B. four:quartet
D.five:quince
12. MUNDANE:SPIRITUAL
A. common:ghostly
C. routine:novel
B. worldly:unworldly
D.secular:clerical
13. ARMY:LOGISTICS
A.business:strategy
C. war:logic
B. soldier:students
D.team:individual
14. GRAVITY:PULL
A. iron:metal
C.magnetism:attraction
B. north pole:directions
D.dust:desert
15. FILTER:WATER
A. curtail:activity
C. edit:text
16. HOPE:ASPIRES
A. love:elevates
C.fib:lie
1. To make clean breast of

A.To gain prominence
B. To praise oneself
C.To confess without of reserve
D.To destroy before it blooms
E. None of these
B. expunge:book
D.censor:play
B. film:flam
D.fake:ordinary
2. To keeps one's temper

A.To become hungry
C. To preserve ones energy
E. None of these
B. To be in good mood
D.To be aloof from
3. To catch a tartar
A.To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
B. To catch a dangerous person
C. To meet with disaster
D.To deal with a person who is more than one's match
E. None of these
4. To drive home
A.To find one's roots
C. Back to original position
E. None of these
5. To have an axe to grind
A.A private end to serve
C. To have no result
E. None of these
6. To cry wolf
A.To listen eagerly
C. To turn pale
E. None of these
B. To return to place of rest

D.To emphasise
B. To fail to arouse interest

D.To work for both sides
B. To give false alarm
D.To keep off starvation
7. To end in smoke
A.To make completely understand
B. To ruin oneself
C. To excite great applause
D.To overcome someone
E. None of these
8. To be above board
A.To have a good height
B. To be honest in any business deal
C. They have no debts
D.To try to be beautiful
E. None of these
9. To put one's hand to plough
A.To take up agricultural farming
B. To take a difficult task
C. To get entangled into unnecessary things
D.Take interest in technical work
E. None of these
Jahangir Alam Dolar, Department of Economics, RU
10. To pick holes

A. To find some reason to quarrel
B. To destroy something
C. To criticise someone
D.To cut some part of an item
E. None of these
11. To leave someone in the lurch
A. To come to compromise with someone
B. Constant source of annoyance to someone
C. To put someone at ease
D.To desert someone in his difficulties
E. None of these
12. To play second fiddle
A. To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B. To reduce importance of one's senior
C. To support the role and view of another person
D.To do back seat driving
E. None of these
13. To beg the question
A. To refer to
C. To raise objections
E. None of these
B. To take for granted

D.To be discussed
14. A black sheep

A. An unlucky person
B. A lucky person
C. An ugly person
D.A partner who takes no share of the profits
E. None of these
15. A man of straw
A. A man of no substance
B. A very active person
C. A worthy fellow
D.An unreasonable person
E. None of these
16. To smell a rat
A. To see signs of plague epidemic
B. To get bad small of a bad dead rat
C. To suspect foul dealings
D.To be in a bad mood
E. None of these
17. To hit the nail right on the head
A. To do the right thing
B. To destroy one's reputation
C. To announce one's fixed views
D.To teach someone a lesson
E. None of these
18. To set one's face against
A. To oppose with determination B. To judge by appearence
C. To get out of difficulty
D.To look at one steadily
E. None of these
Idioms and Phrases > Section 2
therefore be decided one way or the other.

A.going on slowly
B. hotly debated
C. stuck up
D.ignored
5. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
A.die on a horse back
B. die in the battlefield
C. die while still working
D.die with honour
6. The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
A.a keen contest
B. a huge attraction
C. a lovely spectacle
D.a game without any result
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
7. When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
A.became desperate
B. felt sad
C. became angry
D.became discouraged
Answer: Option D
8. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
A.loitered around
B. stayed out
C. sat unmoving
D.moved away
Answer: Option A
9. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using
backstairs influence to get the job.
A. Political influence
B. Backing influence
C. Deserving and proper influence
D.Secret and unfair influence
Answer: Option D
10. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
A. advertise
B. cater to the public taste
C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
D.depend upon the public for approval
Answer: Option C
11. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his
own juice.
A. Make a stew
B. Boil
C. Suffer in his own juice
D.Suffer for his own act
Answer: Option D
1. Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in
a advance.
A.Toppled over
B. Bribed
C. Given advance information D.Threatened
2I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
. A. scolded me
C. abused me
3. He passed himself off as a noble man.
A.Was regarded as
B. Pretended to be
C. Was thought to be
D.Was looked upon
12. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
A. highlight
B. show
C. offer
D.promise
B. insultedAnswer:
me
Option C
D. ignored me
13. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
A. wasting his money
B. becoming overgenerous
C. overtaxing his energies
D.losing his objectives
4. This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must
Answer: Option C
14. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of
present situation
A. cancel
B. discuss
C. reconsider
D.postpone
Answer: Option D
15. Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet
A. flatters
B. praises others
C. admonishes others
D.praises himself
Answer: Option D
16. He is out and out a reactionary.
A. no more
C. in favour of
B. thoroughly
D.deadly against
Answer: Option B
17. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat.
A. talking nonsense
B. talking ignorantly
C. talking irresponsibly
D.talking insultingly
Examination this year.

A. Dead sure of
B. Very hopeful of
C. Lacking self confidence about
D.Reasonably certain of
Answer: Option C
23. Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
A. welcome a gift
B. find fault with a gift
C. be fastidious
D.examine a gift carefully
Answer: Option B
24. Dowry is a burning question of the day.
A. a widely debated issue
B. a dying issue
C. a relevant problem
D.an irrelevant issue
Answer: Option A
25. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared
to to bell the cat.
A. To take lead in danger.
B. To tie bell to a cat's neck
C. To be alert of the enemy
D.To make noise
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
18. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it.
A. stopped
B. postponed
C. dropped
D.cancelled
26. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

A. at its peak
B. at rock bottom
C. growing more
D.growing less
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
19. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough
a lonely furrow.
A. remain unaffected
B. do without the help of others
C. survive in isolation
D.remain non-aligned
27. He is leaving the country for a good.

A. for better prospects
B. for a good cause
C. for ever
D.for others good
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
20. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel.
A. tried to cause an accident
B. helped in the execution of the plan
C. thwarted in the execution of the plan
D.destroyed the plan
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
A. change the subject immediately
B. forget things in between
C. go on at great length
D.become boisterous
Answer: Option A
21. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since

much work has already been done on him.
A. Hit a golden spot
B. Come across gold
C. Come across the word "gold"
D.Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information
Answer: Option D
22. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services
29. He sold his house for a song.

A. at a reasonable price
C. very cheaply
B. at a discount
D.at a premium
Answer: Option C
30. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a
snake in the grass during the revolution.
A. a secret enemy
B. a treacherous person
C. an unforeseen danger
D.an unexpected misfortune

Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
31. Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job,
for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a
A.
woman
B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D.The principle of equal treatment should be implemented
Answer: Option A
32. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down
for a while.
A. to be cautious
B. to be on the defensive
C. to take rest
D.to show no reaction
39. Govind has left his country for good.

A. for better opportunities
B. on an important mission
C. forever
D.to return soon
Answer: Option C
40. Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were
aware of this.
A. The person who had the real control and power
B. The acknowledged leader
C. The person who controlled the monarch
D.The person who advised the queen
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
33. The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat.
A. had some pain in his heels
B. ran away from the scene
C. confronted the policeman
D.could not decide what to do
41. His friends let him down.

