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 Sol.360.(b)  cool their heels. 
 ‘Cool  their  heels’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 someone  is  deliberately  keeping  you 
 waiting,  so  that  you  get  bored  or 
 impatient.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 the  interviewees  were  slowly  becoming 
 impatient  as  they  were  left  to  cool  their 
 heels  in  the  waiting  room  for  hours. 
 Hence,  ‘cool  their  heels’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.361.(c)  clouding 
 ‘Clouding’ means to become or make 
 something  di?cult  to  see  through.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  there 
 are  negative  and  toxic  thoughts  clouding 
 your  mind,  you  can  never  think  positively. 
 Hence,  ‘clouding’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.362.(b)  wry face 
 ‘Wry  face’  means  to  show 
 disappointment  towards  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  the 
 father  didn't  pay  heed  to  his  demands, 
 the  boy  made  a  disappointed  face. 
 Hence,  ‘wry  face’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.363.(c) scorching  . 
 ‘Scorching’  means  very  hot.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  lemon  is  the  need  of 
 the  hour  in  very  hot  summers.  Hence, 
 ‘scorching’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(d)  pay him a visit 
 ‘Pay  him  a  visit’  means  to  go  somewhere 
 to  spend  time  with  someone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  we  decided  to 
 spend  time  with  him  as  we  were  missing 
 him  a  lot.  Hence,  ‘pay  him  a  visit’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(d)  left no stones unturned 
 ‘Left  no  stones  unturned’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  do  everything  you  can  to 
 achieve  a  good  result.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  did 
 everything  to  convince  his  mother  to  give 
 consent.  Hence,  ‘left  no  stones  unturned’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(c)  physical. 
 ‘Physical’  means  connected  with  your 
 body  rather  than  your  mind.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  he  has  experienced 
 physical  abuse.  Hence,  ‘physical’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(c)  specialties  . 
 ‘Speciality’  means  an  area  of  study  or  a 
 subject  that  you  know  a  lot  about.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  every  person 
 should  know  their  own  specialties  what 
 their  skill  set  is  and  how  unique  they  are. 
 Hence,  ‘specialties’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.368.(a)  faultlessly  . 
 ‘Faultlessly’  means  in  a  way  that  is 
 perfect  or  without  mistakes.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  they  supplied  the 
 required  human  resource  faultlessly. 
 Hence, ‘faultlessly’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(c)  rapt 
 ‘Rapt’  means  giving  complete  attention, 
 or  showing  complete  involvement.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  narrator 
 listened  to  him  with  rapt  attention. 
 Hence,  ‘rapt’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.370.(a)  move the needle 
 ‘Move  the  needle’  means  to  change  a 
 situation  to  a  noticeable  degree.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  they  hired  her 
 to  increase  sales,  but  her  strategies 
 failed  to  change  the  situation.  Hence, 
 ‘move  the  needle’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.371.(d)  in advance. 
 ‘In  advance’  means  ahead  in  time.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  he  booked  the 
 tickets  for  the  show  in  advance.  Hence, 
 ‘in  advance’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.372.(c)  about  . 
 ‘About’  means  a  little  more  or  less  than. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  this 
 drama  is  extremely  informative  about  life 
 in  Roman  times.  Hence,  ‘about’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.373.(d)  blessed with. 
 ‘Blessed  with’  means  to  have  something 
 that  you  feel  is  special  or  lucky.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Arun  and  his  wife 
 were  blessed  with  a  baby  boy  after  18 
 years  of  their  marriage.  Hence,  ‘blessed 
 with’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.374.(b)  lay off. 
 ‘Lay  off’  means  to  discharge  a  worker 
 temporarily  or  permanently  because  of 
 economic  conditions  or  shortage  of 
 work.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 company’s  pro?ts  were  low  and  they 
 were  forced  to  discharge  the  staff. 
 Hence,  ‘lay  off’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.375.(b)  uniformed. 
 ‘Uniformed’  means  wearing  a  uniform. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  we 
 ensure  that  you  will  get  a  uniformed 
 chauffeur  with  the  right  car  for  your  day. 
 Hence, ‘uniformed’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.376.(d)  grabbing  . 
 ‘Grabbing’ means to try to get or catch 
 somebody/something.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  she  rubbed  her 
 hands  over  her  arms,  and  then  grabbing 
 her  purse,  haded  inside  the  convenience 
 store.  Hence,  ‘grabbing’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.377.(c)  hold  . 
 ‘Hold’  means  the  act  or  manner  of  having 
 somebody/something  in  your  hand.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  judge 
 directed  the  advocate  general  to  hold  an 
 enquiry  on  the  case.  Hence,  ‘hold’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.378.(b)  wooden  . 
 ‘Wooden’  means  made  of  wood.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  Brady 
 straightened,  the  wooden  baton  in  hand. 
 Hence,  ‘wooden’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.379.(a)  hung  . 
 ‘Hung’  means  to  stay  in  the  air  in  a  way 
 that  is  unpleasant  or  threatening.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  a  faint  mist 
 hung  over  the  valley.  Hence,  ‘hung’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.380.(b)  ‘Deadly’  means  causing  or 
 likely  to  cause  death.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  deadly  weapons  which 
 are  easily  available  in  the  market  are  a 
 big  threat  to  the  security  of  some 
 nations.  Hence,  ‘deadly’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.381.(a)  ‘Production’  means  the 
 making  or  growing  of  something, 
 especially  in  large  quantities.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  this  year,  orange 
 prices  are  forecast  to  grow,  despite  an 
 expected  increase  in  global.  Hence, 
 ‘production’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Loud  . 
 ‘Cackle’  means  to  laugh  in  a  loud,  harsh 
 way.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 crowing  witch  released  a  loud 
 cackle(laughed  in  a  loud  &  harsh  way)  as 
 she  turned  the  boy  into  a  beast.  Hence, 
 ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.383.(a)  ‘Diligent’  means  having  or 
 showing  care  in  one's  work  or  duties.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  writing  down 
 instructions,  steps  and  remembering 
 them  can  make  you  look  really  e?cient 
 and  diligent.  Hence,  ‘diligent’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.384.(b)  ‘Given away’  is a phrase that 
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 Sol.360.(b)  cool their heels. 
 ‘Cool  their  heels’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 someone  is  deliberately  keeping  you 
 waiting,  so  that  you  get  bored  or 
 impatient.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 the  interviewees  were  slowly  becoming 
 impatient  as  they  were  left  to  cool  their 
 heels  in  the  waiting  room  for  hours. 
 Hence,  ‘cool  their  heels’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.361.(c)  clouding 
 ‘Clouding’ means to become or make 
 something  di?cult  to  see  through.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  there 
 are  negative  and  toxic  thoughts  clouding 
 your  mind,  you  can  never  think  positively. 
 Hence,  ‘clouding’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.362.(b)  wry face 
 ‘Wry  face’  means  to  show 
 disappointment  towards  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  the 
 father  didn't  pay  heed  to  his  demands, 
 the  boy  made  a  disappointed  face. 
 Hence,  ‘wry  face’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.363.(c) scorching  . 
 ‘Scorching’  means  very  hot.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  lemon  is  the  need  of 
 the  hour  in  very  hot  summers.  Hence, 
 ‘scorching’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(d)  pay him a visit 
 ‘Pay  him  a  visit’  means  to  go  somewhere 
 to  spend  time  with  someone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  we  decided  to 
 spend  time  with  him  as  we  were  missing 
 him  a  lot.  Hence,  ‘pay  him  a  visit’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(d)  left no stones unturned 
 ‘Left  no  stones  unturned’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  do  everything  you  can  to 
 achieve  a  good  result.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  did 
 everything  to  convince  his  mother  to  give 
 consent.  Hence,  ‘left  no  stones  unturned’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(c)  physical. 
 ‘Physical’  means  connected  with  your 
 body  rather  than  your  mind.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  he  has  experienced 
 physical  abuse.  Hence,  ‘physical’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(c)  specialties  . 
 ‘Speciality’  means  an  area  of  study  or  a 
 subject  that  you  know  a  lot  about.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  every  person 
 should  know  their  own  specialties  what 
 their  skill  set  is  and  how  unique  they  are. 
 Hence,  ‘specialties’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.368.(a)  faultlessly  . 
 ‘Faultlessly’  means  in  a  way  that  is 
 perfect  or  without  mistakes.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  they  supplied  the 
 required  human  resource  faultlessly. 
 Hence, ‘faultlessly’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(c)  rapt 
 ‘Rapt’  means  giving  complete  attention, 
 or  showing  complete  involvement.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  narrator 
 listened  to  him  with  rapt  attention. 
 Hence,  ‘rapt’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.370.(a)  move the needle 
 ‘Move  the  needle’  means  to  change  a 
 situation  to  a  noticeable  degree.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  they  hired  her 
 to  increase  sales,  but  her  strategies 
 failed  to  change  the  situation.  Hence, 
 ‘move  the  needle’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.371.(d)  in advance. 
 ‘In  advance’  means  ahead  in  time.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  he  booked  the 
 tickets  for  the  show  in  advance.  Hence, 
 ‘in  advance’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.372.(c)  about  . 
 ‘About’  means  a  little  more  or  less  than. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  this 
 drama  is  extremely  informative  about  life 
 in  Roman  times.  Hence,  ‘about’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.373.(d)  blessed with. 
 ‘Blessed  with’  means  to  have  something 
 that  you  feel  is  special  or  lucky.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Arun  and  his  wife 
 were  blessed  with  a  baby  boy  after  18 
 years  of  their  marriage.  Hence,  ‘blessed 
 with’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.374.(b)  lay off. 
 ‘Lay  off’  means  to  discharge  a  worker 
 temporarily  or  permanently  because  of 
 economic  conditions  or  shortage  of 
 work.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 company’s  pro?ts  were  low  and  they 
 were  forced  to  discharge  the  staff. 
 Hence,  ‘lay  off’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.375.(b)  uniformed. 
 ‘Uniformed’  means  wearing  a  uniform. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  we 
 ensure  that  you  will  get  a  uniformed 
 chauffeur  with  the  right  car  for  your  day. 
 Hence, ‘uniformed’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.376.(d)  grabbing  . 
 ‘Grabbing’ means to try to get or catch 
 somebody/something.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  she  rubbed  her 
 hands  over  her  arms,  and  then  grabbing 
 her  purse,  haded  inside  the  convenience 
 store.  Hence,  ‘grabbing’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.377.(c)  hold  . 
 ‘Hold’  means  the  act  or  manner  of  having 
 somebody/something  in  your  hand.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  judge 
 directed  the  advocate  general  to  hold  an 
 enquiry  on  the  case.  Hence,  ‘hold’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.378.(b)  wooden  . 
 ‘Wooden’  means  made  of  wood.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  Brady 
 straightened,  the  wooden  baton  in  hand. 
 Hence,  ‘wooden’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.379.(a)  hung  . 
 ‘Hung’  means  to  stay  in  the  air  in  a  way 
 that  is  unpleasant  or  threatening.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  a  faint  mist 
 hung  over  the  valley.  Hence,  ‘hung’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.380.(b)  ‘Deadly’  means  causing  or 
 likely  to  cause  death.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  deadly  weapons  which 
 are  easily  available  in  the  market  are  a 
 big  threat  to  the  security  of  some 
 nations.  Hence,  ‘deadly’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.381.(a)  ‘Production’  means  the 
 making  or  growing  of  something, 
 especially  in  large  quantities.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  this  year,  orange 
 prices  are  forecast  to  grow,  despite  an 
 expected  increase  in  global.  Hence, 
 ‘production’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Loud  . 
