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2051.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Give up the ghost
A.	To feel superior
B.	To overcome one's fear
C.	To give encouragement
D.	To die
Answer» E.

Discussion

2052.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The young recruit is dynamic and is sure to be an ______ to the organisation.
A.	example
B.	instance
C.	alternative
D.	asset
Answer» E.

Discussion

2053.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A brief account of a subject
A.	Arbitrary
B.	Temporary
C.	Summary
D.	Adversary
Answer» D. Adversary

Discussion

2054.	Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. This world is full of miseries
A.	indifferent love
B.	perfect happiness
C.	great suffering
D.	moderate sympathies
Answer» D. moderate sympathies

Discussion

2055.	Directions: Identify the compound word from the options given below:
A.	Development
B.	Newspaper
C.	Powerful
D.	Childhood
Answer» C. Powerful

Discussion

2056.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Evident
A.	Unclear
B.	Dubious
C.	Hidden
D.	Obvious
Answer» E.

Discussion

2057.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Adroit
A.	Skilful
B.	Clumsy
C.	Expert
D.	Proficient
Answer» C. Expert

Discussion

2058.	Gita was Known to be a _________, so nobody entrusted any important work to her
A.	joker
B.	worker
C.	shocker
D.	shirker
Answer» E.

Discussion

2059.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Loathe
A.	Abhor
B.	Decline
C.	Hate
D.	Like
Answer» E.

Discussion

2060.	Direction: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.Our new leader is a _______ young man and will take us forward.
A.	Haughty
B.	Intoxicated
C.	Fanciful
D.	Dynamic
Answer» E.

Discussion

2061.	Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.HAPLESS
A.	fortunate
B.	happy
C.	unlucky
D.	untidy
Answer» D. untidy

Discussion

2062.	A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word.The leading English newspapers are known for their comprehensive coverage of news.
A.	diﬃcult
B.	inadequate
C.	indifferent
D.	impossible
Answer» C. indifferent

Discussion

2063.	Direction: In the following question, out of four alternatives, select the word which can replace the underlined word given in the question. In case no replacement is needed, select 'None of these'. Those who follow world affairs would not be entirely wise to consign colonialism to the proverbial dustbin of history, as it remains a relevant factor in understanding the problems and the dangers of the world.
A.	Announce
B.	Circulate
C.	Indicate
D.	Assign
E.	None of these
Answer» E. None of these

Discussion

2064.	Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete._______ by prosperity but not _______ by it, more and more people are searching for meaning.
A.	Embraced, influenced
B.	Liberated, fulfilled
C.	Integrated, intensified
D.	Educated, complied
E.	Created, corrected
Answer» C. Integrated, intensified

Discussion

2065.	Direction: In the following question two statements are given, with some words in bold. Select the correct pair of bold words that are to be interchanged to make both the sentences grammatically correct.1. These findings(A) support an African origin(B) of modern lion evolution(C) with a most(D) centre in East and Southern Africa.2. In probable(E) vertebrates, the frontal bone is paired(F), rather than presenting(G) the single, fused structure(H) found in humans.
A.	A-F
B.	B-G
C.	D-E
D.	C-H
E.	None of these
Answer» D. C-H

Discussion

2066.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Apple-pie order
A.	perfectly neat and tidy
B.	to suddenly understand a problem
C.	as it seems to be from the fact
D.	to protest strongly
Answer» B. to suddenly understand a problem

Discussion

2067.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Their relationship has run into rough weather ever since they fell in love with the same girl.
A.	experienced difficulties
B.	brought cool breeze and rains
C.	become stronger and firmer
D.	become pleasant and cordial
Answer» B. brought cool breeze and rains

Discussion

2068.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Elusive
A.	Baffling
B.	Enticing
C.	Directing
D.	Soothing
Answer» B. Enticing

Discussion

2069.	Choose the antonym for the underlined word in the sentence:Ram was a kind and generous employer.
A.	unmannerly
B.	gruesome
C.	cruel
D.	benign
Answer» D. benign

Discussion

2070.	Choose the correct option for the question given below: Mitigate is to punishment as alleviate is to
A.	promotion
B.	change
C.	order
D.	pain
Answer» E.

Discussion

2071.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Wet blanket
A.	Someone who prevents other people from having fun
B.	Someone who gives advice based on experience
C.	Someone who never gives advice
D.	Some who gives advice based on practice not theory
Answer» B. Someone who gives advice based on experience

Discussion

2072.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. In the same boat
A.	When the option that you have is equally bad as the situation you are in.
B.	Life like the river throws the same challenges for all boats.
C.	Be in the same difficult circumstances as others.
D.	Big and small boats suffer the same fate in a storm.
Answer» D. Big and small boats suffer the same fate in a storm.

Discussion

2073.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. An iron-will
A.	A firm opinion
B.	No longer in use
C.	By all means
D.	To make sacrifice
Answer» B. No longer in use

Discussion

2074.	Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.A ________ man is certain to be prosperous.
A.	Diligent
B.	Inactive
C.	Indolent
D.	Lethargic
Answer» B. Inactive

Discussion

2075.	A proverb is given in each question with a blank. Complete the proverb by selecting the correct answer from the options given below the question and fill in the blanks with the appropriate word so that the proverb conveys the meaning given in the brackets.Rob Peter to pay ______. (Be unfair to one person to benefit the other)
A.	foul
B.	Paul
C.	foal
D.	pal
Answer» C. foal

Discussion

2076.	Direction: Given below is an idiom/phrase which is followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate meaning.A pearl of wisdom
A.	An important piece of news
B.	An important person
C.	An important thing for life
D.	An important piece of advice
Answer» E.

Discussion

2077.	Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The ball is in (one's) court
A.	To be responsible for further action
B.	To pass the responsibility to another
C.	To be fearful of taking any action
D.	To risk everything in one venture
Answer» B. To pass the responsibility to another

Discussion

2078.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.A chip on your shoulder
A.	Your shoulder is injured
B.	There is burden on your shoulder
C.	You are holding a grudge
D.	You are ill
Answer» D. You are ill

Discussion

2079.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Audacious
A.	Gentle
B.	Bold
C.	Humble
D.	Mild
Answer» C. Humble

Discussion

2080.	In the following question, out of given four alternative, select the one which does not expresses the meaning of the given word. Rueful
A.	Contrite
B.	Regretful
C.	Defiant
D.	Dolent
Answer» D. Dolent

Discussion

2081.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Cry over spilt milk
A.	To complain about a loss from the past
B.	Exaggerate small problem
C.	Made to undergo gravelling tests
D.	Cautionary talk given in private
Answer» B. Exaggerate small problem

Discussion

2082.	Directions: The following question contains a sentence with one blank only. Below are given three words as answer choices. You have to choose an option with choices that can make the sentence complete.The farmer was _________ by the lack of rain that season. A. EmpathyB. DistraughtC. Distressed
A.	A and B
B.	B and C
C.	C and A
D.	Only A
E.	Only B
Answer» C. C and A

Discussion

2083.	In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Being a _____ doctor, he never shirks work.
A.	conscious
B.	conscience
C.	conscientious
D.	consensus
Answer» D. consensus

Discussion

2084.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.Fertilizers and insecticides have increased agricultural ______ so that the swelling populations can be fed.
A.	outlay
B.	output
C.	investment
D.	dispersal
Answer» C. investment

Discussion

2085.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Drive someone up the wall
A.	To help someone achieve success
B.	To overcome an obstacle by going over it
C.	To close someone's path of escape.
D.	Make someone very irritated or angry.
Answer» E.

Discussion

2086.	Directions: The following sentence in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space. and indicate your response accordingly.He has lost all his investments and he is _______.
A.	broke
B.	broken
C.	discredited
D.	defunct
Answer» B. broken

Discussion

2087.	Directions: There is a relationship between the given two words. A similar relationship exists between one pair of words from amongst the four options. Identify the correct pair of words that have a similar relationship as the given pair of words.Dawn : Dusk
A.	Morning : Day
B.	Day : Evening
C.	Prologue : Epilogue
D.	Minute : Hour
Answer» D. Minute : Hour

Discussion

2088.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To give the devil his due.
A.	To punish the wrong person
B.	To give credit to even a notorious person
C.	To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own
D.	To stand in the way of the devil
Answer» C. To let the enemy learn the lesson on his own

Discussion

2089.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I settled ______ Canada last year.
A.	at
B.	in
C.	off
D.	on
Answer» C. off

Discussion

2090.	(a) kerosin(b) kerosen(c) kirosene(d) Kerosene
A.	a
B.	b
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» E.

Discussion

2091.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Feeble
A.	Strong
B.	Robust
C.	Sound
D.	Weak
Answer» E.