A. failed
C. succeeded
B. comforted
D.stood by
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
34. He struck several bad patches before he made good.
A. came across bad soil
B. Had a bad time
C. Went through many illness
D.Had many professional difficulties
Answer: Option D
35. The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep.
A. Made her sad
B. Surprised her
C. Made her cry bitterly
D.Fill her with horror
Answer: Option D
36. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic
hardships?
A. welcome
B. take easily
C. remain satisfied with
D.tolerate
Answer: Option D
37. The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be
tolerated in the class.
A. authoritatively
B. finally
C. angrily
D.coldly
Answer: Option B
38. I hope it will not put you out If I am late.
A. harm you
B. irritate you
C. please you
D.worry out
42. I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.
A. troubled
B. stupid
C. uncomfortable
D.inferior
Answer: Option C
43. Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or
genuinely subscribe to democracy.
A. pay oral tribute
B. attach no value
C. remain indifferent
D.show only outward respect
Answer: Option D
44. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.
A. Advise me about
B. Be in opposition
C. Deal with
D.Meddle officiously in
Answer: Option D
45. He visits the doctor off and on.
A. everyday
C. never at all
B. regularly
D.occasionally
Answer: Option D
46. The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim
women's Bill boiling
A. Earning enough to keep body and soul together
B. Keep a controversy alive
C. Boil the bill
D.Boil something in a pot
Answer: Option B
47. The robber took to his heels when the police arrived.
A. opened fire
B. hid himself
C. ran off
D.surrendered
Answer: Option C
48. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
A. Enjoy forever
B. Have it both ways
C. Run away from responsibility
D.Absolve yourself of guilt
Answer: Option B
49. The rebels held out for about a month
A. waited
B. retreated
C. bargained
D.resisted
Answer: Option D
50. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather.
A. create problems
B. encounter difficulties
C. confuse matters
D.makes things difficult
Answer: Option B
51. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his
sons to break the bundle of sticks
A. emphasised
B. voiced
C. declared
D.suggested
Answer: Option A
52. If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers.
A. be unhappy
B. be happy
C. suffer
D.be ill
Answer: Option C
53. I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights.
A. with all their might
B. without any other weapon
C. resorting to violence
D.very cowardly
Answer: Option A
54. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner
to reach in time.
A. To cut a portion of the road
B. To take a short cut
C. To go fast
D.To take an alternative route
Answer: Option B
55. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days.
A. declining
B. increasing
C. spreading
D.spiralling
Answer: Option A
56. In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a
far cry.
A. an impracticable idea
B. an abstract idea
C. out of reach
D.a long way off
Answer: Option D
57. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at
twelve in the night.
A. Difficult
B. Too much
C. Customary
D.Simple
Answer: Option B
58. I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
B. has a loose tongue
C. lives a life of ease and luxury
D.does not know how to behave himself
Answer: Option A
59. There is no love lost between two neighbours.
A. close friendship
B. cool indifference
C. intense dislike
D.a love hate relationship
Answer: Option C
60. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
A. undecided
B. uncertain
C. unknown
D.not clear
Answer: Option A
61. This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being
completed.
A. Bad for business
B. Non-business like
C. An unfortunate event
D.Creating ill-will
Answer: Option C
62. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long
bow.
A. understate
B. get emotional
C. exaggerate
D.get excited
Answer: Option C
63. Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the
manager.
A. consider
B. discuss
C. settle
D.workout
Answer: Option C
64. Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years
but their business is now on its last legs.

A. About to fructify
B. About to perish
C. About to produce results
D.About to take off
Answer: Option B
65. The time is running out, you must look sharp.
A. be careful
B. make haste
C. be punctual
D.be sensible
Answer: Option B
66. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes
A. To put sand into eyes
B. To make blind
C. To deceive
D.To show false things
Answer: Option C
67. In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the
spheres of life.
A. law of the mob
B. law of the underworld
C. law of the constitution
D.law of the parliament
Answer: Option A
68. He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant.
A. He was in a drunken state
B. He was very cheerful
C. He talked incoherently
D.He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
Answer: Option B
69. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money
A. Spending more than his income
B. Borrowing money liberally
C. Very rich
D.Wasting a lot of money
Answer: Option C
70. Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office
assistant in the insurance company.
A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences
B. A career which helped him make lot of money
C. A career where he signed a lot of cheques
D.Did odd jobs
C. rule that cannot be broken or modified

D.rule that can be broken or modified
Answer: Option C
73. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.
A. as usual
B. as he wanted
C. as his want was
D.as he wanted that day
Answer: Option A
74. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?
A. To give offence to them
B. To follow them grudgingly
C. To treat them indifferently
D.To be kicked by them
Answer: Option A
75. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.
A. To establish himself
B. To migrate
C. To join
D.To settle
Answer: Option A
76. The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is
worth a jew's eye
A. Not a worthy possession
B. unnecessary
C. A costly items
D.A possession of high value
Answer: Option D
77. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the
country.
A. a personal view
B. a general view
C. a biased view
D.a detailed presentation
Answer: Option B
78. He resigned the post of his own accord.
A. which he liked
B. according to his convenience
C. voluntarily and willingly
D.according to his judgement
Answer: Option C
79. As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
A. giving speeches
B. the object of admiration
C. the centre of attraction
D.an object of public notice
Answer: Option A
71. The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
A. draw my attention
B. confused me
C. frightened me
D.worried me
Answer: Option C
80. I ran out of money on my European tour.
A. exhausted my stock of
B. did not have enough
C. lost
D.carried a lot
Answer: Option C
72. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
A. rule that is difficult
B. rule that is fat changing
Answer: Option A
81. Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the
promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue
C. Suffer from persecution complex
D.Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently
Answer: Option D
82. Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
A. Has no serious occupation
B. Is living comfortably
C. Is respected by everybody
D.Is held in high esteem
Answer: Option A
83. Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand.
established on insecure
A.
B. based on inexperience
foundations
C. resting on cheap material
D.resting on immature ideas

Answer: Option A
90. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
A. worked very hard
B. spent a huge amount
C. tried all tricks
D.bribed several persons
Answer: Option A
91. He is always picking holes in every project.
A. creating problems in
B. finding fault with
C. suggesting improvement in
D.asking irrelevant questions on
Answer: Option B
92. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
A. project is over
B. decision is made
C. death is inevitable
D.cloth has been dyed
Answer: Option D
84. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
A. entertained
B. puzzled
C. annoyed
D.encouraged
Answer: Option B
85. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before
shouting.
A. Impure blood
B. Ill feeling
C. Bloody fights
D.Quarrels
Answer: Option B
86. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's
quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup.
A. violent quarrel
B. fuss about a trifle
C. brittle situation
D.quarrel about tea cups
Answer: Option B
87. Mohan always keeps himself to himself
A. Is too busy
B. Is selfish
C. Is unsociable
D.Does not take sides
Answer: Option C
88. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I
felt bored.
A. whispering
B. backbiting
C. gossip
D.light conversation
Answer: Option D
89. My car broke down on way to the railway station.
A. stopped
B. met with an accident
C. ran out of petrol
D.failed to work
Answer: Option B
93. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A. born in a middle class family
B. born in a wealthy family
C. born in a royal family
D.born in a family of nationalists
Answer: Option B
94. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the
lute.
A. caused unnecessary worries
B. brought about disharmony
C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
D.brought about a disciplined atmosphere
Answer: Option B
95. The prince did not take after the king.
A. run after
B. follow
C. precede
D.resemble
Answer: Option D
96. Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
A. soon
B. finally
C. gradually
D.unexpectedly
Answer: Option C
97. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died.
Those are only crocodile tears.
A. Pretended sorrow
B. Tears a crocodile
C. A weeping crocodile
D.Mild regret

Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
98. The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
A. elevated
B. rewarded
C. punished
D.reprimanded
107. I requested him to put in a word for me.

A.introduce
B. assist
C. support
D.recommend
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
99. He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice
Principal.
A.returned my kindness
B. did an act of kindness
C. improved my prospects
D.became suddenly good
Answer: Option B
100. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A.giving bribes to get his work done
B. seeking advice from one and all
C. helping those who help him
D.making the best use of a favourable situation
Answer: Option D
108. The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.

A.coldly
B. boldly
C. ruthlessly
D.deliberately
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
109. He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
A.extreme hard work
B. keen business skills
C. dishonest dealings
D.sharp intelligence
Answer: Option C
101. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings.
A.Careful
B. Considerate
C. Polite
D.Upright
Answer: Option D
110. The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
A.very good friends
B. constantly fighting
C. associates in some action
D.suspicious of each other
Answer: Option A
102. It is high time that India did something about the population
problem.
A.already late
B. appropriate time
C. desired occasion
D.auspicious moment
Answer: Option A
111. He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so
he let her do what she liked.
A.Pressed down
B. Unduly under control
C. Below his thumb
D.Under tyrannical conditions.
Answer: Option B
103. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.

A.Boosting the claims of
B. Championing the cause of
C. Seeking help of others for
D.Moving about with
112. It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and
studied the real needs of the students.
A.Detachment and seclusion
B. A tower made of ivory
C. Prison
D.Dream lands
Answer: Option B
104. We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
A.give publicity to
B. publicly condemn
C. keep away from
D.not sympathise with
Answer: Option C
105. Turban is in vogue in some communities.
A.in fashion
B. out of use
C. vaguely used
D.never used
Answer: Option A
106. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to
recognise him.
A.surprised
B. hurt intensely
C. annoyed
D.irritated
Answer: Option A
113. You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get
the best buys.
A.Be calm and not be excitable
B. Have a cool head
C. Be uncommunicative
D.Be choosy
Answer: Option A
114. There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of
the Government.
A.the official machinery
B. the ordinary members
C. the majority
D.the cabinet ministers
Answer: Option B
115. The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill
and was dismissed from his job.
A.Cleaned the nose
B. Cheated
C. Abused
D.Slapped
123. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.

A.took no pains
B. did very irrelevant things
C. resorted to illegitimate practices
D.used all available means
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
116. I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
A.Am in agreement
B. Am angry
C. Am indebted
D.Will join hands
124. The authorities took him to task for his negligence.

