CUET UG 2025 — Vocabulary

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A stitch in time saves nine | (I) Good deeds are more important than promises | | (B) Actions speak louder than words | (II) Great achievements take time | | (C) Rome wasn't built in a day | (III) Don't plan for something that isn't certain | | (D) Don't count your chickens before they hatch | (IV) Timely action prevents bigger problems | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The decision to postpone the meeting was taken _______ the heavy rain forecast.

Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word: ALLEVIATE

Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given below: She was so piqued by the trite remarks by a colleague that she could not continue the presentation.

Select the synonym for the word :Nimble

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a similar meaning word from the options given below: The police investigation into the robbery at the ABC Mall, has revealed that the main electric supply had been sabotaged by the rebels.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The theater provides a refreshing break from the ________ of urban living for the theater enthusiasts.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Flout

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Idioms | | (A) The manager appears to be incharge, but all the important decisions are made by___at the head office in Mumbai. | (I) jumped the gun | | (B) He has been____me ever since I was critical about his new book. | (II) the big guns | | (C) He ____by thanking the Boss before the awards were announced. | (III) great guns | | (D) The school choir team was going____in the inter school competition as they reached the semi finals. | (IV) gunning for | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Select the most appropriate phrase to complete the following sentence: The athlete worked hard to _____ for the upcoming championship.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) One should not______ the orders of one's superiors. | (i) current | | (B) During the medieval times, people would often ______ the ruling kings. | (II) currant | | (C) The top brass of the company were worried by the _______anti-management sentiments of the employees. | (III) deify | | (D) I am very fond of _____ buns and deserts. | (IV) defy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate expressions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Expressions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Her replies to the questions put to him, ______ rudeness. | (I) resolved on | | (B) She had strong reservations about his plan but not wanting to discourage him, she ______ it. | (II) embarked on | | (C) They decided to think through the implications of their course of action before they ______ it. | (III) bordered on | | (D) He ______ making one more attempt at passing his final in Mathematics. | (IV) concurred with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) To get the short end of the stick | (I) To quarrel or disagree strongly | | (B) To be at loggerheads with someone | (II) to have no effect on someone's opinion or decision | | (C) Can't cut the mustard | (III) To end up in a disadvantage | | (D) Cut no ice with somebody | (IV) unable to deal with problems or difficulties | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word closest in meaning to the word Narcissism-

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: From the group leader's tone, I could _____ that he was unhappy with the management's decision.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Altruistic

Fill in the blank with the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word: One needs _____ workers to contribute to a company's profits and not listless workers.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A person who eats too much is a/an ________.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) It is ______ for each citizen to pay income tax, | (I) benevolent | | (B) He is so ______ that there is no point trying to convince him. | (II) respite | | (C) This ______ business house has built many schools and hospitals. | (III) adamant | | (D) There is no ______ from the continuing cold spell. | (IV) obligatory | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Flagrant' from the options given below:

Fill in the blank and complete the sentence with the synonym of the underlined word: The team felt immense satisfaction after completing the challenging project, experiencing a deep sense of ______.

Choose the correct word from the options given below to substitute the highlighted words: A careful preservation and protection of the flora and fauna is the need of the hour.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: A person who constantly thinks he is sick, is a ________ .

Fill the blanks in the List-II with the suitable words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Asha was caught trying to ________ evidence to support her false claim. | (I) obliterated | | (B) The professor _________ every detail of the research paper before approval. | (II) fabricate | | (C) The storm was so powerful that it _________ entire villages. | (III) repeal | | (D) The government decided to ________ the outdated law after much debate. | (IV) scrutinised | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Calumny | (I) abate | | (B) Alleviate | (II) bitterness | | (C) Abject | (III) defamation | | (D) Acrimony | (IV) despicable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Inequitable

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from the options given below: The manager asked the employees to __________ the new project as a challenge.

Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below: The company's growth was _________ by the adverse change in the market regulations.

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal verbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Phrasal Verbs | | (A) He can't____the engagement ceremony without giving a valid reason. | (I) call for | | (B) All the residents planned to ______a strict action against his irresponsible behaviour. | (II) call off | | (C) Mrs. Knight warned Charlotte not to __________her or ring her. | (III) call upon | | (D) The supervisor will certainly ______me to explain the matter to him. | (IV) call on | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Plausible

Choose the correct synonym for the word INNOCUOUS from the options given below:

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the correct meanings from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A). What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander | (I). Tastes differ. What one person likes, the other might dislike | | (B).Second thoughts are best | (II). What is acceptable for one person should be acceptable for another person in a similar situation. | | (C). Little things please little minds | (III).It is best to reconsider a decision before acting impulsively | | (D). One man's meat is another man's poison. | (IV). People who aren't very clever are easily pleased or amused. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the word Capricious from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: The lavish lifestyle of the minister took the public by surprise.

Match the statements in List-I with the right words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Statements) | (Words) | | (A) A private inner room in a religious place | (I) Planetarium | | (B) An area where birds and animals are kept safe | (II) Aquarium | | (C) A container in which fish and water creatures are kept safe | (III) Sanctum | | (D) A building where movements of stars and planets are seen | (IV) Sanctuary | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) She is not only a pretty but also an ______ girl. | (I) collusion | | (B) Finally, they came to an ______ settlement. | (II) collision | | (C) In a ______ between a train and a bus, three people died. | (III) amicable | | (D) He planned a robbery in ______ with the guard. | (IV) amiable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The government honoured the __________ to encourage their skills.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Film stars and models are known for their ________ style.

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Insolvent'

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Ubiquitous

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Portend

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option in the following sentence: Though Sharon complained and cried bitterly, Mom did not ______ on her.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Tenuous

Identify the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and form a meaningful sentence. When the police questioned the witness, he was hesitant to _____ any information about the incident.

Match the terms in List-I with their definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Terms) | (Definitions) | | (A) Anarchy | (I) A form of religious state government | | (B) Oligarchy | (II) A state of disorder and chaos in the absence of authority | | (C) Autocracy | (III) A small group of people having control of a country or organization | | (D) Theocracy | (IV) A system of government in which one person has absolute power | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Ebullient

Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: Wrath

Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: Her presence was acknowledged with a perfunctory smile.

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: My boss is a fraudulent character.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: The new law was introduced __ increasing concerns about public safety.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Perilous

Select the correct synonym for the word: EPHEMERAL

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: 'Prodigal'

Match the words given in List-I with their meaning given in List-II: | List-I (Words) | List-II (Definitions) | |---|---| | (A) Cryptography | (I) The Study of Oceans | | (B) Oceanography | (II) The study of correct spelling according to established usage | | (C) Orthography | (III) The study of secret writing and coded words | | (D) Orography | (IV) The Study of mountains | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II:** | List-I (Proverbs) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away | (I) Take advantage of opportunities. | | (B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do. | (II) Other people's situations seem better than your own | | (C) Make hay while the sun shines. | (III) Taking care of health prevents illness. | | (D) The grass is always greener on the other side. | (IV) Adapt to local customs and practices. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for 'Acquittal' from the options given below:

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct word from the given options: Some of our cities are full of_____________ looking for work and a better life.

Fill in the blanks in sentences in List-I with appropriate phrasal verbs in List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) He had realized I wouldn't ___with his plan to drop the project before the manager. | (i) play on | | (B) He often tends to _____ his enhanced authority. | (II) play along | | (C) I often tend to _______ to his vanity. | (III) play up | | (D) Try to find your opponent's weaknesses and _________ them relentlessly. | (IV) play down | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the literary devices given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I (Literary Terms) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Epic | (I) written in a regular rhythmic pattern | | (B) Verse | (II) comparison between two objects having something common | | (C) Simile | (III) a long speech given by a person in a play | | (D) Monologue | (IV) a long narrative/poem describing an important action | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: Nations which have ________ programmes of economic development often run into unsuspecting barriers which threaten and often delay their projects.

Choose the correct synonym for the word IMPROMPTU from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The senior officer was __________ with the care of the new recruits.

Fill in the blank with the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence: Our Mathematics teacher was known for her ______ attitude, always losing her calm under pressure.

Identify the most appropriate antonym for the word ---Servility, from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with the appropriate definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Aviator | (I) controls and operates the flight of an aircraft | | (B) Jurist | (II) knows several languages, mainly foreign | | (C) Lexicographer | (III) an expert in the legal field | | (D) Linguist | (IV) writer of a dictionary | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word--Recalcitrant

Select the synonym for the word: ENTAIL

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Actuary | (I) A strong feeling of dislike or fear of people from other countries | | (B) Ventriloquism | (II) A person whose job involves calculating insurance risks | | (C) Xenophobia | (III) Connected with the countryside or country life | | (D) Bucolic | (IV) The art of speaking without moving the lips-throwing the voice into a puppet | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: FORAY.

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Art related to ornate, good handwriting | (I) Graphology | | (B) Study of the collection of coins, tokens, paper money etc. | (II) Calligraphy | | (C) Study of celestial bodies | (III) Numismatics | | (D) Study of handwriting | (IV) Astronomy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the idiom that best fits the meaning implied in the given sentence: During the meeting, her casual and thoughtless remarks deeply annoyed and irritated her colleagues.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: His writing style was ______ as he didn't believe in beating about the bush.

From the given options, choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word: Grisly

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A hungry man is an angry man | (I) You cannot enjoy two contradictory benefits | | (B) You can't have your cake and eat it too | (II) Someone deprived of necessities can't be placated | | (C) A chain is only as strong as its weakest link | (III) The real test of something is how it works in practice | | (D) The proof of the pudding is in the eating | (IV) A team or system depends on its weakest part | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (words) | | (A) Gifted in prophecy, he had ______ that wizard who lived in the city of Pylos. | (i) foment | | (B) The agitator's fiery speech was seen as an attempt to ______ strife and hatred among the crowd. | (II) forbear | | (C) In times of great adversity, it is wise to _______ anger and respond with patience instead. | (III) ferment | | (D) The grape juice was left to _______ for several days to produce a rich and flavorful wine. | (IV) forebear | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from the options given below: The government had to _____ new safety measures to control the rising number of road accidents.

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks given in List-I with the suitable prepositions given in List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Phrasal Verbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) Please ________ the proposal carefully and then submit your feedback. | (I) look up | | (B) A probe has been set up to ________ the corruption charges against the Manager. | (II) looks down | | (C) You can always ________ in the dictionary for the meaning of a word | (III) look into | | (D) She is very arrogant and always ________ on the poor people. | (IV) look through | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II:

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse | (I) Bad actions have worse consequences. | | (B) First catch your hare | (II) No point worrying about something before it actually happens | | (C) Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind | (III) A slight hint is enough to make someone understand what you mean | | (D) Don't meet trouble halfway | (IV) No point in planning what you are going to do with something until you actually have it | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word: Disrupt

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meanings given in List II | List I | List II | |---|---| | Idioms | Meanings | | (A) Build castles in the air | (I) To assume success too soon | | (B) Count your chickens before they are hatched | (II) To be very careful in a sensitive situation | | (C) Walk on eggshells | (III) To go against popular opinion | | (D) Swim against the tide | (IV) To have unrealistic dreams |

Match the blanks in List–I with the appropriate phrases in List–II | **List–I (Sentences)** | **List–II (Phrases)** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | | (A) As a member of the army, he felt proud fighting ___ his country. | (I) on behalf of | | (B) The company suffered great losses _____ his negligence. | (II) in favour of | | (C) The queen abdicated her throne _____ her son. | (III) on account of | | (D) I can't just ____ whatever you are planning. | (IV) go along with |

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal verbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Phrasal verbs) | (Sentences) | | (A) held in | (I) The police were trying to ______ the crowd. | | (B) held over | (II) She wanted to cry but ______ the tears. | | (C) hold back | (III) Could you ______ making your decision for a few days? | | (D) hold off | (IV) The proposal should be ______ until everyone has had time to think about it. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the phrasal verbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) to jazz up | (I) something you mention in an indirect way | | (B) scale back | (II) to make production or spending smaller in size, extent or amount | | (C) allude to | (III) to be asked to do something | | (D) call upon | (IV) to make something more interesting or exciting | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Divergent | (I) used to describe differences when one might be deceived by similarities | | (B) Discrete | (II) often used for contrasting opinions or ideas | | (C) Diverse | (III) used of different types of something | | (D) Distinct | (IV) different and separate, not overlapping | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence: His salary is in ________ with the amount of work he does.

Select the synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence: Her speech was filled with such hackneyed expressions that it felt like she was reading from a well-worn script.

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Aid | (I) A person who assists someone | | (B) Aide | (II) To aid the commission of an offence | | (C) Aerial | (III) Help or assistance | | (D) Abet | (IV) Existing or suspended in the air | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Lugubrious

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He is so ________ that he hates to get up to even open the door.

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Bellicose

Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word: EMULATE

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word. They were all flabbergasted when the most introvert member of the group stood up and sang a beautiful song, revealing an unexpected talent they never knew he possessed.

Use the correct form of the word "RESOLVE" to fill in the blank: Did you make any New Year's _________ this year?

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Indispensable | (I) One filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm for a cause | | (B) Fanatic | (II) That which can not be done without | | (C) Pugnacious | (III) Repetition of word by word | | (D) Verbatim | (IV) Quarrelsome | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word: Exultant.

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word in the following sentence: Nature provides us with moments of sublime pleasures.

Complete the idioms given in List-I with their second part given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idiom's first part) | (Idiom's second part) | | (A) To hit the nail-- | (I) to injury | | (B) To add insult-- | (II) before the horse | | (C) To put the cart-- | (III) in the air | | (D) To build castles-- | (IV) on the head | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Phrasal Verbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Phrasal Verbs) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Put up with | (I) To exhaust the supply of something. | | (B) Run out of | (II) To escape blame or punishment for something. | | (C) Get away with | (III) To consider somebody inferior to oneself. | | (D) Look down on | (IV) To tolerate or endure something unpleasant. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct adjective to describe- A speech that is almost difficult to follow because the line of argument is very complex.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List–I with the appropriate adjectives in List–II | **List–I (Sentences)** | **List–II (Adjectives)** | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------ | | (A) We enjoyed our vacation. It was so _______. | (I) sumptuous | | (B) Since I had a really _________ breakfast, I can easily skip lunch. | (II) unwavering | | (C) I want to go to a retreat for a while. The music at the wedding was so ________. | (III) relaxing | | (D) I am very grateful to them for their ____________ support. | (IV) cacophonous | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word: By a quirk of fate, they had both booked into the same hotel.

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The artist stared _________ at the blank canvas, contemplating his next masterpiece.

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Malignant

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) Few words packed with meaning, concise | (I) Circumlocution | | (B) Talking around, a way of talking indirectly | (II) Colloquial | | (C) Informal, less grammatically rigid language | (III) Magniloquent | | (D) Sonorous, emphasizing style at the expense of thought | (IV) Laconic | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List I with the appropriate homophones from List II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homophones) | | (A) The _____ took off an hour late. | (I) plain | | (B) Poor little cat ! She looks so ______ and malnourished. | (II) week | | (C) My father will be traveling to London next ____. | (III) plane | | (D) I want to get a ____ dress for my birthday. | (IV) weak | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) get into the swing of things | (I) follow the wrong course of action | | (B) bark up the wrong tree | (II) to fit into the rhythm of things | | (C) build something on sand | (III) expose someone's deceitful or illegal schemes | | (D) blow the whistle on someone | (IV) to try to establish something without enough support | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) His _________efforts to help the community were recognized by everyone. | (i) laudatory | | (B) She has a refined ___________for good wine. | (II) palette | | (C) The review was full of _________comments about the author's writing style. | (III) laudable | | (D) The artist's ___________was filled with vibrant hues. | (IV) palate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The state of highest perfection is _______.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The _____ of the astrologers about the destruction of the world has proven wrong.

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Living in an ivory tower | (I) Too young and inexperienced | | (B) Achilles' heel | (II) A weak spot through which one can be hurt | | (C) Wet behind the ears | (III) Too weak or unreliable to be depended on | | (D) A broken reed | (IV) Protected from difficult and unpleasant features of life | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the word Onerous from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for the word NEBULOUS from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the phrases in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) There was a ______ as the children fetched their colours. | (I) a flicker of emotion | | (B) The company's figures are beginning to offer a______ for the future. | (II) touch of sadness | | (C) I didn't detect even a ______ in his cold eyes. | (III) glimmer of hope | | (D) There was a ______ in her voice as she told us the tragic news. | (IV) flurry of activity | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He won three ______ championships, creating a record in the league's history.

Identify the word closest in meaning to the word: MAUL

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word-- Esoteric

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Innocuous

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: He was ______ for his rude behaviour and wanted to make up by treating us at the icecream parlour.

