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Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
VEGETATE
Explanation: Vegetate means to live or spend time in an inactive, monotonous and unproductive manner. Option (a) suggests thriving or flourishing, which is opposite in meaning. Option (c) describes yammer, while option (d) describes flail. Therefore, option (b) expresses the precise meaning of the word.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
SUPERNAL
Explanation: Supernal refers to something heavenly, celestial or exceptionally divine. Celestial is therefore the closest synonym. Mundane refers to ordinary worldly matters, terrestrial means earthly, and infernal is associated with hell; all three are antonyms or contrasting ideas.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
YAMMER
Explanation: Yammer means to complain continuously, loudly or annoyingly, and grumble expresses the same idea. Commend means to praise, restrain means to control or hold back, and relinquish means to surrender or release something. Thus, only option (a) is contextually and semantically appropriate.
Out of the given alternatives select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of given word.
SERAPHIC
Explanation: Seraphic describes someone or something extremely beautiful, peaceful and pure like an angel. Angelic is its closest synonym. Roguish suggests playful mischief, solemn means serious, and earthly contrasts with the heavenly quality conveyed by seraphic.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
STRATOCRACY
Explanation: A stratocracy is a system of government controlled and administered by military forces. Civilian rule is its opposite because authority rests with non-military representatives. A junta, martial regime and military government are all closely associated with stratocratic administration rather than opposing it.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
IMPISH
Explanation: Impish means mischievous, playful or inclined to cause harmless trouble. Solemn, meaning serious and grave, is the most suitable opposite. Mischievous, prankish and roguish all reinforce the playful and troublesome quality of impish.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
SNATCH
Explanation: Snatch means to seize or take something quickly and suddenly. Relinquish means to surrender, release or give up possession, making it the correct antonym. Grasp, seize and clutch all involve taking or holding something firmly and are therefore similar rather than opposite in meaning.
Out of the given alternatives select the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
ERGOPHOBIA
Explanation: Ergophobia refers to an irrational fear of or strong aversion to work. Industriousness, which denotes diligence and a readiness to work actively, is its opposite. Occupational anxiety, work aversion and workplace phobia are related to the fear or avoidance expressed by ergophobia.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A person skilled in delivering formal, powerful and persuasive public speeches
Explanation: An orator is a person who is skilled at making formal and persuasive public speeches. A stratocrat is associated with military rule, a yammerer complains repeatedly, and an ergophobe experiences fear or aversion towards work. Thus, option (c) precisely substitutes the given description.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
An irrational fear of or strong aversion to work
Explanation: Ergophobia is the precise term for an irrational fear of or strong aversion to work. Stratocracy refers to military government, oratory is the art of public speaking, and impishness denotes mischievous playfulness. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
To wave or swing the arms or legs wildly and without control
Explanation: Flail means to move the arms or legs violently, wildly and uncontrollably. Vegetate means to remain inactive, yammer means to complain continuously, and snatch means to seize something suddenly. Consequently, option (d) accurately substitutes the definition.
Out of given alternatives, choose the word which can be substituted for the given words/ sentence.
A form of government controlled and administered by military forces
Explanation: Stratocracy denotes a system in which military forces control and administer the government. Oratory concerns formal speaking, ergophobia is fear of work, and vegetation refers to plant life or the noun form related to vegetate. Hence, option (b) is the exact substitution.
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.
Instead of preparing for the examination, he chose to ________ in front of the television throughout the weekend.
Explanation: Vegetate fits the context because the sentence describes spending time passively and unproductively. Flourish implies successful growth, orate means to deliver a formal speech, and commend means to praise. Therefore, option (c) completes the sentence logically and grammatically.
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 child wore a ________ expression, but the hidden notebook revealed the harmless mischief behind it.
Explanation: Impish appropriately describes a playful and mischievous expression connected with harmless trouble. Supernal means heavenly, mundane means ordinary or earthly, and solemn means serious. The reference to hidden mischief makes option (d) the most contextually accurate choice.
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 celebrated ________ persuaded the hesitant audience through a carefully structured and powerful speech.
Explanation: An orator is skilled in formal and persuasive public speaking, which directly matches the context. A snatcher seizes something suddenly, an ergophobe fears or avoids work, and a stratocrat is associated with military government. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To yammer about something
Explanation: The phrase to yammer about something means to complain about it continuously, often in an irritating or loud manner. Praising relates to commendation, sudden seizure relates to snatching, and avoidance through fear is associated with phobia. Hence, option (a) gives the correct meaning.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To snatch something away
Explanation: To snatch something away means to seize and remove it quickly and suddenly. Returning or surrendering something expresses the opposite idea, while holding it calmly lacks the speed and suddenness inherent in snatch. Thus, option (c) is correct.