 ‘Cackle’  means  to  laugh  in  a  loud,  harsh 
 way.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 crowing  witch  released  a  loud 
 cackle(laughed  in  a  loud  &  harsh  way)  as 
 she  turned  the  boy  into  a  beast.  Hence, 
 ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.383.(a)  ‘Diligent’  means  having  or 
 showing  care  in  one's  work  or  duties.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  writing  down 
 instructions,  steps  and  remembering 
 them  can  make  you  look  really  e?cient 
 and  diligent.  Hence,  ‘diligent’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.384.(b)  ‘Given away’  is a phrase that 
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 means  to  donate  or  to  give  a  gift/money 
 to  someone.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  she  has  given  away  her  money  and 
 jewellery  to  help  the  poor.  Hence,  ‘given 
 away’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.385.(a)  ‘Bookmarking’  means  to 
 mark  or  save  something  so  that  you  can 
 ?nd  it  easily  again.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Kajol  is  one  age-defying 
 beauty  and  her  sari  collection  is  worth 
 bookmarking.  Hence,  ‘bookmarking’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.386.(b)  Hotel  -  an  establishment 
 providing  accommodation,  meals,  and 
 other services for travellers and tourists 
 Attic  - a space or room inside or partly 
 inside the roof of a building 
 Ranch  - a large farm, especially in the 
 western  US  and  Canada,  where  cattle  or 
 other animals are bred and raised 
 Croft  - a very small farm around a house 
 Sol.387.(b)  ‘Strangely’  means  in  an 
 unusual  or  surprising  way.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  felt 
 strangely  (surprisingly)  elated  at  the 
 news.  Hence,  ‘strangely’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.388.(c)  ‘Serious’  means  something 
 severe  in  effect.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  there  was  a  serious  accident 
 last  night  and  the  inspector  on  deputy 
 was  unable  to  raise  help  when  she  called 
 from  the  mountains.  Hence,  ‘serious’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.389.(b)  Stretch 
 ‘Stretch’  means  a  continuous  area  or 
 expanse  of  land.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  one  who  is  talked  about  in 
 the  sentence  saw  the  dark  expanse  of 
 highway  in  his  rear  view  mirror.  Hence, 
 ‘stretch’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.390.  After  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided to_______ to restore their energy. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) have an axe to grind 
 (b) put a spoke in the wheel 
 (c) bring to book 
 (d) hit the sack 
 Q.391.  James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly 
 one  of  the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the 
 world.  Everyone  agreed  that  he 
 possessed the_________. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) yellow press  (b) fourth estate 
 (c) curtain lecture     (d) gift of the gab 
 Q.392.  It is never advisable to have an 
 axe to ________. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) kill   (b) rotate   (c) replace   (d) grind 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.390.(d)  ‘  Hit  the  sack  ’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  go  to  bed.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  after  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided  to  go  to  bed  to  restore  their 
 energy.  Hence,  ‘hit  the  sack’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.391.(d) gift of the gab 
 ‘Gift  of  the  gab’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 the  ability  to  speak  with  eloquence  and 
 ?uency.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly  one  of 
 the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the  world. 
 Everyone  agreed  that  he  possessed  the 
 ability  to  speak  with  eloquence.  Hence, 
 ‘gift  of  the  gab’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.392.(d)  ‘  An axe to grind  ’ is an idiom 
 that  means  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing  or  being  involved  in  something. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  it  is  never 
 advisable  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing something. 
 SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 
 Q.393.  The  annual  meeting  of  our  club 
 has been ______ till next month. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) dragged  (b) deferred 
 (c) disrupted  (d) deranged 
 Q.394.  The boy ______ to take the money. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) ordered  (b) denied 
 (c) reminded  (d) refused 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.393.(b) Deferred 
 ‘Defer’  means  to  postpone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  annual  meeting 
 of  our  club  has  been  postponed  till  next 
 month.  Hence,  ‘deferred’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.394.(d) Refused 
 ‘Refused’  means  to  say  or  show  that  you 
 are  not  willing  to  accept  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  boy 
 refused(not  willing)  to  take  the  money. 
 Hence,  ‘refused’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) 
 Q.395.  Easter  eggs  used  to  be  painted 
 chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern________  is  to 
 substitute  them  with  chocolate  eggs  or 
 plastic  eggs  ?lled  with  confectionery 
 such as jelly beans. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) legacy  (b) ethic   (c) lore (d) custom 
 Q.396.  In  the  given  sentence,  a  word  is 
 given  in  brackets.  Select  the  most 
 appropriate  ANTONYM  of  the  word  to  ?ll 
 in the blank. 
 The  kids  are  feeling  bored,  but  they  are 
 ______  (eager)  to  participate  in  the 
 activities. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) passive  (b) reluctant 
 (c) nervous  (d) repulsive 
 Q.397.  Countries  like  China  and  the 
 United  States  invest  _______  in  wind, 
 hydro, solar and biofuels. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) profoundly  (b) achingly 
 (c) absolutely  (d) heavily 
 Q.398.  Freud's  work  with  free 
 association,  dream  analysis  and  the 
 unconscious  was  of  ________  importance 
 to  the  Surrealists  in  developing  methods 
 to liberate Imagination. 
 Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) farthest  (b) hugest 
 (c) remotest  (d) utmost 
 Q.399.  New  York________its  roots  back  to 
 1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a  trading 
 post by colonists of the Dutch Republic. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2) 
 (a) traces  (b) dates 
 (c) sketches  (d) recalls 
 Q.400.  According  to  the  traditions,  Easter 
 Sunday  is  celebrated  by  ____________  part 
 in  an  Easter  vigil,  lighting  a  new  ?re 
 outside  the  church  early  on  Sunday 
 morning. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) 
 (a) taking (b) being(c) bearing (d) making 
 Q.401.  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  ________  or  ignorance, 
 and  prevent  people  of  stereotyped 
 groups  from  entering  or  succeeding  in 
 various activities or ?elds. 
 Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) conclusions  (b) thoughts 
 (c) prejudices  (d) problems 
 Q.402.  The  blue  embroidered  saree  is  no 
 doubt  an  ________  piece  of  handwork,  but 
 because  of  its  _______  price  no  one  was 
 ready to buy it. 
 Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) erudite; enormous 
 (b) extinct; ecstatic 
 (c) exquisite; exorbitant 
 (d) embellished; errant 
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 Sol.360.(b)  cool their heels. 
 ‘Cool  their  heels’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 someone  is  deliberately  keeping  you 
 waiting,  so  that  you  get  bored  or 
 impatient.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 the  interviewees  were  slowly  becoming 
 impatient  as  they  were  left  to  cool  their 
 heels  in  the  waiting  room  for  hours. 
 Hence,  ‘cool  their  heels’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.361.(c)  clouding 
 ‘Clouding’ means to become or make 
 something  di?cult  to  see  through.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  there 
 are  negative  and  toxic  thoughts  clouding 
 your  mind,  you  can  never  think  positively. 
 Hence,  ‘clouding’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.362.(b)  wry face 
 ‘Wry  face’  means  to  show 
 disappointment  towards  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  the 
 father  didn't  pay  heed  to  his  demands, 
 the  boy  made  a  disappointed  face. 
 Hence,  ‘wry  face’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.363.(c) scorching  . 
 ‘Scorching’  means  very  hot.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  lemon  is  the  need  of 
 the  hour  in  very  hot  summers.  Hence, 
 ‘scorching’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(d)  pay him a visit 
 ‘Pay  him  a  visit’  means  to  go  somewhere 
 to  spend  time  with  someone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  we  decided  to 
 spend  time  with  him  as  we  were  missing 
 him  a  lot.  Hence,  ‘pay  him  a  visit’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(d)  left no stones unturned 
 ‘Left  no  stones  unturned’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  do  everything  you  can  to 
 achieve  a  good  result.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  did 
 everything  to  convince  his  mother  to  give 
 consent.  Hence,  ‘left  no  stones  unturned’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(c)  physical. 
 ‘Physical’  means  connected  with  your 
 body  rather  than  your  mind.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  he  has  experienced 
 physical  abuse.  Hence,  ‘physical’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(c)  specialties  . 
 ‘Speciality’  means  an  area  of  study  or  a 
 subject  that  you  know  a  lot  about.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  every  person 
 should  know  their  own  specialties  what 
 their  skill  set  is  and  how  unique  they  are. 
 Hence,  ‘specialties’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.368.(a)  faultlessly  . 
 ‘Faultlessly’  means  in  a  way  that  is 
 perfect  or  without  mistakes.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  they  supplied  the 
 required  human  resource  faultlessly. 
 Hence, ‘faultlessly’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(c)  rapt 
 ‘Rapt’  means  giving  complete  attention, 
 or  showing  complete  involvement.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  narrator 
 listened  to  him  with  rapt  attention. 
 Hence,  ‘rapt’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.370.(a)  move the needle 
 ‘Move  the  needle’  means  to  change  a 
 situation  to  a  noticeable  degree.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  they  hired  her 
 to  increase  sales,  but  her  strategies 
 failed  to  change  the  situation.  Hence, 
 ‘move  the  needle’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.371.(d)  in advance. 
 ‘In  advance’  means  ahead  in  time.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  he  booked  the 
 tickets  for  the  show  in  advance.  Hence, 
 ‘in  advance’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.372.(c)  about  . 
 ‘About’  means  a  little  more  or  less  than. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  this 
 drama  is  extremely  informative  about  life 
 in  Roman  times.  Hence,  ‘about’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.373.(d)  blessed with. 
 ‘Blessed  with’  means  to  have  something 
 that  you  feel  is  special  or  lucky.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Arun  and  his  wife 
 were  blessed  with  a  baby  boy  after  18 
 years  of  their  marriage.  Hence,  ‘blessed 
 with’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.374.(b)  lay off. 
 ‘Lay  off’  means  to  discharge  a  worker 
 temporarily  or  permanently  because  of 
 economic  conditions  or  shortage  of 
 work.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 company’s  pro?ts  were  low  and  they 
 were  forced  to  discharge  the  staff. 
 Hence,  ‘lay  off’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.375.(b)  uniformed. 
 ‘Uniformed’  means  wearing  a  uniform. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  we 
 ensure  that  you  will  get  a  uniformed 
 chauffeur  with  the  right  car  for  your  day. 
 Hence, ‘uniformed’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.376.(d)  grabbing  . 
 ‘Grabbing’ means to try to get or catch 
 somebody/something.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  she  rubbed  her 
 hands  over  her  arms,  and  then  grabbing 
 her  purse,  haded  inside  the  convenience 
 store.  Hence,  ‘grabbing’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.377.(c)  hold  . 
 ‘Hold’  means  the  act  or  manner  of  having 
 somebody/something  in  your  hand.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  judge 
 directed  the  advocate  general  to  hold  an 
 enquiry  on  the  case.  Hence,  ‘hold’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.378.(b)  wooden  . 
 ‘Wooden’  means  made  of  wood.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  Brady 
 straightened,  the  wooden  baton  in  hand. 
 Hence,  ‘wooden’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.379.(a)  hung  . 