Match the words in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. | (I) Soliloquy | | (B) An act of speaking aloud, especially by a character in a play. | (II) Epitome | | (C) A speech delivered without preparation | (III) Prologue | | (D) A summary of a written work | (IV) Extempore | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word IMPLAUSIBLE from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Collar | (I) an area surrounded by a fence | | (B) Choral | (II) a band around the neck | | (C) Coral | (III) music sung by a group of singers | | (D) Corral | (IV) a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the simile: As brittle as _______

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Euphemism | (I) a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other | | (B) Oxymoron | (II) a less offensive phrase used to substitute something unpleasant | | (C) Epilogue | (III)happening, done or published after a person has died | | (D) Posthumous | (IV) the close of a narrative or dramatic poem | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Bellicose | (I) peculiar habit of a person | | (B) Dyslexia | (II) one who is fond of fighting | | (C) Idiosyncrasy | (III) no longer in practice | | (D) Obsolete | (IV) a learning disorder | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence: Her affable charm helped her to navigate the tense meeting with a warm smile and easy humor, disarming even her harshest critics.

Fill in the blank with the correct adjective from the options given below: The ________ sunrise painted the sky in hues of bright red and orange.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adjectives given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Adjectives) | |---|---| | (A) The _______ colours of the painting caught my attention. | (I) delectable | | (B) The _______ lake was a perfect spot for a relaxing picnic. | (II) intricate | | (C) The _______ design on the ancient monument was fascinating. | (III) serene | | (D) The _______ smell of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house. | (IV) vibrant | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in list-I with their meanings in list II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) To face the music | (I) to incite people | | (B) To fan the flames | (II) To accept the consequences | | (C) In the doldrums | (III) To take seriously | | (D)To take to heart | (IV) In trouble | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) I saw his real face once the ____ of politeness began to crack. | (I) venerable | | (B) journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money. | (II) venial | | (C) He was well regarded in the community as a ____ old man. | (III) veneer | | (D) Why can't you forgive him for such a ____ sin? | (IV) venal | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below: Ravi is ______ on getting the much coveted job.

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Pseudonym | (I) intuitive sagacity or perception | | (B) Clairvoyance | (II) immoderate indulgence of appetite | | (C) Intemperance | (III) a model, example or pattern | | (D) paradigm | (IV) a fictitious name assumed by an author | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a similar meaning word from the options given below: The moment anyone comments about Rohit's dressing style, he becomes very truculent and starts to argue angrily.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Asha's _________behaviour made her unpopular in her class. | (I) benevolent | | (B) Being _________Archana donated generously to charities. | (II) diligent | | (C) Arti gave a _______response about her feelings in an interview to the weekly publication. | (III) arrogant | | (D) ] Ashish is a _______student who studies every day. | (IV) candid | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | (A) Enjoy yourself fully but don't let enjoyment take \_\_\_\_\_\_ over work. | (I) savour | | (B) She threatened to \_\_\_\_\_\_ vengeance on her enemies. | (II) precedence | | (C) The \_\_\_\_\_\_ of Chandragupta is known as the golden period of Indian history. | (III) wreak | | (D) These days one is able to \_\_\_\_\_\_ food from any part of the world. | (IV) reign | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The CEO remained _____ in his attitude, refusing to change his stance despite pressure.

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence: Alice _____, "How blessed I'm to be here today!"

Choose the synonym for the word 'Intrepid' from the options given below: -

Identify the word closest in meaning to the word Plaintive-

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Sara was so ______ that she did not take much time to make up her mind.

Select the most suitable option to replace the underlined phrase in the sentence: Sudhir's mother warned him of his friends who come to him only to enjoy themselves.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The fire spread ____________ in the forest. | (I) wisely | | (B) Ankush agreed _____________ to help with the project. | (II) rapidly | | (C) Our parents saved money_________ for future emergencies. | (III) eagerly | | (D) The children waited___________for their favourite show to start. | (IV) reluctantly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the word DETRACT.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word: Her genteel accent often irritated me.

Match the words given in the List-I with their meanings given in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Exaltation | (I) Related to meaning in language | | (B) Resurrection | (II) Lack of energy | | (C) Semantic | (III) Great Joy | | (D) Lassitude | (IV) A new beginning once again | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate proverb to complete the sentence: Aruna refused to rush into a decision, believing in the saying, ______.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: Because the orator's speech was high-flown and pretentious, the reporter termed it as ______.

Fill in the blank with the correct verb from the options given below: Some animals have a remarkable ability to _______ to changing environments.

Select the correct synonym for the word: Mediocrity

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: An imaginary place where everything is perfect is called a ______world.

Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word: Retract

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: An obdurate mindset

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Culpable

Complete the following sentences with the correct option given below: Rohit used to live in Chennai at the same time when I was there too. I am sure that was where our _______.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with appropriate idioms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) You are in a situation where you will need to__________ to stop the rival team from scoring another goal. | (I) work your fingers to the bone | | (B) You need to __________ to be able to crack the competitive exam. | (II) have green fingers | | (C) Oh, he's__________. He is anxious for all three schemes to do well. | (III) cling by your fingertips | | (D) I am sure you __________. Your garden is beautiful. | (IV) got a finger in every pie | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Foible

Select the word similar in meaning to the word: Conspicuous.

Select the correct antonym for the word: PURGE

Choose the word that is the closest antonym of the underlined word: Considering how terrible the situation was, her levity was appalling.

The little priest was not an interesting man to look at, having stubby brown hair and a round and stolid face which did not give away anything. The word STOLID in the above sentence means:

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. He watched the river meander its way slowly to reach the sea.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below: I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has __________.

Select the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: A munificent gesture.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The _____ between the genders, in every field, is so alarming that it is a huge cause of concern.

Match the underlined and highlighted segments in List-I with the corresponding idioms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) I think there's a reason she's not telling us about that letter she sent to the boss. | (I) at the receiving end | | (B) She's an awful boss to work for. The employees have to do what she wants whenever she wants, eight hours a day, seven days a week. | (II) hidden agenda | | (C) He has had to take a lot of criticism from the press in recent weeks. | (III) left to my own device | | (D) I don't want someone telling me what to do all the time. I'd rather be allowed to make my own decisions about how to do things. | (IV) at someone's beck and call | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Gift of the gab | (I) To be in someone's favour | | (B) Order of the day | (II) The prevailing trend or necessity | | (C) In good books | (III) To fight fiercely and determinedly | | (D) Tooth and nail | (IV) To possess the ability to speak fluently and persuasively | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase given below: Anokhi worked tirelessly ________ her children's future, ensuring they had every opportunity.

Match the sentences in List-I with the suitable proverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | (A) Anil invested in high risk ventures and suffered major losses when some of them failed. | (I) He who pays the piper calls the tune | | (B) Anuj is convinced that he will top the exam and has already planned a celebration, though there are a few brilliant students who stand a fair chance at topping. | (II) You cannot make bricks without straw. | | (C) Mr. Srinivasan is funding the entire project of the over-bridge, and he has asked to see the detailed plans for it, which seems reasonable. | (III) If you play with fire, you get burnt | | (D) Advising these poverty-stricken mothers to eat a nutritious diet is unfair as all their money goes into feeding and clothing their children. | (IV) There's many a slip betwixt the cup and the lip | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Satiate

Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A ______ means a foolish and futile act of finding something.

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word - salubrious from the options given below.

From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: India's top star was in the news for churlishly refusing a generous film deal.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meaning) | | (A) To cool one's heels | (I) to forget the enmity | | (B) To bury the hatchet | (II) to wait and rest for some time | | (C) To chew the cud | (III) to make too fine distinctions | | (D) To split hairs | (IV) to talk in an aimless manner | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Ephemeral

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The Dracula films are full of ______ scenes which find resonance with the audience who are fond of blood-chilling sequences.

From the given options, select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The athlete's career took a dramatic___________ after her record-breaking performance.

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: An inglorious chapter in human history

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Concise

Choose the correct synonym for the word: PUTRID

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate adjectives in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | --- | --- | | (A) The weather in Mumbai is __________. | (I) innovative | | (B) The teacher gave a __________ explanation of the topic. | (II) humid | | (C) The artist's work was incredibly __________ and inspiring. | (III) stunning | | (D) The view of the sunset over the ocean was __________. | (IV) comprehensive | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Break the ice | (I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly. | | (B) Hit the nail on the head | (II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience. | | (C) Cost an arm and a leg | (III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation. | | (D) Bite the bullet | (IV) something very expensive or costly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word from the given options to fill the blank in the sentence given below: "Pakhom___________with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees."

Select the appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The diligent investigator posed several __________ questions to the suspect in order to________ the details of the case.

Select the correct antonym for the word: HEGEMONY

Match the phrasal verbs in the List-I with their appropriate meanings in the List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Turn Down | (I) Tolerate | | (B) Put Up With | (II) Reject | | (C) Burn out | (III) Become Unconscious | | (D) Pass Out | (IV) Exhausted | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homophones from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homophones) | | (A) The management will _______ the closure of hospitals over a three-year period. | (I) peal | | (B) He appeared as if nothing could ______ him. | (II) peel | | (C) The label will ______ off if you soak it in water. | (III) faze | | (D) A _______ of thunder broke overhead. | (IV) phase | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below: William Wordsworth said that poetry is a recollection of thoughts in tranquility.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate verbs given in List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Verbs) | |---|---| | (A) The escaped convict_____ away on an oil tanker | (I) cropped | | (B) We were very busy over the weekend, but things have___ up a bit | (II) sort | | (C) Before I can go home, I must____out the papers in my in-tray. | (III) stowed | | (D) I was about to leave when a problem_____ up. | (IV) eased | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Match the Words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Soliloquy | (I) a poem or song that expresses sad feelings, especially for someone who has died | | (B) Epistolary | (II) a short novel, especially a romantic novel that is considered to be badly written | | (C) Elegy | (III) a speech in a play in which a character, who is alone on the stage, speaks his or her thoughts | | (D) Novelette | (IV) Written or expressed in the form of letters | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given: Although the theory seemed plausible, it was ultimately_______by experimented evidence.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct homonyms from List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Honesty is a core ______ | (I) stationary | | (B) The ______ of the school addressed the students during the assembly. | (II) stationery | | (C) The car remained ______ in the parking lot. | (III) principal | | (D) I bought new ______ like pens and notebooks for the new term. | (IV) principle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Despite his best efforts, the team's failure was_____, given their lack of preparation.

Choose the correct antonym for Loquacious from the options given below.

Choose the correct antonym for the word FASTIDIOUS from the options given below:

Complete the Sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Proverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) ____ so it's better to take your time and do things carefully. | (I) Too many cooks spoil the broth | | (B) After being betrayed, Radha is very cautious when it comes to making friends because ____ | (II) Haste makes waste | | (C) She reminded him that ____ so he should get the leak in the roof fixed before the problem escalates. | (III) Once bitten, twice shy | | (D) The teacher often said, ____ when many students tried to work on the same project. | (IV) A stitch in time saves nine | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentence | Phrasal verb | | (A) I will ________ the letters on my way home. | (I) put up | | (B) When you are in town next week please ________. | (II) put off | | (C) Don't check into a hotel, you'll be ________ at my house. | (III) drop off | | (D) I am so ______ by his rude behaviour. | (IV) drop by | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (I), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word-Proclivity

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb: I had to __________ some discrepancies in the report before submitting it to the board.

Select the word that is closest in meaning to the word: Disparage

Match the definitions given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) One who studies the origin and history of words | (I) Menagerie | | (B) A collection of animals kept as pets | (II) Philatelist | | (C) A medicine to counteract poison | (III) Etymologist | | (D) A person who collects stamps | (IV) Antidote | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct synonym of the word given below: Maladroit

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence: In my haste to stop the boiling milk from overflowing, I accidentally ______ my fingers.

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: SAGACIOUS.

Replace the underlined verbs in List-I with a phrasal verb with the same meaning in List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences with underlined verbs) | (Phrasal verbs) | | (A) I just can't overcome the feeling that someone is watching me. | (i) pick up | | (B) All the people I work with seem to have caught the flu. | (ii) wear off | | (C) Once I'd had the injection, the pain started to gradually disappear. | (III) gone down with | | (D) As the breeze started to get stronger, we set off for the cottage. | (IV) shake off | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym of the word: 'Disgruntled'.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below: His brash temperament alienated all his friends.

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Indolent

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The architect ________ the engineer to follow plan B.

Choose the phrase that completes the given idiom: It is wisely said, "_________ gathers no moss."

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Ardent

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The professor gave a _______ explanation, making even the most complex concepts easy to understand.

Match the expressions given in List-I with the correct figures of speech mentioned in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Expressions) | (Figures of Speech) | | (A) How like a winter hath my absence been from thee.' | (I) Alliteration | | (B) The rain poured down the wedding guests, indifferent to their plans. | (II) Metaphor | | (C) Crooks conspire with the crooked king. | (III) Personification | | (D) But soft what light through yonder window breaks. It is east and Juliet is the sun. | (IV) Simile | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate homophones given in List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homophones) | | (A) Despite his initial success, Ajay became ________ and stopped putting in effort, which eventually led to his downfall. | (I) coarse | | (B) Vasudha's _________nature made her well-liked, as she was always willing to help others without hesitation. | (II) complacent | | (C) The _________ texture of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear for a long duration. | (III) course | | (D) Anuja got enrolled in a challenging _________ in economics to prepare her future career in finance. | (IV) complaisant | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Obdurate

Select the appropriate word similar in meaning to the given word: Peremptory

Choose the most appropriate antonym for Vitiate from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentence) | (Phrases) | | (A) Amrita has been walking _____ | (I) of joys of spring. | | (B) Ajitha is full _____ | (II) unaware of all the problems. | | (C) Hari seems to be blissfully _____ | (III) on top of the world since he got his Ph.D. | | (D) Shyam is feeling _____ | (IV) on air since she got her promotion | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Repulsive

Choose the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: Dissident

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The newly opened cafe became a popular _____ for artists and writers to gather and share ideas.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The king ________ the throne voluntarily.

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Grouse

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Impudent

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below: The __________ of the story is to always tell the truth.

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | idioms | Meanings | | (A) Put one's shoulder to the wheel | (I) Work hard at a task | | (B) Throw down the gauntlet | (II) Take up a challenge | | (C) Get too big for one's boots | (III) Spend within the limits of what one can afford | | (D) Cut one's coat according to one's cloth | (IV) Become very conceited | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their correct meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) To be at loggerheads | (I) To talk in an ambiguous manner | | (B) To beat about the bush | (II) To give credit to someone for their good qualities after they have done something wrong | | (C) To give the devil his due | (III) To prevent a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts | | (D) To nip in the bud | (IV) To disagree strongly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company plans to __________ the new product next month, and they are hoping it will boost their sales.

Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence: As the storm approached, we could hear the distant __________of thunder in the sky.

Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: The situation in the city became tense as fighting continued sporadically for two months.

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word: Someone who acts on a sudden idea without thinking first might be described as ______. 1. unscrupulous 2. obstinate 3. impetuous 4. conceited

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: Elsa is very voluble on the subject of Women's rights.

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign __________ its declining sales over the past quarter.

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The convincing but __________ argument of the lawyer led to the accused's acquital.

Choose the antonym for Loquacity from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: The gallant firefighter rushed into the burning house to rescue the trapped child.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Insufferable

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase: My mother's dream garden came to life and blossomed with the onset of rains.

Select the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The city was under__________ for almost seven months.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal Verbs from List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Phrasal Verbs) | |---|---| | (A) I hope the inquiry will _________the truth. | (I) get on | | (B) We could never _______ on my salary alone. | (II) get at | | (C) However will we _______ without you! | (III) get through | | (D) The way he spends he can _______his month's salary in just one weekend. | (IV) get by | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) No pain, no gains | (I) no single person can do anything | | (B) One flower makes no garland | (II) a bad experience makes you wary | | (C) Birds of a feather flock together | (III) without putting in effort, one doesn't achieve anything | | (D) Once bitten, twice shy | (IV) people with the same intentions stay together | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correctly spelt word from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for melancholy from the options given below: melancholy

Match the underlined words in the sentences List-I with the correct antonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Underlined words) | (Antonyms) | | (A) The weather today is gloomy, with dark clouds all around. | (I) rude | | (B) He made a generous donation to the orphanage. | (II) bright | | (C) Her tone was polite when addressing the audience. | (III) complex | | (D) The solution to the problem was surprisingly simple. | (IV) stingy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Option 1: (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) Option 2: (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) Option 3: (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate synonym from the given options. The tranquil atmosphere of the ancient temple serves as a source of repose for many weary travellers.

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Maxim | (I) study of the art of teaching | | (B) Pedagogy | (II) cause something bad to happen | | (C) Instigate | (III) small hard ball of anything | | (D) Pellet | (IV) an established principle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Prevaricate

Select the correct idiom from the options given to complete the sentence: After his wife's death, he found it hard to ______ and carry on with his life.

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Belligerence.

Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word: Corpulent

Choose the correct expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** Please don't let your feelings _______ you.

Match the adjectives given in List-I with the appropriate nouns from List-II: | List-I (Adjectives) | List-II (Nouns) | |---|---| | (A) Sensational | (I) Food | | (B) Over-cooked | (II) News | | (C) Fertile | (III) Life | | (D) Healthy | (IV) Land | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: He clinched the deal with his astute understanding of the business.

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The rank and _____ of the party had turned against the leader. 1. class 2. officers 3. file 4. people

Fill in the blank with the correct adverb from the options given below: Arjun works __________ to achieve his goals, and never succumbs to adverse challenges.

Insert the appropriate words from List-I in the blanks in List-II to form meaningful sentences. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Sentences) | | (A) affected | (I) The mother's____for her child knows no bounds. | | (B) affectation | (II) The flood has greatly____the entire region. | | (C) affection | (III) The innovative methods of solving the problems proved very____. | | (D) effective | (IV) No one can put up with his irritating ______. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word: My boss adopted a pragmatic approach to solving the problem as the existing ones were not helping him find the solution.

Select the most appropriate antonym for the word 'lament'.

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: -Vent

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word obtrusive to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The design of the new smartphone was sleek and _______ blending seamlessly with the latest gadgets she owned.

Select the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence: The artist struggled with ________ the perfect shade of blue for the sky on his palette.

### Match the words given in List–I with the appropriate definitions in List–II | List–I (Words) | List–II (Definitions) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) Neurologist | (I) One who treats heart diseases | | (B) Orthodontist | (II) One who studies causes and diagnosis of diseases | | (C) Cardiologist | (III) One who corrects and straightens irregular teeth | | (D) Pathologist | (IV) One who cures nerve-related diseases | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Supercilious

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Given her fearful and timid nature in unfamiliar situations, we can say that she is _________.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: The idiom 'To Take a rain check' means

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) Akash hesitated to _______ the topic of salary during the interview. | (I) turn down | | (B) Asha decided to _________ the job offer due to its low salary. | (II) iron out | | (C) The leaders of the commonwealth countries met to_______ their differences and reach an agreement. | (III) get away | | (D) The burglar tried to ________ with shoplifting but was caught on camera. | (IV) bring up | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom from the options given below: 'To meet one's waterloo'

Select the correct antonym for the word: Valiant

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Indolent

From the given options, select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He gazed___________ at his beautiful parental home in the valley, his thoughts drifting to a memorable past.

Choose the synonym for the underlined word: Please do not coax me into doing things I don't like.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Being conveniently located, this auditorium is a __________ venue for holding the National Award Ceremony. 1. desirable 2. desirous 3. imminent 4. judicial

Select the correct idiom to fill in the blank in the following sentence: We were talking ______ I was talking about the exams, and you thought I meant the course as a whole.

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A drowning man will catch at a straw | (I) Solving a small problem early, prevents bigger ones | | (B) Don't put all your eggs in one basket | (II) When in trouble, trying all possible means of escape. | | (C) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread | (III) Avoid depending entirely on one resource or plan. | | (D) A stitch in time saves nine | (IV) Unwise people take risks that careful people avoid. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Imperious

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) take the bull by the horns | (i) to produce great applause or laughter | | (B) play the devil's advocate | (II) to take great trouble to do something | | (C) bring the house down | (III) confront the challenge with determination | | (D) bend over backwards | (IV) argue the opposing viewpoint just to spark a debate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List –I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List -II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) Despite searching for hours, she couldn't find her keys, but they eventually____ in her jacket | (I) turn down | | (B) The old factory was eventually __ a vibrant art gallery, preserving its historical significance. | (II) turn on | | (C) Before leaving the room, she remembered to____ the air conditioner to keep it cool. | (III) turned up | | (D) She had to ____ the volume of the music to avoid disturbing her neighbours late at night. | (IV) turned into | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Convalescence | (I) A state of having passed out of the memory, or being forgotten | | (B) Euphoria | (II) A period of time when you get well again after an illness or medical operation | | (C) Verisimilitude | (III) A strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time | | (D) Oblivion | (IV) Appearing true or real | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) An ability to stay calm in difficult situations | (I) Fastidious | | (B) One who is difficult to please | (II) Convivial | | (C) One who is full of life and has a charismatic personality | (III) Ambivalent | | (D) One who has mixed feelings | (IV) Sangfroid | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Homonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A)As the letter was addressed ____ , the secretary did not open it. | (I) personnel | | (B) I was asked to fetch a ____ of water during my first year as an intern. | (II) personal | | (C) The working _____ for that company seemed to be satisfied. | (III) pale | | (D) His face turned _____ when he was caught stealing red-handed. | (IV) pail | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for Languor from the given options:

Fill in th blanks in List-I with appropriate homonyms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) The pianist struck a discordant_________ that caught everyone's attention. | (I) site | | (B) Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the excavation ______. | (II) chord | | (C) The charging _______ of my laptop is too short to reach my study table. | (III) cite | | (D) The lecturer asked the students to ______ their sources in their respective research submissions. | (IV) cord | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Stoic

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below: The ensuing __________, after the rigging of the polls, though disturbing, but was not totally unexpected in an autocratic regime.

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Call off | (I) Mention or introduce a topic in conversation | | (B) Bring up | (II) Reject an offer or request | | (C) Look into | (III) Cancel something planned | | (D) Turn down | (IV) Investigate or examine a matter carefully | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Somnolent

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options: Research has proved the significance of leading a structured life with enormous evidence to prove that mental fatigue can actually ______ life.

### Match the words given in List–I with their definitions in List–II | List–I (Words) | List–II (Definitions) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) Theology | (I) A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence | | (B) Epistemology | (II) The study of the origin of the human race, its customs, beliefs and development | | (C) Ontology | (III) A part of philosophy that deals with knowledge | | (D) Anthropology | (IV) The study of religion and beliefs | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word for the meaning of the underlined word Ravi came up on the stage and started speaking impromptu.

The patient will certainly recuperate under medical care. The ANTONYM of the word RECUPERATE is:

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: 'Hysterical'

Choose the best option that explains the given statement in one word: The study of human race especially of its origins, development, customs and beliefs.

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word -Lugubrious

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The ______ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping. | (I) ecentric | | (B) Her ______ behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event. | (II) penetrating | | (C) The ______ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners. | (III) oppressive | | (D)The professor gave a ______ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning. | (IV) inclement | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: Her devious actions irritated everyone.

Fill in the blank to complete the sentence: The way they weave carpets in this region is not ______ to the way they are made in the neighboring state.

Choose the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank. Both the government and the civil society must work together to_________the cause of pollution.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) Asawari decided to ______ dancing after her accident. | (I) roll out | | (B) Ramesh is very particular that his brother ______ their pet dog. | (II) ran out of | | (C) The company plans to ______ the new product next month. | (III) give up | | (D) On their long drive to Jaipur, the Kumars ______ fuel. | (IV) looks after | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List I with the correct option of words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (words) | | (A) There is a lot of ____ within the employees on the issue. | (i) rift | | (B) His opinion_____ the general opinion of the experts. | (ii) dissent | | (C) The growing ___ in the Family with respect to who will be the next Managing Director is now public | (iii) conform to | | (D) His ideas do not ______ the general definition of civilization. | (iv) concurs with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The vibrant painting _________ in the gallery, captivating all who walked by, with its bold colors and unique style.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the Phrasal verbs in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal verbs) | | (A) We were all surprised to see Rahul because we had not expected him to _____ at the party. | (i) get across | | (B) I am really exhausted. I think I'll _______. | (II) turn up | | (C) In spite of being so lucid, sometimes he fails to clearly ______ his ideas. | (III) gets around | | (D) Any news of celebrities ___ very fast. | (IV) turn in | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the most appropriate antonym of the word erratic : Her ___________behavior during the meeting sprang a surprise on everyone.

Choose the correct antonym of the word Prodigal from the options given below:

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the word Prolix :

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank: The ________ weather conditions put a spanner in the onward hike of the mountaineering team.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options: Rohit was a ______opponent, and I respected him for that.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the word Retract :

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word-- Acrimonious.

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) wear one's heart on one's sleeve | (I) attack an opponent in a bold and direct fashion | | (B) to sell someone down the river | (II) to talk boastfully or irresponsibly | | (C) talk through one's head | (III) be completely frank and hide nothing from others | | (D) to take the bull by horns | (IV) to betray someone | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Options) | | --- | --- | | (A) I know I'm _________ in my 40s, but I _________ imagined that I would need glasses. | (I) just/further | | (B) I _________ kept trying to read the newspaper by holding it_________ away. | (II) eventually/easier | | (C) I really had to decide whether to get _________ arms or a pair of _________ glasses. | (III) already/never | | (D) I chose the _________ solution. | (IV) longer/reading | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank : He \_\_\_\_ madness in order to escape.

