Test: Vocabulary MCQ - 2 - Banking Exams MCQ

For blank I, it should be tribute since it correctly explains that the Nobel Prize has been given to recognize the importance of the works done by the scientists. Retribution refers to punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act. 

Coming to Blank II, hated can be ruled out since it does not make any sense in the given context but harnessed should be used in order to imply that the scientists did research regarding the evolution. 

Blank III can be filled with synthesize since it correctly explains the meaning of the research carried out by the scientists. The other word is simply irrelevant in the context of the passage.

Blank IV should be filled with A since we are talking about research that has been successful to address the needs of the human beings in addressing various diseases. B can be ruled out easily as the correct option since it is not making any sense in the given context.

Blank V can be filled with B only since the passage talks about the importance accorded to the research works of the scientists who have been awarded with the Nobel Prize in chemistry this year.  This makes the correct combination as ABAAB  

Hence, option C is the correct choice among the given options. 

For Blank I, B should be the correct word since the passage denotes that the hike in MSP of the kharif crops was very good and the hike in the MSP of rabi crops is not that much as compared to the previous hike. A can be ruled out as the correct word.

Blank II can be filled with mark since we are talking about the significance of the approach taken by the Government regarding the increase in MSP of the crops. Maximize does not imply the intended meaning and can be ruled out.

Blank III can be filled with moderate since we are talking about the hike in the prices of rabi crops by the government in comparison to the same in case of kharif crops. The hike this time is not as much as it was the last time for the Kharif crops. Tremendous is not fit for the given context and can be eliminated.

Blank IV can be filled with comparison since we are talking about the comparison between the MSP Hikes of kharif crops and the rabi crops. Connotation does not even fit in the given context and hence can be eliminated.

Blank V can be filled with hike rather than height since the whole passage is regarding the hike in the prices of the Kharif Crops and the Rabi crops as announced by the government in the form of the MSP.

The correct combination is BAAAB  

This makes option B the correct choice among the given options. 

For blank I, spurs should be used in order to indicate that the economic growth in the country is contribution towards an increase in the consumption levels of the population of the country. This is also a factor behind the increase in generation of waste in the country. The other word can be ruled out since does not explain the given context properly.

Coming to Blank II, it is clear that the author is talking about enforcing the machinery and it makes A the correct word here. B can be ruled out very easily for this.

Blank III should be filled with B since we are talking about the machinery to implement the municipal laws in the country so that waste management can be made more effective in the country and because of the insufficiency of this mechanism; the country is finding it difficult. A can be ruled out easily as it does not fit in the given context.

Blank IV can be filled with commitment since we are talking about the dedication and determination of the government towards the various facets of development. Confirmation can be ruled out easily from the given context.

Blank V can be filled with ensure since it is very much necessary that the government should make sure that manual scavenging is done away with from the country and experience is not the perfect fit for this given context.

So, the correct combination is AABBA This makes option B the correct choice among the given options. 

Opposition parties would obviously be distressed over the issue that they are claimed of politicizing such an issue related to Nation’s security. Thus the sequence must start with choice A”anguish”.
 Then moving forward we can surely say that opposition can only demand but cannot order or give command to the ruling government, thus use of choice B “urged” is correct.
 So, the sequence becomes AB as of now.
 Augment means to enhance. Integrity and Sovereignty are the things that cannot be increased but maintained or protected. So, choice B ‘protected’ is suitable.
 Complied means to meet some standards which is purely absurd, thus again choice B ’lasted’ remains more suitable here. The series now becomes ABBB.
 “Prevailing” shows the current scenario whereas “remaining” reflects something left out. The opposition has gathered for a current issue, thus prevailing should be used in place of remaining.
 Thus the series is ABBBA.
 Hence option B is correct.

Sentence I: All the participants were treated with a square of fudge at the entrance of the conference.  Here, the word ‘fudge’ means a chewy and soft sweet made from sugar. It is generally used to denote the quantity of ice cream such as a fudge of ice cream.

Sentence II: The government has been fudging the figures of GDP to show that the economy is in the pink of its health.  In this sentence, it implies that the government has been manipulating the figures to serve its own purpose.

Sentence III: This new offer of settlement is excellent going by the terms and conditions and it seems the management really wants it to be the fudge that has been missing from the negotiations.

