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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Prorate
Explanation: Prorate means to divide or distribute something proportionally, and allocate is the closest option because it means to assign or distribute. Withhold means to keep back, combine means to join together, and overcharge means to demand more than the proper amount, so these do not express the meaning of prorate.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Downcast
Explanation: Downcast describes someone who is sad, disappointed, or dejected. Crestfallen has the same sense of being disappointed and unhappy, whereas upbeat, joyful, and elated all express positive or cheerful states and are therefore opposites rather than synonyms.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Smattering
Explanation: A smattering is a small amount of knowledge or information, and modicum similarly means a small quantity. Expertise and mastery indicate high-level knowledge or skill, while abundance indicates a large quantity, so those options do not match the limited sense of the word.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
Disband
Explanation: Disband means to break up or dissolve an organized group. Dissolve therefore gives the exact sense, while assemble, unite, and organize refer to bringing people together or forming a group and are opposite in meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Voluptuous
Explanation: Voluptuous can describe something richly attractive, sensuous, or luxurious. Austere means plain, severe, and without luxury, making it the correct opposite. Sensuous, luxurious, and curvaceous are closely related to the original meaning rather than opposed to it.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Endogenous
Explanation: Endogenous means originating from within a system, organism, or process. Exogenous means originating from outside, so it is the precise antonym. Internal, intrinsic, and innate all support the idea of something arising from within and therefore cannot be opposites.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Greenhorn
Explanation: A greenhorn is a newcomer who lacks experience. A veteran is a person with long experience in a field and is therefore the correct opposite. Rookie, novice, and amateur all refer to people with limited experience and are similar to greenhorn.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Beget
Explanation: Beget means to cause, generate, produce, or create something. Prevent means to stop something from happening, so it is the correct opposite. Produce, generate, and create all directly express the meaning of beget and are not antonyms.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person who is new and inexperienced in a particular field.
Explanation: Greenhorn is the one-word substitute for a person who is new, immature, or inexperienced in a field. Thesaurus is a collection of synonyms, diarchy is a system of dual rule, and smattering is a small amount of knowledge, so none of them names the person described.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A system of government in which power is shared by two authorities.
Explanation: Diarchy is the exact one-word substitute for a system of government in which two authorities share power. Beget means to produce, disband means to dissolve a group, and prorate means to distribute proportionally, so those options do not fit the definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
Originating from within an organism, system, or process.
Explanation: Endogenous describes something that arises or originates from within an organism, system, or process. Voluptuous relates to full attractiveness or luxury, downcast means sad, and greenhorn denotes an inexperienced person.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A book or tool that lists words together with their synonyms and related meanings.
Explanation: A thesaurus is specifically a reference book or tool containing synonyms and related meanings. Smattering is a small amount of knowledge, diarchy is dual rule, and prorate is the act of distributing proportionally, so these cannot substitute the definition.
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.
Despite attending a few lectures, he had only a ______ of the subject.
Explanation: The phrase only a smattering of the subject correctly conveys that he possessed very little knowledge despite attending some lectures. Mastery and expertise suggest strong command, while profusion means abundance and is inconsistent with the limiting word only.
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 researchers concluded that the disorder resulted from ______ factors within the body.
Explanation: Endogenous fits because the sentence specifies factors arising within the body. External, foreign, and exogenous all point to causes coming from outside, which would contradict the phrase within the body.
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.
Consistent discipline and thoughtful practice can ______ lasting success.
Explanation: Beget means to cause or produce, so it correctly expresses that discipline and practice can produce success. Halt, destroy, and prevent all indicate stopping or ending something and therefore do not suit the positive result described.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Cast down
Explanation: The phrase cast down means to make someone sad, discouraged, or dejected and is directly related to the meaning of downcast. The other options describe cheerfulness, experience, or luxury and do not convey emotional disappointment.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
Break up an organized group
Explanation: To break up an organized group means to disband or dissolve it. Form and unite express the opposite action of bringing a group together, while allocate means to distribute or assign and is unrelated to ending a group.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
A smattering of knowledge
Explanation: The phrase a smattering of knowledge means only a small or limited amount of knowledge. Complete mastery and abundant expertise suggest deep understanding, while no information at all removes even the limited knowledge indicated by smattering.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Thesaurus is the correct spelling of the word referring to a book or tool that lists synonyms and related meanings. The other forms alter the vowel sequence or ending and are believable-looking but incorrect spellings.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Diarchy is the correct spelling for a system in which power is shared by two authorities. The other choices omit, replace, or rearrange letters in the ending and therefore do not represent the standard spelling.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Voluptuous is correctly formed with the sequence -tuous at the end. The alternatives either omit a necessary vowel, shorten the ending, or insert an extra letter, making them incorrect.
Out of given alternatives select the word which is correctly spelt.
Select the correctly spelt word.
Explanation: Endogenous is the correct spelling of the adjective meaning originating from within. The other alternatives wrongly change the middle vowel pattern or add unnecessary letters to the ending.
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.
The annual fee will be prorated according to the number of months remaining.
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct because the passive form will be prorated properly shows that the fee will be divided proportionally. The other options use an incorrect base form or an unsuitable verb construction and would make the sentence ungrammatical.
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.
The manager decided to disbanded the temporary committee after its task was complete.
