Vocabulary Questions

[The same passage from Q.41 applies here] Select the most appropriate synonym of the word epidemic stated in para 2 of the given passage.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
I don't buy it

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.I am having second thoughts about my choice of subjects.

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
It remains for us to apply the tools of selection, rejection or compresion in order to understand.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
"Boisterous"

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 2.

Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.Something had always surprised me. There was no (1)______ reason why she should have been the most (2)______ girl in the class. She was good (3)______ at studies nor in games. She was not (4)______ a great dancer and could barely sing. Yet, girls (5)______ cluster around her as if she were a celebrity. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 1.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"Changes observed in Earth's climate since the early 20th century are ______ driven by human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth's atmosphere, raising Earth's average surface temperature."

Select the wrongly spelt word.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A place where bread and cakes are made

Indeed, the path she had chosen was full of difficulties. It was almost an unimaginable thing in those days for a woman of means to live a life of independence, but the particular profession for which Florence had trained herself was a disreputable one. Thus, nurses in those days were noted for their immoral conduct. They could hardly be trusted to carry out the simple medical duties. No wonder, therefore, that Florence's parents did not like that their daughter should take up the profession. Florence, however, did not see eye to eye with them. She felt wretched. Her sadness increased.
Select the option that gives the closest meaning of the following phrase:
"A WOMAN OF MEANS"

Select the correct one-word substitution for the given words.Fear of high places

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On the back burner

Identify the spelling error in the given sentence and select the option that rectifies the error.
"You may reffer to our research findings in this document."

Direction: Choose the option that means the same as the underlined segment.
His deep study of the case uncovered more problems.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Distinguished

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"The dancers were ______ to know the results of the All India Dance Competition."

What is the synonym of the word 'नागर' ('Nagar')?

[The same passage from Q.41 applies here] Select the most appropriate synonym of the word marathon stated in para 6 of the given passage.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The lion's share

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Prosper

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Fish out of water"

Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly ______ (1) _______ Individual coping qualities ______ (2) ______ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers ______ (3) _______ learn to be patient. On the road, we must be ______ (4) ______ to control our own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely to ______ (5) _______ more traffic offences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill each blank.
There is a fantastic body of evidence which indicates that (1) ________ brings down the stress chemical and it enhances (2) ________ happiness chemical. The videos of medicos (3) ________ in hospital corridors have helped us (4) ________ in these gloomy times. Indeed optimism and (5) ________ are the need of the hour.

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

Direction: Choose the correct spelling of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The world is governed by several elemenyts.

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"Hit the sack"

I was brought up in a village. Those days there (1) ______ no televisions, music systems or VCDs at (2) ______. Our only luxury was books. I was fortunate (3) ______ grandparents. My grandfather was a retired school (4) ______ and an avid reader. He knew a large (5) ______ of Sanskrit texts by heart and every night, under the dark sky with the twinkling stars, he would tell me many stories.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
"It is a privilege and I shall be ________ to meet the king."

[The same passage from Q.41 applies here] Select the most appropriate synonym of the word perceived stated in para 5 of the given passage.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It is best to steer the middle course in life. The key to happiness is to keep (1) ______ bounds and discipline one's life. Eating well is (2) ______ for nourishment but overeating can do more (3) ______ than good. All parents love their children but those who (4) ______ in excessive pampering end up spoiling their kids. (5) ______ riches can bring many evils, enemies, cares and worries.

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

I was brought up in a village. Those days there (1) ______ no televisions, music systems or VCDs at (2) ______. Our only luxury was books. I was fortunate (3) ______ grandparents. My grandfather was a retired school (4) ______ and an avid reader. He knew a large (5) ______ of Sanskrit texts by heart and every night, under the dark sky with the twinkling stars, he would tell me many stories.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to replace the italicised word.
"We wish them a lifetime of wedded bliss together."

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
"Fashion is something that lasts only for a short time."

I was brought up in a village. Those days there (1) ______ no televisions, music systems or VCDs at (2) ______. Our only luxury was books. I was fortunate (3) ______ grandparents. My grandfather was a retired school (4) ______ and an avid reader. He knew a large (5) ______ of Sanskrit texts by heart and every night, under the dark sky with the twinkling stars, he would tell me many stories.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'dense' in the given sentence.
"The African continent has thick forests but the Sahara desert area has sparse distribution of population."

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A series of 1 of shell or ivory or thin metal clothed her left upper arm all the way down to her fingers. A necklace 2 three pendants bunched together and a few bangles above the elbow and 3 on the right hands display an almost modern art. She speaks of the 4, ever hopeful human spirit. She reminds us that it is important to visit museums in our country to experience the 5 that a work of art leaves on our senses, to find among all the riches one particular vision of beauty that speaks to us alone.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

How are Tadbhav words formed?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The ancient Indian texts _________ trees and plants to be animate beings that should never be harmed.

Identify the Tatsam word from the options given below:

Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Every minute, the equivalent of one garbage truck’s worth of plastic is dumped into our ocean. Plastic pollution is a global problem. Approximately 7 billion of the 9.2 billion metric tonnes of plastic produced from 1950-2017 became plastic waste, ending up in landfills or being dumped. Plastic pollution can alter habitats and natural processes, reducing ecosystems’ ability to adapt to climate change, directly affecting millions of people’s livelihoods, food production capabilities and social well-being.
UNEP’s body of work demonstrates that the problem of plastic pollution doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The environmental, social, economic and health risks of plastics need to be assessed alongside other environmental stressors, like climate change, ecosystem degradation and resource use.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Alter

Select the set containing multiple meanings (Anekarthi) of the word 'Aur'.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
On purpose

Which of the following is the correct antonym pair?

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The author’s writing style is characterised by its poetic language.

Complete the sentence with the correct homophone word: "Pakshi pedon par apna ___________ banate hain." (Birds build their ________ on trees.)

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
The belief that people cannot change or avoid what happens

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Enthusiasm

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A series of 1 of shell or ivory or thin metal clothed her left upper arm all the way down to her fingers. A necklace 2 three pendants bunched together and a few bangles above the elbow and 3 on the right hands display an almost modern art. She speaks of the 4, ever hopeful human spirit. She reminds us that it is important to visit museums in our country to experience the 5 that a work of art leaves on our senses, to find among all the riches one particular vision of beauty that speaks to us alone.

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

[The same passage from Q.41 applies here] Select the most appropriate synonym of the word precise stated in para 6 of the given passage.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person, animal or plant belonging originally to a place

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A lions' home

[The same passage from Q.46 applies here] Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the following word: "WRETCHED"

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The tiger census has revealed that India's big cat count has (1) ______ up in the last few years. This is a (2) ______ of great hope and relief for (3) ______ who understand the value of (4) ______ wildlife and the environment. This success is the (5) ______ of collective efforts of the government and the environmentalists.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
"An elephant in the room"

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Safe to drink

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Fasten

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Hit a brick wall

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Mighty

The word 'Gamahi' (गमहि) belongs to which word category?

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Interfere

What is the meaning of the word 'Eshana' (एषणा)?

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Ramya is an ardent follower of secularism.

What is the one-word substitution for "One who helps someone"?

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Humble

Which of the following pairs is NOT a homophonous pair with different meanings (Samshrut Bhinnarthak)?

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
"A deal of agreement done in a company or firm."

What is the correct proverb (Lokokti) for the meaning 'An unfortunate person remains deprived of happiness' ('अभागा सुख से वंचित रह जाता है')?

What is the synonym of the word 'Naagar' (नागर)?

Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A series of 1 of shell or ivory or thin metal clothed her left upper arm all the way down to her fingers. A necklace 2 three pendants bunched together and a few bangles above the elbow and 3 on the right hands display an almost modern art. She speaks of the 4, ever hopeful human spirit. She reminds us that it is important to visit museums in our country to experience the 5 that a work of art leaves on our senses, to find among all the riches one particular vision of beauty that speaks to us alone.

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

What is the correct meaning of the word-pair 'Ali - Alee' (अलि - अली)?

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Jostle

What is the meaning of the idiom 'Kamar Tootna' (कमर टूटना)?

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
Mr. Satterthwaite was shrewd enough to penetrate her meaning.

