Question – 1
1. The word vindictive most nearly means
- A. Corrupt
- B. Hostile
- C. Vengeful
- D. Emotional
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. Corrupt refers to an act of dishonesty or deceitfulness and this has no resemblance to the word vindictive. Hence, this is an incorrect option.B. Hostile means to be antagonised or against something which is not the intent here . Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. Vengeful means to want to harm someone for personal gain or any other reason and hence, this is the correct answer choice.D. Emotional can mean showing any kind of emotion and it does not apply to the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 2
2. The word empirical most nearly means
- A. Experiential
- B. Scientific
- C. Mathematical
- D. Computerized
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. This option means based on experience and the word empirical also has a similar implication. Hence, this is the correct answer choice.B. Scientific means something is based on science but this has nothing to do with the word empirical. Hence, this is an incorrect option.C. The word in question has nothing to do with mathematics and hence, this is an incorrect option.D. Computerized means something that is programmed to be used with a computer and this has no bearing with the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
Question – 3
3. The word alchemy most nearly means
- A. Medieval chemistry
- B. Biology
- C. Linguist
- D. Drugstore
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option refers to medieval chemical beliefs and this is exactly what the word alchemy means. Hence, this is the correct answer choice.B. Biology is a subject that studies living organisms and life, which is not relevant to the word in questions and hence, this is an incorrect option.C. A linguist is an expert who can communicate in two or more languages, which has no relevance to the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.D. A drugstore is a place that sells medicines and it has no relevance to the meaning of the word alchemy. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
Question – 4
4. The interiors of his new house look quite garish.
- A. Classy
- B. Dull
- C. Blazing
- D. Dark
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The word classy refers to elegance and it has no relevance to the meaning of the word in question. Hence this is an incorrect answer choice.B. The usage of dull in this context means boring or dim and garish does not mean either. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. The word garish means unpleasant brightness and hence, blazing is the correct option.D. Dark refers to gloomy and it is not relevant to the meaning of the word in question here. Hence this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 5
5. His precursor was a better teacher than he can ever be.
- A. Predecessor
- B. Trainer
- C. Peer
- D. Friend
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. Predecessor refers to someone who was there before the person in question and that is the same intent reflected by the underlined word of the given sentence. Hence, this is the correct answer choice.B. A trainer is someone who instructs or guides and this word is not relevant here. Hence this is an incorrect answer choice.C. A peer refers to a colleague or someone working together in the same company and this word has no relevance of the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect option.D. A friend is also not relevant to the sentence in question here because he is a mate who cannot be a precursor and this word has no relevance to the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 6
6. She is well-known for her incontinent anger.
- A. Long-lasting
- B. Short-lived
- C. Uncontrollable
- D. Non-existent
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. Long-lasting means something that lasts for a long period of time, while the word incontinent does not mean this and has no relevance to it. Hence this is the wrong answer choice.B. Short-lived means temporary and it has no relevance to the meaning of the word in question either. Hence, this is an incorrect option.C. Uncontrollable means lack of self-restraint and this has nothing to do with the meaning of the word in question here. Hence, this is the correct optionD. Non-existent refers to something that does not exist and it has no similarity with the word incontinent. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
Question – 7
7. The rift in the wall is responsible for the water that seeped into the city after the storm.
- A. Problem
- B. Gap
- C. Issue
- D. Stones
- Answer:B
- Answer Explanation:A. Problem refers to an issue, which is not relevant to the sentence in question here because it is talking about a wall. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.B. Gap refers to hole or opening and in this case, cracks in the wall that made the water seep into the city. Hence, this is the correct option.C. Issue means a problem and it is in no way related to the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an answer choice.D. To fight means to have a clash and the word rift means a completely different thing in this sentence. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 8
