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  • Question 1
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    BUFF
    Solution
    'Buff' means to run ab object in order to make it shine using a soft and dry cloth. E.g. First you apply the wax to the floor, let it dry and then buff it. 'Polish' means to rub something using a piece of cloth or brush to clean it and make it shine. 'Insult' means to disrespect someone. 'Injure' means to hurt. 'Sweep' means to clean a floor by using a brush. 
    Thus, option A is the correct answer. 
  • Question 2
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    CONSOLIDATE
    Solution
    'Consolidate' means to combine several things. E.g. The two firms consolidated to form a single company. 'Contrive' means to arrange for something to happen. 'Connive' means to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen. 'Unite' means to combine together. 'Conspire' means to plan secretly with other people to do something bad or illegal. 
    Thus, option C is the correct answer. 
  • Question 3
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    Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
    SMEAR
    Solution
    'Smear' means a dirty mark made by spreading a liquid over a surface. E.g. You'd look very stylish if it wasn't for that smear of ketchup on your shirt. 'Encourage' means to motivate. 'Quarrel' means to fight. 'Avoid' means to neglect. 'Mark' means a spot. 
    Thus, option D is the correct answer. 
  • Question 4
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    [/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 (4).
    Solution
    'Peculiar' means unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way.
    Option A - 'Untrue' means not true, false. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option B - 'Rare' means not common, not happening very often. Thus option B is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Spectacular' means very exciting to look at, or an event that is very exciting to watch and involves a lot of people. Thus option D is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Strange' means unusual and unexpected, at times in an unpleasant way. Thus option C is the correct answer.
    'Peculiar' nearly means 'strange'.
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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 (5).
    Solution
    The correct answer is Option C.
    DESCEND means to fall downwards.
    Thus Option C - FALLS is the correct answer.
    The remaining options are incorrect because:
    Option A - IMAGINATION means fancy or creativity.
    Option B - GO UP means ascend not descend.
    Option D - GIVES UP means admit defeat.

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    [/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 (8).
    Solution
    The correct answer is Option B.
    MONUMENT means a building.
    Thus Option B is the correct answer.
    The remaining options are incorrect because:
    Option A -FORT is fortified structure.
    Option C - RESIDENCE means someone can stay or reside.
    Option D - CASTLE is a large building of the medieval period.
  • Question 7
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    During the last year, the business ran into (1) unanticipated (2) difficulties and this had an adverse (3) effect on the trading position. As a result, the profit for that year was less than forecast (4). But the business picked up (5) this year.

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    Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (3).
    Solution
    'Adverse' means bad or ill. Here, it means 'ill-effects'. 
    Option B - 'Hostile' means unfriendly. 'Unfriendly' doesn't mean harmful. THus option B is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Opposite' means completely different or antonyms. Thus option is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Unknown' means not known or familiar. Thus option D is incorrect.
    Option E - 'Counteractive' means opposing or neutralising. Thus option E is incorrect.
    Option A - 'Negative' bad or worse. Thus option A is the correct answer.
    'Adverse' most nearly means 'negative'
  • Question 8
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    Directions For Questions

    [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 (10).
    Solution
    'Illusions' means an idea or a belief that is not true.
    Option A - 'Sun rays' are the rays or the ultraviolet light of the sun. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option B - 'Sand dunes' are hills of sand made by the wind on the coast or in a desert. Thus option B is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Mirrors' are glasses that produce an image of whatever is in front of them. Thus option C is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Mirages' are images produced by very hot air that are not true or illusionary. Thus option D is the correct answer.
    'Illusion' - 'Mirages'
  • Question 9
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    Directions For Questions

    During the last year, the business ran into (1) unanticipated (2) difficulties and this had an adverse (3) effect on the trading position. As a result, the profit for that year was less than forecast (4). But the business picked up (5) this year.

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    Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (4).
    Solution
    'Forecast' is a noun, which means a prediction, expected future conditions.
    Option A - 'Planned' means to have a set of decisions of what has to be done in future. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option B - 'Prospective' is an adjective which is used for the people who are expected or expecting to be the specified someone in the future. Thus option B is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Prepared for' means to be ready to deal with a particular situation. Thus option C is incorrect.
    Option E - 'Looked forward' means to feel happy or excited about an event as it is likely to happen. Thus option E is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Expected' means to think or predict that something will happen. Thus option D is the correct answer.
    'Forecast' means 'expected'.
  • Question 10
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    Directions For Questions

    During the last year, the business ran into (1) unanticipated (2) difficulties and this had an adverse (3) effect on the trading position. As a result, the profit for that year was less than forecast (4). But the business picked up (5) this year.

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    Select the word which has most nearly the same meaning as the original phrase/word (1).
    Solution
    'Ran into' means to meet someone or to meet with something unexpectedly.
    Option A - 'Moved into' means to enter in or to start living in a place. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option B - 'Got over' means to accept an unpleasant fact or a situation after dealing with it for a while. Thus option B is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Reached' to arrive at a place or a position. Thus option C is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Fell into' means to start doing something, often without intending to. Thus option D is incorrect.
    Option E - 'Encountered' means an unexpected meeting. Thus option E is the correct answer.
    'Ran into' most nearly means 'encountered'.
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