34 | Objective G.E.
65. (A) Delete of after pending.
Preposition is not used after the following
words : Pending, during, regarding, consider-
ing, touching, barring, respecting, not
withstanding, concerning etc.
66. (D) Put about after you.
The preposition is placed at the end of the
sentence when its object is the relative
pronoun that.
67. (A) Replace from by of. Deprive is
always followed by preposition of.
68. (D) Replace by by for. The idiom is word
for word.
69. (C) Put from after different.
Care should be taken not to use the same
preposition with two words unless it is
appropriate to each of them.
70. (D) Replace from by on. start, begin, 17.
commence are normally followed by
preposition on.
Section E
1. (D) Add after dagger. The form of the idiom
is at daggers drawn. Idioms should be used
as they are without changing their form.
2. (D) Put out after turn in order to complete
the idiomatic phrase.
3. (B) Put are before, instead of, after you. In
an interrogative sentence helping verb is
placed before the subject.
4. (B) Change is to was in order to get it to
agree with the tense of the reporting verb.
5. (A) Add As he was or while he was before
sitting. The participle should not be left
without agreement or with no agreement at
all.
6. (D) Change broke down to broke up.
7. (D) Replace happened by fell or took
place.
8. (B) Change give off to give up which
means leave.
9. (A) Change the expression like this : How
you behave with others since it is an
assertive and not an interrogative sentence.
10. (A) Replace with by away from. Part
with means to give, while part away from
from to be separated.
11. (B) Delete was. It is redundant here.
12. (C) Add been before so conspicuous, in
order to complete the verb.
13. (A) Change the expression like this : What
you do. Refer to answer to Q. No. 9.
14. (E) The sentence is correct.
15. (D) Change the question tag from is not it ?
to hadnt he ? Refer to rule no. 2.
16. (D) Delete with. The idiom is bag and
baggage and hence should be used as such.
(A) Change pages after pages to page after
page.
18. (A) Change what to to Not to.
19. (A) Change At his sight to At the sight of
him.
20. (A) Change Good night to Good evening.
Good night is used while parting.
21. (C) Put the before day.
22. (C) Change this expression like this : talk
much and do little.
23. (B) Change do not sleep to do not go to
bed.
24. (A) Replace what to say by Not to talk.
25. (D) Change his family members to the
members of his family.
26. (B) Delete the before least.
27. (E) The sentence is correct.
28. (A) Change the expression like this : The
greater the family, the larger the house.
29. (D) Change it like this : his father of his acts
of mischief.
30. (A) Replace without by unless.
 CHAPT ER 2
ANTONYMS
DirectionsIn each of the following ques- 10. Genuine :
tions one word, a numbered one, is followed by (A) Unnatural (B) Synthetic
four or five words. Choose the word or phrase that (C) Artificial (D) Sham
is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning of (E) None
the numbered word.
11. Singular :
11. Abstain :
(A) Hoard (B) Tolerate (A) Dull (B) Ancient
(C) Forbear (D) Begin (C) Common (D) Social

12. Profusion : 12. Frugal :

(A) Aspersion (B) Scarcity (A) Extravagant (B) Rich
(C) Aversion (D) Confusion (C) Miserable (D) Happy
13. Obscure : 13. Permit :
(A) Implicit (B) Obnoxious (A) Give (B) Forbid
(C) Explicit (D) Pedantic (C) Allow (D) Preserve
14. Repulsive : 14. Consolidate :
(A) Alluring (B) Refulgent (A) Weaken (B) Expand
(C) Effulgent (D) Meek (C) Destroy (D) Build
15. Ambiguous : 15. Trivial :
(A) Auxiliary (B) Responsible (A) Serious (B) Intricate
(C) Salvageable (D) Clear (C) Calm (D) Dainty
16. Attractive : 16. Acquit :
(A) Repulsive (B) Loathsome (A) Retreat (B) Convict
(C) Abominable (D) Repugnant
(C) Conceal (D) Deprive
(E) None
17. Always :
17. Rigid :
(A) Disallow (B) Never
(A) Merciful (B) Generous
(C) None (D) Descend
(C) Lenient (D) Tolerant
(E) None 18. Ancient :
(A) Repulsion (B) Modern
18. Benign :
(C) Disappear (D) Departure
(A) Malevolent (B) Soft
(C) Friendly (D) Unwise 19. Bitter :
(E) None (A) Blunt (B) Bold
19. Cool : (C) Timid (D) Sweet
(A) Hot (B) Warm 20. Bright :
(C) Tempered (D) Indifferent (A) Narrow (B) Dull
(E) None (C) Coward (D) Sharp
36 | Objective G.E.