A.gave him additional work
B. suspended his assignment
C. reprimanded him
D.forced him to resign
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
117. The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free
wheat a month for all rural families.
A.took an oath
B. took a risk
C. extended help
D.caused embarrassment
Answer: Option B
118. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot
down.
A.not to yield
B. resign
C. to accept the proposal unconditionally
D.withdraw
Answer: Option A
119. The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange
pronunciation of the new teacher.
A.remain silent
B. remain serious
C. remain mute
D.remain disturbed
Answer: Option B
120. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to
light any startling facts.
A.Prove
B. Probe
C. Highlight
D.Disclose
Answer: Option D
121. His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
A.found acceptance with
B. was attentively listened to by
C. was appreciated by
D.was applauded by
Answer: Option C
122. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.
A.Is trying to do much
B. Is very greedy
C. Is always hungry
D.Has little regard for others
Answer: Option A
125. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the

Government has decided not to give in.
A.accede
B. yield
C. oblige
D.confirm
Answer: Option B
126. Their business is now on its last legs.
A.About to fructify
B. About to perish
C. About to produce results
D.About to take off
Answer: Option B
127. He went back on his promise to vote for me.
A.withdrew
B. forgot
C. reinforced
D.supported
Answer: Option A
128. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the
passerby.
A.became desperate
B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed
D.felt disgusted
Answer: Option B
129. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
A.Imagine
B. Give birth
C. Understand
D.Depend
Answer: Option A
Verbal Ability > Synonyms > Section 1

1. CORPULENT
A.Lean
C. Emaciated
B. Gaunt
D.Obese
Answer: Option D
2. BRIEF
A.Limited
C. Little
B. Small
D.Short
A. Original
C. Trustworthy
Answer: Option D
3. EMBEZZLE
A.Misappropriate
C. Remunerate
B. Balance
D.Clear
Answer: Option B
12. INDICT
A. Condemn
C. Accuse
Answer: Option A
Main Entry: embezzle
B. Imitation
D.Loyal
B. Reprimand
D.Allege
Answer: Option C
Part of Speech: verb

Definition: steal money, often from employer
Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply,
misappropriate, misuse, peculate, pilfer, purloin, put hand in cookie
jar, put hand in till, skim, thieve
Meanings: formally accuse of a crime (Law); accuse, charge,

criticize
13. STRINGENT
A. Dry
C. Rigorous
B. Strained
D.Shrill
Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return

4. VENT
5. AUGUST
A.Common
C. Dignified
Answer: Option C
B. Ridiculous
D.Petty
Answer: Option C
6. CANNY
A.Obstinate
C. Clever
B. Handsome
D.Stout
Answer: Option D
8. WARRIOR
A.Soldier
C. Pirate
B. Observant
D.Watchful
B. Sailor
D.Spy
Answer: Option C
11. FAKE
16. RESCUE
A. Command
C. Defence
B. Help
D.Safety
17. ATTEMPT
A. Serve
C. Try
B. Explore
D.Explain
Answer: Option C
B. Removed
D.Separate
18. FORAY
A. Maraud
C. Ranger
B. Contest
D.Intuition
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
10. ADVERSITY
A. Failure
C. Misfortune
B. Paused
D.Postponed
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
9. DISTANT
A.Far
C. Reserved
Answer: Option A
15. HESITATED
A. Stopped
C. Slowed
B. Comment
D.Console
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
7. ALERT
A.Energetic
C. Intelligent
14. LAMENT
A. Complain
C. Condone
B. Helplessness
D.Crisis
19. RECKLESS
A. Courageous
C. Bold
B. Rash
D.Daring
Answer: Option B
20. CONSEQUENCES
A. Results
B. Conclusions
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C. Difficulties
D.Applications
Answer: Option A
21. IMPROVEMENT
A. Advancement
C. Promotion
Answer: Option B
22. INEBRIATE
A. Dreamy
C. Unsteady
B. Stupefied
D.Drunken
B. Arid
D.Dry
B. Miserable
D.Disobey
26. IRONIC
A. Inflexible
C. Good-natured
B. Bitter
D.Disguisedly sarcastic
Answer: Option D
27. TIMID
A. Fast
C. Medium
Answer: Option B
29. NEUTRAL
A. Unbiased
C. Undecided
Answer: Option A
B. Vain
D.Sick
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
36. BARE
A. Uncovered
C. Clear
B. Fleeting
D.Fanciful
B. Tolerate
D.Neat
Answer: Option A
B. Slow
D.Shy
Answer: Option D
28. EXTRICATE
A. Pull
C. Tie
B. Unaccountable
D.Unconnected
Answer: Option B
35. TRANSIENT
A. Transparent
C. Feeble
Answer: Option C
B. Bankrupt
D.Broke
Answer: Option B
34. FEEBLE
A. Weak
C. Arrogant
B. Toying
D.Turning
B. Distortion
D.Bylane
Answer: Option C
33. INEXPLICABLE
A. Confusing
C. Chaotic
Answer: Option B
25. MOVING
A. Taking
C. Shifting
31. DIVERSION
A. Amusement
C. Deviation
32. INSOLVENT
A. Poor
C. Penniless
Answer: Option A
24. ABJECT
A. Challenge
C. Deny
B. Superficial
D.Worthless
Answer: Option B
B. Betterment
D.Preference
Answer: Option D
23. STERILE
A. Barren
C. Childless
30. SHALLOW
A. Artificial
C. Foolish
37. REPEAL
A. Sanction
C. Pass
B. Perpetuate
D.Cancel
Answer: Option D
B. Free
D.Complicate
B. Non-aligned
D.Indifferent
38. SALACITY
A. Bliss
C. Indecency
B. Depression
D.Recession
Answer: Option C
39. ECSTATIC
A. Animated
C. Enraptured
B. Bewildered
D.Illful
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49. CANDID
A. Apparent
C. Frank
Answer: Option C
40. ADMONISH
A. Punish
C. Dismiss
B. Curse
D.Reprimand
Answer: Option D
4 DILIGENT
1. A. Progressive
C. Inventive
B. Brilliant
D.Hard-working
Answer: Option D
43. BROWSE
A. Heal
C. Examine
B. Pretentious
D.Devout
44. INFREQUENT
A. Never
C. Rare
B. Usual
D.Sometimes
45. RESTRAINT
A. Hindrance
C. Obstacle
B. Repression
D.Restriction
46. DEIFY
A. Flatter
C. Worship
B. Challenge
D.Face
47. HARBINGER
A. Messenger
C. Forerunner
B. Steward
D.Pilot
Answer: Option C
48. VENUE
A. Place
C. Time
Answer: Option A
B. Agenda
D.Duration
B. Moderation
D.Beggary
Answer: Option C
56. WRETCHED
A. Poor
C. Insane
Answer: Option C
B. Quarter
D.Half
Answer: Option C
55. DESTITUTION
A. Humility
C. Poverty
Answer: Option D
B. Cheap
D.Absent
Answer: Option C
54. ENTIRE
A. Part
C. Whole
Answer: Option C
B. Chastisement
D.Terror
Answer: Option A
53. ABUNDANT
A. Ripe
C. Plenty
Answer: Option C
B. Madden
D.Shoot
Answer: Option C
52. TORTURE
A. Torment
C. Harassment
B. Deceive
D.Strike
B. Merge
D.Glisten
Answer: Option B
51. LYNCH
A. Hang
C. Kill
Answer: Option D
42. PIOUS
A. Pure
C. Clean
Answer: Option C
50. MELD
A. To soothe
C. Purchase
B. Explicit
D.Bright
Answer: Option A
57. INTIMIDATE
A. To hint
C. Bluff
B. Foolish
D.Strained
B. Frighten
D.Harass
Answer: Option B
58. CANTANKEROUS
A. Quarrelsome
C. Disrespectful
B. Rash
D.Noisy
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Answer: Option A
59. RANT
A. Praise inordinately
C. To preach noisily
Answer: Option A
B. Formalise
D.Treat with screen
Answer: Option C
60. ZANY
A. Clown
C. Thief
B. Pet
D.Magician
69. SHIVER
A. Feel
C. Tremble
B. Rock
D.Move
Answer: Option C
B. Changeablemess
D.Reserve
Answer: Option D
62. MASSACRE
A. Murder
C. Assassinate
B. Lover of art
D.Delinquent
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
61. TACITURNITY
A. Dumbness
C. Hesitation
68. CONNOISSEUR
A. Ignorant
C. Interpreter
B. Stab
D.Slaughter
70. PRESTIGE
A. Influence
C. Name
Answer: Option C
71. STRINGENT
A. Tense
C. Strict
B. Quality
D.Wealth
B. Stringly
D.Causing to Shrink
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
63. KEN
A. Ignorance
C. Trial
B. Witness
D.Knowledge
72. INSOMNIA
A. Lethargy
C. Drunkenness
B. Sleeplessness
D.Unconsciousness
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
64. WARY
A. Sad
C. Distorted
B. vigilant
D.Tired
Answer: Option B
65. RABBLE
A. Mob
C. Roar
B. Noise
D.Rubbish
74. REPERCUSSION
A. Clever reply
C. Remuneration
B. Recollection
D.Reaction
Answer: Option D
75. IMPROMPTU
A. Offhand
C. Unreal
B. Havoc
D.Defeat
Answer: Option B
67. PONDER
A. Think
C. Anticipate
B. Eulogy
D.Extolled
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
66. MAYHEM
A. Jubilation
C. Excitement
73. LAUD
A. Lord
C. Praise
B. Evaluate
D.Increase
B. Unimportant
D.Effective
Answer: Option A
76. FRUGALITY
A. Foolishness
C. Enthusiasm
B. Extremity
D.Economy
Answer: Option D
77. CORRESPONDENCE
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A. Agreements
C. Documents
Answer: Option D
78. ASCEND
A. Leap
C. Deviate
B. Contracts
D.Letters
B. Grow
D.Mount
B. Worry
D.Anteroom
B. Mixture
D.Puzzles
B. Show up
D.Come up
B. Garner
D.Abuse
B. Frank
D.Pacify
B. Critical
D.Brittle
B. False
D.Provocative
B. Senility
D.Speciousness
B. Glory
D.Reputation
B. Skilful
D.Cruel
Answer: Option B
93. SCINTILLATING
A. Smouldering
C. Touching
Answer: Option C
B. Glittering
D.Warming
Answer: Option B
94. TEPID
A. Hot
C. Cold
B. Warm
D.Boiling
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
86. MOROSE
A. Annoyed
C. Moody
90. PRECARIOUS
A. Cautious
C. Perilous
Answer: Option A
92. MASTERLY
A. Crafty
C. Meaningful
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
85. GARRULITY
A. Credulity
C. Loquaciousness
89. GRATIFY
A. Appreciate
C. Indulge
91. INFAMY
A. Dishonour
C. Integrity
B. Boldness Answer & Explanation
D.Enthusism
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2. A.Strength
C. Warmth
84. MENDACIOUS
A. Full of Confidence
C. Encouraging
B. Realised
D.Waken
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
83. GARNISH
A. Paint
C. Adorn
88. AWAKENED
A. Enlightened
C. Shook
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
81. TURN UP
A. Land up
C. Crop up
B. Gluttonous
D.Venturous
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
80. SYNOPSIS
A. Index
C. Summary
87. VORACIOUS
A. Truthful
C. Funny
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
79. FURORE
A. Excitement
C. Flux
Answer: Option B
95. VORACIOUS
A. Wild
C. Angry
B. Gloomy
D.Displeased
B. Greedy
D.Quick
Answer: Option B
96. UNITE
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A. Unfold
C. Combine
B. Unchain
D.Unhinge
C. preserve
D.conserve
Answer: Option
Answer: Option C
97. COMBAT
A. Conflict
C. Feud
B. Quarrel
D.Fight
2. The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.

