Vocabulary Questions

Select the synonym of:
clasp

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To shut a door, window, or lid forcefully and loudly

Select the antonym of:therapeutic

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.
Expectant mothers are more _________ to lung damage due to smoking.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
sums of money expressed in a specified monetary unit

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Clear the air

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, 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.

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 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.

But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _________?

Select the synonym of the given word.pate

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To get one's walking papers

Select the synonym of the given word.ague

Select the antonym of the given word.to impair

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To make a sharp sound or series of sounds as a result of a hard object striking another.

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.The approaching hurricane is sure to be a _________ that will affect the lives of millions.

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

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.Jasbir has the ________ of a movie star.

Select the antonym ofapocalypse

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to go down like a lead balloon

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.to go the extra mile

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
That which cannot be satisfied

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
There can be maximum twelve light fittings on a _______.

Select the synonym ofshimmering

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 enzyme was the ________ that triggered the chemical reaction.

Select the correctly spelt word to fill in the blank.
The ________ of a place is the total number of citizens of the place having voting rights.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Select the synonym ofbounder

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 many existing cyber warfare scenarios, not excluding a coordinated cyber attack that ________ sabotage multiple infrastructure assets, erecting proper defences is ________. Anonymity and low cost have meant that __________ small disaffected groups — apart from hostile states and official agencies — could ________ to cyber techniques. For blank 98: "erecting proper defences is ________."

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 many existing cyber warfare scenarios, not excluding a coordinated cyber attack that ________ sabotage multiple infrastructure assets, erecting proper defences is ________. Anonymity and low cost have meant that __________ small disaffected groups — apart from hostile states and official agencies — could ________ to cyber techniques. For blank 100: "hostile states and official agencies — could ________ to cyber techniques."

Select the antonym ofto actuate

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

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The inner soft part of a seed, fruit or nut

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

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.The action of repeating something aloud from memory.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Chew something over

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
On a wing and a prayer

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Making a loud and confused noise

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

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

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
Within the walled palace, rows of attractive food stalls, souvenir bouteques and entertainment platforms have been erected by the prominent delegations.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The criminal offered his testimony before the jury.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______. The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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

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

In the following question, a word has been written in four different ways out of which only one is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Instant

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/ sentence.
Transfix or pierce with a sharp instrument

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Last month tomatoes were quite cheap.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
"To rummage about in a place or container in search of something."

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

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.The news has always ____________ predicated on informing the consumer. It speaks of — apart from the day’s most ____________ upheavals — the best and the worst that _____________ has managed to accomplish each day. This includes the medal-winners, the laureates, the record-breakers, the deal-makers _________ the criminals, the villains, the corrupt. The news regales us ________ the highlights, a reel of the most provoking ones that made it into a window of a half-an-hour.the worst that _______ has managed to accomplish

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.At the eleventh hour

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[Same Passage as Above]

What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'retention' from the passage?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
"to buy a lemon"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The nitty-gritty

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs

Select the antonym of
"mere"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection

Select the antonym of to spurn.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The professor was very happy to see that John was a _______ student.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The old man was not only infirm but also blind and was unable to move around by himself.

Select the synonym of
"to ordain"

Select the antonym of to conceive.

Select the synonym of rendezvous.

Select the synonym of
"to stranded" (strand)

Select the synonym of defuse.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Keen

Select the antonym of
"to comprise"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
"to cast iron stomach" (a cast-iron stomach)

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An arrangement of flowers that is usually given as present.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
An official inspection of a company's, or individual's, accounts

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______. The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
"To sell (stocks or other securities or commodities) in advance of acquiring them, with the aim of making a profit when the price falls."

In the following question, 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.
A large crowd ________ to get a glimpse of their favourite star.