Here, the word ‘fudge’ is used in the wrong sense since it actually refers to a compromise or settlement to win hearts temporarily whereas in the given sentence, it has been shown in the good sense.  

So, option A is the correct choice. 

Statement I: This is actually the roundabout way of saying that he will not be able to make it to the meeting.  In this sentence, ‘round’ means saying something in another manner so as to serve any purpose and hence, it is absolutely correct.

Statement II: The President of the Club is coming round after the severe illness for almost a year. In this sentence, ‘come round’ means to be cured of some illness and that is why it is also correct.

Statement III: The examination is round the corner and the students are still not serious about it. In this sentence, it implies that the examination is ensuing but the students are not taking it seriously still. So, this is also correct. 

This makes Option E the right choice among the given options. 

Statement I: Their newborn bundle of joy occupied all the time they had after hectic office hours  Here, the ‘newborn bundle of joy’ refers to the baby which is occupying most of their leisure time after the office hours. So, this usage is correct

Statement II: When the Secretary asked for the keys, the watchman brought a bundle of keys from which it was very difficult to locate the right one  This statement is wrong since it is ‘bunch of keys’ and not ‘bundle of keys’ that is used as a collective noun for keys.

Statement III: He made a bundle in the intra-day trading at the share market  This statement implies that he made profits while doing intra-day trade at the share market. So, this is also correct 

This makes Option C the right choice. 

The bold word "infringed" means to enter without permission or to enter a restricted place. Synonyms: Infringe, Trespass, Impinge Antonyms: Escape, Exit, Retreat Thus , clearly none of the options expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.

Hence option E is correct. 

The bold word "continue" means to persist in any activity. Synonyms: Persist, Ongoing, Sustain Antonyms: Cease, halt, stop Thus , clearly option B expresses the opposite meaning of the given sentence.

Hence option B is correct. 

According to the given statement, the first part is regarding the thought that came to my mind and the second part is regarding the effectiveness of the though.  Option A is not correct since it is not the exact sentence as the given one and that is why it can be eliminated.

Option B is also not correct since it means something else as compared to the given statement. It talks about the outcome to be befogged whereas the actual statement is regarding the mind being befogged.

Option D is also incorrect since it is also not the same as the given statement and hence can be eliminated from the consideration of the correct choice.

Option C is the correct choice since it correctly expresses the same meaning as the given statement and also the opposite word of the bold word has been used in this statement.  

This makes option C the correct choice among the given options. 

The statement is regarding the piece of land owned by a certain person and the possibility of growing crops on that land since the land is fertile.

Now coming to the options, Option A is not correct since it changes the entire meaning of the given statement whereas same can be commented regarding option B also since that is also not the same as the given statement.

Option C is not correct since it does not make any sense and it is true from option E as well.  

Only option D talks about the same thing and also the antonym of the highlighted word has been used in this sentence.  

Therefore, option D is the correct choice among the given options. 

The bold word 'Invincible' means not able to be defeated. Synonyms: Indomitable, Unconquerable, Unbeatable Antonyms: Attackable, Beatable, Vulnerable.

Clearly, option C represents the meaning which is opposite to the given sentence.

Hence option C is the correct answer. 

Only option A 'mendacity' (deceit someone) is opposite of truthfulness (honest and true). Thus it changes the meaning of the sentence.

Rest of the options denote the synonyms of those bold ones.

Hence option A is the correct answer. 

Only option C 'benevolence' (kindness) is opposite of aggression (hostility). Thus it changes the meaning of the sentence.

Rest of the options denote the synonyms of the bold ones.

Hence option C is the correct answer.

Only option C 'dispirited' (discouraged) is opposite of motivated (encouraged). Thus it changes the meaning of the sentence.

Rest of the options denote the synonyms of those bold ones. He

ce option C is the correct answer. 

In all other options except option A, the word given in the options are 1. synonyms of those bold ones, only 'abundance' which means 'a very large quantity of something' is the one that is opposite of 'dearth', which means 'scarcity of something'.

New Sentence - The abundance of water has resulted into mediocre production in some regions of Rajasthan.

Hence option A is the correct answer. 

In all other options except option B, the word given in the options are 2. synonyms of those bold ones, only 'consummated' (to complete something) is the one that is opposite of 'initiated', which means "to start something".