21. Safe : 33. Awake :

(A) Dangerous (B) Risky (A) Careless (B) Causal
(C) Injurious (D) Troublesome (C) Fickle (D) Asleep
(E) Frightening (E) Ignorant
22. Obeying : 34. Startled :
(A) Ordering (B) Following (A) Amused (B) Relaxed
(C) Refusing (D) Contradicting (C) Endless (D) Astonished
(E) Protesting (E) Pleased
23. Asked : 35. Watch :
(A) Ordered (B) Ignored (A) Ignore (B) Neglect
(C) Requested (D) Directed (C) Clock (D) Invasion
(E) Refused (E) Connivance
24. Commissioned : 36. Extension :
(A) Started (B) Closed (A) Diminution (B) Condensation
(C) Finished (D) Terminated (C) Deletion (D) Subtraction
(E) Unlocked (E) Weakening
25. Covering : 37. Authentic :
(A) Excluding (B) Exhibiting (A) Wretched (B) Unfaithful
(C) Avoiding (D) Hiding (C) Harmful (D) Unreal
(E) Protecting (E) Improper
26. Insipid : 38. Sacred :
(A) Tasty (B) Stupid (A) Ignoble (B) Impure
(C) Discreet (D) Feast (C) Ordinary (D) Unimportant
(E) Trivial
27. Lucid :
(A) Glory (B) Noisy 39. Reflect :
(C) Obscure (D) Distinct (A) Darken (B) Return
(C) Refuse (D) Refract
28. Malignant : (E) Camouflage
(A) Virulent (B) Prime
40. Living :
(C) Benign (D) Swallow
(A) Dull (B) Weak
29. Extricate : (C) Lifeless (D) Fruitless
(A) Manifest (B) Palpable (E) Invigorating
(C) Release (D) Entangle 41. Adherent :
30. Gallant : (A) Detractor (B) Enemy
(A) Fine (B) Bold (C) Alien (D) Rival
(C) Coward (D) Frolic 42. Quiescent :
31. Fixed : (A) Indifferent (B) Troublesome
(A) Affixed (B) Scheduled (C) Weak (D) Unconcerned
(C) Undecided (D) Detached 43. Bury :
(E) Loose (A) Open (B) Disinter
32. Tired : (C) Close (D) Examine
(A) Fresh (B) Active 44. Condense :
(C) Lively (D) Retired (A) Expand (B) Distribute
(E) Wheeled (C) Interpret (D) Lengthen
 Objective G.E. | 37

45. Cajole : 58. Onerous :

(A) Confide (B) Disclose (A) Easy (B) Complext
(C) Dissuade (D) Detract (C) Plain (D) Straightforward
46. Rarely : 59. Modicum :
(A) Hardly (B) Definitely (A) Immodesty (B) A large amount
(C) Frequently (D) Absolutely (C) Brazenness (D) Simplicity
(E) Periodically
60. Recalled :
47. Great : (A) Called (B) Forgot
(A) Large (B) Short
(C) Rejected (D) Forgave
(C) Little (D) Small
(E) Remembered
(E) Narrow
61. Deviate :
48. Privilege :
(A) Difficulty (B) Benefit (A) Obviate (B) Break
(C) Problem (D) Hardship (C) Locate (D) Follow
(E) Disadvantage (E) Concentrate
49. Severe : 62. Vividly :
(A) Soft (B) Mild (A) Unintentionally (B) Unimpressively
(C) Weak (D) Strong (C) Unscrupulously (D) Unwillingly
(E) Strict (E) Unpopularly
50. Guilty : 63. Releases :
(A) Innocent (B) Pure (A) Liberates (B) Closes
(C) Argetic (D) Virtuous (C) Confines (D) Provides
51. Moisture : (E) Strengthens
(A) Dryness (B) Delicate 64. Acumen :
(C) Dampness (D) Defect (A) Intelligence (B) Imbecility
52. Rigid : (C) Potentiality (D) Unfamiliarity
(A) Hard (B) Toxic (E) Superficiality
(C) Flexible (D) Strong
65. Accord :
53. Deficit : (A) Concord (B) Policy
(A) Explicit (B) Implicit (C) Dissent (D) Act
(C) Surplus (D) Superfluous (E) Solution
54. Magnify : 66. Weary :
(A) Reduce (B) Induce (A) Punctual (B) Impulsive
(C) Produce (D) Destroy (C) Amusing (D) Energetic
55. Bizarre : (E) Graceful
(A) Soft (B) Gentle 67. Seldom :
(C) Same (D) Usual (A) Occasionally (B) Frequently
56. Overwrought : (C) Continuously (D) Marginally
(A) Alive (B) Calm (E) Rarely
(C) Excited (D) Alert 68. Ratify :
57. Pacify : (A) Disapprove (B) Discredit
(A) Injure (B) Offend (C) Depreciate (D) Denounce
(C) Aggravate (D) Insult (E) Dislocate
38 | Objective G.E.

