Vocabulary Questions

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Select the word with the correct spelling.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to chew someone out

Select the antonym of
discrepant

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To increase rapidly in number; multiply.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to tell. The problem with emotive symbols is that though they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments themselves debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 5: principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________ debated.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
to easily bent; flexible.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to chip on his shoulder

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-serving demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to _________. The problem with emotive symbols is that _________ they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 2: but the difference can be hard to _________

Select the antonym of
agonising

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
My mother likes to _________ me by showing everyone my baby pictures.

Select the synonym of
evicted

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
That is why publicly invoking these symbols has to be an act of responsible citizenship and not self-_________ demagoguery, but the difference can be hard to _________. The problem with emotive symbols is that _________ they can multiply the force of arguments, they cannot replace the arguments _________ debated. All persuasion harnesses symbols but principled persuasion must also provide arguments that can be _________.

Blank 1: an act of responsible citizenship and not self-_________ demagoguery

Select the synonym of
to jeopardise

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
dead ringer

Select the antonym of
pervert

Select the antonym of
frazzle

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
As the judge enters the courtroom, __________ calls upon all occupants in the room to stand.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Causing a burning sensation like that of hot liquid on the skin

Select the synonym of
parlance

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
Brijesh said that he has no __________ of stepping down, although he is under a lot of pressure to do so.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Despite various signs of economic slowdown such as languishing industrial production and adverse effects of the drought on rural livelihoods and demand, the government is apparently unable or unwilling to increase public spending to __________ people’s material distress or to kick-start economic __________ to increase employment.

Select the correct alternative for the fourth blank:
spending to __________ people's material distress

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
dark horse

Select the synonym of
obstreperous

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

Select the synonym of
sinister

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism,

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.

Select the antonym of
thug

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Hopefully the architect will be able to turn my ______ ideas into the house of my dreams.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A soldier or sailor, who rebels or refuses to obey the orders of a person in authority.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The best way to ________ the children's poor test grades is to teach again the lesson and give a second test.

Comprehension: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Several countries ________ the world are now replacing the ________ model of criminal justice partly ________ wholly with different models of restorative justice, ________ promising results in crime control. The process is more collaborative, consensual and inclusive, that is characteristic ________ indigenous systems of justice.

now replacing the ________

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
dry run

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
finding your feet

Select the antonym of
jaunt

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To have a field day

Select the synonym of
to proselytise

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
to drive someone up the wall

Select the synonym of
probable

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Immigration was exploited in the campaign with ______ cynicism, ______ by populist politicians from the lunar right, but by Labour politicians drawing on their own venerable tradition of promoting and nurturing racism, a symptom corruption not at the bottom but at the top. The reason millions of refugees ______ the Middle East ______ now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain, the United States, France, the European Union and NATO.

the Middle East ______ Iraq, now Syria – are the invasions and imperial mayhem of Britain

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Because I'm too ______ and want everyone to be happy, people often take advantage of my kindness.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To jump or dance around excitedly.

Select the synonym of
invincible

In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The insecticide is very powerful and can kill a wide ________ of insects.

Select the antonym of
frolic

Select the antonym of
affidavit

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
An unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

Another theory is that people vote in return for _________.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Shikshayatan – a school started in 1994 at Arasavanankadu, a village near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, with just 15 children by Mr. Raghavan, a chartered accountant, and his wife Aruna, an M.Phil in English – sets a model for both teachers and learners. The teachers here believe that learning is a form of play. They prove that learning can be made interesting and enjoyable. Most of the teaching material are produced by the teachers, who customise their teaching aids to suit their students’ needs and abilities. Health and nutrition of the children get priority. This ensures the children have the physical energy required for learning. Nutritional and medical supplements are provided to the needy. Free exercise and play are encouraged. Children learn spontaneously when their interest and curiosity are awakened. Teaching is confined to brief periods according to the natural attention span of each child, which is normally 15-30 minutes daily during the first two years. It is never extended beyond the child’s span of interest

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM for the word ‘Spontaneously'

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
It does not suit you to cast ______ on the character of such a pure woman.

Select the antonym of homogeneous.

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
The comatose patient was kept under observation till his body's systems came back from suspended ______.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The killing of a whole race

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
An event serving as an introduction to something more important

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________? One popular theory _________ that poor people _________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from all parties but vote for only one.

One popular theory _________

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The orator gave his best winsome smile.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite the dust

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in a sentence.
The eagle seized its prey in a tenacious grip.

Select the antonym of feign.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Shikshayatan – a school started in 1994 at Arasavanankadu, a village near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, with just 15 children by Mr. Raghavan, a chartered accountant, and his wife Aruna, an M.Phil in English – sets a model for both teachers and learners. The teachers here believe that learning is a form of play. They prove that learning can be made interesting and enjoyable. Most of the teaching material are produced by the teachers, who customise their teaching aids to suit their students’ needs and abilities. Health and nutrition of the children get priority. This ensures the children have the physical energy required for learning. Nutritional and medical supplements are provided to the needy. Free exercise and play are encouraged. Children learn spontaneously when their interest and curiosity are awakened. Teaching is confined to brief periods according to the natural attention span of each child, which is normally 15-30 minutes daily during the first two years. It is never extended beyond the child’s span of interest

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word ‘Customise’

Select the synonym of cheeky.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
The conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated

Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children ______ better in private schools, the attack ______ a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost ______ fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the second blank.

Cloze Passage:
When it became difficult to empirically prove that children learn better in private schools, the attack invented a new weapon: per unit cost of learning outcomes. Most of the learning outcome researches almost always fail to understand the entire ______ of education in any depth and reduces it to learning of so-called 3Rs for economic purposes.

Select the correct option for the fifth blank.

Select the synonym of scarcity.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The rope gave way while the workmen were hauling up the iron pillar.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To burn the midnight oil

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives. ______ the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), the government had purchased assets of struggling banks with a view ______ ensuring that they did not collapse taking ______ them the rest of the financial system. These assets ______ later at a profit by the government! The U.S. government had acted smartly, while in the Indian case the banks now find themselves ______ with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth. Fill in the blank: find themselves ______________________ with loans made by them to an individual with negative net worth

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.If immigrants don't learn to speak the native languages of their new countries, they won't be able to ______ themselves into society.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness.

Select the synonym of:to preside

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.To exclude from a society or group.

Select the synonym of:dabble

In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.The lawyer tried to ______ his client to accept the generous settlement offer.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
fixed in one's ways

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
He is so _________ in his beliefs that no one can change his mind!

Select the antonym of grotesque.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given words/sentence.
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given words/sentence.
Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Efficacious

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
prudent

Select the antonym of:therapeutic

Select the antonym of:to perpetuate

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Erroneous

Select the synonym of:
metropolitan

Select the antonym of to procure.

Select the synonym of impassive.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Select the synonym of to revamp.

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
I shall _________ receipt of your email even if I cannot respond to it immediately.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Obscene

In the following question, a sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
He succeeded in proving his point with _________ logic.

Select the antonym of:
impiety

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To bite off more than one can chew

Select the antonym of:
pompous

Select the synonym of:
clasp