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  • Question 1
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    Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word: 
    Apathy
    Solution
    'Apathy' means lack of interest and enthusiasm. E.g. They told me about isolation and public apathy. 'Anger' means a strong feeling that makes you want to hurt someone. 'Lack of confidence' means the quality of not sure of one's abilities or having trust in people. 'Odd behaviour' means absurd behaviour. 'Indifference' means lack of interest. 
    Thus, option D is the appropriate synonym of the given word. 
  • Question 2
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    Choose the appropiate synonym for the given word: 

    Whim
    Solution
    'Whim' means a sudden wish or idea. E.g. We booked the trip on a whim. 'Desire' means to want something, especially strongly. 'Unnatural' means not natural. 'Clumsy' means awkward in movement or manner. 'Fancy' means something you wish for. 
    Thus, option D is the appropriate synonym. 
  • Question 3
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    Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word: 
    Genesis
    Solution
    'Genesis' means the origin of something, when it is begun. E.g. He is doing research into the genesis of cancer. 'Beginning' means a start of something. 'Style' means way of doing something. 'Movement' means a change of position. 'Relevant' means significant. 
    Thus, option A is the correct synonym for the given word. 
  • Question 4
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    [passage-header]Read the passage given below:[/passage-header]1. Why does a person become overconfident? The reason lies in over assessment of his capabilities. Sometimes people over assess their competence and jump into situations that are beyond their control.
    2. Napoleon Bonaparte who became Emperor of France would say that the word impossible was common only amongst fools. The overconfident Napoleon invaded Russia in the winter of 1812. This proved to be a big disaster.
    3. Overconfidence generally leads people into misadventures, endangering their chances in life. It is wisely said that any achievement is a result of two factors - one's personal planning and support from the external world. People take into account only their planning, generally ignoring external factors. As a result, they are unable to foresee future developments. Hence, a great risk of failure.
    4. Then there is the question: how can one manage overconfidence? The formula is very simple. Before taking a decision, discuss the matter with other informed people with an objective mind and when it is proved that you are about to go off the path, accept reality and say without delay, "I was wrong".
    5. Overconfidence is a flaw characterizing people who lack the virtue of modesty. Modesty makes you a realist; you become a person who is cut down to size. People of this kind become very cautious; before taking an action they assess the whole situation. They adopt a realistic approach. 
    6. Overconfident people live within their own thoughts. They know themselves but they are unaware of others. Living inside their own cell, they are unable to make use of the experiences of others. This kind of habit is highly damaging to all concerned.
    7.     There is a saying that the young man sees the rule and the old man sees the exception. With a slight change, I would like to say that the overconfident person sees the rule and the confident person sees the exception. Overconfident people are always at risk. It is said that taking risk is good but it must be well calculated otherwise it becomes very dangerous.

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    Find the meaning of the word given below with the help of the options that follow:
    Assess (Para 5)
    Solution
    The correct answer is Option C.
    ASSESS means to examine or evaluate.
    The remaining options are incorrect because they mean different:
    ASSEMBLE means to gather at one place.
    ACQUIRE means to gain or possess.
    ACCEPT means to receive.
  • Question 5
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    Read the extract given below and answer the question that follows by choosing from the given alternatives.

    Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, 
    The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed;

    What does the word, 'stamped' in this context mean?
    Solution

    In the context of the sonnet, the central entity on which it revolves is the lifeless sculpture of Ozymandias. Seldom would have a poet personified a statue in a manner which highly depicts the life and times of the Emperor. The emotions are carved well into the statue, which is why the poet has used the word 'stamped' instead of 'sculpted.'

    A stampede means a situation of chaos amongst people running here and there and as there are no reference to postage stamps and mystery, 'sculpted' is the right answer.

  • Question 6
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    Choose the appropiate synonym for the given word: 

    Subjugate
    Solution
    'Subjugate' means to defeat people and rule them in a way that allows no freedom. E.g. People in the region are fiercely independent and resist all attempts to subjugate them. 'Capitulate' means to accept military defeat. 'Conquer' means to take control of foreign land or people by force. 'Wither' means to become weak, dry and decay. 'Confuse' means to mix up two separate things.
    Thus, option B is the appropriate synonym of the given word. 
  • Question 7
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    Choose the appropiate synonym for the given word: 

    Credence
    Solution
    'Credence' means the belief that something is true. E.g. I have heard many rumours about them, but I never give them any credence. 'Assurance' means a promise. 'Belief' means something that you believe. 'Credit' means praise, approval or honour. 'Preference' means the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or another person.
    Thus, option B is the correct synonym of the given word.

  • Question 8
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    Choose the word which means the following.
    A light sailing boat built specially for racing
    Solution
    Choice B is correct. Choice A means a small wooden rowing boat used by one person. Choice C means a warship    Choice D means a small inflatable boat. Hence B is correct.  
  • Question 9
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    Choose the correct homonym to complete the sentence:

    He walked down the _____ to the parking lot.
    Solution

    Option B: When “road” is used within the given sentence it means, “He walked on the road to the parking lot.”, which is a meaningful sentence. Hence, this is the correct option.

    Option A: “rode” is the simple past tense of “ride”. It represents the act of having ridden. It is of no relevance in the given sentence. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “rhoad” is not a word in the English language. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option D: “rhode” is not a word in the English language. Hence, this option is incorrect.
  • Question 10
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    Directions For Questions

    [passage-header]Read the passage given below:[/passage-header]1. Why does a person become overconfident? The reason lies in over assessment of his capabilities. Sometimes people over assess their competence and jump into situations that are beyond their control.
    2. Napoleon Bonaparte who became Emperor of France would say that the word impossible was common only amongst fools. The overconfident Napoleon invaded Russia in the winter of 1812. This proved to be a big disaster.
    3. Overconfidence generally leads people into misadventures, endangering their chances in life. It is wisely said that any achievement is a result of two factors - one's personal planning and support from the external world. People take into account only their planning, generally ignoring external factors. As a result, they are unable to foresee future developments. Hence, a great risk of failure.
    4. Then there is the question: how can one manage overconfidence? The formula is very simple. Before taking a decision, discuss the matter with other informed people with an objective mind and when it is proved that you are about to go off the path, accept reality and say without delay, "I was wrong".
    5. Overconfidence is a flaw characterizing people who lack the virtue of modesty. Modesty makes you a realist; you become a person who is cut down to size. People of this kind become very cautious; before taking an action they assess the whole situation. They adopt a realistic approach. 
    6. Overconfident people live within their own thoughts. They know themselves but they are unaware of others. Living inside their own cell, they are unable to make use of the experiences of others. This kind of habit is highly damaging to all concerned.
    7.     There is a saying that the young man sees the rule and the old man sees the exception. With a slight change, I would like to say that the overconfident person sees the rule and the confident person sees the exception. Overconfident people are always at risk. It is said that taking risk is good but it must be well calculated otherwise it becomes very dangerous.

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    Find the meaning of the word given below with the help of the options that follow:
    Objective (Para 4)
    Solution
    The correct answer is Option D.
    OBJECTIVE means IMPARTIAL and UNBIASED.
    The remaining options are incorrect because:
    OBEDIENT means the tendency to obey.
    SERVILE means the tendency to serve.
    HONEST means truthful.

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