 ‘Hung’  means  to  stay  in  the  air  in  a  way 
 that  is  unpleasant  or  threatening.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  a  faint  mist 
 hung  over  the  valley.  Hence,  ‘hung’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.380.(b)  ‘Deadly’  means  causing  or 
 likely  to  cause  death.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  deadly  weapons  which 
 are  easily  available  in  the  market  are  a 
 big  threat  to  the  security  of  some 
 nations.  Hence,  ‘deadly’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.381.(a)  ‘Production’  means  the 
 making  or  growing  of  something, 
 especially  in  large  quantities.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  this  year,  orange 
 prices  are  forecast  to  grow,  despite  an 
 expected  increase  in  global.  Hence, 
 ‘production’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Loud  . 
 ‘Cackle’  means  to  laugh  in  a  loud,  harsh 
 way.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 crowing  witch  released  a  loud 
 cackle(laughed  in  a  loud  &  harsh  way)  as 
 she  turned  the  boy  into  a  beast.  Hence, 
 ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.383.(a)  ‘Diligent’  means  having  or 
 showing  care  in  one's  work  or  duties.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  writing  down 
 instructions,  steps  and  remembering 
 them  can  make  you  look  really  e?cient 
 and  diligent.  Hence,  ‘diligent’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.384.(b)  ‘Given away’  is a phrase that 
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 means  to  donate  or  to  give  a  gift/money 
 to  someone.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  she  has  given  away  her  money  and 
 jewellery  to  help  the  poor.  Hence,  ‘given 
 away’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.385.(a)  ‘Bookmarking’  means  to 
 mark  or  save  something  so  that  you  can 
 ?nd  it  easily  again.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Kajol  is  one  age-defying 
 beauty  and  her  sari  collection  is  worth 
 bookmarking.  Hence,  ‘bookmarking’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.386.(b)  Hotel  -  an  establishment 
 providing  accommodation,  meals,  and 
 other services for travellers and tourists 
 Attic  - a space or room inside or partly 
 inside the roof of a building 
 Ranch  - a large farm, especially in the 
 western  US  and  Canada,  where  cattle  or 
 other animals are bred and raised 
 Croft  - a very small farm around a house 
 Sol.387.(b)  ‘Strangely’  means  in  an 
 unusual  or  surprising  way.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  felt 
 strangely  (surprisingly)  elated  at  the 
 news.  Hence,  ‘strangely’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.388.(c)  ‘Serious’  means  something 
 severe  in  effect.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  there  was  a  serious  accident 
 last  night  and  the  inspector  on  deputy 
 was  unable  to  raise  help  when  she  called 
 from  the  mountains.  Hence,  ‘serious’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.389.(b)  Stretch 
 ‘Stretch’  means  a  continuous  area  or 
 expanse  of  land.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  one  who  is  talked  about  in 
 the  sentence  saw  the  dark  expanse  of 
 highway  in  his  rear  view  mirror.  Hence, 
 ‘stretch’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.390.  After  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided to_______ to restore their energy. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) have an axe to grind 
 (b) put a spoke in the wheel 
 (c) bring to book 
 (d) hit the sack 
 Q.391.  James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly 
 one  of  the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the 
 world.  Everyone  agreed  that  he 
 possessed the_________. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) yellow press  (b) fourth estate 
 (c) curtain lecture     (d) gift of the gab 
 Q.392.  It is never advisable to have an 
 axe to ________. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) kill   (b) rotate   (c) replace   (d) grind 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.390.(d)  ‘  Hit  the  sack  ’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  go  to  bed.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  after  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided  to  go  to  bed  to  restore  their 
 energy.  Hence,  ‘hit  the  sack’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.391.(d) gift of the gab 
 ‘Gift  of  the  gab’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 the  ability  to  speak  with  eloquence  and 
 ?uency.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly  one  of 
 the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the  world. 
 Everyone  agreed  that  he  possessed  the 
 ability  to  speak  with  eloquence.  Hence, 
 ‘gift  of  the  gab’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.392.(d)  ‘  An axe to grind  ’ is an idiom 
 that  means  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing  or  being  involved  in  something. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  it  is  never 
 advisable  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing something. 
 SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 
 Q.393.  The  annual  meeting  of  our  club 
 has been ______ till next month. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) dragged  (b) deferred 
 (c) disrupted  (d) deranged 
 Q.394.  The boy ______ to take the money. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) ordered  (b) denied 
 (c) reminded  (d) refused 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.393.(b) Deferred 
 ‘Defer’  means  to  postpone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  annual  meeting 
 of  our  club  has  been  postponed  till  next 
 month.  Hence,  ‘deferred’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.394.(d) Refused 
 ‘Refused’  means  to  say  or  show  that  you 
 are  not  willing  to  accept  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  boy 
 refused(not  willing)  to  take  the  money. 
 Hence,  ‘refused’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) 
 Q.395.  Easter  eggs  used  to  be  painted 
 chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern________  is  to 
 substitute  them  with  chocolate  eggs  or 
 plastic  eggs  ?lled  with  confectionery 
 such as jelly beans. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) legacy  (b) ethic   (c) lore (d) custom 
 Q.396.  In  the  given  sentence,  a  word  is 
 given  in  brackets.  Select  the  most 
 appropriate  ANTONYM  of  the  word  to  ?ll 
 in the blank. 
 The  kids  are  feeling  bored,  but  they  are 
 ______  (eager)  to  participate  in  the 
 activities. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) passive  (b) reluctant 
 (c) nervous  (d) repulsive 
 Q.397.  Countries  like  China  and  the 
 United  States  invest  _______  in  wind, 
 hydro, solar and biofuels. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) profoundly  (b) achingly 
 (c) absolutely  (d) heavily 
 Q.398.  Freud's  work  with  free 
 association,  dream  analysis  and  the 
 unconscious  was  of  ________  importance 
 to  the  Surrealists  in  developing  methods 
 to liberate Imagination. 
 Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) farthest  (b) hugest 
 (c) remotest  (d) utmost 
 Q.399.  New  York________its  roots  back  to 
 1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a  trading 
 post by colonists of the Dutch Republic. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2) 
 (a) traces  (b) dates 
 (c) sketches  (d) recalls 
 Q.400.  According  to  the  traditions,  Easter 
 Sunday  is  celebrated  by  ____________  part 
 in  an  Easter  vigil,  lighting  a  new  ?re 
 outside  the  church  early  on  Sunday 
 morning. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) 
 (a) taking (b) being(c) bearing (d) making 
 Q.401.  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  ________  or  ignorance, 
 and  prevent  people  of  stereotyped 
 groups  from  entering  or  succeeding  in 
 various activities or ?elds. 
 Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) conclusions  (b) thoughts 
 (c) prejudices  (d) problems 
 Q.402.  The  blue  embroidered  saree  is  no 
 doubt  an  ________  piece  of  handwork,  but 
 because  of  its  _______  price  no  one  was 
 ready to buy it. 
 Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) erudite; enormous 
 (b) extinct; ecstatic 
 (c) exquisite; exorbitant 
 (d) embellished; errant 
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 Q.403.  His_____________violation  of  the 
 moral  code  of  conduct  was 
 too_________to be forgiven. 
 Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) ?agrant; outrageous 
 (b) fragrant; outgoing 
 (c) obscure; outstanding 
 (d) magni?cent; outlandish 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.395.(d) Custom 
 “Custom”  means  a  traditional  and  widely 
 accepted  way  of  behaving  or  doing 
 something  that  is  speci?c  to  a  particular 
 society,  place,  or  time.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Easter  eggs  used  to 
 be  painted  chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern 
 custom  is  to  substitute  them  with 
 chocolate  eggs  or  plastic  eggs  ?lled  with 
 confectionery  such  as  jelly  beans.  . 
 Hence,  “Custom”  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.396.(b) Reluctant 
 Eager  -  having  or  showing  desire  or 
 interest. 
 Reluctant  -  not  wanting  to  do  something 
 and therefore slow to do it. 
 Passive  -  lacking  in  energy  or  will; 
 lethargic. 
 Nervous  -  appearing  or  acting  unsteady, 
 erratic, or irregular. 
 Sol.397.(d) Heavily 
 ‘Heavily’  means  to  a  great  degree  or  in  a 
 heavy  manner.  Hence,  ‘Heavily’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.398.(d) utmost 
 ‘Utmost’  means  the  most  extreme; 
 greatest.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 Freud's  work  with  free  association, 
 dream  analysis  and  the  unconscious  was 
 of  utmost  importance.  Hence,  ‘utmost’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.399.(a) Traces 
 ‘Traces’  means  a  sign  or  evidence  of 
 some  past  thing.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  New  York  traces  its  roots 
 back  to  1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a 
 trading  post  by  colonists  of  the  Dutch 
 Republic.  Hence,  ‘traces’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.400.(a) taking 
 The  phrase  ‘take  part’  means  to  join  in  an 
 activity  or  be  involved.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Easter  Sunday  is 
 celebrated  by  taking  part  in  an  Easter 
 vigil.  Hence,  ‘taking’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.401.(c) Prejudices 
 ‘Prejudices’  means  a  preconceived 
 opinion  that  is  not  based  on  reason  or 
 actual  experience.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  prejudices  or 
 ignorance,  and  prevent  people  of 
 stereotyped  groups  from  entering  or 
 succeeding  in  various  activities  or  ?elds. 
 Hence,  ‘prejudices’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.402.(c)  exquisite; exorbitant 
 Exquisite  means  extremely  beautiful  and 
 delicate  and  exorbitant  means 
 unreasonably  high.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  The  blue  embroidered  saree 
 is  no  doubt  an  exquisite  piece  of 
 handwork,  but  because  of  its  exorbitant 
 price  no  one  was  ready  to  buy  it.  Hence, 
 ‘exquisite; exorbitant’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.403.(a) Flagrant ; Outrageous 
 Flagrant  means  conspicuously  offensive 
 &  Outrageous  means  exceeding  the 
 limits  of  what  is  usual.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  his  ‘?agrant 
 violation  of  the  moral  code  of  conduct 
 was  too  outrageous  to  be  forgiven’. 
