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Vocabulary

Description: This test is designed to assess the verbal ability of students. Covers synonyms and antonyms
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.

The autocratic boss ____________________ even the few who genuinely supported his policy.

  1. alienated

  2. differed from

  3. scolded

  4. liked


Correct Option: A

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.

The priest addressed the ____________ for more than an hour and was listened to with rapt attention.

  1. staff

  2. audience

  3. congregation

  4. crew


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.

The commandos took a long time to _______________ the resistance of the rebels.

  1. cut down

  2. pull down

  3. tone down

  4. break down


Correct Option: D

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.

The doctor said that a small daily __________________ of the new drug would soon cure him.

  1. tablet

  2. pill

  3. dose

  4. quantity


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

There was an impasse during the Indo-Pak deliberations on checking the infiltration across the border.

  1. a discussion

  2. a memorandum passed

  3. a doubt

  4. a deadlock


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

 An impasse means deadlock. This is a situation where two or more parties who are negotiating and cannot agree on a points which results prevents the negotiations from moving foreward, hence a deadlock or impasse.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The film deals with decadent feudalism.

  1. prevalent

  2. useless

  3. increasing

  4. declining


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

He was used to a humdrum life.

  1. monotonous

  2. active

  3. exciting

  4. fun-filled


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

While conferring the award, they heaped encomiums on her.

  1. praises

  2. excuses

  3. excesses

  4. blames


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The burgeoning population in developing countries is putting strain on available resources.

  1. recurring

  2. increasing

  3. decreasing

  4. alarming


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

Only a pragmatic approach to these problems can solve them.

  1. illogical

  2. diplomatic

  3. practical

  4. idealistic


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

In spite of a number of problems, he maintained his equanimity.

  1. presence of mind

  2. self-confidence

  3. sense of humour

  4. calmness of mind


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

He lives in an obscure part of the world.

  1. well known

  2. affluent

  3. relatively unknown

  4. respectable


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

We have carefully studied your explanation and it sounds plausible.

  1. incoherent

  2. convincing

  3. understandable

  4. impertinent


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

We were curious as to why the young man was looking so morose.

  1. healthy

  2. gloomy

  3. haggard

  4. cheerful


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

He is a valiant young man.

  1. sluggish

  2. lazy

  3. daring

  4. cowardly


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

In the olden days, the prisoners were kept in dark and dank cells.

  1. small

  2. old

  3. damp

  4. dingy


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The rebels made an abortive attempt to overthrow the government.

  1. an overt

  2. a violent

  3. a secret

  4. an unsuccessful


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The meteorological department has announced that there is little prospect of rain in the near future.

  1. prediction

  2. progress

  3. foresight

  4. possibility


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

Cotton-seed oil is harmful for heart patients.

  1. beneficial

  2. injurious

  3. healthful

  4. fattening


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

A transition is taking place in the society nowadays.

  1. improvement

  2. change

  3. advancement

  4. degradation


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The report makes oblique references to his shady past.

  1. obvious

  2. critical

  3. indirect

  4. underhand


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

My father is a very stern man.

  1. liberal

  2. emotional

  3. indulgent

  4. strict


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The pleasures of life are eternal.

  1. brief

  2. long-lasting

  3. transient

  4. useless


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in the sentence below.

The woman sat inside reading the scriptures.

  1. books about great heroes

  2. books about different scripts

  3. holy books

  4. books containing pictures


Correct Option: C

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options.

Anatomy and Physiology were studied in ancient India and the principle of the _______________ of blood was suggested long before Harvey.

  1. circulation

  2. movement

  3. flow

  4. progression


Correct Option: A
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