A.sorrows
B. misfortunes
C. changes
D.surprises
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
98. REFECTORY
A. Restaurant
C. Living Room
B. Parlour
D.Dining Room
3. She has an insatiable love for music.

A.unsatisfiable
B. unchanging
C. irreconcilable
D.undesirable
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
99. UNCOUTH
A. Ungraceful
C. Slovenly
B. Rough
D.Dirty
4. The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble

movements.
A.Unrhythmic
B. lively
C. quickening
D.clear
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
100. ERROR
A.Misadventure
C. Ambiguity
B. Misgiving
D.Blunder
5. The visitor had a bohemian look.

A.hostile
B. unconventional
C. sinister
D.unfriendly
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
101. COMMENSURATE
A.Measurable
C. Begining
B. Proportionate
D.Appropriate
6. The bullet wound proved to be fatal and the soldier died immediately.
A.grievous
B. dangerous
C. serious
D.deadly
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
102. DEBACLE
A.Collapse
C. Defeat
B. Decline
D.Disgrace
Answer: Option A
103. GERMANE
A.Responsible
C. Possible
B. Logical
D.Relevant
Answer: Option D
104. DISTINCTION
A.Diffusion
C. Different
7. The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries

is rather callous to say the least.
A.passive
B. unkind
C. cursed
D.unfeeling
Answer: Option D
8. In spite of their efforts, the team of scientists could not make much
headway to solve the problem.
A.progress
B. thinking
C. efforts
D.start
Answer: Option A
B. Disagreement
D.Degree
Answer: Option C
9. On scrutiny the police officer found out that the documents provided
by the landlord were totally fabricated.
A.forged
B. historical
C. prepared
D.genuine
Answer: Option A
Synonyms > Section 2

1. It is very difficult to retain all that you hear in the class.
A.keep
B. recall
10. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.

A. easily perceived
B. easily acquired
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C. easily infected
D.easily deflected
Answer: Option A
11. The accident occurred due to his lapse.
A. trick
B. interval
C. error
D.ignorance
Answer: Option C
12. Sunlight and shadow made the landscape a kaleidoscope of colour.
A. tube containing mirrors and loose pieces of coloured glass
B. frequently changing pattern of bright scenes
C. a mixture of black and white
D.resembling the seven colours of rainbow
19. The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared
on the way to the police station.
A. defeated
B. be fooled
C. cheated
D.outmanoeuvred
Answer: Option A
20. Silence is mandatory for meditation to be effective.
A. compulsory
B. necessary
C. required
D.needed
Answer: Option A
21. We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity.
A. bondage
B. contention
C. friendship
D.understanding
Answer: Option B
13. After the dismal performance of the team in the series concluded
yesterday, the captain offered his resignation to the president of the
club.
A. poor
B. sorrowful
C. minimum
D.short
Answer: Option C
22. The soldier displayed exceptional courage and saved Major from the
enemy's hand.
A. avoidable
B. unusual
C. strange
D.abnormal
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
14. We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved
that he was right.
A. later
B. many
C. few
D.earlier
Answer: Option A
15. The pioneers left a blazing trial of courage, manliness and chivalry.
A. inventors
B. explorers
C. colonialist
D.settlers
23. Public figures should not indulge in mud-slinging.

A. caricatures
B. mockery
C. slander
D.quarrelling
Answer: Option C
24. The notice said that the meeting would begin precisely at 9.30 AM.
A. approximately
B. exactly
C. accurately
D.concisely
Answr: Option B
Answer: Option D
16. He has a propensity for getting into debt.
A. natural tendency
B. aptitude
C. characteristic
D.quality
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
17. That young is quite sanguine about the result of his competitive
examination.
A. depressed
B. pessimistic
C. anxious
D.optimistic
26. The prisoner has been languishing in the jail for the last many years.
A. convicted
B. suffering
C. attempting
D.avoiding
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
18. He is averse to the idea of holding elections now.
A. convinced
B. angry
C. agreeable
D.opposed
Answer: Option D
25. That the plan is both inhuman and preposterous needs no further
proof.
A. heartless
B. impractical
C. absurd
D.abnormal
27. As the driver was inebriated he could not control the car.
A. inexperienced
B. tired
C. befuddled
D.intoxicated
Answer: Option D
28. When the police questioned him, he gave very incoherent answer at
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first.
A. irrational
C. irrelevant
B. inconsistent
D.irritating
A. break
C. breach
B. damage
D.gap
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
29. Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.
A. dangerous
B. impracticable
C. obscure
D.irrational
38. His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea-change in his

outlook and his attitude to people.
A. complete change
B. partial change
C. favourable change
D.unfavourable change
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
30. Instead of putting up a united front against on common enemy, the
medieval states frittered away their energy in internecine warfare.
A. mutually destructive
B. baneful
C. pernicious
D.detrimental
Answer: Option A
39. Only those who are gullible take every advertisement seriously.
A. fallible
B. enthusiastic
C. unsuspecting
D.unrealistic
Answer: Option C
31. Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous

pupil in the class.
A. sullen
B. unruly
C. lazy
D.awkward
40. Whatever opinion he give is sane

A. rational
B. obscure
C. wild
D.arrogant
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
32. The story is too fantastic to be credible.
A. believable
B. false
C. readable
D.praiseworthy
41. The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.

A. disturbance
B. ravage
C. provocation
D.violence
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option A
33. They feel that we should be fully aware of our own environment.
A. nationality
B. heredity
C. nature
D.surroundings
Answer: Option D
34. No one will invite her to a tea party for she is so garrulous.
A. talks a lot
B. giggles all the time
C. laughs a lot
D.repeats gossip
Answer: Option A
35. The aberration in the Indian Economy can be attributed to shortsightedness of its political masters.
A. procrastination
B. privilege
C. deviation
D.steadfastness
Answer: Option C
36. Traffic being what it is, it is lamentable that our roads are unable to
take the load.
A. unpardonable
B. deplorable
C. inexcusable
D.terrible
Answer: Option B
37. A rupture in the relationship of two brothers is quite apparent.
42. It took him a long time to come round after the operation.
A. recover
B. walk
C. move
D.eat
Answer: Option A
43. I don't like alien fashions.
A. foreign
C. unusual
B. extraneous
D.exotic
Answer: Option A
44. Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.
A. tricky
B. harmful
C. difficult
D.dangerous
Answer: Option D
45. The inspector was a vigilant young man.
A. intelligent
B. ambitious
C. watchful
D.smart
Answer: Option C
46. I wrote to him as lately as last week.
A. immediately
B. early
C. recently
D.late
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A. witnesses
C. tokens
Answer: Option C
47. Many species of animals have become extinct during the last
hundred years.
A. aggressive
B. non-existent
C. scattered
D.feeble.
Answer: Option B
48. The tablet alleviated the pain, and the patient was soon feeling much
better.
A. mitigated
B. moderated
C. removed
D.lightened
Answer: Option A
49. The International Community may begin to doubt the credentials of
the largest democracy in the world.
A. principles
B. dependability
C. capacity to return loans
D.trustworthiness
Answer: Option D
50. They were totally unaware of the impending disaster.
A. threatening
B. imminent
C. terrible
D.possible
Answer: Option B
51. The general policies will relieve the sufferings of the common man.
A. alleviate
B. mitigate
C. moderate
D.abate
Answer: Option A
52. The underworld still makes solid profit out of illicit liquor.
A. indigenous
B. illegitimate
C. illegal
D.country
B. testaments
D.credentials
Answer: Option D
56. The claims of students look hollow when they attribute their poor
performance to difficulty of examination.
A. infer
B. impute
C. inhere
D.inundate
Answer: Option B
57. The angry villagers have lynched two suspected child-lifters
already.
A. beaten up
B. captured
C. killed
D.mutilated
Answer: Option C
58. Some people just cannot compromise where truth is concerned.
A. adjust
B. accommodate
C. yield
D.conciliate
Answer: Option A
59. He listened of my request with indifference.
A. disinterest
B. concern
C. displeasure
D.caution
Answer: Option A:
60. The soldier provided his mettle in the battlefield.

