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Directions: In each of the following sentences one word has been italicised. Under each sentence four alternative words, marked a-d, are given. Select from these alternatives, the word which conveys more or less same meaning as the italicised word in the sentence. Answers are given at the end.<\/p>\n
1. The book has been hyped up far beyond its worth.
\na) priced\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) circulated
\nc) publicised \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) praised<\/p>\n
2. The police has succeeded in busting the gang of robbers.
\na) to arrest\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) to break
\nc) to kill\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) to disarm<\/p>\n
3. He saw his role in the organisation as proactive.
\na) effective \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) ineffective
\nc) motivator
\nd) taking the initiative<\/p>\n
4.The investment scheme had been a scam all along.
\na) swindle\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) plain
\nc) failure\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) successful<\/p>\n
5. Another theory postulates that the yogic treatment relaxes the mind and body.
\na) highlights
\nb) assumes to be true
\nc) makes doubtful
\nd) discard<\/p>\n
6. Omar has a propensity for getting into debt.
\na) liking\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) aptitude
\nc) will\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) natural tendency<\/p>\n
7. The Bosnian force had no artillery and was completely annihilated.
\na) disarmed\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) tired of fighting
\nc) destroyed \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) inefficient<\/p>\n
8. No one welcomes him to a party for he is so garrulous.
\na) behaves indecently
\nb) too proud
\nc) to have ego
\nd) talks too much<\/p>\n
9. Illnesses prevalent in ageing population.
\na) incurable
\nb) commonly occurring
\nc) infectious\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) curable<\/p>\n
10. It is a scandal that the accused was set free.
\na) bad news
\nb) disgraceful action
\nc) rumour\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) harmful
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\n11. I beseech you to speak frankly about my performance.
\na) to ask earnestly
\nb) to be sure
\nc) expect\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) to hope<\/p>\n
12. Incensed by his rude behaviour the employer sacked him.
\na) excited \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) enraged
\nc) to get tired\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) due to<\/p>\n
13. Homeopathic drugs may be used to complement allopathic treatment.
\na) replace
\nb) to make complete
\nc) to discontinue\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) supersede<\/p>\n
14.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The fact threw an odious light on the incident.
\na) foul smelling\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) hateful
\nc) dirty\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) open<\/p>\n
15.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sajid’s vocation is both paying and pleasant.
\na) holidays\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) occupation
\nc) business\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) attitude<\/p>\n
16.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0She had already narrated the adventure.
\na) intimated \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) let down
\nc) summarised\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) told<\/p>\n
17.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Her voice was perfectly audible even without a loudspeaker.
\na) pleasant\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) praiseworthy
\nc) hearable\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) sweet<\/p>\n
18. Amjad garnered the largest advance for his novel ‘A Suitable Boy’.
\na) refused to accept\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) won
\nc) demanded\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) threw away<\/p>\n
19. Among all forms of blunders prophecy is the most gratuitous.
\na) indecent\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) unjustified
\nc) dangerous\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) justified<\/p>\n
20. Qasim’s antipathy to Reshma did not spring from the jealousy of a frustrated husband.
\na) affection\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) hostility
\nc) love\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) divorce<\/p>\n
21. Of course, she knew pretty well that there was no innuendo in his remark.
\na) implication
\nb) sincerity
\nc) sly implication
\nd) frankness<\/p>\n
22. Mr. Aslam had circumvented Mr. Jamil and his driver to railway station.
\na) evaded \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) deceived
\nc) followed\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d)watched secretly<\/p>\n
23. It is my candid advice to you.
\na) frank\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0b) well thought
\nc) humble\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0d) simple<\/p>\n
24. They were adamant to harm him.
\na) bent upon \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) afraid
\nc) reluctant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) not convinced<\/p>\n
25. Why are you so tetchy with your wife?
\na) emotional\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) jealous
\nc) irritable\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) unfriendly<\/p>\n
26. Fatigue would make him passive.
\na) sick\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) weak
\nc) irritating
\nd) not active\/submissive<\/p>\n
27. Parveen’s lacerating words forced him to commit suicide.
\na) abusive\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) severely critical
\nc) painful\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) lasting anger<\/p>\n
28.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He was neophyte to enter the test match.
\na) eligible\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) novice
\nc) not eligible\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) useless<\/p>\n
29.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The doctor said that his heart was palpitating violently.
\na) damaging\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) deteriorating
\nc) enlarging
\nd) throbbing , beating rapidly<\/p>\n
30. The doctor prescribed a therapeutic diet.
\na) light\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) balanced
\nc) with low fat\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) curative<\/p>\n
31. These tribes normally have a nomadic way of life.
\na) military\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) simple
\nc) wandering\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) warlike<\/p>\n
32. The excessive use of pocket calculator can stultify your capacity to do mental calculations.
\na) improve upon \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) destroy
\nc) strengthen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) aid in<\/p>\n
33. Mr. Akram’s tactful behaviour melded many different people into his group.
\na) repelled\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) united
\nc) frustrated\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) disunited<\/p>\n
34. Munir flexed his arm, showing his well-built muscles.
\na) removed cover\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) bended
\nc) strengthened\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) raised<\/p>\n
35. It had been easier ever since to quell emotion than to incur the consequences of venting it.
\na) to avoid\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) to suppress
\nc) to exaggerate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) to retreat<\/p>\n
36. The metamorphosis of caterpillar into a butterfly.
\na) sudden change\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 b) slow change
\nc) transformation\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 d) imitation<\/p>\n
37.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Several people buy a lottery tickets but only a few lucky ones hit the jackpot.
\na) consolation prize
\nb) a large container
\nc) victory
\nd) win the prize<\/p>\n
38. His surgeon recommended an analgesic for his fractured leg.
\na) stimulant\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) pain reliever
\nc) stretching mechanism
\nd) fixing screw<\/p>\n
39. The recent immigrants realised they were consanguineous.
\na) cheated\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) badly treated
\nc) mistaken
\nd) having same ancestor<\/p>\n
40.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The manager had in vain attempted an act of restitution.
\na) to make compromise
\nb) to settle a dispute
\nc) to restore\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) to sort out<\/p>\n
41. Your behaviour is not congruous with your personality.
\na) appropriate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) excellent
\nc) unsuitable\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) acceptable<\/p>\n
42. Iraq attempted to annex Kuwait.
\na) destroy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) add to
\nc) cross the border
\nd) burn<\/p>\n
43.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The government rescinded its treaty with America.
\na) revoked\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) came into action
\nc) finalised\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) strengthened<\/p>\n
44. She realised her position to be too precarious for active aggression.
\na) strong\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) insecure
\nc) useful\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) dangerous<\/p>\n
45. They have put an embargo on all imports.
\na) suspension of trade
\nb) imposition of duty
\nc) relaxation of duty
\nd) punishment<\/p>\n
46.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Usman was also accessory to the crime.
\na) victim\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) accomplice
\nc) instrumental\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) witness<\/p>\n
47.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She saw me but evinced no great surprise to see my health.
\na) cared\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) showed
\nc) regretted\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) expressed<\/p>\n
48.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She couched her request in an amusing way.
\na) put\u00a0 forward\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) put into words
\nc) neatly typed
\nd) wrote artistically<\/p>\n
49.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sajid and Majid were conspicuous by their absence in the film festival.
\na) deprived of\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) easily noticed
\nc) remembered \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) looked at<\/p>\n
50.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 She was quiet oblivious of the crowd.
\na) nervous\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 b) unaware
\nc) familiar\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 d) irritated<\/p>\n
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