69. Credible : 81. Alleviate :

(A) Unchangeable (B) Insurmountable (A) Intensify (B) Exaggerate
(C) Unmanageable (D) Unpopular (C) Stimulate (D) Exasperate
(A) Arrogant (B) Praiseworthy (E) Perpetrate
(C) Respectful (D) Pious 82. Group :
(E) Benign (A) Solitary (B) Single
71. Augment : (C) One (D) Individual
(A) Surpass (B) Follow (E) Alone
(C) Prohibit (D) Decrease 83. Advancement :
(E) Compensate (A) Disorganisation (B) Collapse
72. Disparage : (C) Decay (D) Deterioration
(A) Criticize (B) Ensure (E) Retrogression
(C) Cajole (D) Justify 84. Overturn :
(E) Honour (A) Agree (B) Inform
73. Humility : (C) Maintain (D) Reconcile
(A) Integrity (B) Pride (E) Acclaim
(C) Modesty (D) Disgrace 85. Complicated :
(E) Insult (A) Fragmented (B) Composite
74. Meanness : (C) Simple (D) Smooth
(A) Generosity (B) Kindness (E) Straight
(C) Pragmatism (D) Timidity 86. Intolerable :
75. Extreme : (A) Acceptable (B) Negligible
(A) Moderate (B) Timid (C) Bearable (D) Light
(C) Casual (D) Ordinary (E) Agreeable
76. Extensive : 87. Generous :
(A) Restricted (B) Limited (A) Miserly (B) Stagnant
(C) Little (D) Ordinary (C) Inhospitable (D) Specific
77. Serious : (E) Selfish
(A) Thoughtful (B) Insincere 88. Unbecoming :
(C) Smug (D) Jolly (A) Courteous (B) Happening
78. Diligent : (C) Charming (D) Modest
(A) Lazy (B) Earnest (E) Appropriate
(C) Spiritual (D) Steady 89. Extraordinarily :
(E) Singular (A) Exceptionally (B) Unusually
79. Noticed : (C) As is common (D) Exactly
(A) Ignored (B) Observed (E) Plainly
(C) Summoned (D) Unattended 90. Sure :
(E) Obscured (A) Promising (B) Indefinite
80. Foot : (C) Uncertain (D) Unfaithful
(A) Head (B) Base (E) Undependable
(C) Peak (D) Flat 91. Famous :
(E) Roof (A) Widely known (B) Infamous
 Objective G.E. | 39

(C) Easily known (D) Notorious 102. Opprobrium :

