DIRECTIONS for questions (1-3):In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Barren
good
wholesome
Unproductive
profitable
Answer: Option C.
The word Barren (Adjective) means : not good enough for plants to grow on it; infertile; unproductive. Look at the sentence: The team will come through this barren patch and start to win again.
Infamy
notoriety
glory
integrity
familiarity
Answer: Option A.
The word Infamy (Noun) means: the state of being well known for something bad or evil; an evil act; notoriety.
Intrepid
hesitant
fearless
extrovert
rash
Answer: Option B.
The word Intrepid (Adjective) means : very brave; not afraid of danger or difficulties; fearless.
DIRECTIONS for questions (4-5):In the following questions, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
DIRECTIONS for questions (6-8):IIn the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
An underhand device resorted to in order to justify misconduct
Subterfuge
Manoeuvre
Stratagem
Stratagem
Answer: Option B.
Impossible to describe
Miraculous
Ineffable
Stupendous
Appalling
Answer: Option B.
One who criticises popular beliefs which he thinks is mistaken or unwise
Philistine
Iconoclast
Imposter
Cannibal
Answer: Option B
DIRECTIONS for questions (9-10): In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
LUXURIANT
Luxury-loving
Lovely
Rich
Abundant
Answer: Option D.
The word Luxuriant (Adjective) means ; growing thickly and strongly; rich in something that is pleasant or beautiful; abundant.
CANTANKEROUS
Cancerous
Ferocious
Quarrelsome
Fissiparous
Answer: Option D.
The word Cantankerous (Adjective) means : bad tempered and always complaining. Hence, the words cantankerous and quarrelsome are synonymous.
