Vocabulary Questions

Select the synonym of:dabble

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Illicit

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.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Distinguished

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.

Insert correct phrasal verb:
In a moment of hurry, the files have been _______ by Hamilton.

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. 5.

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 given word.Defamatory

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
All in a day's work

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given words/sentence.
A state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute for the given words/sentence.
A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties

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 meaning of the given idiom.
A cock and bull story

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.

Students are increasingly turning to online courses because they have become a better way to learn. Online courses offer students greater control over their own learning by enabling them to work at their own pace.Some other benefits are the engaging multimedia content, greater access to the instructor and the stimulating online interactions with other students and the teachers. All these can add to enhanced learning and improved retention.Another key feature is that online courses tend to include more frequent assessments. The more often students are assessed, the better their instructors can track progress and intervene when needed.I experienced all this myself when I completed a six-week online program through Columbia Business School. As a busy executive, the only way I was able to take such a course was online. And it proved to be an incredibly valuable and timely experience - highly relevant to my new job. I was able to do many of the lecture portions from my iPhone while sitting on a plane. I did coursework during the week and turned in weekly assignments on Sunday evening. And each Wednesday, I attended live online sessions with professors and students from around the world.Many students who have taken both face-to-face and online courses now rank their online experiences equal to or better than their more traditional classroom courses. We have reached a watershed moment when the discussion will no longer be about the relative merits of online learning, but how best to implement online programmes for maximum effect on student enrollment and success. By 'watershed moment' the writer means:

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 synonym of the given word.
Implacable

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

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.An afternoon performance of a play, film or show

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.
______________ reader can add to the list and to the possibilities of a new ethical and moral politics _________________ requires a Gandhian inventiveness of ritual and politics. What I wish to add is a ___________________. The rituals of apology and the question of justice, reconciliation and ethical repair are not easy. They require a rigour and an inventiveness _____________ ethical thinking which ___________________ new experiments with the idea of truth and healing in India.

Choose the correct option for the third blank: "What I wish to add is a ___________________."

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.
Neha told her an exciting ___________

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

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

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'

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
A few minutes later a request came that all members of the house party should assemble in the drawing-room.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Beliefs or incidents that happen in a way which cannot be explained by reason or science.

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

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To make both ends meet

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

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

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Our failure to control one of the most common of all ailments sometimes seems ridiculous. Medical science regularly practises transplant surgery and has rid whole countries of such killing diseases as Typhus and the Plague. But the problem of the common cold is unusually difficult and much has yet to be done to solve it. It is known that a cold is caused by one of a number of viral infections that affect the lining of the nose and other passages leading to the lungs, but the confusing variety of viruses makes studying and remedy very difficult. It was shown in 1960 that many typical colds in adults are caused by one or the other of a family of viruses known as rhinoviruses, yet there still remain many colds for which no virus has as yet been isolated.
There is also the difficulty that, because they are so much smaller than the bacteria which cause many other infections, viruses cannot be seen with ordinary microscopes. Nor can they be cultivated easily in the bacteriologist's laboratory, since they only grow within the living cells of animals or plants. An important recent step forward, however, is the development of the technique of tissue culture, in which bits of animal tissue are enabled to go on living and to multiply independently of the body. This has greatly aided virus research and has led to the discovery of a large number of viruses. Their existence had previously been not only unknown but even unsuspected. The fact that we can catch a cold repeatedly creates another difficulty. Usually, a virus strikes only once and leaves the victim immune to further attacks. Still, we do not gain immunity from colds. It seems, therefore, that we are likely to have to suffer colds for some time yet.

The most appropriate synonym of the word 'isolated' is:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the ball was now in his court.

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.
A study of the conditions and structure of the earth

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 option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Crime of killing a king

Identify the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Freezing

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"By leaps and bounds"

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 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 given word.
Forbid

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 most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
Sheena comes of an affluent family.

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 most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
How do you ___________ the photos and files you have lost in your computer?

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.

Population ____1____ is one of the most serious problems of the world today. Studies ____2____ in this area suggest that the world population is further likely to increase by a few more billions. According to many environmental scientists, ecologists, researchers, and other intellectuals, the rise in the population will lead to several ____3____ consequences. Most significantly, the increasing number of people will ____4____ more water, more food, and more energy ____5____ to survive.
Choose the word which fits in the blank labelled 3 and gives appropriate meaning.

Select the antonym of:
pompous

Select the option that can be used as synonym for the underlined word.
Mohan is deprived of the opportunity to start his business.

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

Choose an appropriate synonym for the given word.
Cease

Select the synonym of:
metropolitan

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

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
"Joe was so tired that he could scarely stand."

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

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

In the following sentence, four words are underlined, out of which one word is MISSPELT. Select the MISSPELT word from the options.
The shedule followed by my sister ultimately leads to stress and other adverse effects.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word in the given sentence.
The worker is known to exert himself a lot.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The speaker delivered a profound speech that left the audience deeply moved.

Select the word which means the same as the given group of words.
A society or company provides these convenient features

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a spelling error.
"The precarious case of juvenile / deliquency against him / was dismissed by the / jury in the first hearing."

दिए गए शब्द का विलोम चुनें।
"आहत"

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
The new school is really wonderful as it is activity- based and believes in _______ learning.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
"He behaved ruthlessly with his junior, to say the least."

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the options.

Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined part in the given sentence:
"Sohan was very much perplexed to find that his younger brother Mohan had taken poison."

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

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Reckon

Passage:
Nike gave its office workers a week-long holiday to help them de-stress (1) ______ worries over the COVID-19 pandemic. The sportswear giant (2) ______ its offices so workers could "enjoy additional time off (3) ______ and recover". A senior manager at Nike (4) ______ "Our senior leaders are all sending a clear message - take the time to unwind, de-stress and spend (5) ______ with your loved ones." Nike's stores did not close. Store workers worked as usual.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

Find out the correct synonym of the following word mentioned in the passage:
"Obvious"

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Paranoia

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

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

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

Identify the sentence that contains no spelling errors.

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 most appropriate synonym of the given word.
ACCOMPLISH

Directions: Select the misspelt word.

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

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A professional rider in horse races

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Yeoman’s service"

Find out the correct antonym of the following word mentioned in the passage:
"realize"

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the given options.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
"A woman having more than one husband at the same time"

'Mellifluous' means:

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word underlined below:
The appearance of the stranger was forbidding.

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.

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.

'अम्बु' किसका पर्यायवाची है?