Out of given alternatives select the option which best expresses the meaning of given idiom/ phrase.
To flail one’s arms
Explanation: To flail one’s arms means to move or wave them violently, wildly and without control. Keeping them steady is the opposite, folding them does not involve violent motion, and formal speaking is unrelated to the phrase. Therefore, option (d) accurately expresses its meaning.
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 passengers continued to yammer about the delayed train even after the official explanation had been given.
Explanation: The expression to yammer about the delayed train is grammatically correct because yammer about is properly followed by the subject of the complaint. Option (a) incorrectly uses for, option (b) changes the meaning by suggesting physical location, and option (c) lacks the required article and uses an inappropriate form of delay.
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 frightened swimmer was flailing his arms wildly when the rescue team reached him.
Explanation: The past continuous form was flailing correctly describes an action already in progress when another past action occurred. Option (a) requires the past participle flailed after had, while option (c) contains incorrect subject-verb agreement and an unsuitable passive construction. Therefore, option (b) is the correct replacement.
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 military commanders gradually transformed the country into a stratocracy.
Explanation: The construction transform something into something is grammatically correct, and a stratocracy is the appropriate noun complement. Option (b) uses the wrong preposition, while option (c) incorrectly places an adjective after to where a noun phrase is required. Hence, option (a) is correct.
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> Following a sudden transfer of political authority, the small republic appeared to be moving towards a <strong>stratocracy</strong>. Military commanders occupied key administrative positions, while civilian institutions gradually lost their influence. At public meetings, a gifted <strong>orator</strong> warned that unquestioning obedience could turn temporary military supervision into permanent rule. His speeches were neither theatrical nor excessively emotional; they were carefully reasoned and delivered with an almost <strong>supernal</strong> calmness. <br><br> Many citizens, however, preferred to <strong> vegetate </strong> in private comfort rather than participate in public discussion. Others began to <strong> yammer </strong> about the crisis without proposing any practical solution. During one crowded meeting, an anxious man started to <strong> flail </strong> his arms when a guard attempted to <strong> snatch </strong> a document from him. A child standing nearby watched the confusion with an <strong> impish </strong> smile, while her mother maintained a peaceful and <strong> seraphic </strong> expression. <br><br> The orator concluded that fear, passivity and constant complaint could not protect civilian government. He argued that citizens had to replace helplessness with disciplined action. Even those who experienced something resembling <strong> ergophobia </strong> in their professional lives, he said, could not afford to treat civic responsibility as an unpleasant burden to be avoided.
Which of the following best describes the central argument of the passage?
Explanation: The passage emphasises that fear, inactivity and continuous complaint cannot preserve civilian institutions; responsible and disciplined civic participation is necessary. Option (a) is not supported, option (c) contradicts the positive role of the orator, and option (d) represents the very passivity criticised in 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> Following a sudden transfer of political authority, the small republic appeared to be moving towards a <strong>stratocracy</strong>. Military commanders occupied key administrative positions, while civilian institutions gradually lost their influence. At public meetings, a gifted <strong>orator</strong> warned that unquestioning obedience could turn temporary military supervision into permanent rule. His speeches were neither theatrical nor excessively emotional; they were carefully reasoned and delivered with an almost <strong>supernal</strong> calmness. <br><br> Many citizens, however, preferred to <strong> vegetate </strong> in private comfort rather than participate in public discussion. Others began to <strong> yammer </strong> about the crisis without proposing any practical solution. During one crowded meeting, an anxious man started to <strong> flail </strong> his arms when a guard attempted to <strong> snatch </strong> a document from him. A child standing nearby watched the confusion with an <strong> impish </strong> smile, while her mother maintained a peaceful and <strong> seraphic </strong> expression. <br><br> The orator concluded that fear, passivity and constant complaint could not protect civilian government. He argued that citizens had to replace helplessness with disciplined action. Even those who experienced something resembling <strong> ergophobia </strong> in their professional lives, he said, could not afford to treat civic responsibility as an unpleasant burden to be avoided.
The word supernal, as used in the passage, most nearly means:
Explanation: In the passage, supernal calmness suggests a quality that is exceptionally peaceful, elevated and almost heavenly. Ordinary and worldly is closer to mundane or terrestrial, playful and troublesome describes impish behaviour, and loud and complaining relates to yammering.