 Hence,  ‘Flagrant  &  Outrageous’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 SSC MTS 2021 Tier - 1 
 Q.404.  The  ______  of  the  knife  in  his 
 hand made her sick. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) site  (b) sight   (c) slight   (d) cite 
 Q.405.  The  ______  needs  of  the 
 inhabitants  seem  to  be  fruit,  iced  drinks, 
 shiny boots and lottery tickets. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) amiable  (b) principle 
 (c) invincible  (d) principal 
 Q.406.  There  are  good  points  to  each 
 side  and  we  need  more  ______  people 
 that  are  willing  to  look  at  them  from  all 
 angles. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) ubiquitous  (b) unbiased 
 (c) undermined  (d) unadorned 
 Q.407.  One  of  the  children  stood  at  the 
 door  to  ______  if  he  saw  the  apparitor 
 coming,  who  was  an  o?cer  of  the 
 spiritual court. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) give notice  (b) give advice 
 (c) give thought  (d) give a hand 
 Q.408.  The  boys  were  tired,  but  not  too 
 tired to examine the little hut ______ 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Weirdly  (b) Weakly 
 (c) Thoroughly  (d) sluggishly 
 Q.409.  Thus, ______ of their purpose, the 
 three knights tried another plan. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) involved (b) foiled  (c) toiled  (d) failed 
 Q.410.  In  all  cases,  we  have  to  ______  the 
 facts  from  the  various  reports  and 
 documents. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Instil  (b) Repel (c) Standstill  (d) Distil 
 Q.411.  The  ocean  waves  swelled  and 
 reached  ______  her  head,  and  she  started 
 screaming. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) among  (b) upon  (c) above  (d) at 
 Q.412.  ______  your  remaining  project  if 
 you  get  groceries  for  me  from  the 
 market. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) would do  (b) will do 
 (c) will have done  (d) would have done 
 Q.413.  Writing  books  about  how  to 
 ______  on  the  internet  seems  like  a  great 
 idea. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) make a promise   (b) make a fortune 
 (c) make a habit  (d) make a list 
 Q.414.  The  Lebanese  army  raided  the 
 boat  and  ______  dozens  of  water  bottles, 
 tuna  cans,  loaves  of  bread,  boxes  of 
 Picon cheese and life jackets. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) discovered  (b) learnt 
 (c) created  (d) invented 
 Q.415.  The  US  has  become  far  more 
 ______  to  people  with  all  kinds  of  food 
 sensitivities and diet regimens. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) deviated  (b) lodging 
 (c) selective  (d) accommodating 
 Q.416.  All  of  my  efforts  to  save  her  life 
 have gone in ______. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) vain  (b) vein  (c) van   (d) vane 
 Q.417.  The  garret  where  he  lay  at  night 
 had  long  been  ______,  and  a  great  number 
 of mice had made their home in it. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) vacant (b) partial (c) visible (d) thick 
 Q.418.  Ms.  Gupta  expressed  her  ______ 
 for my political understanding. 
 SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) admiration  (b) location 
 (c) strength  (d) compassion 
 Q.419.  Danny lay on his back staring at 
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 Sol.360.(b)  cool their heels. 
 ‘Cool  their  heels’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 someone  is  deliberately  keeping  you 
 waiting,  so  that  you  get  bored  or 
 impatient.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 the  interviewees  were  slowly  becoming 
 impatient  as  they  were  left  to  cool  their 
 heels  in  the  waiting  room  for  hours. 
 Hence,  ‘cool  their  heels’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.361.(c)  clouding 
 ‘Clouding’ means to become or make 
 something  di?cult  to  see  through.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  there 
 are  negative  and  toxic  thoughts  clouding 
 your  mind,  you  can  never  think  positively. 
 Hence,  ‘clouding’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.362.(b)  wry face 
 ‘Wry  face’  means  to  show 
 disappointment  towards  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  the 
 father  didn't  pay  heed  to  his  demands, 
 the  boy  made  a  disappointed  face. 
 Hence,  ‘wry  face’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.363.(c) scorching  . 
 ‘Scorching’  means  very  hot.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  lemon  is  the  need  of 
 the  hour  in  very  hot  summers.  Hence, 
 ‘scorching’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(d)  pay him a visit 
 ‘Pay  him  a  visit’  means  to  go  somewhere 
 to  spend  time  with  someone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  we  decided  to 
 spend  time  with  him  as  we  were  missing 
 him  a  lot.  Hence,  ‘pay  him  a  visit’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(d)  left no stones unturned 
 ‘Left  no  stones  unturned’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  do  everything  you  can  to 
 achieve  a  good  result.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  did 
 everything  to  convince  his  mother  to  give 
 consent.  Hence,  ‘left  no  stones  unturned’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(c)  physical. 
 ‘Physical’  means  connected  with  your 
 body  rather  than  your  mind.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  he  has  experienced 
 physical  abuse.  Hence,  ‘physical’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(c)  specialties  . 
 ‘Speciality’  means  an  area  of  study  or  a 
 subject  that  you  know  a  lot  about.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  every  person 
 should  know  their  own  specialties  what 
 their  skill  set  is  and  how  unique  they  are. 
 Hence,  ‘specialties’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.368.(a)  faultlessly  . 
 ‘Faultlessly’  means  in  a  way  that  is 
 perfect  or  without  mistakes.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  they  supplied  the 
 required  human  resource  faultlessly. 
 Hence, ‘faultlessly’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(c)  rapt 
 ‘Rapt’  means  giving  complete  attention, 
 or  showing  complete  involvement.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  narrator 
 listened  to  him  with  rapt  attention. 
 Hence,  ‘rapt’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.370.(a)  move the needle 
 ‘Move  the  needle’  means  to  change  a 
 situation  to  a  noticeable  degree.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  they  hired  her 
 to  increase  sales,  but  her  strategies 
 failed  to  change  the  situation.  Hence, 
 ‘move  the  needle’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.371.(d)  in advance. 
 ‘In  advance’  means  ahead  in  time.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  he  booked  the 
 tickets  for  the  show  in  advance.  Hence, 
 ‘in  advance’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.372.(c)  about  . 
 ‘About’  means  a  little  more  or  less  than. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  this 
 drama  is  extremely  informative  about  life 
 in  Roman  times.  Hence,  ‘about’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.373.(d)  blessed with. 
 ‘Blessed  with’  means  to  have  something 
 that  you  feel  is  special  or  lucky.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Arun  and  his  wife 
 were  blessed  with  a  baby  boy  after  18 
 years  of  their  marriage.  Hence,  ‘blessed 
 with’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.374.(b)  lay off. 
 ‘Lay  off’  means  to  discharge  a  worker 
 temporarily  or  permanently  because  of 
 economic  conditions  or  shortage  of 
 work.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 company’s  pro?ts  were  low  and  they 
 were  forced  to  discharge  the  staff. 
 Hence,  ‘lay  off’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.375.(b)  uniformed. 
 ‘Uniformed’  means  wearing  a  uniform. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  we 
 ensure  that  you  will  get  a  uniformed 
 chauffeur  with  the  right  car  for  your  day. 
 Hence, ‘uniformed’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.376.(d)  grabbing  . 
 ‘Grabbing’ means to try to get or catch 
 somebody/something.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  she  rubbed  her 
 hands  over  her  arms,  and  then  grabbing 
 her  purse,  haded  inside  the  convenience 
 store.  Hence,  ‘grabbing’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.377.(c)  hold  . 
 ‘Hold’  means  the  act  or  manner  of  having 
 somebody/something  in  your  hand.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  judge 
 directed  the  advocate  general  to  hold  an 
 enquiry  on  the  case.  Hence,  ‘hold’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.378.(b)  wooden  . 
 ‘Wooden’  means  made  of  wood.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  Brady 
 straightened,  the  wooden  baton  in  hand. 
 Hence,  ‘wooden’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.379.(a)  hung  . 
 ‘Hung’  means  to  stay  in  the  air  in  a  way 
 that  is  unpleasant  or  threatening.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  a  faint  mist 
 hung  over  the  valley.  Hence,  ‘hung’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.380.(b)  ‘Deadly’  means  causing  or 
 likely  to  cause  death.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  deadly  weapons  which 
 are  easily  available  in  the  market  are  a 
 big  threat  to  the  security  of  some 
 nations.  Hence,  ‘deadly’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.381.(a)  ‘Production’  means  the 
 making  or  growing  of  something, 
 especially  in  large  quantities.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  this  year,  orange 
 prices  are  forecast  to  grow,  despite  an 
 expected  increase  in  global.  Hence, 
 ‘production’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Loud  . 
 ‘Cackle’  means  to  laugh  in  a  loud,  harsh 
 way.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 crowing  witch  released  a  loud 
 cackle(laughed  in  a  loud  &  harsh  way)  as 
 she  turned  the  boy  into  a  beast.  Hence, 
 ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.383.(a)  ‘Diligent’  means  having  or 
 showing  care  in  one's  work  or  duties.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  writing  down 
 instructions,  steps  and  remembering 
 them  can  make  you  look  really  e?cient 
 and  diligent.  Hence,  ‘diligent’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.384.(b)  ‘Given away’  is a phrase that 
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 means  to  donate  or  to  give  a  gift/money 
 to  someone.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  she  has  given  away  her  money  and 
 jewellery  to  help  the  poor.  Hence,  ‘given 
 away’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.385.(a)  ‘Bookmarking’  means  to 
 mark  or  save  something  so  that  you  can 
 ?nd  it  easily  again.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Kajol  is  one  age-defying 
 beauty  and  her  sari  collection  is  worth 
 bookmarking.  Hence,  ‘bookmarking’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.386.(b)  Hotel  -  an  establishment 
 providing  accommodation,  meals,  and 
 other services for travellers and tourists 
 Attic  - a space or room inside or partly 
 inside the roof of a building 
 Ranch  - a large farm, especially in the 
 western  US  and  Canada,  where  cattle  or 
 other animals are bred and raised 
 Croft  - a very small farm around a house 
 Sol.387.(b)  ‘Strangely’  means  in  an 
 unusual  or  surprising  way.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  felt 
 strangely  (surprisingly)  elated  at  the 
 news.  Hence,  ‘strangely’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.388.(c)  ‘Serious’  means  something 
 severe  in  effect.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  there  was  a  serious  accident 
 last  night  and  the  inspector  on  deputy 
 was  unable  to  raise  help  when  she  called 
 from  the  mountains.  Hence,  ‘serious’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.389.(b)  Stretch 
 ‘Stretch’  means  a  continuous  area  or 
 expanse  of  land.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  one  who  is  talked  about  in 
 the  sentence  saw  the  dark  expanse  of 
 highway  in  his  rear  view  mirror.  Hence, 
 ‘stretch’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.390.  After  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided to_______ to restore their energy. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) have an axe to grind 
 (b) put a spoke in the wheel 
 (c) bring to book 
 (d) hit the sack 
 Q.391.  James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly 
 one  of  the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the 
 world.  Everyone  agreed  that  he 
 possessed the_________. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) yellow press  (b) fourth estate 
 (c) curtain lecture     (d) gift of the gab 
 Q.392.  It is never advisable to have an 
 axe to ________. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) kill   (b) rotate   (c) replace   (d) grind 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.390.(d)  ‘  Hit  the  sack  ’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  go  to  bed.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  after  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided  to  go  to  bed  to  restore  their 
 energy.  Hence,  ‘hit  the  sack’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.391.(d) gift of the gab 
 ‘Gift  of  the  gab’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 the  ability  to  speak  with  eloquence  and 
 ?uency.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly  one  of 
 the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the  world. 
 Everyone  agreed  that  he  possessed  the 
 ability  to  speak  with  eloquence.  Hence, 
 ‘gift  of  the  gab’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.392.(d)  ‘  An axe to grind  ’ is an idiom 
 that  means  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing  or  being  involved  in  something. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  it  is  never 
 advisable  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing something. 
 SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 
 Q.393.  The  annual  meeting  of  our  club 
 has been ______ till next month. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) dragged  (b) deferred 
 (c) disrupted  (d) deranged 
 Q.394.  The boy ______ to take the money. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) ordered  (b) denied 
 (c) reminded  (d) refused 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.393.(b) Deferred 
 ‘Defer’  means  to  postpone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  annual  meeting 
 of  our  club  has  been  postponed  till  next 
 month.  Hence,  ‘deferred’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.394.(d) Refused 
 ‘Refused’  means  to  say  or  show  that  you 
 are  not  willing  to  accept  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  boy 
 refused(not  willing)  to  take  the  money. 