New Sentence - The government revealed that it had consummated a move to amend the RTI Act two years ago.

Hence option B is the correct answer. 

All the given options represent the antonyms of those bold ones 3.

Option A:

Everything - All the things. Nothing- Not a single thing.

Option B: 

Ensure - to confirm Gainsay - To deny

Option C:  

Depreciate - reduce Leap - to rise or jump  Option D: 

Unreasonable -Beyond acceptable limits.
Legitimate - Justifiable.

New Sentence - The RBI will do nothing to gainsay that the rupee does not leap to the legitimate levels.

Hence option E is the correct answer.

All the given options except option C represents the synonyms of those 4. bold ones.Only 'heeding'(to pay attention towards something or confirm) is the opposite of "resisting" which means to oppose something.

New Sentence - Shah lamabasted Congress stating that Congress is heeding the move to safeguard its vote-bank.

Hence option C is the correct answer. 

All the given options except option A represents the synonyms of 5. those bold ones. Only 'acquiesce'(in favour or support of something) is the opposite of "protest" which means to oppose something. 

New Sentence - The upper castes' acquiesce over the recent amendment in SC/ST Act has drawn lines of worry on BJP's forehead.

Hence option A is the correct answer.  

Sentence I. Social structures will change soon enough and the purpose of education will finally be to learn to reason and find one's passion.

Here Change means to become different; alter; vary. The usage is correct.

Sentence II. The negotiations would lead to a change of lands between the parties in the presence of the judge to put an end to the dispute.

In this sentence, change has been used which makes no sense. Instead of change, exchange should have been used as it means an act of giving one thing and receiving another (especially of the same kind) in return.

Sentence III. I asked the conductor to keep the change because I despise carrying loose coins in my purse.

Here the word Change means coins of small denomination which is correctly used in the sentence.
 
Only I and III are correct.

Option B is hence the correct answer.

Sentence I. When she had cast aside all the clothes she couldn't wear, there was a lot of room for many other things in her closet.

Cast aside is a phrasal verb which means getting rid of something. The sentence is correct.

Sentence II. The new blockbuster has a very popular cast including Martin Freeman.

Here the word cast means the actors taking part in a play, film, or other production. The sentence is correct

Sentence III. The ship's sail cast a shadow in the water, much like a pale monster lurking just beneath the surface of the water.

Here cast means: cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface.

Evidently, all the sentences are correct both grammatically and contextually.

Option E is hence the correct answer.

Statement I He is such an accomplished striker that he does not need anybody to give him pass from the midfield as he can create goals for himself.

Here, accomplished has been used in the connotation that he is a complete striker and can create goals for himself without any assistance.

Statement II It is an accomplished fact that the Sun always rises in the east and sets in the west.

Here, accomplished does not make any sense and established would have been correct in this context.

Statement III The whole job was accomplished well within time and that is why the students got appreciation from the Principal as well.

Here, accomplished means completed and it is correctly used.
 
Clearly, Option D is the correct choice.

Statement I Many countries have done away with the capital punishment because it has been experienced that it is not helping the cause at all.

Here, capital refers to death penalty and this is correct in this context.

Statement II Though he did not have enough capital during the initial days of his business he still continued with the same vigor and that is why he is now so successful.

Here, capital means the initial money required to start a business. This is also correct.

Statement III The capital was decorated pompously during the occasion of the Independence day but the poverty stricken country failed to emulate the same in other places.

Here, capital refers to the main administrative area of the country from where all the policy decisions are taken and also the government of the country sits there. This is again correct.
 
So, Option E is the correct choice.

Statement I The Gautam Buddha achieved mental peace once he had attained the Nirvana and it is very important that we all achieve the same state to be happy in life.

Here, peace refers to tranquility and a state of mind in which there is no disturbance from outside. This is correct.

Statement II Though he was in love with her, he never failed to give her a peace of his mind in certain situations.

Here, the usage is not correct since the correct phrase is piece of mind which means expressing one’s opinions strongly. Piece should have been used in this context.

Statement III If parents are unable to control their children, they are not going to have peace of mind in their final days.

Here, peace refers to being free from any problem and it is correct in the given context.
 
Hence, Option B is the correct choice.