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Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 1

For the following questions answer them individually

Choose the option in which the usage of the word 'Sort' is Incorrect or Inappropriate.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 2

The following question has a paragraph with one italicized word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph.

Women squat, heads covered, beside huge piles of limp fodder and blunk oil lamps, and just about all the cows in the three towns converge upon this spot. Sinners, supplicants and yes, even scallywags hand over a few coins for a crack at redemption and a handful of grass.

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 2

If you carefully observe the passage, the ideas described are sad and pale. Hence sputtering is the most appropriate word as "Sputtering" means the light of flame which is dying out. Rest of the options are synonym to bright and shiny.

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Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 3

Three of the words are related to in some way. Select the word that does not fit in the relation.

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Ring, circle and round are synonyms. They are used to represent a circular shape. On the other hand, 'bell' is a device for making a sound. So, it is the odd one out.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 4

Choose the option in which the usage of FALLOUT is INCORRECT or INAPPROPRIATE?

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 4

Fallout generally means adverse results that occur due to a situation. It's usage is wrong in the last sentence, and the correct sentence would be "The headmaster could not understand the failure of several of his good students at the public examination.".

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 5

Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Parsimonious: The evidence was constructed from very parsimonious scraps of information.

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 5

Parsimonious means frugal, whereas altruistic is the exact opposite of it. So, option d) is the correct answer.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 6

The cricket council that was [A]/ were [B]elected last March is [A]/ are [B]at sixes and sevens over new rules. The critics censored [A] / censured [B] the new movie because of its social inaccessibility.
Amit's explanation for missing the meeting was credulous [A]/credible [B],
She coughed discreetly [A] / discretely [B]Xo announce her presence.

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 6

Cricket Council is a collective noun so it takes a singular verb. The reference is made to a group as a whole and not to an individual.
So correct option for 1st sentence is AA.
Censure implies harsh criticism.Censor means to put a ban on something objectionable.So Censure should be the correct answer here.
Credible means capable of being believed.Credulous means tending to believe without evidence.So credible should be used for 3rd sentence.
Discretely means distinct whereas discreetly means to carefully avoid social embarrassment or distress; tactful. So use of ' discreetly' is correct here.
Hence option D.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 7

Regrettably [A] / Regretfully [B] I have to decline your invitation.
I am drawn to the poetic, sensual [A] / sensuous [B] quality of her paintings.
He was besides [A] / beside [B] himself with rage when I told him what I had done.
After brushing against a stationary [A] / stationery [B] truck my car turned turtle.
As the water began to rise over[A]/above[B] the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear.

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 7

'Decline regretfully' is the correct usage. It means being sorry to decline.
Sensuous means taking delight in beauty. Hence is perfect for 2nd sentence.
Beside means next to. Besides means apart from or and another thing. So 'beside' should be used in given context.
Stationary means 'stand still'. Hence is the correct for usage in 4th sentence. 5th statement can be correctly written as, ' As the water began to rise above the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear.'
Option E) is the correct answer.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 8

For the following questions answer them individually

Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to the one expressed in the question pair.

Reptile : Adder

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 8

Adder is a type of a reptile.
Tyrannosauraus is a type of Dinosaur. The relationship is similar to that of Adder and Reptile.
Hence, option D is the answer.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 9

Choose the pair which does not exhibit the relationship similar to that expressed in PROGRESS : PROGRESSIVE

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 9

One who progresses is progressive.
One who terrorize is terrorist.
One who bring revolution is revolutionary.
One who bring reforms is reformist.
However, sympathizer is not someone who has sympathy rather sympathizer is someone who agrees with or supports a sentiment, opinion, or ideology.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 10

Fill in the Blanks:

High prices are often the __________ of __________ of goods

Detailed Solution for Test: Vocabulary- 2 - Question 10

The sentence is trying to convey the idea that high prices often accompany a scarcity of goods. From the options, the best combination of words in this context is 'accompaniment' and 'dearth', which means 'scarcity'.
Option a) is the correct answer.

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