Vocabulary PYQ — Page 13

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: