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  • Question 1
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    HEDGE 
    Solution

    “Hedge” represents a way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances. For example: "Some ways are a useful hedge against inflation."

    Option C: “Evade” means to escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by trickery. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

    Option A: “Curse” refers to an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option B: “Injure” means to do physical harm or damage to someone. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “Harm” refers to a physical injury, which may or may not be caused intentionally. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

  • Question 2
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    Directions For Questions

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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 (6).
    Solution
    'Fades' means to lose colour, brightness or strength gradually.
    Option A - 'Colours' are red, blue, yellow, green etc. However, 'colours' doesn't mean to lose colour. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option B - 'Nature' means the life on Earth or the characteristic of something. Thus option B is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Hushes' means a sudden, calm silence. Thus option D is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Lose strength' means to lose power gradually. Thus option C is the correct answer.
    'Fades' most nearly means to 'lose strength'.
  • Question 3
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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 4
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    Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
    FESTAL
    Solution
    'Festal' means relating to the celebration or a festival. E.g. This dish used to be served on festal days as the main course. 'Merry' means happy or showing enjoyment. 'Serious' means sincere. 'Noisy' means too much harsh sounds. 'Sad' means not happy. 
    Thus, option A is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
  • Question 5
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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 (5).
    Solution
    'Picked up' means to have increased or improved.
    Option A - 'Developed' means advanced or powerful. 'Advanced' doesn't always mean 'improved'. Thus option A is incorrect.
    Option C - 'Gathered' means to collect things or to assemble people at a place. Thus option C is incorrect.
    Option D - 'Selected' means to have chosen something from given options. Thus option D is icorrect.
    Option E - 'Consolidated' means make something stronger. Thus option E is incorrect.
    Option B - 'Improved' means increased or to be better than before Thus option B is the correct answer.
    'Picked up' most nearly means 'improved'.
  • Question 6
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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 7
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    Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
    INCENTIVE
    Solution
    'Incentive' means something that encourages a person to do something. E.g. Bonus payments provide an incentive to work harder. 'Beginning' means the start of something. 'Objective' means something that you plan to do or to achieve. 'Motivation' means encouragement. 'Stimulation' means an action that causes someone to become more active. 
    Thus, option C is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
  • Question 8
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    Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
    OBSCENE
    Solution
    'Obscene' means offensive or rude. E.g. In the raid, police found many boxes of obscene DVDs. 'Unwanted' means not wanted. 'Dirty' means not clean. 'Unhealthy' means not healthy or in good condition. 'Indecent' means morally offensive. 
    Thus, option D is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
  • Question 9
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    Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
    CAJOLE
    Solution
    'Cajole' means to persuade someone to do something. E.g. I managed to cajole her out of leaving too early. 'Persuade' means to convince someone. 'Scold' means to speak angrily to someone. 'Threaten' means to warn of something unpleasant happening. 'Intimidate' means to threaten someone. 
    Thus, option A is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
  • 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 (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'.
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