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> Following a sudden transfer of political authority, the small republic appeared to be moving towards a <strong>stratocracy</strong>. Military commanders occupied key administrative positions, while civilian institutions gradually lost their influence. At public meetings, a gifted <strong>orator</strong> warned that unquestioning obedience could turn temporary military supervision into permanent rule. His speeches were neither theatrical nor excessively emotional; they were carefully reasoned and delivered with an almost <strong>supernal</strong> calmness. <br><br> Many citizens, however, preferred to <strong> vegetate </strong> in private comfort rather than participate in public discussion. Others began to <strong> yammer </strong> about the crisis without proposing any practical solution. During one crowded meeting, an anxious man started to <strong> flail </strong> his arms when a guard attempted to <strong> snatch </strong> a document from him. A child standing nearby watched the confusion with an <strong> impish </strong> smile, while her mother maintained a peaceful and <strong> seraphic </strong> expression. <br><br> The orator concluded that fear, passivity and constant complaint could not protect civilian government. He argued that citizens had to replace helplessness with disciplined action. Even those who experienced something resembling <strong> ergophobia </strong> in their professional lives, he said, could not afford to treat civic responsibility as an unpleasant burden to be avoided.
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
Explanation: The orator warned against the conversion of temporary military supervision into permanent military rule and defended civilian government. Options (a), (b) and (c) are directly supported by the passage. Therefore, option (d) is the statement that is not true.
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> Following a sudden transfer of political authority, the small republic appeared to be moving towards a <strong>stratocracy</strong>. Military commanders occupied key administrative positions, while civilian institutions gradually lost their influence. At public meetings, a gifted <strong>orator</strong> warned that unquestioning obedience could turn temporary military supervision into permanent rule. His speeches were neither theatrical nor excessively emotional; they were carefully reasoned and delivered with an almost <strong>supernal</strong> calmness. <br><br> Many citizens, however, preferred to <strong> vegetate </strong> in private comfort rather than participate in public discussion. Others began to <strong> yammer </strong> about the crisis without proposing any practical solution. During one crowded meeting, an anxious man started to <strong> flail </strong> his arms when a guard attempted to <strong> snatch </strong> a document from him. A child standing nearby watched the confusion with an <strong> impish </strong> smile, while her mother maintained a peaceful and <strong> seraphic </strong> expression. <br><br> The orator concluded that fear, passivity and constant complaint could not protect civilian government. He argued that citizens had to replace helplessness with disciplined action. Even those who experienced something resembling <strong> ergophobia </strong> in their professional lives, he said, could not afford to treat civic responsibility as an unpleasant burden to be avoided.
Which word from the passage is most nearly opposite in meaning to steady?
Explanation: Flail means to wave or swing one’s limbs wildly and uncontrollably, making it the clearest opposite of steady. Vegetate refers to inactivity, yammer means to complain continuously, and snatch means to seize suddenly. Thus, option (c) is correct.
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> Following a sudden transfer of political authority, the small republic appeared to be moving towards a <strong>stratocracy</strong>. Military commanders occupied key administrative positions, while civilian institutions gradually lost their influence. At public meetings, a gifted <strong>orator</strong> warned that unquestioning obedience could turn temporary military supervision into permanent rule. His speeches were neither theatrical nor excessively emotional; they were carefully reasoned and delivered with an almost <strong>supernal</strong> calmness. <br><br> Many citizens, however, preferred to <strong> vegetate </strong> in private comfort rather than participate in public discussion. Others began to <strong> yammer </strong> about the crisis without proposing any practical solution. During one crowded meeting, an anxious man started to <strong> flail </strong> his arms when a guard attempted to <strong> snatch </strong> a document from him. A child standing nearby watched the confusion with an <strong> impish </strong> smile, while her mother maintained a peaceful and <strong> seraphic </strong> expression. <br><br> The orator concluded that fear, passivity and constant complaint could not protect civilian government. He argued that citizens had to replace helplessness with disciplined action. Even those who experienced something resembling <strong> ergophobia </strong> in their professional lives, he said, could not afford to treat civic responsibility as an unpleasant burden to be avoided.
What can reasonably be inferred about the citizens who preferred to vegetate?
Explanation: The citizens who preferred to vegetate chose private comfort and inactivity instead of participating in public discussion. This indicates avoidance of meaningful civic responsibility. Options (a), (c) and (d) suggest active engagement, which directly conflicts with their passive conduct in the passage.
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