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  • Question 1
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    Read the following snippet and answer the question that follows:

    Most Europeans live in small villages. They grow their own food and barter with others. As well as keeping animals, they grow small crops of wheat, rye and vegetables. Milk, from dairy cows, is the vital part of the diet. This milk is also used to make butter and cheese.

    Which of the following words can replace the word 'barter' used above, without changing the meaning of the text?
    Solution
    Barter implies to trade by exchange of commodities rather than by the use of money. So, the word that can replace 'barter' is 'exchange'.
    Traverse is to ski across a hill or slope on a diagonal.
    To keep is to hold or have the use of something for a period of time.
    To persuade is to prevail on a person to do something, as by advising or urging.

  • Question 2
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    Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
    Eventually
    Solution
    The word, 'eventually' is an adjective which means 'in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems'. The word, 'ultimately' is an adjective which means 'finally'. As both the words mean the same, option B is correct.

    The word, 'suddenly' in option A is an adjective which means 'quickly and unexpectedly'. It is similar in meaning to 'quickly' in option C.
    The word, 'initially' is an adjective which means 'in the beginning'. It is the opposite of the word, 'eventually'.
    As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'eventually', options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 3
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    Identify the simile in the given sentence:
    His mother did not say a word when she was summoned by the cops to pick up her son from jail. She remained cool as a cucumber.
    Solution
    A simile is a figure of speech that presents a likeness, or draws a comparison between two unlikely thing; it contains the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, as smooth as butter, light like a feather, and so on. In the given sentence, a comparison is made between the mother and a cucumber (because it's known for its cooling effect) as she remained cool. The phrase "cool as a cucumber" is hence, a simile (also, it contains 'like'), hence D is the correct option. "His mother" is the subject of the first sentence and does not compare anything. "Summoned by the cops" is a verb phrase containing the verb 'summoned' and the noun 'cops', and "pick up" is a phrasal verb. As these phrases do not perform the function of a simile, options A, B and C are incorrect.
  • Question 4
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    Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
    Rebate
    Solution
    The word, 'rebate' is a noun which means 'an amount of money that is returned to you, especially by the government'. It also refers to the money returned by a seller to a buyer upon buying a specified quantity or value of goods. The word, 'discount' is a noun which refers to the concession allowed by the seller to the buyer on the par value of the invoice. As both are similar in meaning, option B is correct.

    The word, 'commission ' is a noun which means 'a payment to someone who sells goods that is directly related to the amount sold'. Example: The dealer gets 15% commission from the manufacturer for every machine sold. 
    The word, 'gift' is a noun which means 'a present'. It also means 'something given willingly to someone without payment'. Example: My dad gifted me a car on my graduation. 
    The word 'interest' is a noun which means 'money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt'. Example: This loan carries an interest rate of 15% per annum. 
    As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word 'rebate', options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 5
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    [passage-header]Read the passage and answer the question that follows:[/passage-header]Daffodils, the trumpet-shaped flowers bloom during the spring. In fact, daffodils are the first sign of spring and they symbolize rebirth, new beginnings, and friendship. It is the flower of those born in March. Daffodils are native to the Mediterranean region but are cultivated all over the world. The flower is called Nargis in Hindi, perhaps because of its association with the egotistical Greek God Narcissus. Legend has it that Narcissus fell in love with his own image in a pool of water. He was so enamoured by his own image that he fell into the water and drowned. The flower, also called Narcissus, grew where he died. This led to it becoming a symbol of unrequited love. A gift of daffodil flowers is believed to ensure happiness. It is a common decoration flower during the Chinese New Year. Feng Shui experts believe that if a daffodil bulb blooms during the New Year it will bring good luck to your home. The flowers have been viewed as symbols of Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life. In Wales, it is a symbol of the patron saint, David. Daffodil bulbs, because of their astringent properties, are pounded and made into a paste to be applied to wounds. Pharma companies use daffodil extracts to make drugs that are used to treat Alzheimer's and Polio.

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    Which word in the passage means 'to be in love'?
    Solution
    The word, 'enamoured' is the past tense of the verb, 'enamour' which means 'have a liking or admiration for'. It also means 'to be filled with love for'. Hence, option C is the correct word, which means 'to be in love'.

