Vocabulary/One Word Substitution | IAF AFCAT Past Year Papers PDF Download

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11. PERMEABLE means the same as
(a) flexible (b) variable
(c) soluble (d) penetrable
12. CONVOY means the same as
(a) carry (b) flock
(c) standard (d) escort
13. CITE means the same as
(a) illustrate (b) reveal
(c) recollect (d) quote
14. VOCA TION means the same as
(a) hobby (b) occupation
(c) post (d) designation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15 - 16) : Each of the following questions has
an underlined/capitalized word. You are to indicate which one
of the four choices most nearly means the same as the underlined/
capitalized word.  [2011-I]
15. The benefits of the plan are likely to be transitory.
(a) significant (b) obvious
(c) temporary (d) cumulative
16. The hikers found several crevices in the rocks.
(a) cracks (b) minerals
(c) canals (d) puddles
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17 - 19) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
17. VENERATE [2011-II]
(a) Reject (b) Remove
(c) Love (d) Respect
18. VACILLATE
(a) Waver (b) Disintegrate
(c) Relegate (d) Salute
19. FELICITY
(a) Zeal (b) Excitement
(c) Happiness (d) Expertise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20 - 23) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
20. HYSTERIA [2011-II]
(a) Disease (b) Ceremony
(c) Serenity (d) Frenzy
21. ABSTAIN
(a) Indulge (b) Dismiss
(c) Repel (d) Acquire
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
[2011-I]
1. CAUSED
(a) Brought about (b) Brought forward
(c) Brought out (d) Brought over
2. PLACID
(a) Plain (b) Clear
(c) Poor (d) Calm
3. AUDACIOUS
(a) Obvious (b) Daring
(c) Ardent (d) Affluent
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 6) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals. [2011-I]
4. MONOLOGUE
(a) Prologue (b) Epilogue
(c) Dialogue (d) Catalogue
5. DEL ETE
(a) Imbibe (b) Improve
(c) Insert (d) Inspire
6. AMBIGUITY
(a) Certainty (b) Clarity
(c) Rationality (d) Laxity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7 - 14) : This is a test of your ability to
understand words. For each question four options are given.
There is only one correct answer for each question. Mark the
correct answer. [2011-I]
7. INCITE means the same as
(a) short (b) delay
(c) place (d) provoke
8. SUCCUMB means the same as
(a) aid (b) yield
(c) check (d) oppose
9. ANOMALOUS means the same as
(a) disgraceful (b) formless
(c) irregular (d) threatening
10. FOR TUITOUS means the same as
(a) accidental (b) conclusive
(c) courageous (d) prosperous
Vocabulary/One
Word Substitution
1
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11. PERMEABLE means the same as
(a) flexible (b) variable
(c) soluble (d) penetrable
12. CONVOY means the same as
(a) carry (b) flock
(c) standard (d) escort
13. CITE means the same as
(a) illustrate (b) reveal
(c) recollect (d) quote
14. VOCA TION means the same as
(a) hobby (b) occupation
(c) post (d) designation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15 - 16) : Each of the following questions has
an underlined/capitalized word. You are to indicate which one
of the four choices most nearly means the same as the underlined/
capitalized word.  [2011-I]
15. The benefits of the plan are likely to be transitory.
(a) significant (b) obvious
(c) temporary (d) cumulative
16. The hikers found several crevices in the rocks.
(a) cracks (b) minerals
(c) canals (d) puddles
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17 - 19) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
17. VENERATE [2011-II]
(a) Reject (b) Remove
(c) Love (d) Respect
18. VACILLATE
(a) Waver (b) Disintegrate
(c) Relegate (d) Salute
19. FELICITY
(a) Zeal (b) Excitement
(c) Happiness (d) Expertise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20 - 23) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
20. HYSTERIA [2011-II]
(a) Disease (b) Ceremony
(c) Serenity (d) Frenzy
21. ABSTAIN
(a) Indulge (b) Dismiss
(c) Repel (d) Acquire
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
[2011-I]
1. CAUSED
(a) Brought about (b) Brought forward
(c) Brought out (d) Brought over
2. PLACID
(a) Plain (b) Clear
(c) Poor (d) Calm
3. AUDACIOUS
(a) Obvious (b) Daring
(c) Ardent (d) Affluent
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 6) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals. [2011-I]
4. MONOLOGUE
(a) Prologue (b) Epilogue
(c) Dialogue (d) Catalogue
5. DEL ETE
(a) Imbibe (b) Improve
(c) Insert (d) Inspire
6. AMBIGUITY
(a) Certainty (b) Clarity
(c) Rationality (d) Laxity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7 - 14) : This is a test of your ability to
understand words. For each question four options are given.
