India Bix1

Indiabix/English 17.
CORPOREAL:SPIRITUAL
A. mesa:plateau B. moron:savant
verbal-ability/verbal-analogies C. foreigner:immigrant D.pedagogue:teacher
1. DIVA:OPERA 18. SYMPHONY:COMPOSER

A.producer:theatre B. director:drama A. Leonardo:music B. Fresco:painter
C. conductor:bus D.thespian:play C. colours:pallet D.art:appreciation
2. GRAIN:SALT
A.shard:pottery B. shred:wood
C. blades:grass D.chip:glass verbal-ability/idioms-and-phrases Section 1
3. THRUST:SPEAR 1. To make clean breast of

A.mangle:iron B. scabbard:sword A.To gain prominence
C. bow:arrow D.fence:epee B. To praise oneself
C.To confess without of reserve
4. PAIN:SEDATIVE D.To destroy before it blooms
A.comfort:stimulant B. grief:consolation E. None of these
C. trance:narcotic D.ache:extraction
5. LIGHT:BLIND
A.speech:dumb B. language:deaf
C. tongue:sound D.voice:vibration
2. To keeps one's temper
A.To become hungry B. To be in good mood
C. To preserve ones energy D.To be aloof from
6. WAN:COLOUR E. None of these
A.corpulent:weight B. insipid:flavour
C. pallid:complexion D.enigmatic:puzzle 3. To catch a tartar
A.To trap wanted criminal with great difficulty
B. To catch a dangerous person
7. PORK:PIG C. To meet with disaster
A.rooster:chicken B. mutton:sheep D.To deal with a person who is more than one's match
C. steer:beef D.lobster:crustacean E. None of these
8. AFTER:BEFORE 4. To drive home

A.first:second B. present:past A.To find one's roots B. To return to place of rest
C. contemporary:historic D.successor:predecessor C. Back to original position D.To emphasise
E. None of these
9. INDIGENT:WEALTHY
A.angry:rich B. native:affluent 5. To have an axe to grind
C.gauche:graceful D.scholarly:erudite A.A private end to serve B. To fail to arouse interest
C. To have no result D.To work for both sides
10. DISTANCE:MILE E. None of these
A.liquid:litre B. bushel:corn 6. To cry wolf
C. weight:scale D.fame:television A.To listen eagerly B. To give false alarm
C. To turn pale D.To keep off starvation
E. None of these
11. TEN:DECIMAL
A. seven:septet B. four:quartet 7. To end in smoke
C.two:binary D.five:quince A.To make completely understand
B. To ruin oneself
12. MUNDANE:SPIRITUAL C. To excite great applause
A. common:ghostly B. worldly:unworldly D.To overcome someone
C. routine:novel D.secular:clerical E. None of these
13. ARMY:LOGISTICS 8. To be above board

A.business:strategy B. soldier:students A.To have a good height
C. war:logic D.team:individual B. To be honest in any business deal
C. They have no debts
14. GRAVITY:PULL D.To try to be beautiful
A. iron:metal B. north pole:directions E. None of these
C.magnetism:attraction D.dust:desert
9. To put one's hand to plough
15. FILTER:WATER A.To take up agricultural farming
A. curtail:activity B. expunge:book B. To take a difficult task
C. edit:text D.censor:play C. To get entangled into unnecessary things
16. HOPE:ASPIRES D.Take interest in technical work
A. love:elevates B. film:flam E. None of these
C.fib:lie D.fake:ordinary
10. To pick holes therefore be decided one way or the other.
A. To find some reason to quarrel A.going on slowly B. hotly debated
B. To destroy something C. stuck up D.ignored
C. To criticise someone
D.To cut some part of an item 5. In the armed forces, it is considered a great privilege to die in harness.
E. None of these A.die on a horse back B. die in the battlefield
11. To leave someone in the lurch C. die while still working D.die with honour
A. To come to compromise with someone
B. Constant source of annoyance to someone 6. The cricket match proved to be a big draw.
C. To put someone at ease A.a keen contest B. a huge attraction
D.To desert someone in his difficulties C. a lovely spectacle D.a game without any result
E. None of these Answer & Explanation
12. To play second fiddle Answer: Option B