Explanation: After the verb decided, the infinitive form to disband is required. To disbanded is incorrect because disbanded is a past form, to disbanding incorrectly mixes the infinitive marker with a gerund, and for disband does not fit the sentence structure.
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.
The trainee was too much greenhorn to handle the assignment without guidance.
Explanation: Greenhorn is a countable noun referring to an inexperienced person, so the correct expression is too much of a greenhorn. Too many greenhorn lacks the plural ending and changes the intended meaning, while a too greenhorn places the article and modifier incorrectly.
DIRECTIONS: 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> A district cultural council was formed to preserve traditional crafts. At first, authority was shared by two senior officers in a <strong>diarchy-like</strong> arrangement. A young <strong>greenhorn</strong> joined the council with only a <strong>smattering</strong> of administrative procedure, yet she worked carefully and consulted a <strong>thesaurus</strong> while preparing clear public notices. When an early exhibition failed, several members looked <strong>downcast</strong>. Instead of abandoning the effort, the officers <strong>prorated</strong> the remaining funds among smaller projects. The new plan generated public interest and helped <strong>beget</strong> cooperation among local artisans. After the council completed its assigned work, it was formally <strong>disbanded</strong>, but the network it had created continued to support the craftspeople.
In the passage, the word greenhorn refers to a person who is:
Explanation: The passage describes the young member as a greenhorn who had only limited knowledge of administrative procedure, so the word clearly means inexperienced. The other options refer to sadness, luxury, or possession of authority and do not fit the context.
DIRECTIONS: 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> A district cultural council was formed to preserve traditional crafts. At first, authority was shared by two senior officers in a <strong>diarchy-like</strong> arrangement. A young <strong>greenhorn</strong> joined the council with only a <strong>smattering</strong> of administrative procedure, yet she worked carefully and consulted a <strong>thesaurus</strong> while preparing clear public notices. When an early exhibition failed, several members looked <strong>downcast</strong>. Instead of abandoning the effort, the officers <strong>prorated</strong> the remaining funds among smaller projects. The new plan generated public interest and helped <strong>beget</strong> cooperation among local artisans. After the council completed its assigned work, it was formally <strong>disbanded</strong>, but the network it had created continued to support the craftspeople.
What can be inferred about the council’s response to the failed exhibition?
Explanation: After the exhibition failed, the officers prorated the remaining funds among smaller projects rather than abandoning the effort. This shows that the council reorganized its resources and continued working, whereas the other options describe actions not supported by the passage.
DIRECTIONS: 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> A district cultural council was formed to preserve traditional crafts. At first, authority was shared by two senior officers in a <strong>diarchy-like</strong> arrangement. A young <strong>greenhorn</strong> joined the council with only a <strong>smattering</strong> of administrative procedure, yet she worked carefully and consulted a <strong>thesaurus</strong> while preparing clear public notices. When an early exhibition failed, several members looked <strong>downcast</strong>. Instead of abandoning the effort, the officers <strong>prorated</strong> the remaining funds among smaller projects. The new plan generated public interest and helped <strong>beget</strong> cooperation among local artisans. After the council completed its assigned work, it was formally <strong>disbanded</strong>, but the network it had created continued to support the craftspeople.
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?
Explanation: The passage explicitly states that the council was formally disbanded after completing its assigned work. It also mentions a greenhorn member, says the funds were divided among smaller projects, and explains that the new plan generated public interest, making the other statements false.
DIRECTIONS: 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> A district cultural council was formed to preserve traditional crafts. At first, authority was shared by two senior officers in a <strong>diarchy-like</strong> arrangement. A young <strong>greenhorn</strong> joined the council with only a <strong>smattering</strong> of administrative procedure, yet she worked carefully and consulted a <strong>thesaurus</strong> while preparing clear public notices. When an early exhibition failed, several members looked <strong>downcast</strong>. Instead of abandoning the effort, the officers <strong>prorated</strong> the remaining funds among smaller projects. The new plan generated public interest and helped <strong>beget</strong> cooperation among local artisans. After the council completed its assigned work, it was formally <strong>disbanded</strong>, but the network it had created continued to support the craftspeople.
Which word is the most appropriate synonym of downcast as used in the passage?
Explanation: In the passage, members looked downcast after the exhibition failed, so dejected is the appropriate synonym because it means sad and disappointed. Upbeat, elated, and joyful express positive emotions and are antonyms in this context.
DIRECTIONS: 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> A district cultural council was formed to preserve traditional crafts. At first, authority was shared by two senior officers in a <strong>diarchy-like</strong> arrangement. A young <strong>greenhorn</strong> joined the council with only a <strong>smattering</strong> of administrative procedure, yet she worked carefully and consulted a <strong>thesaurus</strong> while preparing clear public notices. When an early exhibition failed, several members looked <strong>downcast</strong>. Instead of abandoning the effort, the officers <strong>prorated</strong> the remaining funds among smaller projects. The new plan generated public interest and helped <strong>beget</strong> cooperation among local artisans. After the council completed its assigned work, it was formally <strong>disbanded</strong>, but the network it had created continued to support the craftspeople.
Which word is the most appropriate antonym of disbanded as used in the passage?
Explanation: Disbanded means broken up or dissolved, so assembled, meaning brought together or formed into a group, is the correct antonym. Dismissed, dissolved, and dispersed all express the same general idea as disbanding rather than the opposite.
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