 Hence,  ‘refused’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) 
 Q.395.  Easter  eggs  used  to  be  painted 
 chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern________  is  to 
 substitute  them  with  chocolate  eggs  or 
 plastic  eggs  ?lled  with  confectionery 
 such as jelly beans. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) legacy  (b) ethic   (c) lore (d) custom 
 Q.396.  In  the  given  sentence,  a  word  is 
 given  in  brackets.  Select  the  most 
 appropriate  ANTONYM  of  the  word  to  ?ll 
 in the blank. 
 The  kids  are  feeling  bored,  but  they  are 
 ______  (eager)  to  participate  in  the 
 activities. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) passive  (b) reluctant 
 (c) nervous  (d) repulsive 
 Q.397.  Countries  like  China  and  the 
 United  States  invest  _______  in  wind, 
 hydro, solar and biofuels. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) profoundly  (b) achingly 
 (c) absolutely  (d) heavily 
 Q.398.  Freud's  work  with  free 
 association,  dream  analysis  and  the 
 unconscious  was  of  ________  importance 
 to  the  Surrealists  in  developing  methods 
 to liberate Imagination. 
 Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) farthest  (b) hugest 
 (c) remotest  (d) utmost 
 Q.399.  New  York________its  roots  back  to 
 1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a  trading 
 post by colonists of the Dutch Republic. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2) 
 (a) traces  (b) dates 
 (c) sketches  (d) recalls 
 Q.400.  According  to  the  traditions,  Easter 
 Sunday  is  celebrated  by  ____________  part 
 in  an  Easter  vigil,  lighting  a  new  ?re 
 outside  the  church  early  on  Sunday 
 morning. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) 
 (a) taking (b) being(c) bearing (d) making 
 Q.401.  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  ________  or  ignorance, 
 and  prevent  people  of  stereotyped 
 groups  from  entering  or  succeeding  in 
 various activities or ?elds. 
 Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) conclusions  (b) thoughts 
 (c) prejudices  (d) problems 
 Q.402.  The  blue  embroidered  saree  is  no 
 doubt  an  ________  piece  of  handwork,  but 
 because  of  its  _______  price  no  one  was 
 ready to buy it. 
 Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) erudite; enormous 
 (b) extinct; ecstatic 
 (c) exquisite; exorbitant 
 (d) embellished; errant 
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 Q.403.  His_____________violation  of  the 
 moral  code  of  conduct  was 
 too_________to be forgiven. 
 Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) ?agrant; outrageous 
 (b) fragrant; outgoing 
 (c) obscure; outstanding 
 (d) magni?cent; outlandish 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.395.(d) Custom 
 “Custom”  means  a  traditional  and  widely 
 accepted  way  of  behaving  or  doing 
 something  that  is  speci?c  to  a  particular 
 society,  place,  or  time.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Easter  eggs  used  to 
 be  painted  chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern 
 custom  is  to  substitute  them  with 
 chocolate  eggs  or  plastic  eggs  ?lled  with 
 confectionery  such  as  jelly  beans.  . 
 Hence,  “Custom”  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.396.(b) Reluctant 
 Eager  -  having  or  showing  desire  or 
 interest. 
 Reluctant  -  not  wanting  to  do  something 
 and therefore slow to do it. 
 Passive  -  lacking  in  energy  or  will; 
 lethargic. 
 Nervous  -  appearing  or  acting  unsteady, 
 erratic, or irregular. 
 Sol.397.(d) Heavily 
 ‘Heavily’  means  to  a  great  degree  or  in  a 
 heavy  manner.  Hence,  ‘Heavily’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.398.(d) utmost 
 ‘Utmost’  means  the  most  extreme; 
 greatest.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 Freud's  work  with  free  association, 
 dream  analysis  and  the  unconscious  was 
 of  utmost  importance.  Hence,  ‘utmost’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.399.(a) Traces 
 ‘Traces’  means  a  sign  or  evidence  of 
 some  past  thing.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  New  York  traces  its  roots 
 back  to  1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a 
 trading  post  by  colonists  of  the  Dutch 
 Republic.  Hence,  ‘traces’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.400.(a) taking 
 The  phrase  ‘take  part’  means  to  join  in  an 
 activity  or  be  involved.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Easter  Sunday  is 
 celebrated  by  taking  part  in  an  Easter 
 vigil.  Hence,  ‘taking’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.401.(c) Prejudices 
 ‘Prejudices’  means  a  preconceived 
 opinion  that  is  not  based  on  reason  or 
 actual  experience.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  prejudices  or 
 ignorance,  and  prevent  people  of 
 stereotyped  groups  from  entering  or 
 succeeding  in  various  activities  or  ?elds. 
 Hence,  ‘prejudices’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.402.(c)  exquisite; exorbitant 
 Exquisite  means  extremely  beautiful  and 
 delicate  and  exorbitant  means 
 unreasonably  high.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  The  blue  embroidered  saree 
 is  no  doubt  an  exquisite  piece  of 
 handwork,  but  because  of  its  exorbitant 
 price  no  one  was  ready  to  buy  it.  Hence, 
 ‘exquisite; exorbitant’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.403.(a) Flagrant ; Outrageous 
 Flagrant  means  conspicuously  offensive 
 &  Outrageous  means  exceeding  the 
 limits  of  what  is  usual.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  his  ‘?agrant 
 violation  of  the  moral  code  of  conduct 
 was  too  outrageous  to  be  forgiven’. 
 Hence,  ‘Flagrant  &  Outrageous’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 SSC MTS 2021 Tier - 1 
 Q.404.  The  ______  of  the  knife  in  his 
 hand made her sick. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) site  (b) sight   (c) slight   (d) cite 
 Q.405.  The  ______  needs  of  the 
 inhabitants  seem  to  be  fruit,  iced  drinks, 
 shiny boots and lottery tickets. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) amiable  (b) principle 
 (c) invincible  (d) principal 
 Q.406.  There  are  good  points  to  each 
 side  and  we  need  more  ______  people 
 that  are  willing  to  look  at  them  from  all 
 angles. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) ubiquitous  (b) unbiased 
 (c) undermined  (d) unadorned 
 Q.407.  One  of  the  children  stood  at  the 
 door  to  ______  if  he  saw  the  apparitor 
 coming,  who  was  an  o?cer  of  the 
 spiritual court. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) give notice  (b) give advice 
 (c) give thought  (d) give a hand 
 Q.408.  The  boys  were  tired,  but  not  too 
 tired to examine the little hut ______ 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Weirdly  (b) Weakly 
 (c) Thoroughly  (d) sluggishly 
 Q.409.  Thus, ______ of their purpose, the 
 three knights tried another plan. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) involved (b) foiled  (c) toiled  (d) failed 
 Q.410.  In  all  cases,  we  have  to  ______  the 
 facts  from  the  various  reports  and 
 documents. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Instil  (b) Repel (c) Standstill  (d) Distil 
 Q.411.  The  ocean  waves  swelled  and 
 reached  ______  her  head,  and  she  started 
 screaming. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) among  (b) upon  (c) above  (d) at 
 Q.412.  ______  your  remaining  project  if 
 you  get  groceries  for  me  from  the 
 market. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) would do  (b) will do 
 (c) will have done  (d) would have done 
 Q.413.  Writing  books  about  how  to 
 ______  on  the  internet  seems  like  a  great 
 idea. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) make a promise   (b) make a fortune 
 (c) make a habit  (d) make a list 
 Q.414.  The  Lebanese  army  raided  the 
 boat  and  ______  dozens  of  water  bottles, 
 tuna  cans,  loaves  of  bread,  boxes  of 
 Picon cheese and life jackets. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) discovered  (b) learnt 
 (c) created  (d) invented 
 Q.415.  The  US  has  become  far  more 
 ______  to  people  with  all  kinds  of  food 
 sensitivities and diet regimens. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) deviated  (b) lodging 
 (c) selective  (d) accommodating 
 Q.416.  All  of  my  efforts  to  save  her  life 
 have gone in ______. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) vain  (b) vein  (c) van   (d) vane 
 Q.417.  The  garret  where  he  lay  at  night 
 had  long  been  ______,  and  a  great  number 
 of mice had made their home in it. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) vacant (b) partial (c) visible (d) thick 
 Q.418.  Ms.  Gupta  expressed  her  ______ 
 for my political understanding. 
 SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) admiration  (b) location 
 (c) strength  (d) compassion 
 Q.419.  Danny lay on his back staring at 
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 the ______ of his room. 
 SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) sealing  (b) ceiling 
 (c) seeding  (d) syringe 
 Q.420.  The  girl  ran  into  the  house  to  get 
 some  ______  of  bread,  cold  potatoes  and 
 other  such  morsels  that  were  suitable  for 
 the fowls. 
 SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) heaps  (b) shells  (c) crumbs  (d) bars 
 Q.421.  Sun  Tzu  says  that  ______  the 
 enemy  without  battle  requires  greater 
 skill than winning on the battle?eld. 
 SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) defeated  (b) defeating 
 (c) in defeating  (d) defeat 
 Q.422.  A  person  must  speak  eloquently 
 and ______ while making a speech. 
 SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) rudely  (b) politely 
 (c) hurriedly  (d) disrespectfully 
 Q.423.  The  sudden  death  of  our  uncle 
 was ______________ for all of us. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) tragic  (b) fragile 
 (c) gentle  (d) dissuasive 
 Q.424.  Thinking  of  talent  as  innate 
 makes  our  world  more  manageable  and 
 more comfortable as it relieves a person 
 of the _______ of expectation. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) blessing  (b) assistance 
 (c) burden  (d) compensation 
 Q.425.  As  he  went  through  the  street  on 
 an  ______  that  morning,  he  saw  a  woman 
 with a cat under her arm. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Objection  (b) encasement 
 (c) Errand  (d) Amendment 
 Q.426.  The  situation  turned  ugly  as  the 
 crowd ______ to riot. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) begins  (b) begun 
 (c) beginning  (d) began 
 Q.427.  Many  people  may  not  ?nd  the 
 rewards  ______  with  the  time  and  effort 
 required. 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) insigni?cant  (b) gleeful 
 (c) cautious  (d) commensurate 
 Q.428.  If  we  don't  reverse  course  now, 
 will  anyone  take  anything  we  say  about 
 justice  and  ___________  with  any 
 seriousness for decades to come? 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) righteousness   (b) mediation 
 (c) wickedness  (d) dishonesty 
 Q.429.  This  cruise  ship  ______  in 
 November and December. 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Sails  (b) sells  (c) sales   (d) seals 
 Q.430.  Rescuers  used  a  special  device 
 for  ?nding  people  ______  in  collapsed 
 buildings. 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) conquered  (b) trapped 
 (c) exceeded  (d) blossomed 
 Q.431.  But  if  you  ______  to  spare  before 
 you do catch the bus, be sure to pop in. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) have a meeting   (b) have a moment 
 (c) have a nap  (d) have a ride 
 Q.432.  John ran pretty fast, 
 ______________ he did not win the race. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) so  (b) though    (c) for    (d) and 
 Q.433.  We  ______  learn  to  meet  adversity 
 gracefully. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) have  (b) ought  (c) had  (d) must 
 Q.434.  We  deplore  the  use  of  ______ 
 against innocent people. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) reduction  (b) violence 
 (c) gentleness  (d) humour 
 Q.435.  India  continues  to  ____________ 
 the  highest  amount  of  e-waste,  more 
 than China, the US, Japan and Germany. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) generate  (b) remake 
 (c) stake  (d) select 
 Q.436.  The  ______  of  directors  will  decide 
 the penalty. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) bowed  (b) braid  (c) bored  (d) board 
 Q.437.  The  reality  of  the  effects  of  rising 
 aviation  industry  emissions  on  climate 
 change  has  been  known  for  decades,  yet 
 the industry and its emissions has 
 continued to grow  without _________. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) easiness  (b) neglect 
 (c) constraint  (d) comfort 
 Q.438.  He  didn't  tell  me  anything  ______ 
 that he needed some money. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) despite  (b) except 
 (c) in spite  (d) though 
 Q.439.  The  commander  abjured  his 
 ______to the king. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) regulation    (b) reliance 
 (c) sequence     (d) allegiance 
 Q.440.  Mr.  Pearson  interrupted  their 
 harmless  ______  and  reminded  them  of 
 the seriousness of the situation. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) ?eld  (b) trouble  (c) guile  (d) chatter 
 Q.441.  She  refused  to  back  ______,  so 
 she was ?red from the company. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) down  (b) over   (c) upon   (d) into 
 Q.442.  The  Intergovernmental  Panel  on 
 Climate  Change  (IPCC)  ______  the  idea  of 
 ‘tipping points’ two decades ago. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) introduced  (b) shortened 
 (c) wounded  (d) withdrawn 
 Q.443.  She  smashed  a  ______  of  glass 
 with the metal vase. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) pion  (b) pawn  (c) pane   (d) pain 
 Q.444.  I  organised  my  dressing  table  by 
 putting  all  the  rubber  bands  ______  the 
 drawer. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) for  (b) in  (c) on  (d) at 
 Q.445.  Most  mainliners  do  not  view 
 modern  culture  as  inherently  ______  to 
 religious belief. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) inimical  (b) inchoate 
 (c) inconclusive    (d) inadvertent 
 Q.446.  ______  I  learned  that  there  was  a 
 gift for each child, I was delighted. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) When  (b) Though  (c) While (d) Which 
 Q.447.  I  feel  so  lazy  and  ______  after 
 doing any strenuous work. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) lively  (b) sluggish 
 (c) fortunate  (d) bouncing 
 Q.448.  My  mother  is  a  ____  and  forgiving 
 person. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) respective  (b) vital 
 (c) di?cult  (d) compassionate 
 Q.449.  The  court  has  absolved  him 
 ______ all the charges levied against him. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) to  (b) in  (c) with  (d) of 
 Q.450.  Smoking  is  ______  in  my  o?ce 
 building. 
 SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) banned  (b) bend  (c) band  (d) bated 
 Q.451.  The  skill  of  execution  is  viewed  as 
 inseparable  from  art,  and  mastery  of 
 technical  problems  is  a  ______  for 
 producing expressive interpretations. 
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 Sol.360.(b)  cool their heels. 
 ‘Cool  their  heels’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 someone  is  deliberately  keeping  you 
 waiting,  so  that  you  get  bored  or 
 impatient.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 the  interviewees  were  slowly  becoming 
 impatient  as  they  were  left  to  cool  their 
 heels  in  the  waiting  room  for  hours. 
 Hence,  ‘cool  their  heels’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.361.(c)  clouding 
 ‘Clouding’ means to become or make 
 something  di?cult  to  see  through.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  there 
 are  negative  and  toxic  thoughts  clouding 
 your  mind,  you  can  never  think  positively. 
 Hence,  ‘clouding’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.362.(b)  wry face 
 ‘Wry  face’  means  to  show 
 disappointment  towards  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  when  the 
 father  didn't  pay  heed  to  his  demands, 
 the  boy  made  a  disappointed  face. 
 Hence,  ‘wry  face’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.363.(c) scorching  . 
 ‘Scorching’  means  very  hot.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  lemon  is  the  need  of 
 the  hour  in  very  hot  summers.  Hence, 
 ‘scorching’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.364.(d)  pay him a visit 
 ‘Pay  him  a  visit’  means  to  go  somewhere 
 to  spend  time  with  someone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  we  decided  to 
 spend  time  with  him  as  we  were  missing 
 him  a  lot.  Hence,  ‘pay  him  a  visit’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.365.(d)  left no stones unturned 
 ‘Left  no  stones  unturned’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  do  everything  you  can  to 
 achieve  a  good  result.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  did 
 everything  to  convince  his  mother  to  give 
 consent.  Hence,  ‘left  no  stones  unturned’ 
 is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.366.(c)  physical. 
 ‘Physical’  means  connected  with  your 
 body  rather  than  your  mind.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  he  has  experienced 
 physical  abuse.  Hence,  ‘physical’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.367.(c)  specialties  . 
 ‘Speciality’  means  an  area  of  study  or  a 
 subject  that  you  know  a  lot  about.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  every  person 
 should  know  their  own  specialties  what 
 their  skill  set  is  and  how  unique  they  are. 
 Hence,  ‘specialties’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.368.(a)  faultlessly  . 
 ‘Faultlessly’  means  in  a  way  that  is 
 perfect  or  without  mistakes.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  they  supplied  the 
 required  human  resource  faultlessly. 
 Hence, ‘faultlessly’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.369.(c)  rapt 
 ‘Rapt’  means  giving  complete  attention, 
 or  showing  complete  involvement.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  narrator 
 listened  to  him  with  rapt  attention. 
 Hence,  ‘rapt’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.370.(a)  move the needle 
 ‘Move  the  needle’  means  to  change  a 
 situation  to  a  noticeable  degree.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  they  hired  her 
 to  increase  sales,  but  her  strategies 
 failed  to  change  the  situation.  Hence, 
 ‘move  the  needle’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.371.(d)  in advance. 
 ‘In  advance’  means  ahead  in  time.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  he  booked  the 
 tickets  for  the  show  in  advance.  Hence, 
 ‘in  advance’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.372.(c)  about  . 
 ‘About’  means  a  little  more  or  less  than. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  this 
 drama  is  extremely  informative  about  life 
 in  Roman  times.  Hence,  ‘about’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.373.(d)  blessed with. 
 ‘Blessed  with’  means  to  have  something 
 that  you  feel  is  special  or  lucky.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Arun  and  his  wife 
 were  blessed  with  a  baby  boy  after  18 
 years  of  their  marriage.  Hence,  ‘blessed 
 with’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.374.(b)  lay off. 
 ‘Lay  off’  means  to  discharge  a  worker 
 temporarily  or  permanently  because  of 
 economic  conditions  or  shortage  of 
 work.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 company’s  pro?ts  were  low  and  they 
 were  forced  to  discharge  the  staff. 
 Hence,  ‘lay  off’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.375.(b)  uniformed. 
 ‘Uniformed’  means  wearing  a  uniform. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  we 
 ensure  that  you  will  get  a  uniformed 
 chauffeur  with  the  right  car  for  your  day. 
 Hence, ‘uniformed’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.376.(d)  grabbing  . 
 ‘Grabbing’ means to try to get or catch 
 somebody/something.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  she  rubbed  her 
 hands  over  her  arms,  and  then  grabbing 
 her  purse,  haded  inside  the  convenience 
 store.  Hence,  ‘grabbing’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.377.(c)  hold  . 
 ‘Hold’  means  the  act  or  manner  of  having 
 somebody/something  in  your  hand.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  judge 
 directed  the  advocate  general  to  hold  an 
 enquiry  on  the  case.  Hence,  ‘hold’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.378.(b)  wooden  . 
 ‘Wooden’  means  made  of  wood.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  Brady 
 straightened,  the  wooden  baton  in  hand. 
 Hence,  ‘wooden’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.379.(a)  hung  . 
 ‘Hung’  means  to  stay  in  the  air  in  a  way 
 that  is  unpleasant  or  threatening.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  a  faint  mist 
 hung  over  the  valley.  Hence,  ‘hung’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.380.(b)  ‘Deadly’  means  causing  or 
 likely  to  cause  death.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  deadly  weapons  which 
 are  easily  available  in  the  market  are  a 
 big  threat  to  the  security  of  some 
 nations.  Hence,  ‘deadly’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.381.(a)  ‘Production’  means  the 
 making  or  growing  of  something, 
 especially  in  large  quantities.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  this  year,  orange 
 prices  are  forecast  to  grow,  despite  an 
 expected  increase  in  global.  Hence, 
 ‘production’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.382.(c)  Loud  . 
 ‘Cackle’  means  to  laugh  in  a  loud,  harsh 
 way.  The  given  sentence  states  that  the 
 crowing  witch  released  a  loud 
 cackle(laughed  in  a  loud  &  harsh  way)  as 
 she  turned  the  boy  into  a  beast.  Hence, 
 ‘loud’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.383.(a)  ‘Diligent’  means  having  or 
 showing  care  in  one's  work  or  duties.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  writing  down 
 instructions,  steps  and  remembering 
 them  can  make  you  look  really  e?cient 
 and  diligent.  Hence,  ‘diligent’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.384.(b)  ‘Given away’  is a phrase that 
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 means  to  donate  or  to  give  a  gift/money 
 to  someone.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  she  has  given  away  her  money  and 
 jewellery  to  help  the  poor.  Hence,  ‘given 
 away’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.385.(a)  ‘Bookmarking’  means  to 
 mark  or  save  something  so  that  you  can 
 ?nd  it  easily  again.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Kajol  is  one  age-defying 
 beauty  and  her  sari  collection  is  worth 
 bookmarking.  Hence,  ‘bookmarking’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.386.(b)  Hotel  -  an  establishment 
 providing  accommodation,  meals,  and 
 other services for travellers and tourists 
 Attic  - a space or room inside or partly 
 inside the roof of a building 
 Ranch  - a large farm, especially in the 
 western  US  and  Canada,  where  cattle  or 
 other animals are bred and raised 
 Croft  - a very small farm around a house 
 Sol.387.(b)  ‘Strangely’  means  in  an 
 unusual  or  surprising  way.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  narrator  felt 
 strangely  (surprisingly)  elated  at  the 
 news.  Hence,  ‘strangely’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.388.(c)  ‘Serious’  means  something 
 severe  in  effect.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  there  was  a  serious  accident 
 last  night  and  the  inspector  on  deputy 
 was  unable  to  raise  help  when  she  called 
 from  the  mountains.  Hence,  ‘serious’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.389.(b)  Stretch 
 ‘Stretch’  means  a  continuous  area  or 
 expanse  of  land.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  one  who  is  talked  about  in 
 the  sentence  saw  the  dark  expanse  of 
 highway  in  his  rear  view  mirror.  Hence, 
 ‘stretch’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 SSC CPO 2022 Tier - 1 
 Q.390.  After  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided to_______ to restore their energy. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) have an axe to grind 
 (b) put a spoke in the wheel 
 (c) bring to book 
 (d) hit the sack 
 Q.391.  James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly 
 one  of  the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the 
 world.  Everyone  agreed  that  he 
 possessed the_________. 
 SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) yellow press  (b) fourth estate 
 (c) curtain lecture     (d) gift of the gab 
 Q.392.  It is never advisable to have an 
 axe to ________. 
 SSC CPO 11/11/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) kill   (b) rotate   (c) replace   (d) grind 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.390.(d)  ‘  Hit  the  sack  ’  is  an  idiom  that 
 means  to  go  to  bed.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  after  a  tiring  day,  the  workers 
 decided  to  go  to  bed  to  restore  their 
 energy.  Hence,  ‘hit  the  sack’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.391.(d) gift of the gab 
 ‘Gift  of  the  gab’  is  an  idiom  that  means 
 the  ability  to  speak  with  eloquence  and 
 ?uency.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 James  Bernard  was  undoubtedly  one  of 
 the  greatest  elocutionists  of  the  world. 
