Vocabulary Questions

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

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.
One must read the Terms and Conditions ________.

Select the antonym of feign.

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 _________?

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 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 the bullet

Select the synonym of:
clasp

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.

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
Time is the essence of life. It is the wealth given to us by God. Everyday all of us get 24 hours; nothing less, nothing more. Now, it is up to us how we use it. People who know how to make the best use of every moment easily open the doors of success in their lives and those who misuse time get failures one after the other. There is a saying that, ‘‘Spent time and spent words cannot come back.’’ Everybody is tied by the limits of time. Work wins appreciation only when it gets completed in a requisite time frame. Beyond the time allotted, work loses all its utility, however good may have been its quality. Just as falling of rains after the crops have dried up have no use; likewise, when the time is past the deadline, the work loses its importance and value. When iron is hot it can be cast into whichever shape we want. Once it gets cold nothing can be made out of it, however much we may beat the same. In the same way, a person who has learnt to wisely use his time and has understood how to cast himself according to the need of the time has actually learnt the true mantra of life.

Shakespeare wrote in one of his plays, ‘‘I wasted time, and now doth time waste me.’’ It is true that a person who wastes even a little bit of time loses wonderful opportunities that he could have otherwise availed of by utilising that time. All the great leaders have one thing in common. They wisely utilise every moment of their time. When other people are busy in wasting time in laziness, great men are busy in making plans for the future. There is no person in history who wasted his time and still managed to achieve greatness. Therefore, there is great need to manage time wisely. ‘‘Careful Time Management’’ refers to careful planning of time and sincere execution of this plan. This is the only mantra to attain success in any endeavour. A simple change in outlook and some modification in one’s daily routine can result in a big jump forward towards greater achievements.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘endeavour’ given in the second paragraph.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

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

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
It is only a rope, she ______ herself, though it looked very much like a snake.

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 synonym of:
metropolitan

Identify the sentence that contains no spelling errors.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paranoia

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Something which lasts forever

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
We always love to get the updated version of gadgets we use.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
My cousin’s fanatical views made him very unpopular with his friends.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
______ for an hour made me lose my breath.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ENRICH

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
PROTEST

Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
SARCASM

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
People should learn to take in their stride the fact that they can sometimes fail.

Directions: Select the correct one word substitution for the given words.
A state of perfect balance

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

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.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hand and glove

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ACCOMPLISH

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The brothers were at each other’s throats regarding the division of property.

Directions: Select the correctly spelt word.

Which of the following words is NOT a meaning of the word 'गौ' (Gau)?

What is the correct meaning of the word pair 'अमित - अमित' (Amit - Ameeth)?

Select the wrongly spelt word.

What is a single word substitute for the phrase "जिसकी तुलना न की जा सके" (One whose comparison cannot be made)?

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

Directions: Select the correct one word substitution for the given words.
A list of books

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Following or occurring after death

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Keep one's head

What is the meaning of the proverb (Lokokti) 'काठ की हाँडी बार-बार नहीं चढ़ती' (Kaath ki haandi baar-baar nahi chadhti)?

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined part of the given sentence.
Dogs are known for possession of the quality of being faithful.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Suraj has always shown a willingness to accept and respect the differences in others' lives with impartiality and avoid prejudice.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
That night the dinner was special, and the _________ himself came out to read out the menu list.

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word.
There were a plethora of options available to the applicant.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The library sessions were conducive for healthy discussions.

What is the correct pair of meanings for the word pair 'मंदिर-मदिरा' (Mandir - Madira)?

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

Select the sentence that has the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Kill two birds with one stone

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.

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 most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Illicit

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Satyajit Ray's films are rich in sociological elements which portray themes like faulty social structures, childhood experiences, poverty-stricken India, rural life, complexities in relationships and politics, religion, gender and on. Films like Devi or The Goddess and Mahapurush or The Godman show how religion becomes a breeding ground of superstitions and how the blind faith of people in ‘Godmen’, without analysing the reality, leave people trapped in the end. In Pather Panchali or Song of the Road, Ray shows how Apu and Durga enjoy their childhood despite their poverty. The innocence and mirth of childhood offers a sharp contrast with the disconsolate faces of other adults in the family who are affected by the present harsh situations. A critique of autocracy is found in his film Hirak Rajar Deshe or In the Country of the Diamond King which is an overall political satire. Although Satyajit Ray's films are deeply rooted in Bengali culture, they have a universal significance, and much of it is perhaps because his film making is heavily inspired by neo-realist principles.

According to the passage, how has Mahapurush been translated?

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 context of image_6733c5.jpg, what is the meaning or sambhinnarthak (homonymic pair meaning context) of the word 'अचल' (Achal)?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
His _________ violation of the moral code of conduct was too _________ to be forgiven.

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.
Your_______ and attitude rather than your position and possessions ultimately decide your success and happiness.

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

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.

Select the antonym of
diligence

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 relocation of the car factory to our struggling town is an economic __________

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.

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.
My grandmother's exercise regime is to walk the mall at a __________ pace.

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.

Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'आकाश' (Aakash) as seen in image_6733c5.jpg?

Select the synonym of scarcity.

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

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

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

रिक्त स्थान भरने के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शब्द का चयन करें।
"वहां की जलवायु मेरे ______ नहीं थी।"

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.Full of people

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 _________.

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.

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

'अम्बु' किसका पर्यायवाची है?

कौन सा शब्द 'केसर' का समानार्थी शब्द नहीं है?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.I am glad I _________ my friend's invitation to dinner as I met many old friends there.

What is the antonym (Vilom Shabd) of the word 'मौन' (Maun) from image_66e147.jpg?

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As the education of girls becomes similar (1)______ that of boys, their home life will also become similar. Their present greater (2)______ of domestic affairs will also disappear. After a (3)______ age, boys and girls should have a share in parental occupations and (4), but not in excess as it would interfere with their education. Yet, (5) of the problems of adult life helps boys and girls understand and appreciate the efforts of their parents.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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'

दिए गए विकल्पों में से निम्नलिखित शब्द के विलोम शब्द का चयन करें:
"उल्लास"

रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति करने के लिए सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें।
"अध्यापक को अध्यापन कार्य में ______ होना चाहिए।"

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To raise a few eyebrows

Read the given passage and answer the question that follows.
[Passage as provided above]

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘laziness’ given in the second paragraph.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

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

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'Perchhai' (Shadow)?

What is the antonym (Vilom) of the word 'Ghrina' (Hatred)?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Shakespeare still remains the most read and the most _________ performed of all dramatists.

In the context, "They were caught red-handed trying to steal", what does "caught red-handed" imply?

What is a celebration held to mark the completion of fifty years of an institution or person called?

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.A piece of cake

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.Fret

What is the meaning of 'Avagunthan'?