Vocabulary Questions

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 most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Distribute

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 erosion stated in para1 of the given passage.

Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given sentence.
What an epic journey! I love the whole concept.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Out of spirits

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hard cash

Select the antonym of
vile

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 imperiled stated in para1 of the given passage.

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 bleached stated in para 1 of the given passage.

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 surges stated in para1 of the given passage.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Instant

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.

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?

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.

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 ________."

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 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.

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

Select the antonym ofto actuate

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Retreat

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.

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.

Select the synonym ofbounder

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

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."

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.
Perennial

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

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

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

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

Select the synonym of
proscriptive

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To invent (something) in order to deceive.

Select the synonym of
nifty

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it.

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

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.
Since I forgot about Jeetu's birthday last week, I will send him a ________ greeting today.

Select the antonym of
to amputate

Select the synonym of
to visualise

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.
She __________ in a small European country.

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.
When bad things happen to good people they become __________ not worse.

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

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Place or insert between one thing and another

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation

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 is the best substitute of the phrase.
To be deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To make someone feel completely baffled.

Select the antonym of
obligation

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.
For three months, I have had a ________ headache.

Select the synonym of
proximity

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.
When I broke my leg, it was the ________ of a nightmare week.

Select the antonym of
to lament

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

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

Select the antonym of the given word.to contrive

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.Because a waterfall is so _________ people can sit and watch it for hours.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.The process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or substance.

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

Select the synonym of the given word.pate