There is only one correct answer for each question. Mark the
correct answer. [2011-I]
7. INCITE means the same as
(a) short (b) delay
(c) place (d) provoke
8. SUCCUMB means the same as
(a) aid (b) yield
(c) check (d) oppose
9. ANOMALOUS means the same as
(a) disgraceful (b) formless
(c) irregular (d) threatening
10. FOR TUITOUS means the same as
(a) accidental (b) conclusive
(c) courageous (d) prosperous
Vocabulary/One
Word Substitution
1
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
22. SEDENTARY
(a) Inactive (b) Sluggish
(c) Moving (d) Settled
23. Relaxed means the same as the opposite of [2011-II]
(a) calm (b) angry
(c) tense (d) sleep
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24 - 26) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
24. EMANCIP A TE [2012-I]
(a) Set free (b) Exist
(c) Correct morally (d) Restrain
25. D EC EIT
(a) Simplicity (b) Gentility
(c) Sincerity (d) Dishonesty
26. ADMONITION
(a) Thrash (b) Hindrance
(c) Warning (d) Exhort
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 27 - 28) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2012-I]
27. VO CIF ER OU S
(a) Laudable (b) Quiet
(c) Dangerous (d) Powerful
28. IMPLICA TE
(a) Involve (b) Exonerate
(c) Corrupt (d) Accuse
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 29 - 31) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
29. OSMOSIS [2012-II]
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
30. OSTRACISE,
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
31. ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 32 - 35) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals. [2012-II]
32. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
33. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
34. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
35. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 36 - 38) : In each of the following, choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
36. “MEDDLE” [2013-I]
(a) Disregard (b) Overlook
(c) Interfere (d) Free
37. “ABJURE”
(a) Renounce (b) Run off secretly
(c) Abide (d) Discuss
38. “ESTRANGE”
(a) Endanger (b) To become puzzling
(c) Miscalculate (d) Alienate
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 39 - 40) : In each of the following, choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2013-I]
39. “DEROG ATORY”
(a) Conferred (b) Immediate
(c) Praising (d) Private
40. “WANE”
(a) Widen (b) Poor
(c) Swell (d) Tight
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41 - 42) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word :  [2014-I]
41. ‘TRA NSGRES SOR’
(a) Passenger (b) Law-breaker
(c) Protector (d) Comrade
42. ‘ E GRE G I OUS ’
(a) Common (b) Social
(c) Plain (d) Atrocious
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 43 - 45) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word:  [2014-I]
43. ‘PR EDIL ECTION’
(a) Oblivion (b) Objectivity
(c) Aversion (d) Defeat
44. ‘CACOPH ONOU S’
(a) T amed (b) Harmonious
(c) Domestic (d) Silent
45. ‘CALU M NY’
(a) Apology (b) Eulogy
(c) Enjoyment (d) Reservation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 50) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase:  [2014-I]
46. ‘Able to use both hands alike’
(a) Dexterous (b) Ambidextrous
(c) Skilful (d) Expert
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11. PERMEABLE means the same as
(a) flexible (b) variable
(c) soluble (d) penetrable
12. CONVOY means the same as
(a) carry (b) flock
(c) standard (d) escort
13. CITE means the same as
(a) illustrate (b) reveal
(c) recollect (d) quote
14. VOCA TION means the same as
(a) hobby (b) occupation
(c) post (d) designation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15 - 16) : Each of the following questions has
an underlined/capitalized word. You are to indicate which one
of the four choices most nearly means the same as the underlined/
capitalized word.  [2011-I]
15. The benefits of the plan are likely to be transitory.
(a) significant (b) obvious
(c) temporary (d) cumulative
16. The hikers found several crevices in the rocks.
(a) cracks (b) minerals
(c) canals (d) puddles
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17 - 19) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
17. VENERATE [2011-II]
(a) Reject (b) Remove
(c) Love (d) Respect
18. VACILLATE
(a) Waver (b) Disintegrate
(c) Relegate (d) Salute
19. FELICITY
(a) Zeal (b) Excitement
(c) Happiness (d) Expertise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20 - 23) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
20. HYSTERIA [2011-II]
(a) Disease (b) Ceremony
(c) Serenity (d) Frenzy
21. ABSTAIN
(a) Indulge (b) Dismiss
(c) Repel (d) Acquire
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
[2011-I]
1. CAUSED
(a) Brought about (b) Brought forward
(c) Brought out (d) Brought over
2. PLACID
(a) Plain (b) Clear
(c) Poor (d) Calm
3. AUDACIOUS
(a) Obvious (b) Daring
(c) Ardent (d) Affluent
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 6) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals. [2011-I]
4. MONOLOGUE
(a) Prologue (b) Epilogue
(c) Dialogue (d) Catalogue
5. DEL ETE
(a) Imbibe (b) Improve
(c) Insert (d) Inspire
6. AMBIGUITY
(a) Certainty (b) Clarity
(c) Rationality (d) Laxity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7 - 14) : This is a test of your ability to
understand words. For each question four options are given.