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A). The draught was so strong that it ______ the candle. | (I). pulled through | | (B). An argument ______ at the end of the meeting, and it ended on a sour note. | (II).pulled up | | (C). He was very ill last year, but thank goodness, he has ______. | (III). blew out | | (D). The bus ______ sharply at a red light and I lost my balance and fell over. | (IV). blew up | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence. It's quite a ______ subject, so take care how you bring it up.

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Masquerade

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Someone who worries too much about small details or rules is said to be ____.

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: Radha is known for her lackasdaisical attitude but her avid interest in the project has surprised one and all.

Select the word closest in meaning to the word- Impertinent.

Match the figures of speech in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I (Figures of Speech) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Alliteration | (I) A phrase that combines contradictory words | | (B) Onomatopoeia | (II) A contrast between what is said and what is meant | | (C) Oxymoron | (III) repetition of initial consonant sound in close succession | | (D) Irony | (IV) Words that imitate natural sounds | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word: He is an astute observer of human behaviour.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: Unforgiving invective

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: ______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A). Inexpedient | (I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped | | (B). Denouement | (II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship. | | (C). Inexorable | (III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable. | | (D). Juxtaposition | (IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: I thought she was rather ______ when I first met her. She hardly spoke.

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Parochial'

Select the word closest in meaning to the word; Embezzle.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: A vivacious performance

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Peevish'

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The President finally had to ________ to the demands for the Minister's resignation.

| List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) The company decided to ______ off the late fees for the loyal customers. | (I) bale | | (B) The farmer stacked a ______ of hay in the barn for the cattle. | (II) waive | | (C) He gave a friendly ______ as he passed by the group of friends. | (III) bail | | (D) He had to pay______ to get released from custody | (IV) wave | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal verbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) People got ________________ by both the candidates during the election campaign. | (I) make good for | | (B) He was asked to ________________ the project before the deadline. | (II) stand by | | (C) You will have to ________________ this loss. | (III) wrap up | | (D) I shall ________________ you through thick and thin. | (IV) turned off | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below: Extraneous

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Chalk and cheese | (I) faced with a choice between two risky courses of action | | (B) A chip off the old block | (II) to get or make something quickly | | (C) Between the devil and the deep blue sea | (III) very different | | (D) Rustle something up | (IV) someone who is very like one of his parents in personality | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: The grim look on her face was anything but encouraging.

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: LANGUISH.

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: The brazen women characters in his plays offered a pleasant change from the usual portrayal of women in the Elizabethan era.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Due to peer pressure, children are spending ______ amount on branded clothes.

Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Irrevocable

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Prompt' from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The baby began to ______ as it was wet and hungry.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal verbs) | | (A) He promised to ________ the matter. | (I) take up | | (B) We would finish the work faster if everyone ________. | (II) turn around | | (C) I will surely ________ a new hobby during the summer break. | (III) look into | | (D) The ________ of company's fortunes after the new CFO took over is evident from the quarterly report. | (IV) pitches in | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below: The acrimonious scenes at the board meeting depicted the members in a poor light.

Choose the correct option to complete the simile: As obstinate as a _________.

Choose the correct synonym of the word: Ostentation

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: If he were not industrious, the ambitious project would have taken a different turn.

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The baker used almond _____ in the cake recipe.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) She has some money ____ for her retirement. | (I) put off | | (B) Can I _____ your name for the Club Secretary's post? | (II) puts in | | (C) Don't _____ the wedding plans because of the weather forecast. | (III) put away | | (D) She often _____ ten hours of study every day. | (IV) put forward | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The terms of the agreement were ________ both the parties, ensuring a smooth transaction.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Esoteric

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: 'Unkempt'

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Peculiar habits of a person are called _____.

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) A blessing in disguise | (I) Do without delay, often without good reason | | (B) Jump on the bandwagon | (II) Something fortunate that initially seemed like a problem | | (C) Barking up the wrong tree | (III) Joining others in doing something fashionable or likely to be successful | | (D) At the drop of a hat | (IV) Pursuing a course of action that s wrongly directed | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Deft

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: The teacher asked the students to __ their assignments before the deadline.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Laconic

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He tried to ______his behaviour after receiving the feedback from his mentor.

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Prudent

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Veracious

Complete the sentences in List-I with the verbs in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs) | | (A) The team will ________ the results of the survey before presenting them. | (I) implement | | (B) It's difficult to ________ the impact of the new policy on the economy. | (II) interrupt | | (C) He was polite, never attempting to ________ during the meeting. | (III) analyse | | (D) The company plans to ________ the new software system next month. | (IV) comprehend | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: After years of hard work, my sister's efforts finally __ when she got a promotion.

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Prodigy | (I) one who looks serious or threatening | | (B) Theist | (II) attractive and sprightly | | (C) Vivacious | (III) a child or person of unusual or remarkable talent | | (D) Saturnine | (IV) one who believes in God's existence | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence: His speech was filled with invective as he expressed his apprehension about the leader's integrity and commitment to the common cause.

Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence: The interior of the concert hall is a _______ feast to the eye. 1. veritable 2. hopeful 3. delicious 4. deceptive

Choose the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Bravo! You have come up with such a _____ idea! 1. naive 2. brilliant 3. redundant 4. minute

Fill in blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Homonyms) | |---|---| | (A) I need an _________ to make a hole. | (I) augur | | (B) To prevent the entry of the miscreants the doors were _________. | (II) auger | | (C) This prediction does not _______ well for the life of the king. | (III) bard | | (D) William Shakespeare is the most famous _______. | (IV) barred | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Idioms) | |---|---| | (A) I do use some strong language but I _________ using offensive words. | (I) I could feel it in my bones | | (B) _________________ when I realized that Misha had heard me berating her. | (II) draw the line at | | (C) _____________ that something was going to happen. | (III) I had a feeling of deja vu | | (D) ____________ when I met my friend at our old meeting point. | (IV) I wanted to curl up and die | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Candid

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the correct option: The person who studies the structure and composition of the earth to know about its history and antiquity is called a

Select the correct antonym for the word: INIQUITOUS

Select the correct antonym for the word: BELLIGERENT

Select the correct synonym for the word: BENEDICTION

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: ARDUOUS from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their corresponding definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Meteorologist | (I) One who studies election and trends in voting | | (B) Cosmologist | (II) One who studies fossils and the history of life forms on the earth | | (C) Psephology | (III) One who studies and predicts atmospheric phenomena | | (D) Paleontologist | (IV) One who studies the universe, its origin, expanse etc. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following words does not refer to one of the movements of a horse?

Choose the correct synonym for the word: DISDAIN

Select the correct antonym for the word: Zenith

Select the correct synonym for the word: DISCONCERTING

Select the correct antonym for the word: PLACATE

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word: The clandestine meeting of the sworn enemies went unnoticed by the media.

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Volatile

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: It is one of the tragic ______ of our age that the rocket which could have been a symbol of humanity's aspirations for the stars, has become a weapon of destruction.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate phrasal verb: I live in Central Delhi. Where do you ______ in Delhi?

Match the Idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) apple of someone's eye | (I) make an unenthusiastic attempt | | (B) put all your eggs in one basket | (II) a person greatly loved by someone | | (C) go through the motions | (III) to admire greatly and be influenced by someone | | (D) sit at someone's feet | (IV) depend entirely on the success of one plan | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the words given in List-II : | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Aakriti gave me a kind ________ about my outfit. | (I) complement | | (B) The red shoes ________ the dress perfectly. | (II) site | | (C) Please ________ evidence from the book to support your argument. | (III) compliment | | (D) This is the construction ________ for the new library. | (IV) cite | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The committee's appeal for donations ________ little response from the residents.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: I find writing poetry very _______ It helps me to get a truer understanding of myself and gives me a good feeling inside.

Match the words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II : | List-I (Words) | List-II (Definitions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Blasphemy | (I) The act of copying another person's ideas, words or work and pretending that they are your own | | (B) Plagiarise | (II) An expert on matters involving the judgment of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music | | (C) Connoisseur | (III) The state of having more than one possible meaning | | (D) Ambiguity | (IV) Behaviour or language that is offensive or shows a lack of respect for God or religion | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word: He is the most unpopular employee due to his impertinent behaviour.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The king's younger son ______ the throne and sent his father and his followers in exile.