A. To be happy, cheerful and healthy
B. To reduce importance of one's senior 7. When he heard that he had once again not been selected he lost heart.
C. To support the role and view of another person A.became desperate B. felt sad
D.To do back seat driving C. became angry D.became discouraged
13. To beg the question
A. To refer to B. To take for granted Answer: Option D
C. To raise objections D.To be discussed
E. None of these 8. He was undecided. He let the grass grow under his feet.
A.loitered around B. stayed out
14. A black sheep C. sat unmoving D.moved away
A. An unlucky person Answer & Explanation
B. A lucky person
C. An ugly person Answer: Option A
D.A partner who takes no share of the profits
E. None of these 9. Although he has failed in the written examination, he is using
backstairs influence to get the job.
15. A man of straw A. Political influence
A. A man of no substance B. A very active person B. Backing influence
C. A worthy fellow D.An unreasonable person C. Deserving and proper influence
E. None of these D.Secret and unfair influence
16. To smell a rat Answer & Explanation
A. To see signs of plague epidemic
B. To get bad small of a bad dead rat Answer: Option D
C. To suspect foul dealings 10. Companies producing goods play to the gallery to boost their sales.
D.To be in a bad mood A. advertise
E. None of these B. cater to the public taste
C. attempt to appeal to popular taste
17. To hit the nail right on the head D.depend upon the public for approval
A. To do the right thing Answer & Explanation
B. To destroy one's reputation
C. To announce one's fixed views
D.To teach someone a lesson Answer: Option C
E. None of these
11. Since he knew what would happen, he should be left to stew in his
18. To set one's face against own juice.
A. To oppose with determination B. To judge by appearence A. Make a stew B. Boil
C. To get out of difficulty D.To look at one steadily C. Suffer in his own juice D.Suffer for his own act
Idioms and Phrases > Section 2
Answer: Option D
1. Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in
a advance. 12. The project did not appear to hold out bright prospects.
A.Toppled over B. Bribed A. highlight B. show
C. Given advance information D.Threatened C. offer D.promise
Answer & Explanation
2I met him after a long time, but he gave me the cold shoulder.
. A. scolded me B. insultedAnswer:
me Option C
C. abused me D. ignored me
13. I am afraid he is burning the candle at both ends and ruining his life.
3. He passed himself off as a noble man. A. wasting his money B. becoming overgenerous
A.Was regarded as B. Pretended to be C. overtaxing his energies D.losing his objectives
C. Was thought to be D.Was looked upon Answer & Explanation
4. This matter has been hanging fire for the last many months and must
Examination this year.
Answer: Option C A. Dead sure of
B. Very hopeful of
14. The university will have to shelve its plans for expansion in view of C. Lacking self confidence about
present situation D.Reasonably certain of
A. cancel B. discuss Answer & Explanation
C. reconsider D.postpone
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C
Answer: Option D 23. Why must you look a gift horse in the mouth ?
A. welcome a gift B. find fault with a gift
15. Do no trust a man who blows his own trumpet C. be fastidious D.examine a gift carefully
A. flatters B. praises others Answer & Explanation
C. admonishes others D.praises himself
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D 24. Dowry is a burning question of the day.

A. a widely debated issue B. a dying issue
16. He is out and out a reactionary. C. a relevant problem D.an irrelevant issue
A. no more B. thoroughly Answer & Explanation
C. in favour of D.deadly against
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B 25. Leaders should not only make speeches they should also be prepared
to to bell the cat.
17. I did not mind what he was saying, he was only through his hat. A. To take lead in danger. B. To tie bell to a cat's neck
A. talking nonsense B. talking ignorantly C. To be alert of the enemy D.To make noise
C. talking irresponsibly D.talking insultingly Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option A
26. The popularity of the yesterday's superstar is on the wane.
18. The case was held over due to the great opposition to it. A. at its peak B. at rock bottom
A. stopped B. postponed C. growing more D.growing less
C. dropped D.cancelled Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
19. In the organised society of today no individual or nation can plough 27. He is leaving the country for a good.
a lonely furrow. A. for better prospects B. for a good cause
A. remain unaffected B. do without the help of others C. for ever D.for others good
C. survive in isolation D.remain non-aligned Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. It was he who put a spoke in my wheel. 28. He is an interesting speaker but tends to go off at a tangent.
A. tried to cause an accident A. change the subject immediately
B. helped in the execution of the plan B. forget things in between
C. thwarted in the execution of the plan C. go on at great length
D.destroyed the plan D.become boisterous
Answer & Explanation Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C Answer: Option A
21. It is no longer easy to strike gold in Shakespeare's research since 29. He sold his house for a song.
much work has already been done on him. A. at a reasonable price B. at a discount
A. Hit a golden spot C. very cheaply D.at a premium
B. Come across gold Answer & Explanation
C. Come across the word "gold"
D.Uncover or find a valuable line of argument or information Answer: Option C
30. Despite the trust bestowed on the minister he turned out to be a
Answer: Option D snake in the grass during the revolution.
A. a secret enemy B. a treacherous person
22. Sanjay is very different about passing the Civil Services C. an unforeseen danger D.an unexpected misfortune
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
39. Govind has left his country for good.
31. Women should be paid the same as men when they do the same job, A. for better opportunities B. on an important mission
for, surely what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. C. forever D.to return soon
What is thought suitable pay for a man should also be for a Answer & Explanation
A.
woman
B. Goose and the gender eat the same sauce Answer: Option C
C. Both goose and gander should be equally treated
D.The principle of equal treatment should be implemented 40. Sanjay was the real power behind the throne and all politicians were
Answer & Explanation aware of this.
A. The person who had the real control and power
Answer: Option A B. The acknowledged leader
C. The person who controlled the monarch
32. The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down D.The person who advised the queen
for a while. Answer & Explanation
A. to be cautious B. to be on the defensive
C. to take rest D.to show no reaction Answer: Option A
Answer: Option D
41. His friends let him down.
33. The thief took to his heels when he saw a policeman on the beat. A. failed B. comforted
A. had some pain in his heels B. ran away from the scene C. succeeded D.stood by
C. confronted the policeman D.could not decide what to do Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
42. I felt like a fish out of water among all those business tycoons.
34. He struck several bad patches before he made good. A. troubled B. stupid
A. came across bad soil C. uncomfortable D.inferior
B. Had a bad time Answer & Explanation
C. Went through many illness
D.Had many professional difficulties
Answer: Option C
43. Some people now wonder whether we just pay lip-service or
Answer: Option D genuinely subscribe to democracy.
A. pay oral tribute B. attach no value
35. The accounts of the murder made her flesh creep. C. remain indifferent D.show only outward respect
A. Made her sad B. Surprised her Answer & Explanation
C. Made her cry bitterly D.Fill her with horror
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D 44. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.