There is only one correct answer for each question. Mark the
correct answer. [2011-I]
7. INCITE means the same as
(a) short (b) delay
(c) place (d) provoke
8. SUCCUMB means the same as
(a) aid (b) yield
(c) check (d) oppose
9. ANOMALOUS means the same as
(a) disgraceful (b) formless
(c) irregular (d) threatening
10. FOR TUITOUS means the same as
(a) accidental (b) conclusive
(c) courageous (d) prosperous
Vocabulary/One
Word Substitution
1
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
22. SEDENTARY
(a) Inactive (b) Sluggish
(c) Moving (d) Settled
23. Relaxed means the same as the opposite of [2011-II]
(a) calm (b) angry
(c) tense (d) sleep
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24 - 26) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
24. EMANCIP A TE [2012-I]
(a) Set free (b) Exist
(c) Correct morally (d) Restrain
25. D EC EIT
(a) Simplicity (b) Gentility
(c) Sincerity (d) Dishonesty
26. ADMONITION
(a) Thrash (b) Hindrance
(c) Warning (d) Exhort
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 27 - 28) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2012-I]
27. VO CIF ER OU S
(a) Laudable (b) Quiet
(c) Dangerous (d) Powerful
28. IMPLICA TE
(a) Involve (b) Exonerate
(c) Corrupt (d) Accuse
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 29 - 31) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
29. OSMOSIS [2012-II]
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
30. OSTRACISE,
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
31. ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 32 - 35) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals. [2012-II]
32. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
33. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
34. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
35. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 36 - 38) : In each of the following, choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
36. “MEDDLE” [2013-I]
(a) Disregard (b) Overlook
(c) Interfere (d) Free
37. “ABJURE”
(a) Renounce (b) Run off secretly
(c) Abide (d) Discuss
38. “ESTRANGE”
(a) Endanger (b) To become puzzling
(c) Miscalculate (d) Alienate
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 39 - 40) : In each of the following, choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2013-I]
39. “DEROG ATORY”
(a) Conferred (b) Immediate
(c) Praising (d) Private
40. “WANE”
(a) Widen (b) Poor
(c) Swell (d) Tight
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41 - 42) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word :  [2014-I]
41. ‘TRA NSGRES SOR’
(a) Passenger (b) Law-breaker
(c) Protector (d) Comrade
42. ‘ E GRE G I OUS ’
(a) Common (b) Social
(c) Plain (d) Atrocious
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 43 - 45) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word:  [2014-I]
43. ‘PR EDIL ECTION’
(a) Oblivion (b) Objectivity
(c) Aversion (d) Defeat
44. ‘CACOPH ONOU S’
(a) T amed (b) Harmonious
(c) Domestic (d) Silent
45. ‘CALU M NY’
(a) Apology (b) Eulogy
(c) Enjoyment (d) Reservation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 50) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase:  [2014-I]
46. ‘Able to use both hands alike’
(a) Dexterous (b) Ambidextrous
(c) Skilful (d) Expert
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
47. ‘A written account of the life of an individual’
(a) Autobiography (b) Epigraph
(c) Biography (d) Novel
48. ‘The identification of a disease by its symptoms’
(a) Prescription (b) Prognosis
(c) Diagnosis (d) Biopsy
49. ‘Prolonged inability to sleep’
(a) Amnesia (b) Utopia
(c) Nausea (d) Insomnia
50. ‘A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge’
(a) V erbose (b) Pedantic
(c) Ornate (d) Pompous
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 51 - 54) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word: [2014-II]
51. LIBERALISE
(a) Resist (b) Change
(c) Function (d) Malfunction
52. PRAGMA TIC
(a) Theoretical (b) Suitable
(c) Realistic (d) Productive
53. PRISTINE
(a) Fresh (b) Old
(c) Preserve (d) Dirty
54. INTREPID
(a) Middle (b) Tolerant
(c) Rude (d) Fearless
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 55 - 58) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word: [2014-II]
55. ANGELICAL
(a) Magnanimous (b) Benlvolent
(c) Diabolical (d) Critical
56. HAUGHTINESS
(a) Affability (b) Unskilled
(c) Adduce (d) Abject
57. BELLOW
(a) Tout (b) Whisper
(c) Stupour (d) Down
58. INEQUITY
(a) Law (b) Illegal
(c) Slander (d) Libel
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59 - 62) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase: [2014-II]
59. Tickled pink
(a) Greatly pleased (b) Coloured
(c) Deeply upset (d) Embarrassed
60. Split one's side
(a) Intense pain (b) To laugh a lot
(c) To be hurt (d) None of these
61. Building castles in the air
(a) Making impossible plans
(b) Making tall promises
(c) Building skyscrapers
(d) Structures without strong foundation
62. At the drop of a hat
(a) Willingly and softly
(b) Willingly and immediately
(c) Willingly and silently
(d) Slowly and silently
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 63 - 66) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms:- [2014-II]
63. Airy- Fairy
(a) Most important (b) Nervous
(c) Not practical (d) Confident
64. Be given the axe
(a) To move fast (b) Carpenter
(c) Woodcutter (d) To lose job
65. To go like a bomb
(a) Loud explosion (b) To move fast
(c) Terrorism (d) Not practical
66. Bolt from the blue
(a) Unexpected (b) Lighting
(c) Nervous (d) Sudden
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 67 - 70) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word : [2015-I]
67. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
68. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
69. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
70. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71 - 74) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word: [2015-I]
71. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
72. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
73. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
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11. PERMEABLE means the same as
(a) flexible (b) variable
(c) soluble (d) penetrable
12. CONVOY means the same as
(a) carry (b) flock
(c) standard (d) escort
13. CITE means the same as
(a) illustrate (b) reveal
(c) recollect (d) quote
14. VOCA TION means the same as
(a) hobby (b) occupation
(c) post (d) designation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15 - 16) : Each of the following questions has
an underlined/capitalized word. You are to indicate which one
of the four choices most nearly means the same as the underlined/
capitalized word.  [2011-I]