A. persistence
B. stamina and strength
C. courage and endurance
D.heroism
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
53. True religion does not require one to proselytise through guile or
force.
A. translate
B. hypnotise
C. attack
D.convert
Answer: Option D
54. The small boy was able to give a graphic description of the thief.
A. picture
B. drawing
C. vivid
D.broad
Answer: Option C
55. " I have learnt a great deal working factories, and for a time I've
never been a weaver. Here are my testimonials, Mr. Davis"
61. Japan has been very much eulogised in this book.

A. appreciated
B. praised
C. approved
D.applauded
Answer: Option B
62. The time I spent in the library was a most rewarding one.
A. profitable
B. paying
C. serviceable
D.precious
Answer: Option A.
63. The benevolence of the God of Rain has seen a very successful
monsoon this year too
A. ill-will
B. kindness
C. morbidity
D.vision
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Answer: Option B
64. Whatever the verdict of history may be, Chaplin will occupy a
unique place in its pages.
A. judgement
B. voice
C. outcome
D.prediction
Answer: Option A
65. Even though singing of ballads is no longer lucrative the Bhopas of
Rajasthan continue to sing them in order to cherish the memory of
their royal warriors.
A. tempting
B. attractive
C. profitable
D.honourable
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D
73. Everyone was listening to the news of earthquake with mounting
anxiety.
A. curiosity
B. grief
C. uneasiness
D.eagerness
Answer: Option C
74. He corroborated the statement of his brother.
A. confirmed
B. disproved
C. condemned
D.seconded
Answer: Option A
66. Incensed by his rude behaviour, the manager suspended the worker.
A. excited
B. inflamed
C. enraged
D.enthused
Answer: Option C
75. The prince fell in love with a comely young maiden.

A. delightful
B. pretty
C. homely
D.elegant
Answer: Option B
67. The poem is written in a very lucid style.

A. elaborate
B. clear
C. noble
D.intricate
Answer: Option B
68. The base of an Indian Politicians is the group of sycophants around
them who earn bad name for their leaders.
A. submissive
B. foppish
C. flatterers
D.jarnor
Answer: Option C
69. He was wanted at the outset of his career.
A. end
B. beginning
C. middle
D.entrance
Answer: Option B
70. When youngsters do not have good role-model to emulate they start
searching for them amongst Sportsmen of Filmstars.
A. imitate
B. modify
C. mollify
D.inhabit
Answer: Option A
71. The novel was so interesting that I was oblivious of my
surroundings.
A. precarious
B. unmindful
C. aware
D.watchful
76. When I look back over there wartime years I cannot help feeling that
time is an inadequate and even capricious measure of their duration
at one moment they seem so long, at another so short.
A. misleading
B. whimsical
C. erratic
D.unpredictable
Answer: Option B
77. Manish neglected to remit the fees in time and therefore had to pay a
fine.
A. refused
B. failed
C. promised
D.obstructed
Answer: Option B
78. Some of the Asian countries have been enmeshed in an inescapable
debt trap.
A. entangled
B. hit
C. struck
D.ensured
Answer: Option A
79. She baffled all our attempts to find her.
A. defeated
B. thwarted
C. foiled
D.circumvented
Answer: Option C
80. It is a scandal that the murderer was declared innocent.
A. silly notion
B. talk
C. rumour
D.disgraceful action
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
72. All the characters in this novel are fictitious.
A. unbelievable
B. unreliable
C. infamous
D.unreal
81. Everybody likes him because he is an industrious student.

A. energetic
B. prompt
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C. excellent
D.diligent
A. challenged
C. resisted
B. fought back
D.defeated
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
82. The young man appears to be quite headstrong.
A. thick-headed
B. obstinate
C. robust
D.witty
91. His style is quite transparent.

A. verbose
C. lucid
B. involved
D.witty
Answer: Option B
83. As soon as he finished his speech, there was spontaneous applause
from the audience.
A. well-timed
B. willing
C. instinctive
D.instantaneous
Answer: Option C
92. The invasion force had no artillery and was completely annihilated.
A. dismembered
B. reduced
C. destroyed
D.split
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option C
84. The president of the party deprecated the move of the Government
to introduce electoral reforms in a haste.
A. welcomed
B. denied
C. protested
D.humiliated
93. The courage shown by the soldiers at this moment of crisis is

exemplary.
A. suitable
B. clear
C. elementary
D.admirable
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C
85. He found a lucrative assignment.
A. good
B. profitable
C. excellent
D.significiant
Answer: Option B
94. Swift is known in the world of letters for his misogynism.

A. hate for mankind
B. hate for womankind
C. love for the reasonable
D.love for the womankind
Answer: Option B
95.
86. A person unrestrained by the rules of morality or tradition is called a

licentious person.
A. libertine
B. loafer-type
C. criminal
D.freelance
Anser: Option A
87. The leader nodded his approbation.
A. understanding
B. approval
C. admiration
D.appreciation
Answer: Option B
88. When he returned he was accompanied by a sprightly young girl.
A. beautiful
B. lively
C. intelligent
D.sportive
Anser: Option B
89. Being a member of this club, he has certain rights.

A. status
B. truth
C. virtues
D.privileges
The indiscriminate demand for mass consumption goods is

deplorable.
A. desperate
B. undifferentiated
C. discreet
D.insensitive
Answer: Option B
Verbal Ability > Antonyms > Section 1

1. ENORMOUS
A.Soft
C.Tiny
B. Average
D.Weak
2. COMMISSIONED
A.Started
C. Finished
B. Closed
D.Terminated
3. ARTIFICIAL
A.Red
C. Truthful
B. Natural
D.Solid
4. EXODUS
A.Influx
C. Return
B. Home-coming
D.Restoration
5. RELINQUISH
A.Abdicate
C.Possess
B. Renounce
D.Deny
Answer: Option D
90. When he could not endure the cruel ragging any longer, the new
recruit bravely stood up to all his bullying seniors.
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6. EXPAND
A.Convert
C. Congest
B. Condense
D.Conclude
C. Careless
17. EVASIVE
A. Free
C. Liberal
D.Irresponsible
B. Honest
D.Frank
18. GREGARIOUS
A.Antisocial
C. Horrendous
B. Glorious
D.Similar
19. AWARE
A. Uncertain
C. Sure
B. Ignorant
D.Doubtful
B. Following
D.Contradicting
20. HIRSUTE
A. Scaly
C. Erudite
B. Bald
D.Quiet
10. FRAUDULENT
A. Candid
C. Forthright
B. Direct
D.Genuine
21. SHRINK
A. Contract
C.Expand
B. Spoil
D.Stretch
11. FLAGITIOUS
A.Innocent
C. Ignorant
B. Vapid
D.Frivolous
22. COMMON
A.Rare
C. Petty
B. Small
D.Poor
12. BELITTLE
A. Criticize
C.Exaggerate
B. Flatter
D.Adore
23. COMFORT
A. Uncomfort
C.Discomfort
B. Miscomfort
D.None Of These
7. MORTAL
A.Divine
C. Spiritual
8. QUIESCENT
A.ACTIVE
C. Weak
9. OBEYING
A.Ordering
C. Refusing
B. Immortal
D.Eternal
B. Dormant
D.Unconcerned
Main Entry: belittle