A. Advise me about B. Be in opposition
36. How long will the people put up with the increasing economic C. Deal with D.Meddle officiously in
hardships? Answer & Explanation
A. welcome B. take easily
C. remain satisfied with D.tolerate Answer: Option D
45. He visits the doctor off and on.
Answer: Option D A. everyday B. regularly
37. The teacher warned the student once for all that no mischief shall be C. never at all D.occasionally
tolerated in the class. Answer & Explanation
A. authoritatively B. finally
C. angrily D.coldly Answer: Option D
46. The recent film "Secular India" has tried to keep the pot of Muslim
women's Bill boiling
Answer: Option B A. Earning enough to keep body and soul together
B. Keep a controversy alive
38. I hope it will not put you out If I am late. C. Boil the bill
A. harm you B. irritate you D.Boil something in a pot
C. please you D.worry out Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
47. The robber took to his heels when the police arrived. Answer: Option A
A. opened fire B. hid himself
C. ran off D.surrendered 56. In spite of the efforts of all peace loving people, world peace is still a
Answer & Explanation far cry.
A. an impracticable idea B. an abstract idea
Answer: Option C C. out of reach D.a long way off
48. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
A. Enjoy forever Answer: Option D
B. Have it both ways
C. Run away from responsibility 57. I felt that it was a tall order to expect Monisha to go home alone at
D.Absolve yourself of guilt twelve in the night.
Answer & Explanation A. Difficult B. Too much
C. Customary D.Simple
Answer: Option B Answer & Explanation
49. The rebels held out for about a month Answer: Option B
A. waited B. retreated
C. bargained D.resisted 58. I cannot get along with a man who plays fast and loose.
Answer & Explanation A. behaves in an unreliable and insincere way
B. has a loose tongue
Answer: Option D C. lives a life of ease and luxury
D.does not know how to behave himself
50. The new economic policy is likely to run into rough weather. Answer & Explanation
A. create problems B. encounter difficulties
C. confuse matters D.makes things difficult Answer: Option A
59. There is no love lost between two neighbours.
Answer: Option B A. close friendship B. cool indifference
C. intense dislike D.a love hate relationship
51. The old father brought home the moral of unity by asking each of his Answer & Explanation
sons to break the bundle of sticks
A. emphasised B. voiced Answer: Option C
C. declared D.suggested
60. The question of abolition of private property is still a moot point.
Answer: Option A A. undecided B. uncertain
C. unknown D.not clear
52. If you give John all your money, you are likely to burn your fingers. Answer & Explanation
A. be unhappy B. be happy
C. suffer D.be ill Answer: Option A
61. This regular absenteeism is a bad business since on work is being
Answer: Option C completed.
A. Bad for business B. Non-business like
53. I am sure they will fight tooth and nail for their rights. C. An unfortunate event D.Creating ill-will
A. with all their might B. without any other weapon Answer & Explanation
C. resorting to violence D.very cowardly
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A 62. When he tells stories about himself, he is inclined to draw the long
bow.
A. understate B. get emotional
54. We were in hurry. The road being zigzag we had to cut off a corner C. exaggerate D.get excited
to reach in time. Answer & Explanation
A. To cut a portion of the road
B. To take a short cut
C. To go fast Answer: Option C
D.To take an alternative route
63. Vikram said that he has got a problem to square up with the
manager.
A. consider B. discuss
Answer: Option B C. settle D.workout
55. Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days. Answer & Explanation
A. declining B. increasing
C. spreading D.spiralling
Answer: Option C
64. Although both the parents are running the show for the last ten years
but their business is now on its last legs. C. rule that cannot be broken or modified
A. About to fructify B. About to perish D.rule that can be broken or modified
C. About to produce results D.About to take off Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option B 73. He went to his friend's house in the evening as was his wont.
A. as usual B. as he wanted
65. The time is running out, you must look sharp. C. as his want was D.as he wanted that day
A. be careful B. make haste Answer & Explanation
C. be punctual D.be sensible
Answer: Option B 74. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

A. To give offence to them B. To follow them grudgingly
66. He is in the habit of throwing dust in his superiors eyes C. To treat them indifferently D.To be kicked by them
A. To put sand into eyes B. To make blind Answer & Explanation
C. To deceive D.To show false things
Answer: Option C 75. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

