Question – 1
1. His comments about the meeting were offensive.
- A. Critical
- B. Complimentary
- C. Derogatory
- D. Horrific
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘critical’ refers to something significant and serious, which offensive does not mean. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.B. The second option is an antonym of the word ‘offensive’ and refers to admiration and praise and hence, not the correct answer.C. The thirst option is the most logical and appropriate word for the underlined part of the sentence given above as it expresses criticism and insult, which are synonymous with ‘offensive’.D. The last option is not relevant as it refers to something that creates terror or shock, which is not the intent expressed by the word ‘offensive’ here.
Question – 2
2. Decipher most nearly comes to
- A. Inscribe
- B. Sketch
- C. Decode
- D. Persuade
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘inscribe’ refers to engrave or carve and conveys a different meaning than the word ‘decipher’. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.B. The second option ‘sketch’ is also incorrect as it reflects the idea of drafting or drawing something, which does not mean the same as ‘decipher’.C. The third option ‘decode’ is the correct answer as is means exactly the same as ‘decipher’.D. The fourth option ‘persuade’ implies the idea of influencing or convincing, which is contrary to the meaning of the word ‘decipher’. Hence, it is not the correct answer.
Question – 3
3. Forensic most nearly comes to
- A. Detective
- B. Evidential
- C. Solve
- D. Faculty
- Answer:B
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘Detective’ is not suitable or correct as it refers to a person investigating crimes, which is not the same as ‘forensic’.B. The second option ‘evidential’ is one of the implications of the word ‘forensic’ and comes nearest in meaning to it. Hence, it is the correct answer choice.C. The third option ‘solve’ implies resolving or unravelling something, which is not similar in meaning to the word ‘forensic’. Hence, it is not the correct answer.D. The fourth option ‘faculty’ is incorrect as it conveys a different meaning than the word ‘forensic’.
Question – 4
4. Bicameral most nearly comes to
- A. Chambered
- B. Policy
- C. Power
- D. Individuals
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘chambered’ is the correct choice as it is the exact meaning of the word ‘bicameral’.B. The second option ‘policy’ denotes rule or strategy, which is not the same as ‘bicameral’ and hence, not the correct answer.C. The third option ‘power’ refers to authority or supremacy does not come nearest in meaning to the word ‘bicameral’. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.D. The fourth option ‘individuals’ is not correct as it refers to people, which is not the same as the meaning of the word ‘bicameral’.
Question – 5
5. Graphic most nearly means
- A. Audible
- B. Visual
- C. Processor
- D. Compose
- Answer:B
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘audible’ denotes something which is perceptible or easy to hear and refers to opposite meaning of the word ‘graphic’ and hence, is not the correct answer.B. The second option ‘visual’ means exactly the same as the word ‘graphic’. Hence, it is the correct answer.C. The third option ‘processor’ is incorrect as it refers to a processing unit which conveys an entirely different meaning.D. The fourth option ‘compose’ refers to create or make something which is not the same as the meaning of the word ‘graphic’ and hence, not the correct answer.
Question – 6
6. Pugilist most nearly means
- A. Writer
- B. Coward
- C. Boxer
- D. Teacher
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘writer’ denotes an author or a poet and contrary to the meaning of the word ‘pugilist’. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.B. Similarly, the second option is not correct as it refers to an individual who lacks courage and does not mean the same as the word ‘pugilist’.C. The third option ‘boxer’ is synonymous with the word ‘pugilist’ and hence, it is the correct answer.D. The fourth option ‘teacher’ does not come close to the meaning of the word ‘pugilist’ and hence, it is also not the correct answer.
Question – 7
7. Propensity most nearly means
- A. Unexciting
- B. Interesting
- C. Humid
- D. Inclination
- Answer:D
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘unexciting’ indicates dull or boring, which is not similar in meaning to the word ‘propensity’. Hence, it is not the correct answer.B. The second option ‘interesting’ is not correct as it means the same as attractive, which is not an apt choice for the word ‘propensity’.C. The third option ‘humid’ refers to moist or damp and does not come nearest to the meaning of the word ‘propensity’. Hence, it is not the correct answer.D. The fourth option ‘inclination’ is the correct answer choice as it is similar in meaning to the word ‘propensity’.
Question – 8
8. The school provides a wage subsidy for teachers who are regular.
- A. Grant
- B. Book
- C. Tax Relief
- D. Medal
- Answer:A
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘grant’ is correct after considering the context and the answer options.B. The second option ‘book’ refers to paperback, which is contrary to the meaning of the word ‘subsidy’ in the sentence given above. Hence, it is not the correct answer.C. The third option is incorrect as it denotes toll or tariff and does not come close to the meaning of the underlined word in the question.D. The fourth option ‘medal’ is incorrect as it is not the intent of the word ‘subsidy’ in the sentence given above.
Question – 9
9. Her remarks were equivocal in nature.
- A. Lucid
- B. Important
- C. Vague
- D. Fictitious
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘lucid’ means exactly the opposite of the underlined word in the question. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.B. The second option ‘important’ conveys a different meaning than the word ‘equivocal’ in the sentence given above and hence, not the correct answer.C. The third option ‘vague’ clearly indicates the intent of the word ‘equivocal’ and exactly similar to this word in the question. Hence, it is the correct answer.D. The fourth option is also incorrect as it denotes something which is not factual or made-up and does not mean the same as the word ‘equivocal’ in the sentence given above.
Question – 10
10. The uniform has an epaulet which is golden in color.
- A. Ring
- B. Shoulder Ornament
- C. Belt
- D. Emblem
- Answer:B
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘ring’ denotes an ornament that is usually worn around the fingers and does not indicate the intent of the word ‘epaulet’ or similar in meaning to it. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.B. The second option is the correct answer as it conveys the exact meaning of the word ‘epaulet’ in the question.C. The third option ‘belt’ is contrary in meaning than the word ‘epaulet’ in the context of the sentence given above and hence, not the correct answer.D. The fourth option ’emblem’ is also incorrect as it is not similar in meaning or intent of the underlined word in the question.
Question – 11
11. The picture of the landscape looks beautiful in a roseate haze.
- A. Dark
- B. Vague
- C. Bright
- D. Blue
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option is incorrect as it denotes the opposite meaning of the word ‘roseate’ in the sentence given above.B. The second option ‘vague’ is not an apt word in the context of the sentence and after analyzing the rest of the answer options. It is also not similar in meaning to the word ‘roseate’. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.C. The third option means exactly the same as the word ‘roseate’ in the question and hence, it is the correct answer.D. The fourth option ‘blue’ is not correct as it denotes a specific color and conveys a different meaning than the underlined word in the sentence given above.
Question – 12
12. The man lived in a celibate state before his death.
- A. Foppish
- B. Married
- C. Unmarried
- D. Superstar
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘foppish’ denotes unmanly or womanish which is not similar in meaning to the word ‘celibate’. Hence, it is not the correct answer.B. The second option ‘married’ is the opposite meaning of the word ‘celibate’ and hence, not the correct answer in the context of the question.C. The third option ‘unmarried’ is correct as it is one of the implications of the underlined word in the sentence given above.D. The fourth option ‘superstar’ is contrary to the meaning of the word ‘celibate’ as it denotes an individual who is a public figure or a famous person and hence, it is also not the correct answer choice.
Question – 13
13. I have prepared a paraphrase of the story.
- A. Description
- B. Sketch
- C. Summary
- D. Replica
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘description’ is not similar in meaning to the word ‘paraphrase’ and different than the intent of this word used in the sentence given above. Hence, it is not the correct answer.B. Similarly, the second option is also incorrect as it refers to drawing or drafting which is not an apt replacement for the underlined word in the question.C. The third option comes nearest in meaning to the word ‘paraphrase’ and hence, it is the correct answer.D. The fourth option is not correct as it indicates duplicate or imitate, which is clearly not the intent of the word ‘paraphrase’ in the question.
Question – 14
14. Virtue most nearly means
- A. Awfulness
- B. Stunning
- C. Goodness
- D. Labor
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘awfulness’ is incorrect as it denotes terrible or dreadful which conveys a different meaning than the word ‘virtue’ and hence, not the correct answer.B. The second option ‘stunning’ refers to something which is striking or attractive which is not similar in meaning to the word ‘virtue’. Hence, it is not the correct answer choice.C. The third option ‘goodness’ is the correct answer as it is synonymous with the word ‘virtue’.D. The fourth option ‘labor’ refers to work or effort which does not come nearest in meaning to the word ‘virtue’. Hence, it is not the correct answer.
Question – 15
15. An encomium of Shelley’s poetry can be found in the library.
- A. Fairy-tale
- B. Illustration
- C. Eulogy
- D. Paperback
- Answer:C
- Answer Explanation:A. The first option ‘fairy-tale’ refers to a folk tale or story, which is not the intent of the word in the sentence given above and hence not the correct answer.B. The second option ‘illustration’ is incorrect as it denotes a picture or a figure which is not similar in meaning after considering the context quoted in the question.C. The third option ‘eulogy’ refers to a tribute and comes closest in meaning to the word ‘encomium’. Hence, it is the correct answer.D. The fourth option ‘paperback’ conveys a different meaning than the word ‘encomium’ in the sentence given above and hence, not the correct answer.