Part of Speech: verb
Definition: detract
Synonyms: bad-mouth, blister, criticize, cut down to size, cut to the
quick, decry, deprecate, depreciate, deride, derogate, diminish,
discount, discredit, disparage, dispraise, downgrade, downplay,
dump on, knock*, lower, minimize, pan, pooh pooh, poor mouth, put
down, rip*, roast, run down, scoff at, scorch*, scorn, shoot down,
shoot full of holes, slam*, smear, sneer at, sour grapes, squash,
squelch, take a swipe at, take down, take down a peg, tear down,
underestimate, underrate, undervalue, write off.
Antonyms: build up, exaggerate, praise, value
24. DEAR
A. Priceless
C. Worthless
25. ARROGANT
A.Humble
C. Egotistic
B. Free
D.Cheap
B. Cowardly
D.Gentlemanly
26. VICTORIOUS
A.Defeated
C. Destroyed
B. Annexed
D.Vanquished
27. GRACEFUL
A. Rough
C. Miserable
B. Expert
D.Awkward
13. STARTLED
A. Amused
C. Endless
B. Relaxed
D.Astonished
28. NADIR
A. Modernity
C. Liberty
B. Zenith
D.Progress
14. BUSY
A. Occupied
C.Relaxed
B. Engrossed
D.Engaged
29. EXTRAVAGANCE
A. Luxury
C.Economical
B. Poverty
D.Cheapness
15. FRESH
A. Faulty
C. Disgraceful
B. Sluggish
D.Stale
16. CULPABLE
A. Defendable
B. Blameless
Main Entry: extravagant

Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: indulgent, wasteful
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Synonyms: absurd, bizarre, costly, crazy, exaggerated, excessive,

exorbitant, expensive, extortionate, extreme, fanciful, fancy,
fantastic, flamboyant, flashy, foolish, garish, gaudy, grandiose,
immoderate, implausible, improvident, imprudent, inordinate, lavish,
ludicrous, nonsensical, ornate, ostentatious, outrageous, overpriced,
preposterous, pretentious, prodigal, profligate, reckless, ridiculous,
showy, silly, spendthrift, steep, unbalanced, unconscionable,
unreasonable, unrestrained
Antonyms: close, economical, moderate, provident, reasonable,
saving, stingy, thrifty, unpretentious
C. Friendly
D.Strange
43. TANGIBLE
A.Ethereal
C. Actual
B. Concrete
D.Solid
44. LOVE
A. Villainy
C. Compulsion
B. Hatred
D.Force
30. PERTINENT
A. Irrational
C. Insistent
B. Irregular
D.Irrelevant
45. FAMOUS
A. Disgraced
C. Evil
B. Unknown
D.Popular
31. OBSCURE
A. Implicit
C.Explicit
B. Obnoxious
D.Pedantic
46. ABSOLUTE
A. Deficient
C.Limited
B. Faulty
D.Scarce
32. URBANE
A. Illiterate
C.Discourteous
33. VANITY
A. Pride
C. Conceit
B. Backward
D.Orthodox
B. Humility
D.Ostentatious
34. RARELY
A. Hardly
C.Frequently
B. Definately
D.Periodically
35. MALICIOUS
A.Kind
C. Generous
B. Boastful
D.Indifferent
36. EPILOGUE
A. Dialogue
C. Post script
Word: absolute
Definition: without limit
Synonyms: complete, consummate, downright, entire, flat out, free,
full, infinite, no catch, no fine print, no holds barred, no ifs ands or
buts, no joke, no strings attached, outright, plenary, pure, sheer,
simple, straight out, supreme, thorough, total, unabridged,
unadulterated, unconditional, unlimited, unqualified, unrestricted,
utter
Antonyms: accountable, circumscribed, limited, restricted, tractable
47. FRUGAL
A. Copious
C. Generous
B. Extravagant
D.Ostentatious
B. Prelude
D.Epigram
48. INSIPID
A.Tasty
C. Discreet
49. ABLE
A. Disable
C.Unable
B. Stupid
D.Feast
37. CAPACIOUS
A.Limited
C. Foolish
B. Caring
D.Changeable
38. CONDENSE
A.Expand
C. Interpret
B. Distribute
D.Lengthen
50. HOSTILITY
A. Courtesy
C. Relationship
B. Hospitality
D.Friendliness
39. ADAPTABLE
A. Adoptable
C. Yielding
B. Flexible
D.Rigid
51. CROWDED
A. Busy
C. Quiet
B. Congested
D.Deserted
B. Unethical
D.Unholy
52. COMIC
A. Emotional
C. Fearful
B. Tragic
D.Painful
53. HAPLESS
A. Cheerful
C.Fortunate
B. Consistent
D.Shapely
40. SACROSANCT
A. Irreligious
C. Irreverent
41. INDISCREET
A. Reliable
C.Prudent
42. FAMILIAR
A. Unpleasant
B. Inable
D.Misable
B. Honest
D.Stupid
B. Dangerous
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69. REMISS
A. Forgetful
C.Dutiful
B. Watchful
D.Harmful
B. Dubiousness
D.Excitement
70. TRANSPARENT
A. Semi-transparent
C.Opaque
B. Muddy
D.Dark
B. Enumeration
D.Multiplication
71. HONORARY
A. Dishonorable
C.Paid
B. Reputed
D.Official
54. FLIMSY
A. Frail
C.Firm
B. Filthy
D.Flippant
55. EQUANIMITY
A. Resentment
C. Duplicity
56. ADDITION
A. Division
C.Subtraction
57. ZENITH
A. Acme
C.Nadir
B. Top
D.Pinnacle
72. METICULOUS
A. Mutual
C. Meretricious
73. LOQUACIOUS
A.Reticent
C. Garrulous
B. Shaggy
D.Slovenly
58. DOUBTFUL
A. Famous
C. Fixed
B. Certain
D.Important
59. PERENNIAL
A. Frequent
C. Lasting
B. Regular
D.Rare
74. CONFESS
A.Deny
C. Contest
B. Refuse
D.Contend
60. BENIGN
A.Malevolent
C. Friendly
B. Soft
D.Unwise
75. ANNOY
A. Praise
C.Please
B. Rejoice
D.Reward
61. HINDRANCE
A.Aid
C. Cooperation
B. Persuasion
D.Agreement
76. REPEL
A. Attend
C. Continue
B. Concentrate
D.Attract
62. EXTRICATE
A. Manifest
C. Release
B. Palpable
D.Entangle
77. SUPPRESS
A.Encourage
C. Praise
B. Allow
D.Permit
63. REPRESS
A. Inhibit
C. Curb
B. Liberate
D.Quell
78. NIGGARDLY
A. Frugal
C. Stingy
B. Thrifty
D.Generous
79. IMPASSE
A. Resurgence
C. Continuation
B. Breakthrough
D.Combination
64. ACQUITTED
A. Freed
C.Convicted
65. PROVOCATION
A. Vocation
C. Peace
B. Burdened
D.Entrusted
B. Pacification
D.Destruction
B. Talkative
D.Verbose
66. SUBSERVIENT
A. Aggressive
C.Dignified
B. Straightforward
D.Supercilious
80. HAPHAZARD
A. Fortuitous
C.Deliberate
81. DENSITY
A.Rarity
C. Clarity
67. LEND
A.Borrow
C. Pawn
B. Cheat
D.Hire
82. ADHERENT
A. Detractor
C. Alien
B. Enemy
D.Rival
68. FAINT-HEARTED
A. Warm-hearted
C. Hot-blooded
B. Full-blooded
D.Stout-hearted
83. BASE
A. Climax
C.Top
B. Height
D.Roof
B. Indifferent
D.Accidental
B. Intelligence
D.Brightness
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84. PATCHY
A. Attractive
C. Simple
B. Uniform
D.Clear
C. Rapid
97. CONCEDE
A. Object
C. Grant
D.Busy
85. ENMITY
A. Important
C.Friendship
B. Unnecessary
D.Likeness
98. VIOLENT
A. Humble
C.Gentle
B. Harmless
D.Tame
86. HOLLOW
A. Filled
C. Strong
B. Solid
D.Substantial
99. VIRTUOUS
A.Wicked
C. Vicious
B. Corrupt
D.Scandalous
Definition: empty, hollowed out
100. GAIN
A.Loose
C. Lost
B. Fall
D.Lose
Synonyms: alveolate, arched, carved out, cavernous, cleft, concave,

cup-shaped, cupped, curved, deep-set, depressed, dimpled,
excavated, incurved, indented, infundibular, not solid, notched,
pitted, striated, sunken, troughlike, unfilled, vacant, vaulted, void
101. PRELIMINARY
A.Final
C. Secondary
B. First
D.Initial
102. DEFIANCE
A.Anxiety
C. Suspicion
B. Obedience
D.Dismay
103. ENCOURAGE
A.Dampen
C.Discourage
B. Disapprove
D.Warn
104. LUCID
A.Glory
C.Obscure
B. Noisy
D.Distinct
B. Refuse
D.Accede
Main Entry: hollow

Antonyms: convex, full, raised, solid.

87. VALUABLE
A. Invaluable
C. Inferior
88. GULLIBLE
A.Incredulous
C. Easy
89. INDUSTRIOUS
A. Indifferent
C. Casual
90. AUTONOMY
A. Slavery
C.Dependence
91. ALIEN
A.Native
C. Natural
B. Worthless
D.Lowly
B. Fickle
D.Stylish
B. Indolent
D.Passive
B. Subordination
D.Submissiveness
B. Domiciled
D.Resident
Verbal Ability > Antonyms > Section 2

1. History abounds in instances of courage.
A.shines
B. lacks
C. suffices
D.fails
2. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.
B. cruel
A.civilized
C. uncivilized
D.bad
92. SYNTHETIC
A. Affable
C. Plastic
B. Natural
D.Cosmetic
93. BALANCE
A. Disbalance
C. Debalance
B. Misbalance
D.Imbalance
94. LIABILITY
A. Property
C. Debt
B. Assets
D.Treasure
95. MOUNTAIN
A. Plain
C. Precipice
B. Plateau
D.Valley
96. STATIONARY
A. Active
B. Mobile
3. The members thought that the task was feasible.