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.
Purush wandered ______ through life, with no clear ideas of where he was heading and what he wanted to accomplish.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Bottled water demonstrates how much humans (1) ______ nature, reflecting the tremendous value they place on it. On the other hand, bottled water indicates (2) ______ for nature's complexities, displaying the irony that may lead to the mutual annihilation of humanity and the (3) ______. The finest example is the (4) ______ of bottled water, which is the commercialisation of natural resources. Holding bottled water, it is clear to see a gorgeous image of a lake and a small (5) ______ of blue and green plastic around its neck.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
"Courteousness and refinement of manner."

Select the antonym of:
to hew

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 chess player moved his piece to a more ______ position, securing the win.

Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
"to have an axe to grind"

Select the synonym of:
maestro

Select the antonym of:
to flay

Coral reefs are vital to both human societies and the ocean's ecosystem—they protect shorelines from storm surges and erosion and serve as nurseries for marine life. They're also frighteningly imperiled by warming waters, which produce conditions that turn them a ghostly white and expose them to a blanket of algae. That's what Kim Cobb saw one day in 2016 when she swam up to the reef in the central Pacific's Line Island chain that she'd been studying for 18 years. A heat wave had killed or bleached 95 per cent of the corals.
"It was carnage," the Georgia Tech climate scientist recalls. Disturbances like pollution and fishing are relatively limited in the vicinity of the research site, so Cobb felt rising ocean temperatures were the likely culprit. The impact has already been devastating, she says, adding, "I can't even imagine what it would look like at 2 degrees Celsius."

If warming can be limited, however, there might be hope for the corals that remain. Scientists like Hollie Putnam are engineering so-called super corals with the ability to withstand higher ocean temperatures and acidity levels. Putnam, a marine biologist at the University of Rhode Island, places coral species under climate change stressors and breeds those that survive best, creating hyper-resilient organisms. "They're really exciting and really hopeful," Putnam says, noting that super corals could help maintain the biodiversity and genetic diversity of already struggling reefs, like the ones in the Line Island Chain.

But super corals are more likely to survive if warming doesn't get much worse. "If we push the climate system to 2 degrees Celsius, we're talking about 1 per cent of reefs surviving," Cobb says. "That makes it less likely that coral-resilience engineering efforts will succeed." She says it's essential to limit warming to 1.5 degrees, a scenario in which up to 30 per cent of reefs could survive on their own. If that happens, one of the world's wildest reefs could be strengthened. If it doesn't, even the savviest engineering intervention won't be enough.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word vicinity stated in para2 of the given passage.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Virtual learning refers to an environment where students study a digital-based curriculum taught by instructors that lecture online via video or audio. This instruction can take place either in a self-paced (asynchronous) environment or in a real-time (synchronous) environment. There are many reasons why people choose virtual learning over instruction in a traditional classroom. For example, the flexibility of virtual learning makes it an appropriate choice for full-time workers who would like to continue their education or cannot attend in-person classes.

The virtual learning environment is also a good choice for people who enjoy self-learning. Some virtual learning options have classes to attend at scheduled times, while others allow you to learn at your own pace. With this self-paced option, you have a lot of autonomy with the intensity and overall cadence of your learning while still enjoying the benefits of guided lessons.

Virtual learning gives students access to coursework from anywhere, at any time, making learning super convenient. Asynchronous classes also give an immense amount of flexibility for lectures and studying. Even with the flexibility of the course, online courses are associated with higher retention rates and graduation rates. A study conducted by Arizona State University found that students taking virtual classes benefit from increased access and cost savings of as much as 50 percent.

What is the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'autonomy' from the passage?

Select the synonym of
"precedent"

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.
To lift or haul something heavy with great effort.

Select the synonym of:
troll

A sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.
"Either you're a mind reader or it's a ______________ that you called me just as I was keying your phone number."

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the phrase.
A conclusion or agreement done or reached decisively and with authority.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Plastic pollution is ______ the oceans' ecosystem, but humanity doesn't take serious action against it.

Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
"great minds think alike"

Select the antonym of
"to rake"

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The Russia-Ukraine war has caused chaos.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The furniture displayed a wonderful combination of elegance and practicality.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Distribute

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Jack said he is unfortunate to win the jackpot.