 Everyone  agreed  that  he  possessed  the 
 ability  to  speak  with  eloquence.  Hence, 
 ‘gift  of  the  gab’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.392.(d)  ‘  An axe to grind  ’ is an idiom 
 that  means  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing  or  being  involved  in  something. 
 The  given  sentence  states  that  it  is  never 
 advisable  to  have  a  private  reason  for 
 doing something. 
 SSC CGL 2021 Tier - 2 
 Q.393.  The  annual  meeting  of  our  club 
 has been ______ till next month. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) dragged  (b) deferred 
 (c) disrupted  (d) deranged 
 Q.394.  The boy ______ to take the money. 
 SSC CGL Tier II (08/08/2022) 
 (a) ordered  (b) denied 
 (c) reminded  (d) refused 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.393.(b) Deferred 
 ‘Defer’  means  to  postpone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  annual  meeting 
 of  our  club  has  been  postponed  till  next 
 month.  Hence,  ‘deferred’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.394.(d) Refused 
 ‘Refused’  means  to  say  or  show  that  you 
 are  not  willing  to  accept  something.  The 
 given  sentence  states  that  the  boy 
 refused(not  willing)  to  take  the  money. 
 Hence,  ‘refused’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 SSC Selection Post (Phase - X) 
 Q.395.  Easter  eggs  used  to  be  painted 
 chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern________  is  to 
 substitute  them  with  chocolate  eggs  or 
 plastic  eggs  ?lled  with  confectionery 
 such as jelly beans. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) legacy  (b) ethic   (c) lore (d) custom 
 Q.396.  In  the  given  sentence,  a  word  is 
 given  in  brackets.  Select  the  most 
 appropriate  ANTONYM  of  the  word  to  ?ll 
 in the blank. 
 The  kids  are  feeling  bored,  but  they  are 
 ______  (eager)  to  participate  in  the 
 activities. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) passive  (b) reluctant 
 (c) nervous  (d) repulsive 
 Q.397.  Countries  like  China  and  the 
 United  States  invest  _______  in  wind, 
 hydro, solar and biofuels. 
 Graduate Level 02/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) profoundly  (b) achingly 
 (c) absolutely  (d) heavily 
 Q.398.  Freud's  work  with  free 
 association,  dream  analysis  and  the 
 unconscious  was  of  ________  importance 
 to  the  Surrealists  in  developing  methods 
 to liberate Imagination. 
 Graduate Level 03/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) farthest  (b) hugest 
 (c) remotest  (d) utmost 
 Q.399.  New  York________its  roots  back  to 
 1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a  trading 
 post by colonists of the Dutch Republic. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 2) 
 (a) traces  (b) dates 
 (c) sketches  (d) recalls 
 Q.400.  According  to  the  traditions,  Easter 
 Sunday  is  celebrated  by  ____________  part 
 in  an  Easter  vigil,  lighting  a  new  ?re 
 outside  the  church  early  on  Sunday 
 morning. 
 Graduate Level 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 4) 
 (a) taking (b) being(c) bearing (d) making 
 Q.401.  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  ________  or  ignorance, 
 and  prevent  people  of  stereotyped 
 groups  from  entering  or  succeeding  in 
 various activities or ?elds. 
 Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - 3) 
 (a) conclusions  (b) thoughts 
 (c) prejudices  (d) problems 
 Q.402.  The  blue  embroidered  saree  is  no 
 doubt  an  ________  piece  of  handwork,  but 
 because  of  its  _______  price  no  one  was 
 ready to buy it. 
 Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) erudite; enormous 
 (b) extinct; ecstatic 
 (c) exquisite; exorbitant 
 (d) embellished; errant 
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 Q.403.  His_____________violation  of  the 
 moral  code  of  conduct  was 
 too_________to be forgiven. 
 Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 ( Shift - 3 ) 
 (a) ?agrant; outrageous 
 (b) fragrant; outgoing 
 (c) obscure; outstanding 
 (d) magni?cent; outlandish 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.395.(d) Custom 
 “Custom”  means  a  traditional  and  widely 
 accepted  way  of  behaving  or  doing 
 something  that  is  speci?c  to  a  particular 
 society,  place,  or  time.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Easter  eggs  used  to 
 be  painted  chicken  eggs,  but  a  modern 
 custom  is  to  substitute  them  with 
 chocolate  eggs  or  plastic  eggs  ?lled  with 
 confectionery  such  as  jelly  beans.  . 
 Hence,  “Custom”  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.396.(b) Reluctant 
 Eager  -  having  or  showing  desire  or 
 interest. 
 Reluctant  -  not  wanting  to  do  something 
 and therefore slow to do it. 
 Passive  -  lacking  in  energy  or  will; 
 lethargic. 
 Nervous  -  appearing  or  acting  unsteady, 
 erratic, or irregular. 
 Sol.397.(d) Heavily 
 ‘Heavily’  means  to  a  great  degree  or  in  a 
 heavy  manner.  Hence,  ‘Heavily’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.398.(d) utmost 
 ‘Utmost’  means  the  most  extreme; 
 greatest.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 Freud's  work  with  free  association, 
 dream  analysis  and  the  unconscious  was 
 of  utmost  importance.  Hence,  ‘utmost’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.399.(a) Traces 
 ‘Traces’  means  a  sign  or  evidence  of 
 some  past  thing.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  New  York  traces  its  roots 
 back  to  1624,  when  it  was  founded  as  a 
 trading  post  by  colonists  of  the  Dutch 
 Republic.  Hence,  ‘traces’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.400.(a) taking 
 The  phrase  ‘take  part’  means  to  join  in  an 
 activity  or  be  involved.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  Easter  Sunday  is 
 celebrated  by  taking  part  in  an  Easter 
 vigil.  Hence,  ‘taking’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.401.(c) Prejudices 
 ‘Prejudices’  means  a  preconceived 
 opinion  that  is  not  based  on  reason  or 
 actual  experience.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  Stereotypes  may  be  used  to 
 justify  ill-founded  prejudices  or 
 ignorance,  and  prevent  people  of 
 stereotyped  groups  from  entering  or 
 succeeding  in  various  activities  or  ?elds. 
 Hence,  ‘prejudices’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.402.(c)  exquisite; exorbitant 
 Exquisite  means  extremely  beautiful  and 
 delicate  and  exorbitant  means 
 unreasonably  high.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  The  blue  embroidered  saree 
 is  no  doubt  an  exquisite  piece  of 
 handwork,  but  because  of  its  exorbitant 
 price  no  one  was  ready  to  buy  it.  Hence, 
 ‘exquisite; exorbitant’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.403.(a) Flagrant ; Outrageous 
 Flagrant  means  conspicuously  offensive 
 &  Outrageous  means  exceeding  the 
 limits  of  what  is  usual.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  his  ‘?agrant 
 violation  of  the  moral  code  of  conduct 
 was  too  outrageous  to  be  forgiven’. 
 Hence,  ‘Flagrant  &  Outrageous’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 SSC MTS 2021 Tier - 1 
 Q.404.  The  ______  of  the  knife  in  his 
 hand made her sick. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) site  (b) sight   (c) slight   (d) cite 
 Q.405.  The  ______  needs  of  the 
 inhabitants  seem  to  be  fruit,  iced  drinks, 
 shiny boots and lottery tickets. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) amiable  (b) principle 
 (c) invincible  (d) principal 
 Q.406.  There  are  good  points  to  each 
 side  and  we  need  more  ______  people 
 that  are  willing  to  look  at  them  from  all 
 angles. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) ubiquitous  (b) unbiased 
 (c) undermined  (d) unadorned 
 Q.407.  One  of  the  children  stood  at  the 
 door  to  ______  if  he  saw  the  apparitor 
 coming,  who  was  an  o?cer  of  the 
 spiritual court. 
 SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) give notice  (b) give advice 
 (c) give thought  (d) give a hand 
 Q.408.  The  boys  were  tired,  but  not  too 
 tired to examine the little hut ______ 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Weirdly  (b) Weakly 
 (c) Thoroughly  (d) sluggishly 
 Q.409.  Thus, ______ of their purpose, the 
 three knights tried another plan. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) involved (b) foiled  (c) toiled  (d) failed 
 Q.410.  In  all  cases,  we  have  to  ______  the 
 facts  from  the  various  reports  and 
 documents. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Instil  (b) Repel (c) Standstill  (d) Distil 
 Q.411.  The  ocean  waves  swelled  and 
 reached  ______  her  head,  and  she  started 
 screaming. 
 SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) among  (b) upon  (c) above  (d) at 
 Q.412.  ______  your  remaining  project  if 
 you  get  groceries  for  me  from  the 
 market. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) would do  (b) will do 
 (c) will have done  (d) would have done 
 Q.413.  Writing  books  about  how  to 
 ______  on  the  internet  seems  like  a  great 
 idea. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) make a promise   (b) make a fortune 
 (c) make a habit  (d) make a list 
 Q.414.  The  Lebanese  army  raided  the 
 boat  and  ______  dozens  of  water  bottles, 
 tuna  cans,  loaves  of  bread,  boxes  of 
 Picon cheese and life jackets. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) discovered  (b) learnt 
 (c) created  (d) invented 
 Q.415.  The  US  has  become  far  more 
 ______  to  people  with  all  kinds  of  food 
 sensitivities and diet regimens. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) deviated  (b) lodging 
 (c) selective  (d) accommodating 
 Q.416.  All  of  my  efforts  to  save  her  life 
 have gone in ______. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) vain  (b) vein  (c) van   (d) vane 
 Q.417.  The  garret  where  he  lay  at  night 
 had  long  been  ______,  and  a  great  number 
 of mice had made their home in it. 
 SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) vacant (b) partial (c) visible (d) thick 
 Q.418.  Ms.  Gupta  expressed  her  ______ 
 for my political understanding. 
 SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) admiration  (b) location 
 (c) strength  (d) compassion 
 Q.419.  Danny lay on his back staring at 
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 SSC MTS 08/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) sealing  (b) ceiling 
 (c) seeding  (d) syringe 
 Q.420.  The  girl  ran  into  the  house  to  get 
 some  ______  of  bread,  cold  potatoes  and 
 other  such  morsels  that  were  suitable  for 
 the fowls. 
 SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) heaps  (b) shells  (c) crumbs  (d) bars 
 Q.421.  Sun  Tzu  says  that  ______  the 
 enemy  without  battle  requires  greater 
 skill than winning on the battle?eld. 
 SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) defeated  (b) defeating 
 (c) in defeating  (d) defeat 
 Q.422.  A  person  must  speak  eloquently 
 and ______ while making a speech. 
 SSC MTS 11/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) rudely  (b) politely 
 (c) hurriedly  (d) disrespectfully 
 Q.423.  The  sudden  death  of  our  uncle 
 was ______________ for all of us. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) tragic  (b) fragile 
 (c) gentle  (d) dissuasive 
 Q.424.  Thinking  of  talent  as  innate 
 makes  our  world  more  manageable  and 
 more comfortable as it relieves a person 
 of the _______ of expectation. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) blessing  (b) assistance 
 (c) burden  (d) compensation 
 Q.425.  As  he  went  through  the  street  on 
 an  ______  that  morning,  he  saw  a  woman 
 with a cat under her arm. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) Objection  (b) encasement 
 (c) Errand  (d) Amendment 
 Q.426.  The  situation  turned  ugly  as  the 
 crowd ______ to riot. 