(E) Gentle (A) Delineate (B) Aptitude
92. Arrest : (C) Majesty (D) Praise
(A) Trap (B) Imprison (E) Freedom
(C) Chase (D) Release 103. Propinquity :
(E) Catch attention (A) Remoteness (B) Uniqueness
93. Enough : (C) Health (D) Virtue
(A) Inadequate (B) Scarce (E) Simplicity
(C) Sufficient (D) Plenty 104. Ephemeral :
(E) Understandable (A) Evergreen (B) Deciduous
94. Short : (C) Biennial (D) Everlasting
(A) Tall (B) Less (E) Tactile
(C) More (D) Long 105. Sanguine :
(E) Suddenly (A) Bloody (B) Gloomy
95. Silly : (C) Happy (D) Thin
(A) Gentle (B) Simple (E) Red-faced
(C) Wise (D) Innocent 106. Sacred :
(E) Notorious (A) Religious (B) Impious
96. Worried : (C) Bold (D) Harmful
(A) Cheerful (B) Upset (E) Injurious
(C) Pleasant (D) Satisfied 107. Simple :
(E) Eager (A) Higher (B) Mixed
97. Seized : (C) Modern (D) Complex
(A) Possessed (B) Caught (E) Adorned
(C) Left (D) Captured 108. Forbade :
(E) Relaxed (A) Allowed (B) Prohibited
98. Proceeded : (C) Wished (D) Enabled
(A) Discard (B) Went ahead (E) Provided
(C) Reversed (D) Refused 109. Interesting :
(E) Brough back (A) Tasteless (B) Uncomfortable
99. Attained : (C) Monotonous (D) Painful
(A) Received (B) Failed (E) Annoying
(C) Ignored (D) Lost 110. In Ridicule :
(E) Unlearned (A) In riddles (B) Affectionately
100. Well-round : (C) Seriously (D) Directly
(A) Undeveloped (B) Comprehensive (E) Happily
(C) Scattered (D) Insignificant 111. Spurious :
(E) Inadequate (A) Genuine (B) Fake
101. Hortatory : (C) Mitigated (D) Interrogated
(A) Inquiring (B) Denying (E) Glorious
(C) Killing (D) Frantic 112. Salubrious :
(E) Dissuading (A) Salty (B) Bloody
40 | Objective G.E.

(C) Miasmic (D) Maudlin 122. Sacrosanct :

(E) Wanted (A) Sacerdotal (B) Sanctimonious
113. Refulgent : (C) Sacramental (D) Unholy
(A) Overflowing (B) Effortless (E) Reconcilable
(C) Noisy (D) Snoring 123. Intransigent :
(E) Dim (A) Harsh (B) Reconcilable
114. Obsequious : (C) Fly-by-night (D) Impossible
(A) Supercilious (B) Successful (E) Statistical
(C) Democratic (D) Ambitious 124. Ingenuous :
(E) Lamentable (A) Quick (B) Talented
115. Eclectic : (C) Mischievous (D) Plotting
(A) Brilliant (E) Flattering
(B) Not choosing 125. Propitiate :
(C) Short pastoral poem (A) Anger (B) Approach
(D) Conclusive (C) Predict (D) Applaud
(E) Comic (E) Bless
116. Truculent : Answers
(A) Peaceful (B) Fawning 1. (D) 2. (B) 3. (C) 4. (A) 5. (D)
(C) Automotive (D) Unruly 6. (A) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (B) 10. (D)
(E) Fantastic 11. (C) 12. (A) 13. (B) 14. (A) 15. (A)
117. Discrete : 16. (B) 17. (B) 18. (B) 19. (D) 20. (B)
(A) Prudent (B) Judicious 21. (B) 22. (A) 23. (B) 24. (B) 25. (B)
(C) Joined (D) Stunted 26. (A) 27. (C) 28. (C) 29. (D) 30. (C)
(E) Artistic 31. (D) 32. (A) 33. (D) 34. (B) 35. (B)
118. Extrinsic : 36. (A) 37. (D) 38. (B) 39. (D) 40. (C)
(A) Germ proof (B) Eccentric 41. (A) 42. (B) 43. (B) 44. (A) 45. (D)
(C) Uncultivated (D) Internal 46. (C) 47. (D) 48. (E) 49. (B) 50. (A)
(E) Dependable 51. (A) 52. (C) 53. (C) 54. (A) 55. (D)
56. (B) 57. (C) 58. (A) 59. (B) 60. (B)
119. Consensus : 61. (E) 62. (B) 63. (C) 64. (B) 65. (C)
(A) Poll (B) Disharmony 66. (D) 67. (B) 68. (D) 69. (E) 70. (D)
(C) Conference (D) Altitude 71. (D) 72. (E) 73. (B) 74. (A) 75. (A)
(E) Judicious 76. (A) 77. (D) 78. (A) 79. (A) 80. (C)
120. Indigenous : 81. (D) 82. (D) 83. (E) 84. (C) 85. (E)
(A) Destitute (B) Insulting 86. (E) 87. (E) 88. (C) 89. (E) 90. (C)
91. (D) 92. (D) 93. (B) 94. (D) 95. (C)
(C) Livid (D) Homogeneous
96. (A) 97. (C) 98. (C) 99. (D) 100. (C)
(E) Foreign
101. (E) 102. (D) 103. (A) 104. (D) 105. (B)
121. Absolve : 106. (B) 107. (D) 108. (A) 109. (E) 110. (C)
(A) Bless (B) Blame 111. (A) 112. (C) 113. (E) 114. (A) 115. (B)
(C) Melt (D) Repent 116. (A) 117. (C) 118. (D) 119. (B) 120. (E)
(E) Intoxicate 121. (B) 122. (D) 123. (B) 124. (D) 125. (A)
 CHAPTER 3
SYNONYMS

