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  • Question 1
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    GROTESQUE 
    Solution
    "Grotesque" refers to a very ugly or comically distorted figure or image. For example: "He wore a grotesque mask to the party."

    Option A: "Deformed" refers to not having the normal or natural shape or form. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option B: "Exaggerated" refers to being enlarged or altered beyond normal proportions. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option C: "Colourful" means to be full of colours. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option D: "Pompous" means to consider oneself very grand, solemn, or self-important. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
  • Question 2
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    FORLORN 
    Solution
    In this sentence we would be identifying the word that has the same meaning to the given word "forlorn" from the given options.
    Forlorn means pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely. 
    It means wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable. Thus, the correct option is miserable. 
    If we look into the other options,
    Funny means causing laughter or amusement; humorous.
    Fearful means feeling or showing fear or anxiety
    Fortunate means favoured by or involving good luck; lucky
    Option A is correct

  • Question 3
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    EFFETE 
    Solution
    "Effete" means to be no longer capable of effective action. For example: "The effete government's authority began to fail."

    Option C: "Feeble" means to be failing to convince or impress. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option A: "Infected" refers to being affected (a person, organism, etc.) with a disease-causing organism. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option B: "Injured" means to be harmed, damaged, or impaired. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option D: "Sick" refers to being affected by physical or mental illness. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
  • Question 4
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    [passage-header]
    [/passage-header]Glowing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately (1) moulded wonderland. Once, what was formidable (2) desert land, today is a place of gilded (3) magic. The sunset has a peculiar (4) glow here. As the night descends (5) slowly the sky goes up in flames, which then fades (6) leaving a few embers (7) till it becomes coal black. The sun and the sky together create a new monument (8) here every day, leaving behind an exhilaration (9). Here the blazing sun creates illusions (10) of shimmering lakes on the wide expanse.

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    Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (1). 
    Solution
    The correct answer is Option A.
    INTRICATELY means COMPLICATED, COMPLEX and DETAILED.
    Thus Option A- COMPLEX is the correct answer.
    The remaining options are incorrect:
    Option B - MAGIC means power of influencing events through supernatural forces.
    Option C -  UNBELIEVABLE means something that cannot be believed to be true.
    Option D - CONFUSED means the mental state in which a person is unable to think rationally.
  • Question 5
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    INDOLENCE 
    Solution
    "Indolence" refers to the avoidance of activity or exertion. For example: "He failed because of his indolence."

    Option C: "Laziness" refers to the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option A: "Leniency" refers to the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option B: "Relaxation" refers to the state of being free from tension and anxiety. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option D: "Stagnation" refers to the state of not flowing or moving. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

  • Question 6
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    SUMPTUOUS 
    Solution

    “Sumptuous” means to be luxurious and expensive-looking. For example: "The dinner was sumptuous."

    Option A: “Lavish” means to be rich, elaborate, or luxurious. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option B: “Fancy” means to be elaborate in structure or decoration. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “Meagre” means to be lacking in quantity or quality. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option D: “Irritable” means to be having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

  • Question 7
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    RILE 
    Solution
    "Rile" means to make (someone) annoyed or irritated. For example: "She was riled by suggestions on how to study properly."

    Option D: "Annoy" means to make (someone) a little angry; irritate. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option A: "Drag" means to pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option B: "Agree" means to have the same opinion about something. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option C: "Please" means to cause to feel happy and satisfied. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
  • Question 8
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    OSTRACIZE 
    Solution
    "Ostracize" means to exclude from a society or group. For example: "He was ostracized by the villagers."

    Option A: "Cut off" means to exclude someone/ something from the usual group/ flow of events. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option B: "Expedite" means to make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option C: "Welcome" means to greet (someone arriving) in a polite or friendly way. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option D: "Include" means to comprise or contain as part of a whole. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
  • Question 9
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    SUCCULENT 
    Solution
    "Succulent" refers to food that is  tender, juicy, and tasty. For example: "A succulent fruit."

    Option C: "Juicy" means to be full of juice. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option A: "Fluid" means to be  able to flow easily. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option B: "Sucking" refers to the act of drawing something in the mouth by suction. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option D: "Sweet" refer to having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
  • Question 10
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    [passage-header]
    [/passage-header]Glowing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately (1) moulded wonderland. Once, what was formidable (2) desert land, today is a place of gilded (3) magic. The sunset has a peculiar (4) glow here. As the night descends (5) slowly the sky goes up in flames, which then fades (6) leaving a few embers (7) till it becomes coal black. The sun and the sky together create a new monument (8) here every day, leaving behind an exhilaration (9). Here the blazing sun creates illusions (10) of shimmering lakes on the wide expanse.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (3).
    Solution
    'Gilded' means covered with a thing layer of gold or a substance that looks like gold. 
    Option A - 'Guiding' refers to directing a person or a thing. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Gliding' means the sport or activity of flying in a glider. Thus option C is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Pleasant' means enjoyable, attractive, friendly or easy to like. Thus option D is incorrect.
    Option B - As explained above, 'gilded' means a thing that is covered with gold. Thus option B is the correct answer.
    'Gilded' means 'covered in gold.'
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