 SSC MTS 12/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) begins  (b) begun 
 (c) beginning  (d) began 
 Q.427.  Many  people  may  not  ?nd  the 
 rewards  ______  with  the  time  and  effort 
 required. 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) insigni?cant  (b) gleeful 
 (c) cautious  (d) commensurate 
 Q.428.  If  we  don't  reverse  course  now, 
 will  anyone  take  anything  we  say  about 
 justice  and  ___________  with  any 
 seriousness for decades to come? 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) righteousness   (b) mediation 
 (c) wickedness  (d) dishonesty 
 Q.429.  This  cruise  ship  ______  in 
 November and December. 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) Sails  (b) sells  (c) sales   (d) seals 
 Q.430.  Rescuers  used  a  special  device 
 for  ?nding  people  ______  in  collapsed 
 buildings. 
 SSC MTS 13/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) conquered  (b) trapped 
 (c) exceeded  (d) blossomed 
 Q.431.  But  if  you  ______  to  spare  before 
 you do catch the bus, be sure to pop in. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) have a meeting   (b) have a moment 
 (c) have a nap  (d) have a ride 
 Q.432.  John ran pretty fast, 
 ______________ he did not win the race. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) so  (b) though    (c) for    (d) and 
 Q.433.  We  ______  learn  to  meet  adversity 
 gracefully. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) have  (b) ought  (c) had  (d) must 
 Q.434.  We  deplore  the  use  of  ______ 
 against innocent people. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) reduction  (b) violence 
 (c) gentleness  (d) humour 
 Q.435.  India  continues  to  ____________ 
 the  highest  amount  of  e-waste,  more 
 than China, the US, Japan and Germany. 
 SSC MTS 14/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) generate  (b) remake 
 (c) stake  (d) select 
 Q.436.  The  ______  of  directors  will  decide 
 the penalty. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) bowed  (b) braid  (c) bored  (d) board 
 Q.437.  The  reality  of  the  effects  of  rising 
 aviation  industry  emissions  on  climate 
 change  has  been  known  for  decades,  yet 
 the industry and its emissions has 
 continued to grow  without _________. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) easiness  (b) neglect 
 (c) constraint  (d) comfort 
 Q.438.  He  didn't  tell  me  anything  ______ 
 that he needed some money. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) despite  (b) except 
 (c) in spite  (d) though 
 Q.439.  The  commander  abjured  his 
 ______to the king. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) regulation    (b) reliance 
 (c) sequence     (d) allegiance 
 Q.440.  Mr.  Pearson  interrupted  their 
 harmless  ______  and  reminded  them  of 
 the seriousness of the situation. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) ?eld  (b) trouble  (c) guile  (d) chatter 
 Q.441.  She  refused  to  back  ______,  so 
 she was ?red from the company. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) down  (b) over   (c) upon   (d) into 
 Q.442.  The  Intergovernmental  Panel  on 
 Climate  Change  (IPCC)  ______  the  idea  of 
 ‘tipping points’ two decades ago. 
 SSC MTS 15/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) introduced  (b) shortened 
 (c) wounded  (d) withdrawn 
 Q.443.  She  smashed  a  ______  of  glass 
 with the metal vase. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) pion  (b) pawn  (c) pane   (d) pain 
 Q.444.  I  organised  my  dressing  table  by 
 putting  all  the  rubber  bands  ______  the 
 drawer. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) for  (b) in  (c) on  (d) at 
 Q.445.  Most  mainliners  do  not  view 
 modern  culture  as  inherently  ______  to 
 religious belief. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) inimical  (b) inchoate 
 (c) inconclusive    (d) inadvertent 
 Q.446.  ______  I  learned  that  there  was  a 
 gift for each child, I was delighted. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) When  (b) Though  (c) While (d) Which 
 Q.447.  I  feel  so  lazy  and  ______  after 
 doing any strenuous work. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) lively  (b) sluggish 
 (c) fortunate  (d) bouncing 
 Q.448.  My  mother  is  a  ____  and  forgiving 
 person. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) respective  (b) vital 
 (c) di?cult  (d) compassionate 
 Q.449.  The  court  has  absolved  him 
 ______ all the charges levied against him. 
 SSC MTS 18/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) to  (b) in  (c) with  (d) of 
 Q.450.  Smoking  is  ______  in  my  o?ce 
 building. 
 SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) banned  (b) bend  (c) band  (d) bated 
 Q.451.  The  skill  of  execution  is  viewed  as 
 inseparable  from  art,  and  mastery  of 
 technical  problems  is  a  ______  for 
 producing expressive interpretations. 
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 SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) parasite  (b) premonition 
 (c) percussion  (d) precondition 
 Q.452.  I  can’t  ?t  this  teddy  bear  in  my 
 almirah. It is so ______. 
 SSC MTS 19/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) judicious  (b) liberal 
 (c) gigantic  (d) petite 
 Q.453.  The  bank  was  prepared  to  ______ 
 chance  and  lend  him  40%  of  the 
 purchase price. 
 SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) make a  (b) spare a 
 (c) take a  (d) see a 
 Q.454.  The  Armenian  language  has 
 many  dialects,  some  of  which  cannot  be 
 ______ by speakers of other dialects. 
 SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) understood  (b) realised 
 (c) memorised  (d) completed 
 Q.455.  The  RTE  Act  bears  many 
 similarities  to  the  US's  No  Child  Left 
 Behind  Act,  ______school  accountability, 
 assessment  standards  and  teacher 
 training. 
 SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) startling  (b) responding 
 (c) including  (d) concluding 
 Q.456.  Several  pictures  and  videos  have 
 been  circulating  ______  social  media 
 featuring her. 
 SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) by  (b) of  (c) to  (d) on 
 Q.457.  Only  30  percent  worked  in 
 companies  where  paternity  leave  was 
 an_____. 
 SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Acknowledgement (b) Entitlement 
 (c) Enforcement  (d) Employment 
 Q.458.  A  nine-judge  bench  of  the 
 Supreme  Court  unanimously  held  that 
 Indians  have  a/an_____protected 
 fundamental right to privacy. 
 SSC MTS 20/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) preamble  (b) constitutionally 
 (c) indigenously  (d) unethically 
 Q.459.  The  mystery  behind  the  extinction 
 of the dinosaurs______obscure. 
 SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) is still  (b) are still 
 (c) be still  (d) being still 
 Q.460.  The  lottery  is  a  regular 
 weekly_______where  the  drawing  of  the 
 numbers is done by a little girl. 
 SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) instalment  (b) irritant 
 (c) theory  (d) recreation 
 Q.461.  Anita  looked______the  word  in  the 
 dictionary,  but  she  still  did  not 
 understand it. 
 SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Afternoon) 
 (a) to  (b) up  (c) from  (d) after 
 Q.462.  We  need  to____  for  next  week,  so 
 are you in or out? 
 SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) make noise  (b) make a mess 
 (c) make plans  (d) make a mistake 
 Q.463.  This  small  hut  is  going  to  be 
 my____for the next three days. 
 SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) legacy  (b) scout (c) loaf  (d) abode 
 Q.464.  He  believed  that  he  had  struck 
 terror  in  his  children's  hearts  because  of 
 his_______. 
 SSC MTS 21/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) love  (b) rage 
 (c) calmnness       (d) fortune 
 Q.465.  It  was  raining  heavily,  that's  why 
 your father____at my place last night. 
 SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) delayed  (b) peddled 
 (c) stayed  (d) berated 
 Q.466.  The  weather  was  so____that  she 
 couldn't step out of the house. 
 SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) serious (b) inept (c) terrible (d) slight 
 Q.467.  Food  was_____;  guides  were  not 
 to be found, and the enemy dogged them 
 all the way. 
 SSC MTS 22/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) scarce (b) crass (c) chance   (d) farce 
 Q.468.  It  was  a  long  and  dangerous 
 journey  in  those  unsettled  days.  The 
 pilgrim had to face______by land and sea. 
 SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) safeties  (b) respite 
 (c) perils  (d) exposure 
 Q.469.  Farmers  are  urged  to  ______  to 
 good  agricultural  practices  in  the 
 disposal and spreading of agricultural 
 wastes such as slurry. 
 SSC MTS 25/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) Adhere  (b) Disturb 
 (c) Gather  (d) Worship 
 Q.470  .  The  man  was  ______  enough  to 
 thank her for all the hard work. 
 SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Morning) 
 (a) horrid  (b) repellent 
 (c) gracious  (d) attractive 
 Q.471.  I  __________  walked  down  the 
 stairs, careful to be as quiet as possible. 
 SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) furiously       (b) neatly 
 (c) orderly          (d) cautiously 
 Q.472.  Most  natural  diamonds  have 
 some type of______. 
 SSC MTS 26/07/2022 (Evening) 
 (a) ?ow  (b) ?aw  (c) ?our   (d) ?oor 
 Solutions :- 
 Sol.404.(b)  ‘Sight’  means  to  suddenly 
 see  something  or  someone.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  suddenly  seeing  a 
 knife  in  his  hand  made  her  sick.  Hence, 
 ‘sight’ is the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.405.(b)  ‘Principle’  means  the  most 
 important  thing.  The  given  sentence 
 states  that  the  most  important  needs  of 
 the  inhabitants  seem  to  be  fruit,  iced 
 drinks,  shiny  boots  and  lottery  tickets. 
 Hence,  ‘principle’  is  the  most  appropriate 
 answer. 
 Sol.406.(b) unbiased 
 ‘Unbiased’  means  fair  and  not  likely  to 
 support  one  particular  person  or  group 
 involved  in  something.  The  given 
 sentence  talks  about  some  people  who 
 are  not  likely  to  support  one  side  and  are 
 willing  to  look  at  each  side  from  all 
 angles. Hence, ‘unbiased’ is the most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.407.(a)  ‘  Give  notice  ’  is  a  phrase  that 
 means  to  inform  or  warn  someone  of 
 something.  The  given  sentence  states 
 that  one  of  the  children  stood  at  the  door 
 to  inform  of  the  apparitor’s  arrival. 
 Hence,  ‘give  notice’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.408.(c)‘Thoroughly’  means  in  a 
 careful  and  complete  way.  The  given 
 sentence  talks  about  examining  the  little 
 hut  in  a  careful  and  complete  way. 
 Hence,  ‘thoroughly’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
 Sol.409.(b)  ‘Foiled’  means  to  prevent  a 
 plan  from  succeeding.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  the  three  knights 
 didn’t  succeed  in  their  purpose  so  they 
 tried  another  plan.  Hence,  ‘foiled’  is  the 
 most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.410.(d)  ‘Distil’  means  to  extract  the 
 essence  of  something.  The  given 
 sentence  states  that  in  all  cases,  we  have 
 to  extract  the  facts  from  the  various 
 reports  and  documents.  Hence,  ‘distil’  is 
 the most appropriate answer. 
 Sol.411.(c)  ‘Above’  means  higher  than  or 
 overhead.  The  given  sentence  states  that 
 the  ocean  waves  swelled  and  reached 
 above  her  head,  and  she  started 
 screaming.  Hence,  ‘above’  is  the  most 
 appropriate answer. 
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