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.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Lofty

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 option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the underlined group of words.
"Rahul has done a study of statistics that contributed to the research."

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.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Take a toll

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 most appropriate synonym of the given word.
"Satisfy"

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains a spelling error.
How simple for the English businesman to word a cable that would be intelligible to Italian, Turkish and Chinese firms? If statesmen could discuss directly and accurately the problems.

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Social organisation where males are heads of families

"Good is the enemy of great" is one of the most popular self-improvement expressions there is. It's the first sentence of an international bestselling business book, the title of another self-help book, and a mantra that NFL superstar J.J. Watt has used in press conferences. It sounds appealing and rolls off the tongue nicely, but there's a good chance it's downright wrong.
We're told that striving to be great and never being satisfied are necessary to meet the ever-increasing pressures and pace of today's world. It's the only route to success. But what is it all for? What does success even mean? Rates of clinical anxiety and depression are higher than ever. Some experts believe that loneliness and social isolation have reached epidemic proportions. Two-thirds of all employees report feeling burned out at work. Surely this isn't the kind of success that everyone is after.
Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers that true success means feeling content with the unfolding of your life. It is "finding happiness in your work and life, in the here and the now."
The kind of success that Thich Nhat Hanh champions isn't about striving to be great all the time. It's about being at least OK with where you are, about accepting good enough. What's interesting is that not always trying so damn hard to be great isn't just the path to being happier; it's also the path to getting better.
This mindset improves confidence and releases pressure because you don't always feel like you're coming up short. It also lessens the risk of injury-emotional and physical-since there isn't a perceived need to put forth heroic efforts every day. The result is more consistent performance that compounds over time. Research shows that sustainable progress, in everything from diet to fitness to creativity, isn't about being consistently great; it's about being great at being consistent. It's about being good enough over and over again.
A wonderful case study is Eliud Kipchoge, who just shattered the marathon world record. He's literally the best in the world at what he does. Yet Kipchoge says that the key to his success is not overextending himself in training. He's not fanatical about trying to be great all the time. Instead, he has an unwavering dedication to being good enough. He recently told The New York Times that he rarely, if ever, pushes himself past 80 per cent-90 per cent at most-of his maximum effort during workouts. This allows Kipchoge to string together weeks and weeks of consistent training. "I want to run with a relaxed mind," he says.
Unlike so many other runners who have tried and failed to break the world marathon record, Kipchoge has never been obsessed with the mark. Prior to his record-setting race, when asked about his mindset, he told The Times, "To be precise, I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best." Kipchoge puts running in its place, which, for him, is in the here and now, not in striving to meet ever increasing expectations. “When I run,” he says, "I feel good. My mind feels good. I sleep in a freeway, and I enjoy life."
It's a paradox. A good-enough mindset might very well be the key to being great and happy. The less you want to be happy, the happier you'll be. The less you need to perform better, the better you'll perform. Just think about your own life. During the times you were happiest and performed best, were you striving? Were you chasing after something? Or were you more like Kipchoge-grounded, at peace, and feeling good enough with what was in front of you? This doesn't mean you should never desire productive change or improvement. Quite the opposite. Though they may run counter to so much of the current ethos, adopting the following core principles of good enough is likely the best route to being happier and getting better.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word depression stated in para 2 of the given passage.

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 the blank number 4.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Recapitulate

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 meaning of the given idiom.
Eye wash

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.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
It is best to steer the middle course in life. The key to happiness is to keep (1) ______ bounds and discipline one's life. Eating well is (2) ______ for nourishment but overeating can do more (3) ______ than good. All parents love their children but those who (4) ______ in excessive pampering end up spoiling their kids. (5) ______ riches can bring many evils, enemies, cares and worries.

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.
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

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 ANTONYM of the given word.
Starve

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

Which of the following is a synonym of the word 'कानन' (Kanan)?

'स्वर्ग' (Swarg), 'पृथ्वी' (Prithvi), and 'हरिण' (Harin) are homonyms/polysemous words (Anekarthi) for which of the following terms?

What is the synonym of the word 'कपाल' ('Kapal')?