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Opportune

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word- His assiduous nature won him laurels all the way.

Match the expressions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Expressions) | (Words) | | (A) A person or custodian of a museum or other collections. | (I) An Outcast | | (B) A person who starts an organization. | (II) A Preservationist | | (C) A person who is shunned by society. | (III) A Curator | | (D) A person in charge of the upkeep of historical buildings & artifacts. | (IV) A Founder | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrases from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) He always ______ at the time of need. | (I) up in | | (B) Their idea is still ______ the air. | (II) nail on the head | | (C) The team worked ______ to finish the project. | (III) backs out | | (D) She hit the ______ with her observation. | (IV) round the clock | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Resurrect

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Perspicacious

Match the sentences in List-I with the proverbs given in List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | (A) Sameer got up and started getting ready for work, not realising that he had retired. | (I) Procrastination is the thief of time. | | (B) Aruna got her hair cut very badly at the local hairdresser and vowed never to go there again. | (II) Silence means consent | | (C) It is better to complete your assignment today than to keep putting it off and spend time worrying about it. | (III) Once bitten, twice shy | | (D) You should have denied the whole thing; now they will think you are guilty. | (IV) Old habits die hard | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Evanescent

Choose the correct synonym for the word VERSATILE from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Frugal

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word METAMORPHOSIS?

Choose the word from the given options which is similar in meaning to the given word: Anticipate

Choose the word from the given options which is opposite in meaning to the given word: INSIPID

Choose the word from the given options which is opposite in meaning to the given word: Pragmatic

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below to make a meaningful sentence: Ten tourists were _____ injured in the accident and a few of them succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital.

Fill in the blank with the correct option: The two friends appear to have fallen ________ over a minor issue.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Ika Jima is an Odia food _______ who documents and showcases Odia cuisine on her blog Culinary Xpress. | (I) chef | | (B) Gitika Saikia identifies herself as an Assamese food _______ who specialises in tribal and mainland Assamese cuisines. | (II) entrepreneur | | (C) Himachal Pradesh has a rich _______ of traditional breads such as siddu (stuffed bread), bhatooru (local sourdough flatbread), and pakarti (deep- fried festive flatbread). | (III) chronicler | | (D) Deepa Chauhan is a Bengaluru based culinary _______ and Sindhi cuisine specialist. | (IV) repertoire | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the figures of Speech given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Figures of Speech) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Irony | (I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant. | | (B) Pun | (II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true. | | (C) Paradox | (III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis. | | (D) Euphemism | (IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings; play on words. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is the exact opposite of the word MELLIFLUOUS in meaning from the given options:

Select the word from the given options that is most similar in meaning to the word: JUXTAPOSE

Fill in the blank with the correct option: The committee's appeal to the people for money _________ little response.

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Abdicate | (I) To remove offensive portion of a book. | | (B) Expurgate | (II) Literary theft | | (C) Plagiarism | (III) To surround a place with the intention of capturing. | | (D) Besiege | (IV) To give up a throne or other office of dignity | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with the meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Denizen | (I) Express disapproval of | | (B) Depravity | (II) Ridicule | | (C) Deprecate | (III) Inhabitant | | (D) Deride | (IV) Extreme wickedness | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate verbs from List-II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Verbs | | (A) They _____ that I go with them. | (I) recommended | | (B) The doctor _________that I rest for two days. | (II) demanded | | (C) The chairperson ________ that plans be changed. | (III) insisted | | (D) The landlord _______ that I pay the rent by Tuesday latest. | (IV) proposed | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for the word DESULTORY from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Pairs of words) | | (A) _____marriages were arranged, but that has ____changed now. | (I) carelessly/even | | (B) He did the test so____that he didn't____finish a part of it. | (II) individually/enough | | (C) Although he was dressed____he wasn't____relaxed. | (III) traditionally/somewhat | | (D) ____, each player is good, but they don't play well____as a team. | (IV) casually/very | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word VERACITY from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: ________ for the physically challenged are concentrating around major cities.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) At the eleventh hour | (I) to ingratiate oneself with someone by obedient behaviour | | (B)To burn one's boats | (II) contribute one's share in a joint activity | | (C)To curry favours | (III) work at the last minute | | (D) Chip in | (IV) point of no return | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Phrasal Verbs given in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Run through | (I) To escape or flee | | (B) Rule out | (II) To meet someone unexpectedly | | (C) Run away | (III) To go over quickly or briefly | | (D) Run into | (IV) To eliminate a possibility | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Abstruse

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Profligate

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Anshika spoke so _____ that the audience was completely captivated.

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below: Despite all the difficulties, she never gave up because she believed that ______.

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Spurious

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: No one questioned the _____ of his statement as he was known to be a man of intrigrity

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) At the drop of a hat | (I) Very rarely | | (B) Cost an arm and a leg | (II) Immediately, without hesitation | | (C) Let the cat out of the bag | (III) Very expensive | | (D) Once in a blue moon | (IV) Reveal a secret | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The Ashoka team had to ________the project due to lack of funds. | (I) devoured | | (B) Regular exercise can _________your overall health. | (II) repress | | (C) After the long trek, we _______ our meal within minutes. | (III) enhance | | (D) The government tried to ______ the protests of the people against its new tax policies. | (IV) abandon | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the Meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Add fuel to the fire | (I) To take credit for someone else's idea or work | | (B) Throw caution to the wind | (II) To worsen an already bad situation | | (C) Kill two birds with one stone | (III) To act without considering the risks | | (D) Steal someone's thunder | (IV) To achieve two goals with one action | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The movie was so _______ that the audience gave it a standing ovation.

Match the proverbs in List-I with the proverbs opposite in meaning in List-II:** | List-I (Proverbs) | List-II (Opposite Proverbs) | |---|---| | (A) Many hands make work light. | (I) He who hesitates is lost. | | (B) Look before you leap. | (II) Actions speak louder than words. | | (C) Out of sight, out of mind. | (III) Too many cooks spoil the broth. | | (D) The pen is mightier than the sword. | (IV) Absence makes the heart grow fonder. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Homonyms) | |---|---| | (A) For many people in remote areas, _____ water is still a pipe dream. | (I) portable | | (B) These days, most of the gadgets are so designed that they are sleek and _____. | (II) potable | | (C) After the monsoon, the damp patches on the _____ bore marks of the heavy downpour. | (III) ceiling | | (D) The _____ wax did wonders to save the packets from spilling open. | (IV) sealing | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** In _______, I think I should have been more patient with my learning process.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Sagacious

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** Men who are always _____ about their poverty, never achieve success forget happiness.

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Soporific

Match the words given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Convivial | (I) Emitting or reflecting light; bright and shining. | | (B) Indefatigable | (II) Cheerful and friendly, fond of the company of other. | | (C) Luminous | (III) Present, appearing, or found everywhere. | | (D) Ubiquitous | (IV) Capable of continuing tirelessly and without effort. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Irascible

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The committee was _______ about the decision and delayed announcing it.

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Recondite

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Munificent

Identify the correct meaning of the given idiom from the given options: 'Mind your Ps & Qs'

Fill in the phrases given in List-I in the blanks given in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrases) | (Sentences) | | (A) by dint of | (I) ______ avoid litigation, he accepted the settlement money offered to him. | | (B) In order to | (II) Fighting______his country in the war, he achieved martyrdom. | | (C) On behalf of | (III) Radha succeeded _____ perseverance and hard work. | | (D) In lieu of | (IV) Sameer accepted the car ________ his claimed money. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Obsolete.

Select the correct synonym for the word: Procrastinate.

Fill the blanks in the sentences in List-I with their appropriate adverbs in the List-II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Arif spoke so_________ that the audience was mesmerized. | (I) vaguely | | (B) Akash ___________ agreed to apologize after much persuasion. | (II) briskly | | (C) My parents ________ remembered meeting Shyam years ago. | (III) eloquently | | (D) The officer walked ________ towards the crime scene lest the clues get compromised. | (IV) reluctantly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) We took a _____ across the river to reach the island. | (I) furry | | (B) Cinderella's ___________ godmother helped her transform into a beautiful princess. | (II) fury | | (C) The moss was soft and________ to touch. | (III) ferry | | (D) The raft could not withstand the _______ of the storm. | (IV) fairy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the phrases in the List-I with their appropriate meanings in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrases) | (Meanings) | | (A) Bad mouth | (I) Softening the expression | | (B) In the soup | (II) Straight forward talking | | (C) Call a spade a spade | (III) In trouble | | (D) Sugar coating | (IV) Insult and criticise | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the sentence given below: His irascible behaviour did not win him any favours.