15. The benefits of the plan are likely to be transitory.
(a) significant (b) obvious
(c) temporary (d) cumulative
16. The hikers found several crevices in the rocks.
(a) cracks (b) minerals
(c) canals (d) puddles
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17 - 19) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
17. VENERATE [2011-II]
(a) Reject (b) Remove
(c) Love (d) Respect
18. VACILLATE
(a) Waver (b) Disintegrate
(c) Relegate (d) Salute
19. FELICITY
(a) Zeal (b) Excitement
(c) Happiness (d) Expertise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20 - 23) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
20. HYSTERIA [2011-II]
(a) Disease (b) Ceremony
(c) Serenity (d) Frenzy
21. ABSTAIN
(a) Indulge (b) Dismiss
(c) Repel (d) Acquire
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
[2011-I]
1. CAUSED
(a) Brought about (b) Brought forward
(c) Brought out (d) Brought over
2. PLACID
(a) Plain (b) Clear
(c) Poor (d) Calm
3. AUDACIOUS
(a) Obvious (b) Daring
(c) Ardent (d) Affluent
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 6) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals. [2011-I]
4. MONOLOGUE
(a) Prologue (b) Epilogue
(c) Dialogue (d) Catalogue
5. DEL ETE
(a) Imbibe (b) Improve
(c) Insert (d) Inspire
6. AMBIGUITY
(a) Certainty (b) Clarity
(c) Rationality (d) Laxity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7 - 14) : This is a test of your ability to
understand words. For each question four options are given.
There is only one correct answer for each question. Mark the
correct answer. [2011-I]
7. INCITE means the same as
(a) short (b) delay
(c) place (d) provoke
8. SUCCUMB means the same as
(a) aid (b) yield
(c) check (d) oppose
9. ANOMALOUS means the same as
(a) disgraceful (b) formless
(c) irregular (d) threatening
10. FOR TUITOUS means the same as
(a) accidental (b) conclusive
(c) courageous (d) prosperous
Vocabulary/One
Word Substitution
1
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
22. SEDENTARY
(a) Inactive (b) Sluggish
(c) Moving (d) Settled
23. Relaxed means the same as the opposite of [2011-II]
(a) calm (b) angry
(c) tense (d) sleep
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24 - 26) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
24. EMANCIP A TE [2012-I]
(a) Set free (b) Exist
(c) Correct morally (d) Restrain
25. D EC EIT
(a) Simplicity (b) Gentility
(c) Sincerity (d) Dishonesty
26. ADMONITION
(a) Thrash (b) Hindrance
(c) Warning (d) Exhort
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 27 - 28) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2012-I]
27. VO CIF ER OU S
(a) Laudable (b) Quiet
(c) Dangerous (d) Powerful
28. IMPLICA TE
(a) Involve (b) Exonerate
(c) Corrupt (d) Accuse
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 29 - 31) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
29. OSMOSIS [2012-II]
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
30. OSTRACISE,
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
31. ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 32 - 35) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals. [2012-II]
32. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
33. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
34. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
35. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 36 - 38) : In each of the following, choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
36. “MEDDLE” [2013-I]
(a) Disregard (b) Overlook
(c) Interfere (d) Free
37. “ABJURE”
(a) Renounce (b) Run off secretly
(c) Abide (d) Discuss
38. “ESTRANGE”
(a) Endanger (b) To become puzzling
(c) Miscalculate (d) Alienate
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 39 - 40) : In each of the following, choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2013-I]
39. “DEROG ATORY”
(a) Conferred (b) Immediate
(c) Praising (d) Private
40. “WANE”
(a) Widen (b) Poor
(c) Swell (d) Tight
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41 - 42) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word :  [2014-I]
41. ‘TRA NSGRES SOR’
(a) Passenger (b) Law-breaker
(c) Protector (d) Comrade
42. ‘ E GRE G I OUS ’
(a) Common (b) Social
(c) Plain (d) Atrocious
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 43 - 45) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word:  [2014-I]
43. ‘PR EDIL ECTION’
(a) Oblivion (b) Objectivity
(c) Aversion (d) Defeat
44. ‘CACOPH ONOU S’
(a) T amed (b) Harmonious
(c) Domestic (d) Silent
45. ‘CALU M NY’
(a) Apology (b) Eulogy
(c) Enjoyment (d) Reservation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 50) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase:  [2014-I]
46. ‘Able to use both hands alike’
(a) Dexterous (b) Ambidextrous
(c) Skilful (d) Expert
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
47. ‘A written account of the life of an individual’
(a) Autobiography (b) Epigraph
(c) Biography (d) Novel
48. ‘The identification of a disease by its symptoms’
(a) Prescription (b) Prognosis
(c) Diagnosis (d) Biopsy
49. ‘Prolonged inability to sleep’
(a) Amnesia (b) Utopia
(c) Nausea (d) Insomnia
50. ‘A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge’
(a) V erbose (b) Pedantic
(c) Ornate (d) Pompous
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 51 - 54) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word: [2014-II]
51. LIBERALISE
(a) Resist (b) Change
(c) Function (d) Malfunction
52. PRAGMA TIC
(a) Theoretical (b) Suitable
(c) Realistic (d) Productive
53. PRISTINE
(a) Fresh (b) Old
(c) Preserve (d) Dirty
54. INTREPID
(a) Middle (b) Tolerant
(c) Rude (d) Fearless
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 55 - 58) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word: [2014-II]