DirectionsIn each of the questions below 19. Graphic :

choose, from the alternatives given, the word (A) Moving (B) Timid
which is MOST NEARLY THE SAME IN (C) Obvious (D) Instructive
MEANING of the numbered word.
11. Alacrity : 10. Showy :
(A) Briskness (B) Fear (A) Rowdy (B) Hungry
(C) Frankness (D) Alarm (C) Greedy (D) Gaudy
(E) None 11. Annihilate :
(A) Destroy (B) Entrain
12. Busy :
(C) Forward (D) Testify
(A) Active (B) Occupied
(C) Preoccupied (D) Diligent 12. Pacify :
(E) None (A) Gather (B) Allot
(C) Calm (D) Remit
13. Bitterness :
13. Liberal :
(A) Sourness (B) Hoarseness
(A) Broad-minded (B) Generous
(C) Acrimony (D) Aspersion
(C) Visionary (D) Imaginative
(E) None
14. Security :
14. Sterile : (A) Boldness (B) Safety
(A) Dry (B) Barren (C) Fearlessness (D) Confidence
(C) Childless (D) Arid 15. Diligent :
(E) None (A) Fool (B) Unhappy
15. Altercation : (C) Hardworking (D) Disappointment
(A) Choice (B) Charge 16. Predominant :
(C) Heated dispute (D) Distribution (A) Lovable (B) Important
(E) None (C) Vague (D) Assurance
16. Prohibit : 17. Utility :
(A) Prescribe (B) Forfeit (A) Benefit (B) Usefulness
(C) Forbid (D) Provide (C) Profitability (D) Advantage
17. Stupid : 18. Compassion :
(A) Rude (B) Dull (A) Kindness (B) Similarity
(C) Illiterate (D) Obstinate (C) Contrast (D) Cruelty
18. Synopsis : 19. Contentment :
(A) Index (B) Mixture (A) Craftiness (B) Satisfaction
(C) Summary (D) Puzzle (C) Idleness (D) Craving
42 | Objective G.E.

20. Fiction : 32. Awakened :

(A) Imaginary (B) Tamed (A) Enlightened (B) Realized
(C) Novel (D) Wilderness (C) Shook (D) Briefed
21. Fugitive : (E) Woken
(A) Escaping (B) Enduring 33. Diversion :
(C) Vain (D) Weak (A) Amusement (B) Distortion
(C) Deviation (D) Bylane
22. Exponent :
(E) Change
(A) Meddler (B) Cancel
(C) Advocate (D) Horrid 34. Pass :
(A) Qualify (B) Die
23. Goad : (C) Cross (D) Spend
(A) Soothe (B) Save (E) Elongated
(C) Irritate (D) Worship
35. Wretched :
24. Foment : (A) Poor (B) Foolish
(A) Extirpate (B) Provoke (C) Insane (D) Strained
(C) Isolation (D) Abrasion (E) Transfer
25. Imperceptible : 36. Delivered :
(A) Mean (B) Obvious (A) Granted (B) Spread
(C) Humble (D) Subtle (C) Given (D) Announced
26. See : (E) Displayed
(A) Talk (B) Observe 37. Realize :
(C) Stand (D) Look (A) Establish (B) Cherish
(E) Progress (C) Prove (D) Fulfil
27. Installed : (E) Understand
(A) Prepared (B) Settled 38. Hushed :
(C) Started (D) Manufactured (A) Silenced (B) Appeared
(E) Established (C) Composed (D) Provoked
28. Contain : (E) Soothed
(A) Prevent (B) Limit 39. Commands :
(C) Hold (D) Express (A) Dictates (B) Wields
(E) Control (C) Orders (D) Authorizes
29. Eventually : (E) Possesses
(A) Suddenly (B) Ultimately 40. Lest :
(C) Quickly (D) Abruptly (A) Worried (B) Fearing
(E) Initially (C) For fear that (D) In order that
30. Essential : 41. Infrequent :
(A) Desirable (B) Necessary (A) Never (B) Usual
(C) Beneficial (D) Unavoidable (C) Rare (D) Sometimes
(E) Advisable 42. Meteoric :
31. Turn : (A) Brilliant
(A) Shift (B) Curve (B) Celestial
(C) Move (D) Rotate (C) Pertaining to the metric system
(E) Fabricate (D) Like a star
 Objective G.E. | 43