A. To establish himself B. To migrate
67. In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become the C. To join D.To settle
spheres of life. Answer & Explanation
A. law of the mob B. law of the underworld
C. law of the constitution D.law of the parliament Answer: Option A
76. The autographed bat from the famous cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is
Answer: Option A worth a jew's eye
A. Not a worthy possession B. unnecessary
68. He was in high spirits when I met him in the restaurant. C. A costly items D.A possession of high value
A. He was in a drunken state Answer & Explanation
B. He was very cheerful
C. He talked incoherently Answer: Option D
D.He was deeply engrossed in thoughts
Answer & Explanation 77. The speaker gave a bird's eye view of the political conditions in the
country.
Answer: Option B A. a personal view B. a general view
C. a biased view D.a detailed presentation
69. In his youth, he was practically rolling in money Answer & Explanation
A. Spending more than his income
B. Borrowing money liberally Answer: Option B
C. Very rich
D.Wasting a lot of money 78. He resigned the post of his own accord.
Answer & Explanation A. which he liked
B. according to his convenience
Answer: Option C C. voluntarily and willingly
D.according to his judgement
70. Jaya had a chequered career. since I first knew him as an office Answer & Explanation
assistant in the insurance company.
A. Had a variety of jobs and experiences Answer: Option C
B. A career which helped him make lot of money
C. A career where he signed a lot of cheques 79. As a politician he is used to being in the limelight all the time.
D.Did odd jobs A. giving speeches B. the object of admiration
Answer & Explanation C. the centre of attraction D.an object of public notice
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option C
71. The sight of the accident made my flesh creep.
A. draw my attention B. confused me 80. I ran out of money on my European tour.
C. frightened me D.worried me A. exhausted my stock of B. did not have enough
Answer & Explanation C. lost D.carried a lot
Answer: Option C
Answer: Option A
72. There is no hard and fast rule regarding this subject.
A. rule that is difficult 81. Madhuri might scream blue murder, but I feel Deepali should get the
B. rule that is fat changing
promotion since she is better qualified for the job. Answer & Explanation
A. Someone has been murdered with some blue liquid
B. Someone is being murdered and has become blue Answer: Option A
C. Suffer from persecution complex
D.Make a great deal of noise and object vehemently 90. My father strained every nerve to enable me to get settled in life.
Answer & Explanation A. worked very hard B. spent a huge amount
C. tried all tricks D.bribed several persons
Answer: Option D Answer & Explanation
82. Having sold off his factory, he is now a gentleman at large.
A. Has no serious occupation Answer: Option A
B. Is living comfortably 91. He is always picking holes in every project.
C. Is respected by everybody A. creating problems in
D.Is held in high esteem B. finding fault with
Answer & Explanation C. suggesting improvement in
D.asking irrelevant questions on
Answer: Option A Answer & Explanation
83. Though he has lot of money, yet all his plans are built upon sand. Answer: Option B
established on insecure
A. B. based on inexperience
foundations 92. The die is cast and now let us hope for the best.
C. resting on cheap material D.resting on immature ideas A. project is over B. decision is made
Answer & Explanation C. death is inevitable D.cloth has been dyed
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option B
84. His plan was so complicated that it floored his listeners.
A. entertained B. puzzled
C. annoyed D.encouraged
Answer & Explanation 93. Pt. Nehru was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
A. born in a middle class family
B. born in a wealthy family
Answer: Option B C. born in a royal family
D.born in a family of nationalists
85. There has been bad blood between the two communities even before Answer & Explanation
shouting.
A. Impure blood B. Ill feeling
C. Bloody fights D.Quarrels Answer: Option B
94. The arrival of the mother-in-law in the family proved a rift in the
lute.
Answer: Option B A. caused unnecessary worries
B. brought about disharmony
86. The curious neighbours were disappointed as the young couple's C. caused a pleasant atmosphere
quarrel was just a storm in a tea cup. D.brought about a disciplined atmosphere
A. violent quarrel B. fuss about a trifle Answer & Explanation
C. brittle situation D.quarrel about tea cups
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option B 95. The prince did not take after the king.
A. run after B. follow
87. Mohan always keeps himself to himself C. precede D.resemble
A. Is too busy B. Is selfish Answer & Explanation
C. Is unsociable D.Does not take sides
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option C 96. Don't lose patience, things will improve by and by
A. soon B. finally
C. gradually D.unexpectedly
88. While the ladies continued their small talk in the drawing room, I Answer & Explanation
felt bored.
A. whispering B. backbiting
C. gossip D.light conversation Answer: Option C
97. Do not imagine that Dharmendra is really sorry that his wife died.
Those are only crocodile tears.
Answer: Option D A. Pretended sorrow B. Tears a crocodile
C. A weeping crocodile D.Mild regret
89. My car broke down on way to the railway station. Answer & Explanation
A. stopped B. met with an accident
C. ran out of petrol D.failed to work
Answer: Option A
Answer: Option B
98. The P.M has pulled up Orissa partymen.
A. elevated B. rewarded 107. I requested him to put in a word for me.
C. punished D.reprimanded A.introduce B. assist
Answer & Explanation C. support D.recommend
Answer: Option D
Answer: Option D
99. He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice
Principal. 108. The dacoit murdered the man in cold blood.
A.returned my kindness B. did an act of kindness A.coldly B. boldly
C. improved my prospects D.became suddenly good C. ruthlessly D.deliberately
Answer: Option B Answer: Option C

