GAT Test - 3

The correct answer is- breaking.

Key Points

• Let's look at the meanings of the given phrase: 
  • breaking (of dawn or day)- begin with the sun rising
• Example:
  • Dawn broke over the city.
• Hence, from the given phrase, we find that the 2nd option i.e. breaking is the correct choice.

​Correct Sentence: Dawn was just breaking when we spotted the ship.

The correct answer is 'afflicted'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the effect of political corruption in Italy.
• The use of the word 'corruption' in the sentence indicates dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'afflicted'.
• 'Afflicted' means (of a problem or illness) caused pain or trouble to; affected adversely.
  • Example: Severe drought has afflicted the region.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Italy has been afflicted by political corruption for decades.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
  • 'Consoled' means to comfort someone at a time of grief or disappointment.
  • 'Erected' means to create or establish (a theory or system).
  • 'Ejected' means to emit; give off.

The correct answer is 'embitter'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking something about withdrawing the pensions.
• The use of the word 'withdrawing' in the sentence indicates taking money out of an account.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'embitter'.
• 'Embitter' means to make someone feel bitter or resentful.
  • Example: The loss of all his money embitter the old man.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

Complete Sentence: Withdrawing the pensions would only embitter the employees.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
  • 'Disrespect'(अनादर) means lack of respect or courtesy(सम्मान या शिष्टाचार की कमी).
  • 'Irritated'(चिड़चिड़ा) means showing or feeling slight anger(थोड़ा गुस्सा दिखाना या महसूस करना).
  • 'Destroyed'(नष्ट') means ruined someone emotionally or spiritually(किसी को भावनात्मक या आध्यात्मिक रूप से बर्बाद करना).

The correct answer is 'ulterior'.

Key Points

• The meaning of the word 'ulterior' is "intentionally hidden".
  • E.g. Could there be an ulterior motive behind his request?
• The given sentence says that the person is doubting the genuineness of someone.
• The word ulterior fits in the given sentence as it means to have some hidden motive.
• Therefore, 'ulterior' is the correct word for the blank.

Let's look at the meanings and examples of other words:

Complete Sentence: He claims he just wants to help Meera but I suspect he has an ulterior motive.

• 'ulterior' शब्द का अर्थ "जानबूझकर छिपा हुआ" है।
  • ​E.g. Could there be an ulterior motive behind his request?
• दिए गए वाक्य में कहा गया है कि व्यक्ति किसी की वास्तविकता पर संदेह कर रहा है।
• शब्द ulteriror दिए गए वाक्य में फिट बैठता है क्योंकि इसका मतलब कुछ छिपा हुआ मकसद है।
• इसलिए, 'ulteriror' blank के लिए सही शब्द है।

आइए दूसरे शब्दों के अर्थ देखें:

The correct answer is 'parole'

Key Points

• Let's see the meanings of the given words-
  • Probation- is a noun that means the process of testing or observing the character or abilities of a person who is new to a role or job.
  • Bail- is a noun that means the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
  • Parole- is a noun that means the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence. 
• In the given sentence, 'on' is a preposition and we know that after the preposition we have to use a noun/pronoun to make a prepositional phrase hence, according to the meaning of the given words the correct answer is 'parole'
• So the correct sentence is- The prisoner was released on parole for good behaviour.

The correct answer is 'annul'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the action to be taken by the minister against the policies.
• The use of the word 'negative' in the sentence indicates bad or harmful.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'annul.'
• 'Annul' means to state officially that something is no longer legally valid or recognized. (किसी क़ानून, समझौते आदि को रद्द करना, निरस्‍त करना)
  • Example: Akriti was persuaded by her manager to annul the marriage.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: The newly elected minister will work hard to annul policies that have had a negative effect.

• Let us explore the other options:
  • 'Validate' means to make something legally valid. (किसी बात को क़ानूनन मान्‍य या विधिमान्‍य करना)
  • 'Permit' means to allow somebody to do something or to allow something to happen. (किसी बात की अनुमति देना या कोई बात होने देना)
  • 'Allow' means to give permission for somebody/something to do something or for something to happen. (कुछ करने की अनुमति देना, कुछ होने देना)

The correct answer is 'plight'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about the unawareness of the state of people who are hungry and homeless.
• The use of the word 'suffered' in the sentence indicates experiencing something unpleasant.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'plight.'
• 'Plight' means a bad or difficult state or situation. (दुर्दशा; प्रतिकूल या कठिन दशा या स्थिति)
  • Example: The plight of starving people is too awful to think about.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: Most wealthy people are unaware of the plight suffered by the people who are hungry and homeless.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
  • 'Pleasure' means the feeling of being happy or satisfied. (प्रसन्‍नता या संतुष्टि)
  • 'Delight' means great pleasure; joy. (अत्‍यंत प्रसन्‍नता; आनंद)
  • 'Joy' means a feeling of great happiness. (हर्ष, ख़ुशी, आह्लाद, आनंद)

The correct answer is 'outwit'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about doing something to win the presidency.
• The use of the word 'win' in the sentence indicates to be the best, first or strongest in a race, game, competition, etc.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'outwit.'
• 'Outwit' means to gain an advantage over somebody by doing something clever. (दूसरे को चतुराई में मात देना या उससे बढ़कर होना)
  • Example: Speeders can outwit police radar with a variety of devices.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: To win the presidency he had to outwit his rivals within the Socialist Party.

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
  • 'Forfeit' means to lose something or have something taken away from you. (कुछ गँवाना या किसी वस्‍तु से वंचित हो जाना)
  • 'Lose' means to no longer have somebody or something. (सुस्त और उदासीन)
  • 'Drop' means to stop doing something. (किसी काम को बंद कर देना, छोड़ देना)

The correct answer is 'paradigm'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is talking about some new creations related to security by the government after the terrorist attack.
• The use of the word 'created' in the sentence indicates bringing something into existence.
• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'paradigm.'
• 'Paradigm' means a typical example or pattern of something. (आदर्श प्रतिमान; नमूना)
  • Example: Handsome, intelligent, and kind, Vikas is the paradigm of the perfect man.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Complete Sentence: After the terrorist attack, the government created a new paradigm for domestic security. 

Additional Information

• Let us explore the other options:
  • 'Opposition' means the feeling of disagreeing with something and the action of trying to change it. (असहमति, विरोध)
  • 'Antithesis' means the opposite of something. (विपरीतता, उल्‍टा)
  • 'Contradiction' means a statement, fact, or action that is opposite to or different from another one. (खंडन या विरोध; प्रतिवाद)

The correct answer is 'plentiful'.

Key Points

• The word 'Abundant' means something existing in very large quantities; more than enough. (बहुत बड़ी मात्रा में विद्यमान; भरपूर)
• ​Let's see the meaning of other given options:-
  • 'Considerable' means great in amount or size. (परिणाम या आकार में बड़ा)
  • 'Plentiful' means available in large amounts or numbers. (बड़ी मात्रा में राशि में उपलब्‍ध)
  • 'Adequate' means enough for what you need. (आवश्‍यकता के अनुसार पर्याप्त)
  • 'Sufficient' means as much as is necessary; enough. (जितना आवश्‍यक हो उतना; पर्याप्त)
• ​From the above all options, the option 'plentiful' is the word nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Abundant' are "plentiful, adequate, enough".
• The antonyms of the word 'Abundant' are "deficient, inadequate, insufficient".
• Example of 'Abundant​' in a sentence:
  • Mosquitoes are extremely abundant in this dark wet place.