43. Initiative : 55. Infernal :

(A) Introductory step (A) Exacting (B) Devilish
(B) Keen interest (C) Damaging (D) Hateful
(C) Self-Confidence 56. Placid :
(D) Firm step (A) Dull (B) Enjoyable
44. Lethal : (C) Calm (D) Clear
(A) Lawful (B) Deadly 57. Plush :
(C) Legitimate (D) Harmful (A) Tasty (B) Luxurious
45. Observed : (C) Delicacies (D) Comforting
(A) Replied (B) Pleaded 58. Overstrung :
(C) Said (D) Argued (A) Active (B) Energetic
(E) Narrated (C) Too sensitive (D) Full of much strain
46. Mustered : 59. Different :
(A) Should (B) Collected (A) Various (B) Dissimilar
(C) Gathered (D) Stored (C) Distinct (D) Changed
(E) Accumulated (E) Special
47. Rescue : 60. Part with :
(A) Command (B) Help (A) Give (B) Share
(C) Defence (D) Safety (C) Collect (D) Distribute
(E) Side (E) Throw
48. Blessed : 61. Unusual :
(A) Holy (B) Wise (A) Uncommon (B) Unnatural
(C) Pure (D) Immortal (C) Unpleasant (D) Unwanted
(E) Learned (E) Insignificant
49. Absolute : 62. Subject :
(A) Reliable (B) Limitless (A) Topic (B) People
(C) Narrow (D) Reasonable (C) Crime (D) Ruler
50. Ambition : (E) Provide
(A) Goal (B) Aspiration 63. Handled :
(C) Desire (D) Expectation (A) Reported (B) Settled
51. Interrogate : (C) Tackled (D) Punished
(A) To question (B) To stop (E) Judged
(C) To interfere (D) To enter the gate 64. Displayed :
52. Competence : (A) Exhibited (B) Kept
(A) Ability (B) Compensation (C) Rested (D) Removed
(C) Efficiency (D) Competition (E) Sold
53. Rebate : 65. Conducive :
(A) Commission (B) Discount (A) Prohibitive against
(C) Gift (D) Interest (B) Helping to reduce
54. Grubby : (C) Prove to minimise
(A) New (B) Unwashed (D) Tending to promote
(C) Muddy (D) Wet (E) Helping to deteriorate
44 | Objective G.E.

66. Congregation : 77. Posterity :

(A) Succession (B) Progression (A) Prosperity (B) Future generations
(C) Assemblage (D) Patronage (C) The wealthy (D) Art connoisseurs
(E) Association
78. Gainsayng :
67. Fortify : (A) Forgetting (B) Denying
(A) Racial (B) Destroy
(C) Ignoring (D) Hiding
(C) Reproduce (D) Strengthen
(E) Generate (E) Protesting

