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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Loquacity
Explanation: Loquacity means the habit or quality of talking a lot, especially excessively. Garrulity also means excessive talkativeness, so it best expresses the meaning of Loquacity. Silence, taciturnity, and reticence are opposite in sense because they refer to quietness or unwillingness to speak.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Irreproachable
Explanation: Irreproachable means so good or proper that no criticism or blame can be made. Exemplary means excellent and worthy of imitation, so it is the closest synonym. Reproachable, blameworthy, and faulty are opposite in meaning because they suggest defect, blame, or error.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Profusion
Explanation: Profusion means a very large quantity or rich supply of something. Abundance also means a plentiful amount, so it is the correct synonym. Scarcity, shortage, and lack are opposite in meaning because they refer to insufficiency.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Diligence
Explanation: Diligence means careful, steady, and continued effort in doing work. Among the given options, Persistence is the closest because it expresses continued effort and determination. Laziness, negligence, and carelessness are opposite in meaning because they suggest lack of effort or attention.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Exuberance
Explanation: Exuberance means great energy, enthusiasm, excitement, and liveliness. Apathy means lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, so it is the best opposite. Enthusiasm, energy, and vitality are similar in meaning to exuberance.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Audacity
Explanation: Audacity means boldness, daring, or fearless confidence, sometimes with disrespect. Timidity means lack of courage or confidence, so it is the correct opposite. Boldness, daring, and impudence are close to audacity in meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Deference
Explanation: Deference means respectful submission or regard for someone’s opinion, position, or authority. Defiance means open resistance or refusal to obey, so it is the correct opposite. Respect, regard, and reverence are similar in meaning to deference.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Enigmatic
Explanation: Enigmatic means mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. Obvious means clear and easy to understand, so it is the correct opposite. Mysterious, puzzling, and cryptic are synonyms of enigmatic.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
The quality of talking a lot, especially too much.
Explanation: The quality of talking a lot, especially too much, is called Loquacity. Philanthropy means love for humanity or charitable activity, irreproachable means faultless, and profusion means abundance.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A very large amount or quantity of something.
Explanation: A very large amount or quantity of something is called Profusion. It expresses abundance or plenty. Philanthropy, irreproachable, and diligence do not match the given meaning.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A feeling of great energy, excitement, and happiness.
Explanation: A feeling of great energy, excitement, and happiness is called Exuberance. It refers to liveliness and high enthusiasm. Audacity means boldness, deference means respect, and enigmatic means mysterious.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Mysterious and difficult to understand or explain.
Explanation: Something mysterious and difficult to understand or explain is called Enigmatic. Audacity means boldness, deference means respect, and pertinacity means firm persistence.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
In his first public comments, the President said with concern that the leak of classified information from the battle field could potentially________ individuals or operations.
Explanation: Jeopardize means to put someone or something in danger or at risk. In the sentence, the leak of classified information could put individuals or operations at risk, so jeopardize is the most suitable word. Strengthen, kill, disturb, and identify do not fit the meaning as accurately.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
We feared the enemies attack because they ______________ everything in their path.
Explanation: Incinerate means to burn something completely. The sentence suggests that the enemies destroyed everything in their path, so incinerate is the most suitable option. Satiate means satisfy fully, quench means satisfy thirst or extinguish, and remedy means cure or correct.
A statement with one blank is given below. Choose the set of words from the given options which can be used to fill the given blank.
The old man could not remember where he ________ his money
Explanation: The sentence refers to an earlier completed action before the old man’s inability to remember. Therefore, the past perfect form had deposited is correct. Deposits, is depositing, and will deposit do not fit the past context of the sentence.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Alive and kicking
Explanation: Alive and kicking means alive, active, and in good health. It is used for a person or thing that is still active or functioning well. Therefore, in good health is the correct meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
At sea
Explanation: At sea means confused, puzzled, or unable to understand what to do. At a loss expresses the same idea of confusion or uncertainty. Surprise, sad, and journey do not correctly express the idiomatic meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
to add fuel to the fire
Explanation: To add fuel to the fire means to make an already bad or tense situation worse, especially an argument or conflict. Therefore, make things worse is the correct meaning. The phrase is not used literally for burning fire.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
(P) This laboratory of physicists is (Q) not only equipped with (R) all state–of-the-arts instruments but also with outstanding physicists. (S) No error
Explanation: The sentence has errors in both Q and R. The correct structure should be: This laboratory is equipped not only with all state-of-the-art instruments but also with outstanding physicists. In Q, not only equipped with should be changed to equipped not only with for proper parallel structure. In R, state-of-the-arts should be changed to state-of-the-art because it functions as a compound adjective before instruments.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
(P) Sakshi wrote essay (Q) so well that (R) her teacher was very pleased with her. (S) No error
Explanation: P has an error because Sakshi wrote essay is grammatically incorrect. A singular countable noun generally needs an article, so the correct sentence should be Sakshi wrote an essay so well that her teacher was very pleased with her or Sakshi wrote the essay so well… if a specific essay is being referred to. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'd' as the answer.