55. ANGELICAL
(a) Magnanimous (b) Benlvolent
(c) Diabolical (d) Critical
56. HAUGHTINESS
(a) Affability (b) Unskilled
(c) Adduce (d) Abject
57. BELLOW
(a) Tout (b) Whisper
(c) Stupour (d) Down
58. INEQUITY
(a) Law (b) Illegal
(c) Slander (d) Libel
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59 - 62) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase: [2014-II]
59. Tickled pink
(a) Greatly pleased (b) Coloured
(c) Deeply upset (d) Embarrassed
60. Split one's side
(a) Intense pain (b) To laugh a lot
(c) To be hurt (d) None of these
61. Building castles in the air
(a) Making impossible plans
(b) Making tall promises
(c) Building skyscrapers
(d) Structures without strong foundation
62. At the drop of a hat
(a) Willingly and softly
(b) Willingly and immediately
(c) Willingly and silently
(d) Slowly and silently
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 63 - 66) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms:- [2014-II]
63. Airy- Fairy
(a) Most important (b) Nervous
(c) Not practical (d) Confident
64. Be given the axe
(a) To move fast (b) Carpenter
(c) Woodcutter (d) To lose job
65. To go like a bomb
(a) Loud explosion (b) To move fast
(c) Terrorism (d) Not practical
66. Bolt from the blue
(a) Unexpected (b) Lighting
(c) Nervous (d) Sudden
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 67 - 70) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word : [2015-I]
67. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
68. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
69. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
70. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71 - 74) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word: [2015-I]
71. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
72. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
73. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
74. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 75 - 78) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms : [2015-I]
75. In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
76. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) Upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
77. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
78. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 79 - 82) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases : [2015-I]
79. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly
(b) V ulgar ideas
(c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife
(d) Hate others
80. Square pegs in round holes
(a) A genuinely helpful person
(b) A clever person
(c) People in the wrong jobs
(d) To be perplexed
81. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook
(b) During illness
(c) In prosperity and adversity
(d) During the operation
82. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy
(b) People indulging in treachery
(c) Intelligent minds
(d) Travellers around the world
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 83 - 86) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms: [2015- II]
83. A fool's errand
(a) A blunder (b) An impossible task
(c) A useless undertaking (d) None of these
84. To flog a dead horse
(a) To act in a foolish way
(b) To waste one's efforts
(c) To revive into rest in an old subject
(d) To revive old memories
85. The alpha and the omega
(a) The begining and the end
(b) A nice act
(c) The starts and the moon
(d) Very costly
86. A bull in a china shop
(a) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful
things of life
(b) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming
innocent people
(c) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement
is warranted
(d) A rough and clumsy person at a place where skill and
care are required.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 87 - 90) :Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases: [2015- II]
87. To hold something in leash
(a) To restrain (b) To disappoint
(c) To dismiss (d) To discourage
88. To talk through one's hat
(a) To speak fluently (b) To talk nonsense
(c) To talk wisdom (d) To speak at random
89. To throw up the sponge
(a) To surrender or give up a contest
(b) To offer a challenge
(c) To become utterly disappointed
(d) To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end
90. To get into hot waters
(a) To be impatient
(b) To suffer a huge financial loss
(c) To get into trouble
(d) To be in a confused state of min
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 91 - 94) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word : [2015- II]
91. Anathema
(a) Religious Chant (b) Pun
(c) Musical Subject (d) Curse
92. Debilitate
(a) Weaken (b) Attack
(c) Surmount (d) Destroy
93. Penchant
(a) Liking (b) Eagerness
(c) Disability (d) Keenness
94. Nebulous
(a) Tiny (b) Vague
(c) Insignificant (d) Inadequate
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 95 - 98) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word : [2015- II]
95. Insolent
(a) Sutten (b) Affable
(c) Determined (d) Rich
96. Sceptic
(a) Cryptic (b) Believer
(c) Support (d) Eminent
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11. PERMEABLE means the same as
(a) flexible (b) variable
(c) soluble (d) penetrable
12. CONVOY means the same as
(a) carry (b) flock
(c) standard (d) escort
13. CITE means the same as
(a) illustrate (b) reveal
(c) recollect (d) quote
14. VOCA TION means the same as
(a) hobby (b) occupation
(c) post (d) designation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15 - 16) : Each of the following questions has
an underlined/capitalized word. You are to indicate which one
of the four choices most nearly means the same as the underlined/
capitalized word.  [2011-I]
15. The benefits of the plan are likely to be transitory.
(a) significant (b) obvious
(c) temporary (d) cumulative
16. The hikers found several crevices in the rocks.
(a) cracks (b) minerals
(c) canals (d) puddles
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 17 - 19) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
17. VENERATE [2011-II]
(a) Reject (b) Remove
(c) Love (d) Respect
18. VACILLATE
(a) Waver (b) Disintegrate
(c) Relegate (d) Salute
19. FELICITY
(a) Zeal (b) Excitement
(c) Happiness (d) Expertise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 20 - 23) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.
20. HYSTERIA [2011-II]
(a) Disease (b) Ceremony
(c) Serenity (d) Frenzy
21. ABSTAIN
(a) Indulge (b) Dismiss
(c) Repel (d) Acquire
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1 - 3) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
[2011-I]
1. CAUSED
(a) Brought about (b) Brought forward
(c) Brought out (d) Brought over
2. PLACID
(a) Plain (b) Clear
(c) Poor (d) Calm
3. AUDACIOUS
(a) Obvious (b) Daring
(c) Ardent (d) Affluent
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 4 - 6) : Pick out the word that is most nearly
the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals. [2011-I]
4. MONOLOGUE
(a) Prologue (b) Epilogue
(c) Dialogue (d) Catalogue
5. DEL ETE
(a) Imbibe (b) Improve
(c) Insert (d) Inspire
6. AMBIGUITY
(a) Certainty (b) Clarity
(c) Rationality (d) Laxity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 7 - 14) : This is a test of your ability to
understand words. For each question four options are given.
There is only one correct answer for each question. Mark the
correct answer. [2011-I]
7. INCITE means the same as
(a) short (b) delay
(c) place (d) provoke
8. SUCCUMB means the same as
(a) aid (b) yield
(c) check (d) oppose
9. ANOMALOUS means the same as
(a) disgraceful (b) formless
(c) irregular (d) threatening
10. FOR TUITOUS means the same as
(a) accidental (b) conclusive
(c) courageous (d) prosperous
Vocabulary/One
Word Substitution
1
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
22. SEDENTARY
(a) Inactive (b) Sluggish
(c) Moving (d) Settled
23. Relaxed means the same as the opposite of [2011-II]
(a) calm (b) angry
(c) tense (d) sleep
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 24 - 26) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
24. EMANCIP A TE [2012-I]
(a) Set free (b) Exist
(c) Correct morally (d) Restrain
25. D EC EIT
(a) Simplicity (b) Gentility
(c) Sincerity (d) Dishonesty
26. ADMONITION
(a) Thrash (b) Hindrance
(c) Warning (d) Exhort
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 27 - 28) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2012-I]
27. VO CIF ER OU S
(a) Laudable (b) Quiet
(c) Dangerous (d) Powerful
28. IMPLICA TE
(a) Involve (b) Exonerate
(c) Corrupt (d) Accuse
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 29 - 31) : In each of the following choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
29. OSMOSIS [2012-II]
(a) Gradual acceptance (b) Slow recovery
(c) Abrupt ending (d) Strength
30. OSTRACISE,
(a) Take away (b) Cut off
(c) Include (d) Expedite
31. ALACRITY
(a) Hesitatingly (b) Eagerness
(c) Unwillingly (d) Laziness
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 32 - 35) : In each of the following choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals. [2012-II]
32. PROFUSION
(a) Travesty (b) Validity
(c) Scarcity (d) Agitated
33. ESCHEW
(a) Vicious (b) Invite
(c) Use (d) Emanate
34. ABSTAIN
(a) Refuse (b) Oppose
(c) Run away (d) Permit
35. INSOLENT
(a) Affable (b) Spotted
(c) Foolish (d) Mature
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 36 - 38) : In each of the following, choose the
word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.