68. Ethnic : 79. Domineering :

(A) Racial (B) Indigenous (A) Sick and unhealthy
(C) Patriotic (D) Colourful (B) Tending to order people about
(E) Hereditary (C) Nagging
69. Fragile : (D) Incapable of affection
(A) Valid (B) Delicate
80. Alleged :
(C) Frank (D) Incapable
(E) Unit (A) Said (without giving proof)
(B) Boasted (without hesitation)
70. Precinct :
(C) Proved
(A) Religion (B) Priest
(C) Apartment (D) Preceding (D) Gossipped
(E) Vicinity 81. Repay :
71. Amenable : (A) Render (B) Restore
(A) Truthful (B) Pleasant (C) Compensate (D) Recover
(C) Pliable (D) Generous (E) Return
(E) Responsible 82. Accomplished :
72. Impending : (A) Completed (B) Achieved
(A) Delayed (B) Imminent (C) Fulfilled (D) Equipped
(C) Dangerous (D) Catastrophic (E) Received
(E) Dominating 83. Fright :
73. Admonish : (A) Worry (B) Alarm
(A) Scold (B) Pacify (C) Scare (D) Horror
(C) Display (D) Warn (E) Dismay
(E) Appeal 84. Radically :
74. Annex : (A) Competely (B) Excessively
(A) Possess (B) Retrench (C) Severely (D) Naturally
(C) Combine (D) Add (E) Essentially
(E) Heighten 85. Inspiration :
75. Commemorate : (A) Provocation (B) Influence
(A) Manipulate (B) Harmonise (C) Stimulation (D) Intuition
(C) Remember (D) Boast (E) Animation
(E) Lament 86. Sway :
76. Meticulous : (A) Control (B) Pressure
(A) Slow (B) Secretive (C) Weight (D) Power
(C) Lazy (D) Very careful (E) Direction
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87. Accessories : 97. Innocuous :

(A) Aids (A) Not capable (B) Not dangerous
(B) Attachments (C) Not eager (D) Not frank
(C) Supplementaries (E) Not peaceful
(D) Fasteners 98. Peripatetic :
(E) Tools (A) Wordly (B) Moving
88. Fragment : (C) Disarming (D) Seeking
(A) Scrap (B) Crumble (E) Inherent
(C) Scatter (D) Cut 99. Cynosure :
(E) Dissection (A) Midway
89. Scheduled : (B) Attrition
(A) Backward (B) Poor (C) Hardihood
(C) Lowly (D) Listed (D) Centre of attraction
(E) Reserved (E) Circle
90. Subsidize : 100. Dipsomaniac :
(A) Subscribe (B) Grant (A) Realist
(C) Subordinate (D) Undervalue (B) Thief
(E) Underwrite (C) Sot
(D) Pyromaniac
91. Elect :
(E) Suffering from irresistible craving for
(A) Choose (B) Poll alcoholic drink
(C) Reject (D) Sophisticated
DirectionsIn each of the sentences given,
(E) Represent a word/group of words is given in bold. Below
92. Adjourn : each sentence are given five word/groups of
(A) Decide (B) Reconcile words of which you have to choose one to
(C) Dissolve (D) Terminate substitute the bold word/group of words without
changing its meaning.
(E) Postpone
101. He selected the books for the library
93. Trimming : judiciously.
(A) Shaving (B) Fitting (A) Legally (B) Impartially
(C) Cutting (D) Making (C) Lawfully (D) Justifiably
(E) Arranging
(E) Reasonably
94. Surprising :
102. The police arrested the thief but its
(A) Confusing (B) Shocking accomplice escaped.
(C) False (D) Amazing (A) Partner (B) Leader
(E) Strange (C) Friend (D) Rival
95. Absorbed : (E) Servant
(A) Shocked (B) Engaged 103. They discussed for almost four hours but
(C) Finished (D) Controlled there was no consensus.
(E) Attracted (A) Unanimous agreement
96. Importune : (B) Settlement
(A) Export (B) Plead (C) End
(C) Exhibit (D) Account (D) Unity
(E) Visit (E) Harmony
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104. Ambition is subdued by poverty. 112. He was so annoyed that his face went red.
(A) Won (B) Modified (A) Irritated (B) Sad
(C) Challenged (D) Effected (C) Pleased (D) Desperate
(E) Suppressed (E) Delighted
105. The Ten Five Year Plan aimed at a total 113. Aruns father was wild at his behaviour.
production of 210 million kg. of tea. (A) Frustrated (B) Angry
(A) Triggers (B) Proposed (C) Happy (D) Dejected
(C) Insisted (D) Delivered (E) Frightened
(E) Concluded 114. Though his toothbrush looks ordinary, it is
106. He could not give a good explanation for expensive.
his extra-ordinary behaviour. (A) Cheap (B) Superior
(A) Account for (C) Durable (D) Smooth
(B) Be satisfied with (E) Costly
(C) Provide evidence for 115. It was hard for him to get his breath.
(D) Count on (A) Stiff (B) Rough
(E) Readily dispense with (C) Difficult (D) Strong
107. Those who pass through this gate without (E) Complicated
permission will be prosecuted.
116. His visit to the U.S.A. proved a damp
(A) By passers (B) Absconders
squib.
(C) Thoroughfares (D) Trespassers
(A) A great success
(E) Culprits
(B) A curtain raiser
108. A careful preservation and protection of
(C) An utter failure
forest life is the need of the hour.
(D) A thaw
(A) Management (B) Embarkment
(C) Enhancement (D) Promotion 117. The raison detre for his action lies deep in
(E) Conservation his unconscious.
(A) Mother
109. He could achieve success through conscious
(B) Explanation
efforts.
(C) Support
(A) Efforts done with critical awareness
(D) Reason for existence
(B) Tremendous efforts
(C) Efforts done after gaining conscious- 118. He is old worshipper of bacchus.
ness (A) The Goddess of happiness
(D) Efforts done after being awakened (B) The God of wine
(E) Efforts done without any desire (C) The God of beauty
110. We are looking forward to good rains this (D) The God of love
year. 119. His penchant for investigative work has
(A) Predicting (B) Getting earned him the pride of place in international
(C) Expecting (D) Visualising journalism.
(E) Encouraging (A) A strong liking (B) Ability
(C) Achievement (D) Efforts
111. The booking clerk talked rudely to the
passenger. 120. He declined our offer of help.
(A) Nicely (B) Slowly (A) Suspected (B) Misunderstood
(C) Gently (D) Roughly (C) Consented to (D) Refused
(E) Abruptly (E) Was annoyed by
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121. He tried hard to avert the accident. Answers