Everyone of us has to be (1)/ very vigilant to safeguard (2)/ our hardly won liberty. (3)/ No error (4)
Explanation: In part (1), Everyone of us should be corrected to Every one of us. In part (3), hardly won liberty is incorrect because hardly means almost not, while the intended meaning is liberty won with great effort. The correct phrase is hard-won liberty. Therefore, a new option such as e) (1) and (3) is needed.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic co-operation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South conformation.
Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. <br><br> STIFF
Explanation: In the passage, stiff competition means strong or tough competition. The opposite of stiff is yielding, flexible, or weak. Among the given options, yielding is the best opposite. Tense, indelible, and stubborn do not express the opposite meaning here.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic co-operation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South conformation.
The author feels that India has a better status in the world market because of its:
Explanation: The passage says that India’s maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable, and this forms the base for India’s status in the world. Therefore, option (d) is correct.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic co-operation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South conformation.
Which of the following statements is TRUE in the context of the passage? <br><br> A. India’s successful experiment of economic reform has become an inspiration to the world. <br> B. The size, population and internal complexity of our country are the barriers in the way of attaining national integrity and political stability. <br> C. A few government agencies were not in favour of liberalisation policy at the beginning.
Explanation: Statement A is true because the passage says India’s democratic polity, through economic reform, has shown viability and resilience and gives hope and inspiration to the world. Statement B is not correct because the passage does not call India’s size, population, and internal complexity barriers; it says stability despite these factors is remarkable. Statement C is also not supported because the passage does not say that government agencies opposed liberalisation.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic co-operation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South conformation.
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word printed in capital as used in the passage. <br><br> RESILIENCE
Explanation: Resilience means the ability to recover, adjust, and remain strong in difficult situations. Adaptability is the closest meaning among the options because it suggests the capacity to adjust effectively. Existence, amplifying, and quietening do not match the meaning of resilience.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions. <br><br><br> Since July 1991, the government of India has effectively put the liberalisation policy into practice. The drastic steps even include some administrative reforms for pruning the government agencies. Last year the Japanese business circles represented by the Ishikawa Mission called attention of their Indian counterparts to what they considered to be the major impediments in India. However, thanks to the almost revolutionary reforms put into effect by the Indian government, those impediments either have been removed or now are on their way out. This development gives a new hope for the future of economic co-operation between the two countries. At the same time, it should be borne in mind that there is a stiff competition with other countries, notably China and South-East Asian countries, in this regard. The success stories of ASEAN countries welcoming Japanese investments with adequate infrastructure are already known in India but it may be useful if further studies of Japanese joint ventures in ASEAN countries be made by Indian business circles. The coastal areas of China have initiated a very active campaign to welcome foreign economic participation. <br><br> Beyond our bilateral relationship, India's more active participation in global economy is needed. India certainly deserves a far bigger share of world trade considering its vast resources. It is strongly hoped that the Indian government's recently initiated effort of enlarging its export market would bear fruit. <br><br> India has steadfastly maintained its parliamentary democracy since independence. Considering its size, its population and its internal complexity, the overall maintenance of national integrity and political stability under parliamentary democracy is remarkable and admirable indeed. Here lies the base for the status of India in the world. By effectively implementing its economic reform with the support of public opinion, this democratic polity of India has again demonstrated its viability and resilience. At the same time, it gives hope and inspiration to the whole world which faces the difficult problem of North-South conformation.
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word printed in capital as used in the passage. <br><br> PRUNING
Explanation: Pruning means cutting away unnecessary parts or reducing something to improve efficiency. In the passage, it refers to reducing or trimming government agencies through administrative reforms. Therefore, trimming is the correct meaning.
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