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  • Question 1
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    Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
    Nostalgic
    Solution
    Nostalgic is the feeling, evoking, or characterized by nostalgia.
    Option A; Soothing means having a gently calming effect.This word cannot be regarded as the proper synonym of the aforesaid word and hence this option is incorrect.
    Option B; Wistful is having or showing a feeling of longing.This word has a very similar meaning to that of the above-mentioned word.Therefore this is the correct option.
    Option C; Diseased means suffering from a disease.This word cannot be considered as a synonym of the aforesaid word and hence this option is incorrect.
    Option D; Indolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion.This word cannot be considered as a synonym of the aforesaid word and hence this option is incorrect.
  • Question 2
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. The tree was leaning towards the building.
    II. I was willing to accept the first offer made by the shopkeeper.
    Solution
    The word that could replace italicized words of both the sentences is option E, 'inclined'. Inclined means sloping. It also means wanting to do something. Sentence I means that tree was sloping towards the building. Sentence II means that I wanted to accept the first offer letter made by the shopkeeper. Option A 'sloped' means inclined. Option B 'disposed' means to be willing to so something. Option C 'bent' means curved and not straight. Option D 'forced' means imposed or compulsory. Thus, A, B, C and D are incorrect options and the best fit for both the sentences is option E, inclined.
  • Question 3
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
    People at a lecture or concert
    Solution
    Option B: 'Audience' means 'assembled people or listeners at a public event'. It means the same as the given group of words.
    Hence this word substitutes the given words and option B is correct.
    Option A: 'Congregation' is 'a group of people assembled for religious worship'.
    Option C: 'Mob' is 'a large crowd of people intent on causing trouble or violence'.
    Option D: 'Spectators' is a person who watches a show or game.
    These words do not mean the same as the given group of words. So, it cannot replace them.
    Hence options A, C and D are incorrect.
  • Question 4
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    Choose the word which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence.
    Property inherited from one's father or ancestors
    Solution
    'Property inherited from one's father or ancestors' is called Option B, Patrimony. Option A, 'Alimony' is a regular amount of money that a law court orders a person to pay to his partner after separation or divorce. Option C, 'Legacy' is the amount of money or property left to someone in a will. Option D, 'Inheritance' is acquisition of property or money from the past generations to the new one. Thus, options A, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the given phrase is option B, Patrimony.
  • Question 5
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    An animal story with a moral
    Solution
    'An animal story with a moral' is called Option A, Fable. Option B, Tale is fictitious story. Option C, Anecdote is a short interesting story about a real incident. Option D, Parable is a short story that teaches some moral or religious idea. Thus, the options B, C and D are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option A, Fable.
  • Question 6
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    Fill in the blank:
    Mother takes everything in her _______.
    Solution
    The phrase 'take something in one's stride' means to deal with something difficult or unpleasant in calm and accepting way. In the given context option (c) is the correct answer.
  • Question 7
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. The Government pleaded the terrorists to release the abducted ambassador.
    II. Don't be so lavish in your habits.
  • Question 8
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    Complete the following proverb:
    Absence makes the heart grow ______.
    Solution
    The proverb, 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder' means: One feels more affection for those one loves, when parted from them. On the contrary, one may not respect/ value someone (or something) which is always available or present. 
    The correct word to fill the given blank is 'fonder'. Hence option B is correct and the other options are incorrect.
  • Question 9
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    Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
    To send an unwanted person out of the country
    Solution
    Option C, Deport is the word for the given phrase 'To send an unwanted person out of the country'. Option A, 'Exclude' means to deny access to a group, or a place. Option B, 'Obstracise' means to exclude someone from the society or group. Option D 'Expatriate' is a person who lives outside his native country. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect options and the correct word for the given phrase is option C, Deport.
  • Question 10
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    Choose the word(s) which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the italicized word/phrase in both the given sentences.
    I. Avinash was the first suspect in that case.
    II. The driver decided to tune the engine before going to sleep that day.
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