B. impossible
A.impractical
C. difficult
D.impracticable
4. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the
whole of his life.
A.vainglorious
B. indignant
D.disturbed
C.triumphant
5. Feasibility of the project is under study.
A.unsuitability
B. cheapness
C. impropriety
D.impracticability
6. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to
got to sleep at night.
B. harsh
A.intermittent
C. soft
D.constant
7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its
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citizens.
A.invasion
C. immigration
B. entry
D.expulsion
8. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.

A.fight
B. accept
D.repel
C.welcome
9. Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered
some superfluous posts.
A.important
B. relevant
C. significant
D.essential
24. His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.
A. converse
B. pervert
D.contrived
C.covert
25. He spoke against corruption with zeal.
B. calmness
A.indifference
C. despair
D.passiveness
26. Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable
impediments when they begin to act.
A. revolutionary
B. retrograde
C. brave
D.outmoded
10. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of

ministerial office.
A. wanting
B. willing
C. anxious
D.eager
11. Sathish point of view was correct but his behavior with his father
was quite impertinent.
A. healthy
B. respectful
C. inadequate
D.smooth
27. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his
effeminacy.
A. aggressiveness
B. attractiveness
D.boorishness
C.manliness
12. This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of

news.
A. casual
B. inadequate
C. indifferent
D.superficial
29. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an

improvised solution.
A. a complete
B. a preplanned
C. a permanent
D.a proscribed
13. He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions.

A. easy
B. possible
D.alternate
C.feasible
30. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.

A. confused
B. closed
C. started
D.complicated
31. We had a delectable meal yesterday.
A. heavy
B. unsavory
C. tasty
D.nice
14. The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to
the company.
A. loss
B. liability
C. drag
D.handicap
15. You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man.
A. pride
B. insolence
D.conceit
C.arrogance
16. The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor
officer intervened.
A. retaliatory
B. perfunctory
D.circuitous
C.conciliatory
17. The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation.
A. despondency
B. misery
C. disappointment
D.despair
18. The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.
A. postpone
B. defer
C. adjourn
D.delay
19. He is extremely intelligent but proud.
B. weak
A.dull
C. ignorant
D.simple
20. I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses
B. respect
A.admire
C. applaud
D.appreciate
21. They had an insipid conversation.
B. argumentative
A.lively
C. loud
D.curious
22. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
A. discarding
B. boarding
C. collecting
D.saving
23. The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.
A. unusual
B. front
C. upper
D.back
28. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.

A. sincerity
B. animosity
C. curiosity
D.prosperity
32. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
A. healthy
B. cheerful
C. insipid
D.appealing
33. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the
country.
A. indefinite
B. vague
D.optimistic
C.idealistic
34. Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent
levity.
A. seriousness
B. solemnity
C. religiosity
D.gravity
35. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General
Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.
A. passing
B. immemorial
C. forgetful
D.innocuous
36. They took note of humility of the visiting dignitary.
A. grandeur
B. arrogance
C. friendliness
D.decency
37. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness
B. weakness
D.softness
C.indifference
38. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.
A. courteous
B. flexible
C. soft
D.lively
39. It was done in a haphazard manner.
B. excellent
A.planned
C. extraordinary
D.designed
40. He abandoned his family.
A.supported
B. encouraged
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C. pleased
D.saved
41. In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue.
B. precision
A.clarity
C. definiteness
D.specificity
42. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure.
B. obstructive
A.regressive
C. retrograde
D.abhorrent
43. Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends.
A. fat
B. belligerent
C. garrulous
D.gaunt
44. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends.
A. forgetful
B. forgiving
C. obedient
D.timid
45. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to
precipitate the matter.
A. aggravate
B. create
D.push
C.defer
46. Poet often prefer ambiguity to
B. certainty
A.clarity
C. rationality
D.perversity
47. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or
material growth.
A. internal
B. spiritual
C. psychic
D.celestial
48. The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous.
A. pleasant
B. encouraging
D.favorable
C.auspicious
49. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.
B. opulence
A.indigence
C. sorrow
D.exuberance
50. The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to
research.
B. inconvenient for
A.disagreeable for
C. unpleasant for
D.unsuitable for
51. Dinesh could manage his family satisfactory with his meager
income.
A. continuous
B. fabulous
C. hard
D.adequate
52. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the
audience.
B. misunderstood
A.disapproved
C. praised
D.welcomed
53. I thought about her a lot during the following months.
A. succeeding
B. proceeding
D.receding
C.preceding
54. His interpretation of the poem is superficial.
A. mysterious
B. difficult
D.mystical
C.profound
C. control
D.check
58. The commission took two years to go through the massive collection
of files and documents before preparing its report.
B. heavy
A.meager
C. light
D.short
59. He is the most prudent person. I have ever came across.
A. shortsighted
B. reckless
C. inconsiderate
D.injudicious
60. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies
many other qualities.
A. enmity
B. meanness
C. jealousy
D.poverty
61. Nothing has been organised properly and confusion seems
inevitable.
B. inefficient
A.inevident
C. ineligible
D.uncertain
62. What he tells me confirms my ideas.
A. strengthens
B. opposes
D.verifies
C.contradicts
63. The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
B. determination
A.pride
C. honesty
D.gentleness
64. The General Manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union
very effectively.
A. disciplined
B. naive
C. strict
D.loose
65. The error in the newspaper article is incidental.
B. conventional
A.intentional
C. usual
D.permissible
66. The club meets on the last Thursday of every month is a dilapidated
palace.
A. neglected
B. regenerated
D.furnished
C.renovated
67. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
A. helpful
B. understanding
C. quiet
D.hostile
68. In the interest of one's own reputation one should avoid ostentation
while entertaining friends.
B. simplicity
A.miserliness
C. purity
D.innocence
69. She used to disparage her neighbor every now and then.
A. please
B. praise
C. belittle
D.denigrate
70. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. frightened
B. jolted
C. astonished
D.saddened
Verbal Ability > One Word Substitutes > Section 1
55. The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for
not supervising the work of his subordinates.
A. received
B. awarded
C. invited
D.praised
56. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society.
A. permanent
B. beneficial
C. parochial
D.dangerous
1. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool

A.Imbecility
B. Senility
D.Superannuation
C.Dotage
2. That which cannot be corrected
A.Unintelligible
C. Illegible
B. Indelible
D.Incorrigible
57. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work.

A. supervise
B. slacken
3. The study of ancient societies

A.Anthropology
B. Archaeology
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C. History
D.Ethnology
4. A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power

A.Expert
B. Intellectual
C. Snob
D.Literate
5. A person who insists on something
A.Disciplinarian
B. Stickler
C. Instantaneous
D.Boaster
6. State in which the few govern the many
A.Monarchy
B. Oligarchy
C. Plutocracy
D.Autocracy
7. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge
B. Verbose
A.Pedantic
C. Pompous
D.Ornate
8. List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting
A.Schedule
B. Timetable
D.Plan
C.Agenda
9. Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous
A.Evade
B. Evacuate
C. Avid
D.Exterminate
10. A prima facie case is such
A.As it seems at first sight
B. As it is made to seem at first sight
C. As it turns out to be at the end
D.As it seems to the court after a number of hearings
11. A person pretending to be somebody he is not
A. Magician
B. Rogue
C. Liar
D.Imposter
A. One who abstains from theft

B. One who abstains from meat
C.One who abstains from taking wine
D.One who abstains from malice
21. A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
B. Junk-dealer
A.Antiquarian
C. Crank
D.Archealogist
22. A drawing on transparent paper
A. Red print
B. Blue print
C. Negative
D.Transparency
23. One who is not easily pleased by anything
A. Maiden
B. Mediaeval
C. Precarious
D.Fastidious
24. A remedy for all diseases
A. Stoic
C.Panacea
B. Marvel
D.Recompense
25. One who is fond of fighting

A.Bellicose
C. Belligerent
B. Aggressive
D.Militant
26. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.

A. Store
B. Stall
D.Booth
C.Boutique
27. That which cannot be read
A. Negligible
C. Ineligible
B. Illegible
D.Incorrigible
12. A person who knows many foreign languages

B. Grammarian
A.Linguist
C. Polyglot
D.Bilingual
28. In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense

A. Off balance
B. Depressed
C. Diffused
D.On tenterhooks
29. That which cannot be seen
A. Insensible
B. Intangible
D.Unseen
C.Invisible
13. One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness
A. Egoist
B. Fatalist
C. Stoic
D.Cynic
30. To slap with a flat object

A. Chop
C. Gnaw
B. Hew
D.Swat
14. One who possesses many talents

A.Versatile
C. Exceptional
15. Words inscribed on tomb
A. Epitome
C. Epilogue
31. Habitually silent or talking little

A. Servile
C.Taciturn
B. Unequivocal
D.Synoptic
B. Epistle
D.Epitaph
32. One who cannot be corrected

A. Incurable
C. Hardened
B. Incorrigible
D.Invulnerable
B. Omniscient
D.Insolvent
33. Be the embodiment or perfect example of

A. Characterise
B. Idol
D.Signify
C.Personify
16. One who eats everything

A.Omnivorous
C. Irrestible
B. Nubile
D.Gifted
17. Malafide case is one

A. Which is undertaken in a good faith
B. Which is undertaken in a bad faith
C. Which is undertaken after a long delay
D.Which is not undertaken at all
18. The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same
time
A. Polygyny
B. Polyphony
D.Polychromy
C.Polyandry
19. Tending to move away from the centre or axis
B. Centripetal
A.Centrifugal
C. Axiomatic
D.Awry
20. Teetotaller means
34. A person not sure of the existence of god

A. Cynic
B. Agnostic
C. Atheist
D.Theist
35. A paper written by hand
A. Handicraft
B. Manuscript
C. Handiwork
D.Thesis
36. The act of violating the sanctity of the church is
A. Blashphemy
B. Heresy
D.Desecration
C.Sacrilege
37. Something that can be heard
A. Auditory
C.Audible
B. Audio-visual
D.Audition
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38. A name adopted by an author in his writings

A. Nickname
B. Pseudonym
C. Nomenclature
D.Title
55. One who knows everything

A. Literate
C. Omnipotent
39. Study of birds

A. Orology
C. Opthalmology
B. Optology
D.Ornithology
40. A place that provides refuge

A.Asylum
C. Shelter
B. Sanatorium
D.Orphanage
56. Detailed plan of journey

A. Travelogue
B. Travelkit
C. Schedule
D.Itinerary
57. Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin
B. Favouritism
A.Nepotism
C. Wordliness
D.Corruption
41. A child born after death of his father

B. Orphan
A.Posthumous
C. Bastard
D.Progenitor
42. The absence of law and order
A. Rebellion
B. Anarchy
C. Mutiny
D.Revolt
43. The raison d'etre of a controversy is
A. The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive
B. The fitness with which participants handle it
C.The reason or justification of its existence
The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each
D.
other
44. A place where bees are kept in called
B. A mole
A.An apiary
C. A hive
D.A sanctury
45. A religious discourse
A. Preach
C. Sanctorum
B. Scholar
D.Omniscient
58. Hater of learning and knowledge

B. Bibliophile
A.Misologist
C. Misogynist
D.Misanthropist
59. A person interested in reading books and nothing else
A. Book-keepr
B. Scholar
D.Student
C.Book-worm
60. A place where monks live as a secluded community
A. Cathedral
B. Diocese
C. Convent
D.Monastery
61. Incapable of being seen through
A. Ductile
C. Obsolete
B. Opaque
D.Potable
62. One who does not care for literature or art

A. Primitive
B. Illiterate
D.Barbarian
C.Philistine
46. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks

A. Isthmus
B. Archipelago
D.Swamps
C.Hinterland
63. A large sleeping-room with many beds

A. Bedroom
B. Dormitory
C. Hostel
D.Basement
64. Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.
A. Enmity
B. Feud
C. Quarrel
D.Skirmish
47. Study of the evolution of man as an animal

A. Archaeology
B. Anthropology
C. Chronology
D.Ethnology
65. A building for storing threshed grain

A. Hangar
B. Dockyard
C. Store
D.Granary
B. Stanza
D.Sermon
48. A person who speaks many languages

A. Linguist
B. Monolingual
D.Bilingual
C.Polyglot
49. One who does not believe in existence of god
A. Egoist
B. Atheist
C. Stoic
D.Naive
50. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
A. Schizophrenia
B. Claustrophobia
D.Magolomania
C.Kleptomania
51. One who sacrifices his life for a cause
A. Patriot
B. Martyr
C. Revolutionary
D.Soldier
52. A person who brings goods illegally into the country
A. Importer
B. Exporter
C. Fraud
D.Smuggler
53. To take secretly in small quantities
A. Robbery
B. Pilferage
C. Theft
D.Defalcation
54. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate
A. Adapt
B. Adopt
C. Accustom
D.Acclimatise
66. Policeman riding on motorcycles as guards to a VIP

B. Servants
A.Outriders
C. Commandos
D.Attendants
67. One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to
him
A. Virulent
B. Vindictive
C. Usurer
D.Vindicator
68. Murder of a king
A. Infanticide
C. Genocide
B. Matricide
D.Regicide
69. An expression of mild disapproval

A. Warning
B. Denigration
C. Impertinence
D.Reproof
70. One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than in things
outside
A. Scholar
B. Recluse
D.Intellectual
C.Introvert
71. One who dabbles in fine arts for the love of it and not for monetary
gains
A. Connoisseur
B. Amateur
C. Professional
D.Dilettante
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72. A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a

A. Defeatist
B. Sycophant
D.Martinet
C.Truant
A.Audible
C. Laudable
B. Applaudable
D.Oral
89. A light sailing boat built specially for racing

A. Canoe
B. Yacht
C. Frigate
D.Dinghy
73. Ready to believe

A.Credulous
C. Creditable
B. Credible
D.Incredible
74. Medical study of skin and its diseases

B. Endocrinology
A.Dermatology
C. Gynealogy
D.Orthopaedics
75. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do
wonderful things
B. Imposter
A.Trickster
C. Magician
D.Mountebank
76. A dramatic performance
A. Mask
C.Masque
B. Mosque
D.Mascot
77. One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation

A. Bachelor
B. Celibate
C. Vigin
D.Recluse
78. That which is perceptible by touch is
A. Contagious
B. Contingent
C. Tenacious
D.Tangible
79. Very pleasing to eat
A. Appetising
C. Tantalising
B. Palatable
D.Sumptuous
80. The part of government which is concerned with making of rules

A. Court
B. Tribunal
C. Bar
D.Legislature
81. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined
is a
B. Puritan
A.Fatalist
C. Egoist
D.Tyrant
90. One who is in charge of museum

B. Supervisor
A.Curator
C. Caretaker
D.Warden
91. A government by the nobles
B. Democracy
A.Aristocracy
C. Autocracy
D.Bureaucracy
92. One who is honourably discharged from service
A. Retired
B. Emeritus
C. Relieved
D.Emancipated
93. Present opposing arguments or evidence
A. Criticise
B. Rebuff
C. Reprimand
D.Rebut
94. The policy of extending a country's empire and influence
A. Communism
B. Internationalism
C. Capitalism
D.Imperialism
95. Of outstanding significance
A.Monumental
C. Ominous
B. Rational
D.Evident
96. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence

A. Statesmanship
B. Formalism
C. Hierarchy
D.Protocol
97. A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth
A. Geological
B. Geo-synchronous
C. Geo-centric
D.Geo-stationary
98. That which cannot be believed
B. Incredulous
A.Incredible
C. Implausible
D.Unreliable
99 .To issue a thunderous verbal attack
A. Languish
B. Animate
D.Invigorate
C.Fulminate
82. Something that relates to everyone in the world

A. General
B. Common
C. Usual
D.Universal
83. To walk with slow or regular Steps is to
A. Limp
B. Stride
D.Advance
C.Pace
84. A style full of words
A.Verbose
C. Rhetorical
85. Murder of a brother
A. Patricide
C. Homicide
B. Pedantic
D.Abundant
B. Regicide
D.Fratricide
86. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes

A. Elite
B. Highbrow
C. Sophisticated
D.Fastidious
87. To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle
A. Disperse
B. Deploy
C. Collocate
D.Align
88. A voice loud enough to be heard
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1. To make clean breast of

2. To keeps one's temper

B. To return to place of rest

B. To fail to arouse interest

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10. To pick holes

B. To take for granted

14. A black sheep

therefore be decided one way or the other.

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Examination this year.

26. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.

27. He is leaving the country for a good.

21. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since

29. He sold his house for a song.

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Answer & Explanation

39. Govind has left his country for good.

41. His friends let him down.

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but their business is now on its last legs.

C. rule that cannot be broken or modified

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promotion since she is better qualified for the job.

Answer & Explanation

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Answer & Explanation

107. I requested him to put in a word for me.

108. The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.

103. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed.

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123. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.

124. The authorities took him to task for his negligence.

125. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the

Verbal Ability > Synonyms > Section 1

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Part of Speech: verb

Meanings: formally accuse of a crime (Law); accuse, charge,

Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return

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2. The great artist life was full of vicissitudes.

3. She has an insatiable love for music.

4. The great dancer impressed the appreciative crowd by his nimble

5. The visitor had a bohemian look.

7. The attitude of Western countries towards the Third World Countries

Synonyms > Section 2

10. Lack of occupation is not necessary revealed by manifest idleness.

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23. Public figures should not indulge in mud-slinging.

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38. His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea-change in his

31. Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous

40. Whatever opinion he give is sane

41. The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.

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60. The soldier provided his mettle in the battlefield.

61. Japan has been very much eulogised in this book.