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Gen. English (Stenographer Grade C and D)

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Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

YEARN :

  1. To Long For

  2. To Run Away

  3. To Laugh

  4. To Worry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Yearn means to be filled with longing or desire. So, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

ABODE :

  1. Address

  2. Domicile

  3. Residence

  4. Opportune time


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Abode is the place where one lives or stays, i.e. the residence or dwelling place.

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

SEDUCE :

  1. To deduct

  2. To Abhor

  3. To Entice

  4. For Goodwill


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Seduce means to tempt to do evil or wrong. Entice also means to tempt.

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

RECANT :

  1. Withdraw

  2. Repent

  3. Revise

  4. Return


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Recant means to withdraw or renounce beliefs once held. So, withdraw is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

ASSIDUOUS :

  1. Diligent

  2. Foolish

  3. Genius

  4. Hotch Potch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Assiduous means showing great care and perseverence. Diligent means being persevering careful in work. So, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the alternative most opposite in meaning to the given word.

AUSPICIOUS :

  1. Hopeless

  2. Happy

  3. Unfavourable

  4. Permissible


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Auspicious means favourable, or of good omen. So, opposite is disfavourable.

Directions: Choose the alternative most opposite in meaning to the given word.

INTERLUDE :

  1. Continuation

  2. End

  3. Respite

  4. Unimportant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Interlude means a pause or break or intervening period of time. So, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the alternative most opposite in meaning to the given word.

VEHEMENT :

  1. Vigorous

  2. Moderate

  3. Insistent

  4. Wrongful


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Vehement means acting or moving with great force. So, opposite will be moderate, i.e. avoiding extreme behaviour.

Directions: Choose the alternative most opposite in meaning to the given word.

PUNCTILIOUS:

  1. Careless

  2. Friendly

  3. Unscrupulous

  4. Exacting


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Punctilious means finicky or very careful. So, option 1 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the alternative most opposite in meaning to the given word.

UTOPIA :

  1. Theocratic state

  2. Imperfect relationship

  3. Economic inequality

  4. Practically imperfect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 Utopia is an idealised place or situation of perfection. It is an imaginary or visionary place. So, opposite to it is found in option 4.

Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

At a low ebb

  1. Energetic

  2. Inactive

  3. Boring

  4. Exhausted


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 It means being in a bad or weak state. Energetic is opposite. Being weak does not mean inactive or boring. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

At sixes and sevens

  1. Constantly moving

  2. In confusion

  3. Without restraint

  4. At risk


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

At sixes and sevens means to be in complete disorder. So, option 2 is the correct answer. 

Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

Apple pie order

  1. Be deeply moved by

  2. Grapple with

  3. Perfectly neat and tidy

  4. Beautifully decorated


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Apple pie order means to be very well organised, be in good order. So, option 3 is the correct answer. 

Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To die in harness

  1. To be obsessive

  2. To die while in work

  3. To end animosity

  4. To sacrifice self


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 To die in harness means to expire while working, keep working to the end.

Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

To curry favour

  1. To abuse

  2. To obey strictly

  3. To wipe out

  4. Flatter to earn goodwill


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To curry favour means to attempt to gain favour by flattery. So, option 4 is the correct answer. 

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