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Directions (Q.1-10)Choose ONE word to be fitted in both the sentences I and II and another word that suits for sentence III.
- I. More rarely their patience became exhausted, and ships were sent to _________ this nest of pirates
II. Darian felt the magic of the world __________ him, both welcoming home the man that had been its king and trying to figure out what he now was.
III. Invaders went to great lengths to _________ the beautiful paintings on the temple walls, permanently destroying the displays.
1. torpid, supine
2. trenchant, biting,
3. instigate, foment
4. betoken, testify
5. bombard , mutilateAnswer : 5)
Explanation:
Bombard-attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles or subject (someone) to a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information.
Mutilate -inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on - I. The leaves are inclined to _______ in hot sunshine
II. Mr Bourne mentioned a fuse incorporated in plaited binder-twine; this would explain the deep ____ marks.
III. The exam was a _______.
1. scorch , cinch
2. restrict, confine
3. munificent, openhanded
4. erudition, lore
5. live, animateAnswer : 1)
Explanation:
Scorch-burn the surface of (something) with flame or heat
Cinch- an extremely easy task. - I. They may become irritable and aggressive or they may become very _______.
II. They are relatively ________ animals and are kept in a cage, hutch or vivarium
III. Cutting and engraving are mechanical processes for producing decorative effects by __________ the surface of the glass when cold
1. dormant, quiescent
2. placid , abrading
3. epistle, missive
4. palter, prevaricating
5. maintenance, supportingAnswer : 2)
Explanation:
Placid-not easily upset or excited
Abrading- scrape or wear away by friction or erosion - I. She _______ the puppies.
II. They had a single litre of vodka left, a treasured object from the way they ______ it.
III. The book is unfinished, and treats only of the first ______, Cicero; the others intended were apparently Seneca and Pliny.
1. denote, import
2. missive, noted
3. fondled , luminary
4. inveigle, decoy
5. asperse, slanderAnswer : 3)
Explanation:
Fondled-stroke or caress lovingly
Luminary-a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere - I. The ________ logic of the Megarian school was indeed in some cases closely related to sceptical results.
II. His name has been preserved chiefly by some celebrated, though false and __________, syllogisms of which he was the reputed author.
III. It is the central fluvial ______ of Brazil, running from south to north for a distance of about 1500 meters .
1. traduce, vilify
2. jollity, hilarity
3. routine, manner
4. captious , artery
5. exploit, maneuverAnswer : 4)
Explanation:
Captious-tending to find fault or raise petty objections
Artery – an important route in a system of roads, rivers, or railway lines - I. Further research of the domain name handbook located a glossary of common terms which will explain any domain name _________ or technical terms.
II. We also believe in not using marketing ________ or spiel.
III. For the theoretical side he read all the textbooks which he could find, somewhat to the ______ of his ordinary school studies.
1. lenity, clemency
2. jargon , detriment
3. adversity, mishap
4. qualify, temper
5. ethical, virtuousAnswer : 2)
Explanation:
Jargon –special words or expressions used by a profession or group that are difficult for others to understand
Detriment- the state of being harmed or damaged - I. In personal appearance he was tall and _______, of a dignified presence and extremely powerful physique, with a bald forehead, close-cropped hair and short moustaches.
II. Since Prince Andrew had last seen him Kutuzov had grown still more __________, flaccid, and fat
III. She gave up her power, her _________, and her entire life for this opportunity.
1. stirring, poignant
2. amalgamate, fuse
3. corpulent , domain
4. newfangled, original
5. gradation, shadeAnswer : 3)
Explanation:
Corpulent – fat
Domain -an area of territory owned or controlled by a particular ruler or government - I. His face suddenly took on a/an ______ expression.
II. He was a silent ________ man, not popular among his contemporaries, but “always a faithful Man to the Company.”
III. Don’t ________ me with your trivial matters.
1. brisk, facile
2. cultivate, foster
3. poignant, touching
4. hubbub, clamor
5. morose , pesterAnswer : 5)
Explanation:
Morose-sullen and ill-tempered
Pester- trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions. - I. With blatant double standards such as this, the West’s claim of taking a moral and ethical stand is ______.
II. They were at an opposite pole from the self important , _________ management .
III. The starred delights will _____ my soul to insanity.
1. vacuous , enrapture
2. derelict, lax
3. demur, remonstrate
4. conspicuous, prominent
5. flagrant, atrociousAnswer :1)
Explanation:
Vacuous – having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence
Enrapture-give intense pleasure or joy to - I. At no time did I make an attempt to _____ any investigatory effort.
II. They were designed to create disorder and to _____ the smooth transfer of power.
III. In this article, one racing hero pays affectionate _______ to twelve heroes of his own.
1. combat, resist
2. antediluvian, obsolete
3. conviction, persuasion
4. impede , homage
5. profile , contourAnswer : 4)
Explanation:
Impede-delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them
Homage -special honour or respect shown publicly
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