Discussion

2092.	Find the word from the given options that is closest in meaning to the given phrase:A short poem or a phrase that expresses an idea in a clever way.
A.	Epitaph
B.	Phonogram
C.	Epigram
D.	Epilogue
Answer» D. Epilogue

Discussion

2093.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Tranquil
A.	Violent
B.	Quiet
C.	Calm
D.	Easy
Answer» B. Quiet

Discussion

2094.	A sentence with four emboldened words is given below. See if any of the words are wrongly used based on context or spelling, mark that word accordingly. If all the words are used correctly, use option 5 as the answer.The need to know for those acquisitions has meant that reported figures have been of little relevance.
A.	Need
B.	Know
C.	Reported
D.	Relevance
E.	All are correct
Answer» C. Reported

Discussion

2095.	Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Friendship is always reciprocal.
A.	mutual
B.	one-sided
C.	shared
D.	corresponding
Answer» C. shared

Discussion

2096.	Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is a synonym or nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.The interest of the team gradually waned in the project.
A.	diminished
B.	waxed
C.	roused
D.	heightened
Answer» B. waxed

Discussion

2097.	In the following question, out of the give four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Jovial
A.	Happy
B.	Gay
C.	Merry
D.	Sorrowful
Answer» E.

Discussion

2098.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Lose face
A.	become embarrassed.
B.	feel angry
C.	get injured
D.	feel surprised
Answer» B. feel angry

Discussion

2099.	Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.The jewel in the crown
A.	someone who has many skills
B.	something that one wants
C.	the most valuable thing in a group of things
D.	the jewel in the crown of the king
Answer» D. the jewel in the crown of the king

Discussion

2100.	Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.Ravi is jovial and he makes the environment sanguine.
A.	Pessimistic
B.	Optimistic
C.	Humorous
D.	Rebellious
Answer» B. Optimistic

Discussion

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Give up the ghost

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.The young recruit is dynamic and is sure to be an ______ to the organisation.

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A brief account of a subject

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. This world is full of miseries

Directions: Identify the compound word from the options given below:

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Evident

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Adroit

Gita was Known to be a _________, so nobody entrusted any important work to her

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Loathe

Direction: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.Our new leader is a _______ young man and will take us forward.

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.HAPLESS

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word.The leading English newspapers are known for their comprehensive coverage of news.

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete._______ by prosperity but not _______ by it, more and more people are searching for meaning.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Apple-pie order

​Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Their relationship has run into rough weather ever since they fell in love with the same girl.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Elusive

Choose the antonym for the underlined word in the sentence:Ram was a kind and generous employer.

Choose the correct option for the question given below: Mitigate is to punishment as alleviate is to

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Wet blanket

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. In the same boat

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. An iron-will

Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word.A ________ man is certain to be prosperous.

Direction: Given below is an idiom/phrase which is followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate meaning.A pearl of wisdom

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.The ball is in (one's) court

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.A chip on your shoulder

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Audacious

In the following question, out of given four alternative, select the one which does not expresses the meaning of the given word. Rueful

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Cry over spilt milk

Directions: The following question contains a sentence with one blank only. Below are given three words as answer choices. You have to choose an option with choices that can make the sentence complete.The farmer was _________ by the lack of rain that season. A. EmpathyB. DistraughtC. Distressed

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option. Being a _____ doctor, he never shirks work.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.Fertilizers and insecticides have increased agricultural ______ so that the swelling populations can be fed.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Drive someone up the wall

Directions: The following sentence in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words are given after the sentence. Select the most appropriate word or group of words for the blank space. and indicate your response accordingly.He has lost all his investments and he is _______.

Directions: There is a relationship between the given two words. A similar relationship exists between one pair of words from amongst the four options. Identify the correct pair of words that have a similar relationship as the given pair of words.Dawn : Dusk

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.To give the devil his due.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.I settled ______ Canada last year.

(a) kerosin(b) kerosen(c) kirosene(d) Kerosene

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Feeble

Find the word from the given options that is closest in meaning to the given phrase:A short poem or a phrase that expresses an idea in a clever way.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Tranquil

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Friendship is always reciprocal.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is a synonym or nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.The interest of the team gradually waned in the project.

In the following question, out of the give four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Jovial

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.Lose face

Direction: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.The jewel in the crown

Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.Ravi is jovial and he makes the environment sanguine.

Pick out the most effective words from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete._ by prosperity but not _ by it, more and more people are searching for meaning.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Their relationship has run into rough weather ever since they fell in love with the same girl.