36. “MEDDLE” [2013-I]
(a) Disregard (b) Overlook
(c) Interfere (d) Free
37. “ABJURE”
(a) Renounce (b) Run off secretly
(c) Abide (d) Discuss
38. “ESTRANGE”
(a) Endanger (b) To become puzzling
(c) Miscalculate (d) Alienate
DIRECTIONS  (Qs. 39 - 40) : In each of the following, choose the
word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in
capitals.  [2013-I]
39. “DEROG ATORY”
(a) Conferred (b) Immediate
(c) Praising (d) Private
40. “WANE”
(a) Widen (b) Poor
(c) Swell (d) Tight
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 41 - 42) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word :  [2014-I]
41. ‘TRA NSGRES SOR’
(a) Passenger (b) Law-breaker
(c) Protector (d) Comrade
42. ‘ E GRE G I OUS ’
(a) Common (b) Social
(c) Plain (d) Atrocious
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 43 - 45) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word:  [2014-I]
43. ‘PR EDIL ECTION’
(a) Oblivion (b) Objectivity
(c) Aversion (d) Defeat
44. ‘CACOPH ONOU S’
(a) T amed (b) Harmonious
(c) Domestic (d) Silent
45. ‘CALU M NY’
(a) Apology (b) Eulogy
(c) Enjoyment (d) Reservation
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 46 - 50) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase:  [2014-I]
46. ‘Able to use both hands alike’
(a) Dexterous (b) Ambidextrous
(c) Skilful (d) Expert
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
47. ‘A written account of the life of an individual’
(a) Autobiography (b) Epigraph
(c) Biography (d) Novel
48. ‘The identification of a disease by its symptoms’
(a) Prescription (b) Prognosis
(c) Diagnosis (d) Biopsy
49. ‘Prolonged inability to sleep’
(a) Amnesia (b) Utopia
(c) Nausea (d) Insomnia
50. ‘A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge’
(a) V erbose (b) Pedantic
(c) Ornate (d) Pompous
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 51 - 54) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word: [2014-II]
51. LIBERALISE
(a) Resist (b) Change
(c) Function (d) Malfunction
52. PRAGMA TIC
(a) Theoretical (b) Suitable
(c) Realistic (d) Productive
53. PRISTINE
(a) Fresh (b) Old
(c) Preserve (d) Dirty
54. INTREPID
(a) Middle (b) Tolerant
(c) Rude (d) Fearless
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 55 - 58) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word: [2014-II]
55. ANGELICAL
(a) Magnanimous (b) Benlvolent
(c) Diabolical (d) Critical
56. HAUGHTINESS
(a) Affability (b) Unskilled
(c) Adduce (d) Abject
57. BELLOW
(a) Tout (b) Whisper
(c) Stupour (d) Down
58. INEQUITY
(a) Law (b) Illegal
(c) Slander (d) Libel
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 59 - 62) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrase: [2014-II]
59. Tickled pink
(a) Greatly pleased (b) Coloured
(c) Deeply upset (d) Embarrassed
60. Split one's side
(a) Intense pain (b) To laugh a lot
(c) To be hurt (d) None of these
61. Building castles in the air
(a) Making impossible plans
(b) Making tall promises
(c) Building skyscrapers
(d) Structures without strong foundation
62. At the drop of a hat
(a) Willingly and softly
(b) Willingly and immediately
(c) Willingly and silently
(d) Slowly and silently
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 63 - 66) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms:- [2014-II]
63. Airy- Fairy
(a) Most important (b) Nervous
(c) Not practical (d) Confident
64. Be given the axe
(a) To move fast (b) Carpenter
(c) Woodcutter (d) To lose job
65. To go like a bomb
(a) Loud explosion (b) To move fast
(c) Terrorism (d) Not practical
66. Bolt from the blue
(a) Unexpected (b) Lighting
(c) Nervous (d) Sudden
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 67 - 70) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word : [2015-I]
67. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
68. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
69. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
70. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71 - 74) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word: [2015-I]
71. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
72. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
73. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
74. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 75 - 78) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms : [2015-I]
75. In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
76. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) Upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
77. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
78. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 79 - 82) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases : [2015-I]
79. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly
(b) V ulgar ideas
(c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife
(d) Hate others
80. Square pegs in round holes
(a) A genuinely helpful person
(b) A clever person
(c) People in the wrong jobs
(d) To be perplexed
81. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook
(b) During illness
(c) In prosperity and adversity
(d) During the operation
82. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy
(b) People indulging in treachery
(c) Intelligent minds
(d) Travellers around the world
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 83 - 86) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms: [2015- II]
83. A fool's errand
(a) A blunder (b) An impossible task
(c) A useless undertaking (d) None of these
84. To flog a dead horse
(a) To act in a foolish way
(b) To waste one's efforts
(c) To revive into rest in an old subject
(d) To revive old memories
85. The alpha and the omega
(a) The begining and the end
(b) A nice act
(c) The starts and the moon
(d) Very costly
86. A bull in a china shop
(a) A person who is very ugly but loves the beautiful
things of life
(b) A person who takes a sadistic delight in harming
innocent people
(c) A person who becomes too excited where no excitement
is warranted
(d) A rough and clumsy person at a place where skill and
care are required.