(A) Describe (B) Prevent 1. (A) 2. (C) 3. (C) 4. (B) 5. (C)
(C) Forget (D) Make light of 6. (C) 7. (B) 8. (C) 9. (C) 10. (D)
(E) Pay for 11. (A) 12. (C) 13. (B) 14. (B) 15. (C)
16. (B) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (B) 20. (C)
122. They discovered that the doctor was an 21. (A) 22. (C) 23. (C) 24. (B) 25. (D)
impostor. 26. (B) 27. (E) 28. (C) 29. (B) 30. (D)
(A) An inventor (B) A pretender 31. (A) 32. (A) 33. (A) 34. (C) 35. (A)
(C) A foreigner (D) A specialist 36. (C) 37. (E) 38. (A) 39. (C) 40. (C)
(E) A magician 41. (C) 42. (A) 43. (A) 44. (B) 45. (C)
123. The knight came upon his adversary in the 46. (C) 47. (D) 48. (A) 49. (B) 50. (B)
forest. 51. (A) 52. (A) 53. (B) 54. (B) 55. (B)
56. (C) 57. (B) 58. (D) 59. (B) 60. (A)
(A) Enemy (B) Sweetheart
61. (A) 62. (A) 63. (C) 64. (A) 65. (D)
(C) Relative (D) Leader 66. (C) 67. (D) 68. (A) 69. (B) 70. (E)
(E) Servant 71. (C) 72. (B) 73. (D) 74. (C) 75. (C)
124. He was not present at the inception of the 76. (D) 77. (B) 78. (B) 79. (B) 80. (A)
programme. 81. (E) 82. (C) 83. (D) 84. (C) 85. (E)
(A) Discussion (B) Conclusion 86. (A) 87. (B) 88. (B) 89. (D) 90. (E)
91. (A) 92. (E) 93. (E) 94. (D) 95. (B)
(C) Rejection (D) Beginning
96. (B) 97. (B) 98. (B) 99. (D) 100. (E)
(E) Finale
101. (E) 102. (A) 103. (A) 104. (E) 105. (B)
125. The word solicitude means most nearly. 106. (A) 107. (D) 108. (E) 109. (A) 110. (C)
(A) Request (B) Isolation 111. (D) 112. (A) 113. (B) 114. (E) 115. (C)
(C) Seriousness (D) Recluse 116. (C) 117. (D) 118. (B) 119. (A) 120. (D)
(E) Concern 121. (B) 122. (B) 123. (A) 124. (D) 125. (E)