Select the correct synonym for the word: Sanguinity.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: The teacher will _____ the student's performance before giving the final grades.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: Ashu completed the project ___, ensuring that every detail was perfect.

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A person who supports a particular idea or party | (I) Fanatic | | (B) Someone with a very strong belief that something is great | (II) Radical | | (C) Someone who believes that there should be extreme change | (III) Reactionary | | (D) Someone opposed to change or new ideas | (IV) Adherent | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word: These results closely **accord** with our predictions.

Fill in the blanks given in sentences in List-I with the appropriate Phrasal Verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) There was a very large _______at the concert. | (I) turn down | | (B) I am not going to ______ for the concert this year. | (II) turn out | | (C) I did not expect her to __________ the offer of promotion. | (III) turn over | | (D) The company had an extremely high _____ in this quarter. | (IV) turn up | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the synonym for the word: QUERULOUS

From the given options, select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Her new book was wonderfully __________ of the long forgotten memories of bygone times.

Select the appropriate word from the given option to complete the sentence: The______actions of the mill owners were eventually exposed, leading to widespread public outrage.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence: He exercised vigorously to keep himself fit.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) The wind blew so strongly that the weather _______ on the rooftop spun rapidly. | (I) vain | | (B) She has a personal _________ in the success of the play. | (II) steak | | (C) Her ______ efforts to fix the broken device only ended up frustrating her. | (III) vane | | (D) The conversation sizzled like a ____ on the grill: heated and rich with unspoken tension. | (IV) stake | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate combination of words for the blanks in the following sentences from the options given : 1. A good citizen is always ______ for liberty and freedom. 2. Prices will ______ higher and higher in coming days. 3. Ashoka's ______ was full of peace. 4. The funeral ______ were performed by the eldest son.

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The hikers were able to reach the summit without__________ any injuries.

Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: The monarch's coronation was marked by an elaborate panegyric, praising him as a wise and just ruler.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adjectives given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | (A) Mrs.Kapoor seemed ______ that she might not have enough money to pay this month's rent. | (I) arduous | | (B) Rahul was totally ______ after being on duty for 48 hours in the hospital. | (II) ardent | | (C) After the ______ trek, the students were famished and attacked the food counter. | (III) worried | | (D) His ______ love for mountaineering had landed him a job in a ski resort in the Alps. | (IV) wrecked | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate idioms given in List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Idioms) | | --- | --- | | (A) The police came to the scene ______ to avoid embarrassment. | (I) from hand to mouth | | (B) There is still a large population in the country who live ______ and can hardly make ends meet. | (II) smell a rat | | (C) Rohit is a bit ______, you have to explain things to him several times. | (III) in the nick of time | | (D) Although Ajay clarified his stand, I still ______ in his behaviour. | (IV) slow on the uptake | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Obsequious

Match the definitions in List-I with the subjects of study mentioned in List-II: | List-I (Definitions) | List-II (Subjects of study) | | --- | --- | | (A) Study of the movements of stars and planets | (I) Immunology | | (B) Study of protection against diseases | (II) Astrology | | (C) Study of blood | (III) Palaeontology | | (D) Study of fossils | (IV) Hematology | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: Ravi is ______ at solving difficult crossword puzzels.

Choose the correct synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: People across the country venerate freedom fighters who contributed greatly to the independence of the nation.

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II Match the Idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Black and blue | (I) Unpleasant fact to be accepted | | (B) Blow one's own trumpet | (II) Full of bruises | | (C) Ball of fire | (III) To praise oneself | | (D) Bitter pill to swallow | (IV) Active and energetic | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word Impertinent

Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word in the following sentence: The belligerent nation refused to negotiate and continued its aggressive actions towards the neighboring nation.

Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate idioms from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) I __________when they rang up out of the blue and offered me a job. | (I) was dead on my feet | | (B) After a whole day of sightseeing in London, I__________. | (II) was at the end of my tether | | (C) I __________when the children's mother arrived home. I would have lost my temper if it had been on my own any longer. | (III) was at a complete loss for words | | (D) I'll just have to __________ and hope no one sees I am upset. | (IV) put a brave face to it | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. How is one expected to deal with a persistent salesmen who won't take no for an answer?

Choose the most appropriate adjective to complete the sentence. Veena is such a ______ girl. Her cheerful and free-spirited presence animated the room and charmed everyone.

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: DECIPHER

Match the proverbs in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Desperate diseases must have desperate remedies | (I) One must never try to harm someone in such a way that it harms themselves. | | (B) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread | (II) In a desperate situation, a person grabs at the slightest possibility of assistance, even if it proves futile | | (C) Don't cut off your nose to spite your face | (III) Serious situations require serious action | | (D) A drowning man will clutch at a straw | (IV) People with little experience often act recklessly. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) After years of being together, the couple decided to ____due to irreconcilable differences. | (I) break through | | (B) Despite facing numerous obstacles,the dedicated scientists managed to _____ the barriers and make a groundbreaking discovery. | (II) broke down | | (C) The news of the escaped prisoner caused panic to ____ in the small town. | (III) break up | | (D) The old car finally ____ on the deserted highway,leaving the travellers stranded. | (IV) break out | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word from the following to fill in the blank Mr Roger is a/an _____ with a die-hard idealism towards life.

Identify the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The organizers were banking upon an immaculate performance from the star.

Fill in the blank with the correct option. The judge gave the ruling in their favour because the evidence was ______ by two independent witnesses.

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Jibe

Match the words given in List-I with the correct meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Obsequious | (I) unpleasant and rude | | (B) Obnoxious | (II) too eager to tell others what to do | | (C) Ostentatious | (III) too eager to praise or obey people | | (D) Officious | (IV) displaying wealth in a vulgar way | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word: Raucous

Select the most appropriate synonym of the word infringe.to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The company was sued for attempting to __________ the intellectual property rights of its competitors.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given: The painting's intricate details and subtle use of colors were ______by the dim lighting in the gallery.

Match idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) To make a clean breast of | (I) to get rid of everything unnecessary or unwanted. | | (B) To be at loggerheads with someone | (II) to hide or ignore a problem or an issue | | (C) To sweep something under the carpet | (III) To oppose or resist something firmly | | (D) To set one's face against | (IV) To openly confess and admit to something | | (E) To make a clean sweep | (V) To quarrel or disagree strongly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the word: PROWESS

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A fictitious name used when a person performs a particular social role | (I) Malapropism | | (B) The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar | (II) Pseudonym | | (C) A writing system using picture symbols used in Ancient Egypt. | (III) Acronym | | (D) A word that is formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name | (IV) Hieroglyphics | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the word: Amateur

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) An understanding person will always ________ the mood swings of a friend who is under stress. | (I) bear down | | (B) The armed forces will surely ______ the opposition convincingly. | (II) bear up | | (C) He must try to ______ against this temporary hardship. | (III) bear out | | (D) Your arguments do not ______ the facts. | (IV) bear with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: Belittle

Identify the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences: No amount of assurance from us could assuage her grief.

Choose the correct antonym of the word: Bolster

Fill in the blank with the correct option: In no other country are seasons as_____as they are in India.

Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: PERTINENT.

Choose the correct synonym of the word SQUANDER from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym of the word REPUGNANT from the options given below:

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) beard the lion in his den | (I) to keep away poverty or hunger | | (B) an axe to grind | (II) be badly frightened or surprised | | (C) keep the wolf from the door | (III) to confront a dangerous person boldly and openly | | (D) jump out of one's skin | (IV) have a personal or selfish reason for being involved in something | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV, (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The new manager was known for giving her team enough________ to experiment with innovative ideas and make decisions independently.

Select the correct synonym for the word: Temerity

Match the definitions in List-I with the appropriate words of similar meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A person who withdraws from society to live a solitary life | (I) Pacifist | | (B) A decision that cannot be changed | (II) Deadlock | | (C) A person who opposes war and violence | (III) Recluse | | (D) A situation in which no progress is possible, especially due to disagreement | (IV) Irrevocable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV, (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 2. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Match the words given in List-I with the correct meaning given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Reprehension | (I) A place where something is stored in large quantity | | (B) Repartee | (II) A prearranged place of meeting | | (C) Repository | (III) A ready ,witty or apt reply | | (D) Rendezvous | (IV) Expression of blame | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 4. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence. She listened __________to the speaker, hanging on every word as if it were a life-changing revelation.