100. He believes in the policy of making hay while the sun shines.
A.giving bribes to get his work done Explanation:
B. seeking advice from one and all 109. He has built a big business empire by his sharp practices.
C. helping those who help him A.extreme hard work B. keen business skills
D.making the best use of a favourable situation C. dishonest dealings D.sharp intelligence
Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

101. His friends advised him to be fair and square in his dealings. 110. The secretary and the treasurer are hand in glove with each other.
A.Careful B. Considerate A.very good friends B. constantly fighting
C. Polite D.Upright C. associates in some action D.suspicious of each other
Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

102. It is high time that India did something about the population 111. He never liked the idea of keeping his wife under his thumb and so
problem. he let her do what she liked.
A.already late B. appropriate time A.Pressed down B. Unduly under control
C. desired occasion D.auspicious moment C. Below his thumb D.Under tyrannical conditions.
Answer: Option A Answer: Option B

103. He is always standing up for the weak and oppressed. 112. It is time that professors came down from their ivory towers and
A.Boosting the claims of B. Championing the cause of studied the real needs of the students.
C. Seeking help of others for D.Moving about with A.Detachment and seclusion B. A tower made of ivory
Answer & Explanation C. Prison D.Dream lands
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option A
104. We should give a wide berth to bad characters.
A.give publicity to B. publicly condemn 113. You have to be a cool customer and be patient if you want to get
C. keep away from D.not sympathise with the best buys.
Answer & Explanation A.Be calm and not be excitable
B. Have a cool head
Answer: Option C C. Be uncommunicative
D.Be choosy
105. Turban is in vogue in some communities. Answer & Explanation
A.in fashion B. out of use
C. vaguely used D.never used Answer: Option A
114. There was no opposition to the new policy by the rank and file of
Answer: Option A the Government.
A.the official machinery B. the ordinary members
106. The old man was cut to the quick when his rich son refused to C. the majority D.the cabinet ministers
recognise him. Answer & Explanation
A.surprised B. hurt intensely
C. annoyed D.irritated Answer: Option B
115. The clerk wiped the nose of his employer by submitting a false bill 123. The detective left no stone unturned to trace the culprit.
and was dismissed from his job. A.took no pains
A.Cleaned the nose B. Cheated B. did very irrelevant things
C. Abused D.Slapped C. resorted to illegitimate practices
Answer & Explanation D.used all available means
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option D
116. I have a bone to pick with you in this matter.
A.Am in agreement B. Am angry 124. The authorities took him to task for his negligence.
C. Am indebted D.Will join hands A.gave him additional work B. suspended his assignment
Answer & Explanation C. reprimanded him D.forced him to resign
Answer: Option B
Answer: Option C
117. The new C.M stuck his neck out today and promised 10kgs. free 125. In spite of the immense pressure exerted by the militants, the
wheat a month for all rural families. Government has decided not to give in.
A.took an oath B. took a risk A.accede B. yield
C. extended help D.caused embarrassment C. oblige D.confirm
Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

118. Harassed by repeated acts of injustice. he decided to put his foot
down. 126. Their business is now on its last legs.
A.not to yield A.About to fructify B. About to perish
B. resign C. About to produce results D.About to take off
C. to accept the proposal unconditionally Answer & Explanation
D.withdraw
Answer & Explanation Answer: Option B
127. He went back on his promise to vote for me.
Answer: Option A A.withdrew B. forgot
C. reinforced D.supported
119. The class could not keep a straight face on hearing the strange Answer & Explanation
pronunciation of the new teacher.
A.remain silent B. remain serious Answer: Option A
C. remain mute D.remain disturbed
Answer & Explanation 128. The old beggar ran amuck and began to throw stones at the
passerby.
Answer: Option B A.became desperate B. ran about wildly
C. become annoyed D.felt disgusted
120. The parliamentary inquiry into the Bofors deal did not bring to Answer & Explanation
light any startling facts.
A.Prove B. Probe Answer: Option B
C. Highlight D.Disclose
Answer & Explanation 129. I cannot conceive of a time when I was without a refrigerator
A.Imagine B. Give birth
Answer: Option D C. Understand D.Depend
121. His speech went down well with the majority of the audience.
A.found acceptance with Answer: Option A
B. was attentively listened to by
C. was appreciated by
D.was applauded by
Answer: Option C
122. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.

A.Is trying to do much
B. Is very greedy
C. Is always hungry
D.Has little regard for others
Answer: Option A
Verbal Ability > Antonyms > Section 2
1. History abounds in instances of courage.

A.shines B. lacks
C. suffices D.fails
2. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.

A.civilized B. cruel
C. uncivilized D.bad
3. The members thought that the task was feasible.

A.impractical B. impossible
C. difficult D.impracticable
4. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the

whole of his life.
A.vainglorious B. indignant
C.triumphant D.disturbed
5. Feasibility of the project is under study.