8. His ideas are not compelling enough be used by the team.
- A. Alluring
- B. Feasible
- C. Good
- D. Useful
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. The word compelling means to captivate one’s attention and it shares the same meaning as the term alluring. Hence, this is the correct option.B. Feasible means practical and it is not relevant to the word underlined in the sentence above. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. The word good means high in quality, while compelling means evoking strong interest. These two words are not related to each other and hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.D. Useful means helpful, which is not the right meaning of the underlined word and hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 9
9. The leader of the group is well-known for his outspoken nature.
- A. Hostile
- B. Jolly
- C. Simple
- D. Blunt
- Answer:D
- Answer Explanation:A. Hostile means to show anger or intimidation and while it can be applied to the sentence here, it has not relevance with the underlined word. Hence, this is an incorrect option.B. Jolly means cheerful, while the word outspoken means something else. Its meaning is different from the word in question and hence, this is an incorrect option.C. Being simple means to be straightforward, which is not relevant to the meaning of underlined word and hence, this is an incorrect option.D. Being blunt means to be direct and it is the meaning of the word outspoken. Hence, this is the correct answer choice.
Question – 10
10. The word ordeal most nearly means
- A. Interest
- B. Danger
- C. Torment
- D. Sympathy
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. Interest means to pay attention to or be aware of something or someone whereas it has no relevance to the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.B. Danger refers to a risk that can threaten a person and this word too has no bearing with the word ordeal. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. Torment means torture or suffering and it is exactly the meaning as the word in question. Hence, this is the correct option.D. Sympathy means to show compassion and it has a completely different meaning from the word in question here. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 11
11. The word coquette most nearly means
- A. A flirtatious woman
- B. A flirtatious man
- C. A person having extra-marital affair
- D. A person with loose character
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option refers to a woman who loves to flirt and this is exactly what the word coquette means. Hence, this is the correct answer choice.B. This option refers to a man who flirts excessively but the word in question refers to a woman. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. The third option means a person who is having an affair with the opposite sex even though he/she is married (this person can be a male or a female), which is not relevant to the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.D. The last option refers to a person with a bad character and this can be a male or female, whereas the word in question is referring to only a female. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 12
12. The word irate most nearly means
- A. Pained
- B. Angered
- C. Wounded
- D. Empathised
- Answer:B
- Answer Explanation:A. Pained means wounded or hurt where as the word irate is used to describe something else. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.B. Angered means to be furious or irritated and this is the meaning of the work in questions. Hence, this is the correct option.C. Wounded means to be injured or hurt and it has no relevance to the meaning of irate. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.D. Empathised means to show compassion for someone else and this is not the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 13
13. The word brevity most nearly means
- A. Punctuality
- B. Delay
- C. Irregularity
- D. Conciseness
- Answer:D
- Answer Explanation:A. Punctuality means to be on time always and to know to importance of time management, while the word in question does not mean this. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.B. Delay means to be always behind schedule and bad time management, which is not the intent conveyed by the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. Being irregular means not to be regular in doing something and this is not the meaning implied by the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.D. Conciseness refers to the accurate use of words in communication and this is what is meant by the term brevity. Hence, this is the correct option.
Question – 14
14. The word amorphous most nearly means
- A. Transparent
- B. Opaque
- C. Formless
- D. Tall
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. Transparent refers to something that can be seen through, something that is translucent and this is not what is meant by amorphous. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.B. Opaque refers to something that is not see-through and it has no relevance to the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. Formless refers to something that has no definition or shape and this is what is meant by the word in question. Hence, this is the correct option.D. Tall refers to something that has a good height and as such, it has no relevance to the word amorphous. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.
Question – 15
15. The word winnow most nearly means
- A. Sift
- B. Distinguish
- C. Understand
- D. Selectiveness
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. Sift means to separate and the word in question means an act of removing the chaff from the grain. Hence, this is the correct option.B. Distinguish means to be able to discriminate and it bears no relevance to the meaning of winnow. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.C. To Understand refers to a person’s ability to understand someone to something and this has no relevance to the meaning of the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.D. Selectiveness means to be choosy about something and this has no bearing to the word in question. Hence, this is an incorrect answer choice.