    The word, 'astringent' means 'causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues'. The word, 'eternal' means 'lasting or existing forever'.  The word, 'resurrection' means 'the act of bringing someone back to life'. As these three words do not mean the same as 'to be in love', options A, B and D are incorrect.
  • Question 6
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    Select the word closest in meaning to the given words:
    Vivid
    Solution
    The word, 'vivid' is an adjective which means 'producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind'. The word 'graphic' is an adjective which means 'giving clear and vividly explicit details'. As the two words are similar in meaning, option A, 'graphic' is correct.

    The word, 'timid' is an adjective which means 'easily frightened'. It also means 'showing a lack of courage or confidence'. 
    The word, 'obscure' is an adjective which means 'not clearly expressed or easily understood'. 
    The word, 'instructive' is an adjective which means 'useful and informative'.
    As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'vivid', options B, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 7
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    Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
    Grubby
    Solution

    The word, 'grubby', is an adjective which means 'covered with dirt/grimy'. The word, 'muddy', is an adjective which means 'covered in or full of mud'. Anything covered in mud is dirty. As both the words have a similar meaning, option C is correct. 

    The word, 'new', is an adjective which refers 'to something which is just made/ bought It refers to something which did not exist before'.  Something which is 'new' is not grubby/ dirty.

    The word, 'wet', is an adjective which means 'covered or saturated with water or another liquid'. Something which is wet is not necessarily dirty/ grubby. 

    The word, 'hygienic', is an adjective which means 'clean, especially in order to prevent a disease'. Something which is hygienic is not grubby/ dirty.

    As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'grubby', options A, B and D are incorrect.

  • Question 8
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    Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition:
    After taking the medal, Rohit came __________ from the dais.
    Solution
    The word, 'dais' refers to a platform. In the given sentence: Rohit received the medal on the dais. After receiving the same, he "climbed down" from the dais'. 'Come down from someplace' means 'come to a position which is lower than the initial place'.  The phrase "came down the dais" means the same as 'climbed down the dais'. Hence, option A is appropriate. 
    Option B: The word, 'aside' means 'to one side'. The phrase, 'come aside' means 'come to one side'. It is used to refer when someone shifts from one position to another, both positions usually being on the same level. As the subject (Rohit) came down from the dais (which is on a higher level), this preposition is not appropriate. Hence, option B is incorrect.
    Option C: The phrase, 'come over' means 'to visit casually'. Given this meaning, this option is not appropriate. 
    Option D is incorrect as option A is incorrect. 
  • Question 9
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    Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
    Presume
    Solution
    The word, 'presume' is a verb which means 'to believe something to be true because it is very likely, although one is not certain'. The word, 'assume' is a verb which means 'believe something to be true, though without any proof'. As both these words are quite similar in meaning, option B is correct. 

    The word, 'resume' is a verb which means 'begin again or continue after a pause or interruption'.  Example: The movie resumed after a short break.
    The word, 'deny' is a verb which means 'disallow' or 'refuse to give (something requested or desired) to (someone)'. Example: I was denied entry into the building.
    The word, 'expect' is a verb which means 'to believe that something will happen'. There is a difference between the meanings of the words, 'presume' and 'expect'. The word, 'expect' is to believe something with confidence. However, when somebody presumes, he/ she is not aware/ confident whether what he presumes will happen. Example: Looking at the cloudy sky, I expect it to rain. 
    As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word 'presume', options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 10
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    Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
    Pacify
    Solution
    The word, 'pacify' is a verb which means 'to subdue/quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of somebody/ something'. It means the same as 'calm' which is a verb which means 'to make someone calm/ quiet'. Hence, option C is correct. 

    The word, 'gather' is a verb which means 'collect/ assemble together'. The words 'a lot of' means 'a large number of people/ things'.  Example of the two words in a single sentence is: A lot of people are gathered in the party hall. 
    The word, 'remit' means 'to send (money) in payment or as a gift' It also means 'to cancel a debt'. Example: The buyer remitted money into my bank account.
    As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word 'pacify', options A, B and D are incorrect.
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