A.unsuitability B. cheapness
C. impropriety D.impracticability
6. The incessant noise of the boring machine made it difficult for us to
got to sleep at night.
A.intermittent B. harsh
C. soft D.constant
7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its

citizens.
A.invasion B. entry 24. His critics found in the overt statements some hidden design.
C. immigration D.expulsion A. converse B. pervert
C.covert D.contrived
8. Many people try to resist reforms in the society.
A.fight B. accept 25. He spoke against corruption with zeal.
C.welcome D.repel A.indifference B. calmness
C. despair D.passiveness
9. Because of the economy drive, they very unwillingly surrendered 26. Those who views are progressive often meet with formidable
some superfluous posts. impediments when they begin to act.
A.important B. relevant A. revolutionary B. retrograde
C. significant D.essential C. brave D.outmoded
10. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of 27. Everything about him, especially his talkative nature, proclaims his
ministerial office. effeminacy.
A. wanting B. willing A. aggressiveness B. attractiveness
C. anxious D.eager C.manliness D.boorishness
11. Sathish point of view was correct but his behavior with his father
was quite impertinent. 28. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
A. healthy B. respectful A. sincerity B. animosity
C. inadequate D.smooth C. curiosity D.prosperity
12. This new magazine is know for its comprehensive coverage of 29. Given these constraint, we have no alternative but to suggest an
news. improvised solution.
A. casual B. inadequate A. a complete B. a preplanned
C. indifferent D.superficial C. a permanent D.a proscribed
13. He is well known for coming up with impracticable solutions. 30. The chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
A. easy B. possible A. confused B. closed
C.feasible D.alternate C. started D.complicated
31. We had a delectable meal yesterday.
14. The managing director remarked that the secretary was an asset to A. heavy B. unsavory
the company. C. tasty D.nice
A. loss B. liability
C. drag D.handicap 32. There was something strange and morbid about the whole house.
A. healthy B. cheerful
15. You can hardly find any trace of humility in the man. C. insipid D.appealing
A. pride B. insolence
C.arrogance D.conceit 33. The leader was pragmatic in his approach to the problem facing the
16. The plantation workers were on a collision course before the labor country.
officer intervened. A. indefinite B. vague
A. retaliatory B. perfunctory C.idealistic D.optimistic
C.conciliatory D.circuitous
34. Many people suffer setbacks in their career because of their inherent
17. The result of the tournament gave them a sense of elation. levity.
A. despondency B. misery A. seriousness B. solemnity
C. disappointment D.despair C. religiosity D.gravity
18. The officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter. 35. The moment when jadish got order of promotion, as General
A. postpone B. defer Manager, was a memorable occasion for him and his family.
C. adjourn D.delay A. passing B. immemorial
C. forgetful D.innocuous
19. He is extremely intelligent but proud. 36. They took note of humility of the visiting dignitary.
A.dull B. weak A. grandeur B. arrogance
C. ignorant D.simple C. friendliness D.decency
20. I abhor the ideas he sometimes expresses 37. Harish displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A.admire B. respect A. eagerness B. weakness
C. applaud D.appreciate C.indifference D.softness
21. They had an insipid conversation.
A.lively B. argumentative 38. I was surprised at his stiff attitude.
C. loud D.curious A. courteous B. flexible
C. soft D.lively
22. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
A. discarding B. boarding 39. It was done in a haphazard manner.
C. collecting D.saving A.planned B. excellent
C. extraordinary D.designed
23. The bedroom is at the rear side of this house.
A. unusual B. front 40. He abandoned his family.
C. upper D.back A.supported B. encouraged
C. pleased D.saved C. control D.check
41. In a literary work obscurity cab be a virtue.
A.clarity B. precision 58. The commission took two years to go through the massive collection
C. definiteness D.specificity of files and documents before preparing its report.
A.meager B. heavy
42. It was universally characterized as a progressive measure. C. light D.short
A.regressive B. obstructive
C. retrograde D.abhorrent 59. He is the most prudent person. I have ever came across.
A. shortsighted B. reckless
43. Mala was often teased as corpulent by her friends. C. inconsiderate D.injudicious
A. fat B. belligerent
C. garrulous D.gaunt 60. According to a great philosopher magnanimity in a man implies
many other qualities.
44. His vindictive nature often came up for comment among his friends. A. enmity B. meanness
A. forgetful B. forgiving C. jealousy D.poverty
C. obedient D.timid 61. Nothing has been organised properly and confusion seems
inevitable.
45. The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to A.inevident B. inefficient
precipitate the matter. C. ineligible D.uncertain
A. aggravate B. create
C.defer D.push 62. What he tells me confirms my ideas.
46. Poet often prefer ambiguity to A. strengthens B. opposes
A.clarity B. certainty C.contradicts D.verifies
C. rationality D.perversity
63. The actor is well known both for his humility and courage.
47. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or A.pride B. determination
material growth. C. honesty D.gentleness
A. internal B. spiritual
C. psychic D.celestial 64. The General Manager is quite tactful and handles the workers union
very effectively.
48. The atmosphere in that desolate place looked ominous. A. disciplined B. naive