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 87 - 90) :Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases: [2015- II]
87. To hold something in leash
(a) To restrain (b) To disappoint
(c) To dismiss (d) To discourage
88. To talk through one's hat
(a) To speak fluently (b) To talk nonsense
(c) To talk wisdom (d) To speak at random
89. To throw up the sponge
(a) To surrender or give up a contest
(b) To offer a challenge
(c) To become utterly disappointed
(d) To maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end
90. To get into hot waters
(a) To be impatient
(b) To suffer a huge financial loss
(c) To get into trouble
(d) To be in a confused state of min
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 91 - 94) : Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word : [2015- II]
91. Anathema
(a) Religious Chant (b) Pun
(c) Musical Subject (d) Curse
92. Debilitate
(a) Weaken (b) Attack
(c) Surmount (d) Destroy
93. Penchant
(a) Liking (b) Eagerness
(c) Disability (d) Keenness
94. Nebulous
(a) Tiny (b) Vague
(c) Insignificant (d) Inadequate
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 95 - 98) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word : [2015- II]
95. Insolent
(a) Sutten (b) Affable
(c) Determined (d) Rich
96. Sceptic
(a) Cryptic (b) Believer
(c) Support (d) Eminent
V ocabulary/One Word Substitution
97. Refractory
(a) Refreshing (b) Burdensome
(c) Privileged (d) Manageable
98. Acrimonious
(a) Legal (b) Severe
(c) Cursive (d) Harmoniousd
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 99 - 102) : Choose the word/words that best
defines the given phrases : [2016 -I]
99. Beats me
(a) To hit someone (b) T o quarrel with a person
(c) To not understand (d) To be silent
100. Cloak and dagger
(a)       To fight to a finish
(b)       To get into unexpected trouble
(c)       To end the hostility
(d)       Like a spy
101. To be at the end of one's tether
(a)       To feel offended
(b)       To draw moral attention
(c)       To have no resources left
(d)       To think deeply
102. I Don't Buy it
(a) To refuse to purchase something
(b) To give up
(c) To decline an offer
(d) To not be convinced
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 103 - 106): Choose the word which is nearest
in meaning to the given word:- [2016 -I]
103. Abdicate
(a) Join (b) Search
(c) Advance (d) Renounce
104. Acrimony
(a) Spleen (b) Courtesy
(c) Oriented (d) Scarce
105. Embellish
(a) Employ (b) Arrange
(c) Decorate (d) Design
106. Damp Squib
(a) Insignificant happening
(b) An old technique
(c) Unsuccessful attempt
(d) Short, shrill cry
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 107 - 110) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word:- [2016 -I]
107. Sporadic
(a) Rare (b) Frequent
(c) Sharp (d) Coordinated
108. Exonerate
(a) Reject (b) Contract
(c) Accuse (d) Admit
109. Exodus
(a) Home-coming (b) Influx
(c) Restoration (d) Return
110. Relinquish
(a) Cede (b) Abdicate
(c) Deny (d) Possess
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 111 - 115) : Choose the word explains the
meaning of the following idioms: [2016 -I]
111. All and Sundry
(a) Everybody without distinction
(b) Only rich person
(c) Together
(d) Selected people
112. To play second fiddle
(a) To be happy, cheerful and healthy
(b) To be in a subordinate position to someone
(c) To do back seat driving
(d) To reduce importance of one's senior
113. A wolf in sheep's clothing
(a) A hypocrite
(b) A wolf in woolen clothes
(c) A coward
(d) A proud man
114. A blue stocking
(a) Stocking which is blue in colour
(b) A clean cheat
(c) An unreliable person
(d) A woman having literary tastes and learning
115. Y eoman's service
(a) Lip-service (b) To serve like a slave
(c) To play god father (d) Efficient or useful help
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 116 - 120) Which word or words explains
the meaning of the following idioms:              [2016 - II]
116. All Agog
(a) Almighty
(b) Unmoved
(c) Praise someone
(d) Full of interest and excitement
117. To the manner born
(a) One of low birth (b) Naturally at ease
(c) Place of one's birth (d) Caesarean birth
118. Lose one's marbles
(a) Lose something dear to you
(b) Suffer a setback
(c) Become insane
(d) Become drunk
119. Bolt from the blue
(a) Sea swimming (b) Complete surprise
(c) Reckless (d) Careless
120. Be like a bear with a sore head
(a) Be in a foul mood (b) Have headache
(c) Powerful and arrogant (d) Restless
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 121 - 124) Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning to the given word: [2016 - II]
121. Beguile
(a) Deceive (b) Honest
(c) Charm (d) Cheat