A. pleasant B. encouraging C. strict D.loose
C.auspicious D.favorable
65. The error in the newspaper article is incidental.
49. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems. A.intentional B. conventional
A.indigence B. opulence C. usual D.permissible
C. sorrow D.exuberance 66. The club meets on the last Thursday of every month is a dilapidated
palace.
50. The atmosphere in the institute he had newly joined congenial to A. neglected B. regenerated
research. C.renovated D.furnished
A.disagreeable for B. inconvenient for
C. unpleasant for D.unsuitable for 67. A friendly dog meet us at the farmgate.
51. Dinesh could manage his family satisfactory with his meager A. helpful B. understanding
income. C. quiet D.hostile
A. continuous B. fabulous
C. hard D.adequate 68. In the interest of one's own reputation one should avoid ostentation
while entertaining friends.
52. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the A.miserliness B. simplicity
audience. C. purity D.innocence
A.disapproved B. misunderstood
C. praised D.welcomed 69. She used to disparage her neighbor every now and then.
A. please B. praise
53. I thought about her a lot during the following months. C. belittle D.denigrate
A. succeeding B. proceeding
C.preceding D.receding 70. The story told by the teacher amused children in the class.
A. frightened B. jolted
54. His interpretation of the poem is superficial. C. astonished D.saddened
A. mysterious B. difficult
Verbal Ability > One Word Substitutes > Section 1
C.profound D.mystical
55. The chairman rebuked the accounts for not supervising officer for 1. Extreme old age when a man behaves like a fool
not supervising the work of his subordinates. A.Imbecility B. Senility
A. received B. awarded C.Dotage D.Superannuation
C. invited D.praised
56. It is one of pernicious customs prevailing in the society. 2. That which cannot be corrected
A. permanent B. beneficial A.Unintelligible B. Indelible
C. parochial D.dangerous C. Illegible D.Incorrigible
57. He was asked to accelerate the pace of work. 3. The study of ancient societies
A. supervise B. slacken A.Anthropology B. Archaeology
C. History D.Ethnology A. One who abstains from theft
B. One who abstains from meat
4. A person of good understanding knowledge and reasoning power C.One who abstains from taking wine
A.Expert B. Intellectual D.One who abstains from malice
C. Snob D.Literate
21. A person interested in collecting, studying and selling of old things
5. A person who insists on something A.Antiquarian B. Junk-dealer
A.Disciplinarian B. Stickler C. Crank D.Archealogist
C. Instantaneous D.Boaster 22. A drawing on transparent paper
A. Red print B. Blue print
6. State in which the few govern the many C. Negative D.Transparency
A.Monarchy B. Oligarchy
C. Plutocracy D.Autocracy 23. One who is not easily pleased by anything
A. Maiden B. Mediaeval
7. A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge C. Precarious D.Fastidious
A.Pedantic B. Verbose
C. Pompous D.Ornate 24. A remedy for all diseases
8. List of the business or subjects to be considered at a meeting A. Stoic B. Marvel
A.Schedule B. Timetable C.Panacea D.Recompense
C.Agenda D.Plan
25. One who is fond of fighting
9. Leave or remove from a place considered dangerous A.Bellicose B. Aggressive
A.Evade B. Evacuate C. Belligerent D.Militant
C. Avid D.Exterminate
26. A small shop that sells fashionable clothes, cosmetics, etc.
10. A prima facie case is such A. Store B. Stall
A.As it seems at first sight C.Boutique D.Booth
B. As it is made to seem at first sight
C. As it turns out to be at the end 27. That which cannot be read
D.As it seems to the court after a number of hearings A. Negligible B. Illegible
C. Ineligible D.Incorrigible
11. A person pretending to be somebody he is not
A. Magician B. Rogue 28. In a state of tension or anxiety or suspense
C. Liar D.Imposter A. Off balance B. Depressed
C. Diffused D.On tenterhooks
12. A person who knows many foreign languages 29. That which cannot be seen
A.Linguist B. Grammarian A. Insensible B. Intangible
C. Polyglot D.Bilingual C.Invisible D.Unseen
13. One who has little faith in human sincerity and goodness 30. To slap with a flat object
A. Egoist B. Fatalist A. Chop B. Hew
C. Stoic D.Cynic C. Gnaw D.Swat
14. One who possesses many talents 31. Habitually silent or talking little
A.Versatile B. Nubile A. Servile B. Unequivocal
C. Exceptional D.Gifted C.Taciturn D.Synoptic
15. Words inscribed on tomb
A. Epitome B. Epistle 32. One who cannot be corrected
C. Epilogue D.Epitaph A. Incurable B. Incorrigible
C. Hardened D.Invulnerable
16. One who eats everything
A.Omnivorous B. Omniscient 33. Be the embodiment or perfect example of
C. Irrestible D.Insolvent A. Characterise B. Idol
C.Personify D.Signify
17. Malafide case is one
A. Which is undertaken in a good faith 34. A person not sure of the existence of god
B. Which is undertaken in a bad faith A. Cynic B. Agnostic
C. Which is undertaken after a long delay C. Atheist D.Theist
D.Which is not undertaken at all
35. A paper written by hand
18. The custom or practice of having more than one husband at same A. Handicraft B. Manuscript
time C. Handiwork D.Thesis
A. Polygyny B. Polyphony 36. The act of violating the sanctity of the church is
C.Polyandry D.Polychromy A. Blashphemy B. Heresy
C.Sacrilege D.Desecration
19. Tending to move away from the centre or axis
A.Centrifugal B. Centripetal 37. Something that can be heard
C. Axiomatic D.Awry A. Auditory B. Audio-visual
C.Audible D.Audition
20. Teetotaller means
38. A name adopted by an author in his writings 55. One who knows everything
A. Nickname B. Pseudonym A. Literate B. Scholar
C. Nomenclature D.Title C. Omnipotent D.Omniscient
39. Study of birds 56. Detailed plan of journey

A. Orology B. Optology A. Travelogue B. Travelkit
C. Opthalmology D.Ornithology C. Schedule D.Itinerary
57. Giving undue favours to one's own kith and kin
40. A place that provides refuge A.Nepotism B. Favouritism
A.Asylum B. Sanatorium C. Wordliness D.Corruption
C. Shelter D.Orphanage
58. Hater of learning and knowledge
41. A child born after death of his father A.Misologist B. Bibliophile
A.Posthumous B. Orphan C. Misogynist D.Misanthropist
C. Bastard D.Progenitor
59. A person interested in reading books and nothing else
42. The absence of law and order A. Book-keepr B. Scholar
A. Rebellion B. Anarchy C.Book-worm D.Student
C. Mutiny D.Revolt
43. The raison d'etre of a controversy is 60. A place where monks live as a secluded community
A. The enthusiasm with which it is kept alive A. Cathedral B. Diocese
B. The fitness with which participants handle it C. Convent D.Monastery
C.The reason or justification of its existence
The unending hostility the parties concerned have towards each 61. Incapable of being seen through
D. A. Ductile B. Opaque
other
C. Obsolete D.Potable
44. A place where bees are kept in called
A.An apiary B. A mole 62. One who does not care for literature or art
C. A hive D.A sanctury A. Primitive B. Illiterate
C.Philistine D.Barbarian
45. A religious discourse
A. Preach B. Stanza 63. A large sleeping-room with many beds
C. Sanctorum D.Sermon A. Bedroom B. Dormitory
C. Hostel D.Basement
46. Parts of a country behind the coast or a river's banks 64. Continuing fight between parties, families, clans, etc.
A. Isthmus B. Archipelago A. Enmity B. Feud
C.Hinterland D.Swamps C. Quarrel D.Skirmish
47. Study of the evolution of man as an animal 65. A building for storing threshed grain
A. Archaeology B. Anthropology A. Hangar B. Dockyard
C. Chronology D.Ethnology C. Store D.Granary
48. A person who speaks many languages
66. Policeman riding on motorcycles as guards to a VIP
A. Linguist B. Monolingual
A.Outriders B. Servants
C.Polyglot D.Bilingual
C. Commandos D.Attendants
49. One who does not believe in existence of god
67. One who is determined to exact full vengeance for wrongs done to
A. Egoist B. Atheist
him
C. Stoic D.Naive
A. Virulent B. Vindictive
50. A disease of mind causing an uncontrollable desire to steal
C. Usurer D.Vindicator
A. Schizophrenia B. Claustrophobia
C.Kleptomania D.Magolomania
68. Murder of a king
51. One who sacrifices his life for a cause A. Infanticide B. Matricide
A. Patriot B. Martyr C. Genocide D.Regicide
C. Revolutionary D.Soldier
69. An expression of mild disapproval
A. Warning B. Denigration
52. A person who brings goods illegally into the country
C. Impertinence D.Reproof
A. Importer B. Exporter
C. Fraud D.Smuggler
70. One absorbed in his own thoughts and feelings rather than in things
outside
53. To take secretly in small quantities
A. Scholar B. Recluse
A. Robbery B. Pilferage
C.Introvert D.Intellectual
C. Theft D.Defalcation
71. One who dabbles in fine arts for the love of it and not for monetary
gains
54. To accustom oneself to a foreign climate
A. Connoisseur B. Amateur
A. Adapt B. Adopt
C. Professional D.Dilettante
C. Accustom D.Acclimatise
A.Audible B. Applaudable
72. A school boy who cuts classes frequently is a C. Laudable D.Oral
A. Defeatist B. Sycophant
C.Truant D.Martinet
89. A light sailing boat built specially for racing
A. Canoe B. Yacht
73. Ready to believe C. Frigate D.Dinghy
A.Credulous B. Credible
C. Creditable D.Incredible 90. One who is in charge of museum
A.Curator B. Supervisor
C. Caretaker D.Warden
74. Medical study of skin and its diseases
A.Dermatology B. Endocrinology 91. A government by the nobles
C. Gynealogy D.Orthopaedics A.Aristocracy B. Democracy
C. Autocracy D.Bureaucracy
92. One who is honourably discharged from service
75. A person who tries to deceive people by claiming to be able to do A. Retired B. Emeritus
wonderful things C. Relieved D.Emancipated
A.Trickster B. Imposter
C. Magician D.Mountebank 93. Present opposing arguments or evidence
A. Criticise B. Rebuff
76. A dramatic performance C. Reprimand D.Rebut
A. Mask B. Mosque
C.Masque D.Mascot 94. The policy of extending a country's empire and influence
A. Communism B. Internationalism
77. One who does not marry, especially as a religious obligation C. Capitalism D.Imperialism
A. Bachelor B. Celibate
C. Vigin D.Recluse 95. Of outstanding significance
78. That which is perceptible by touch is A.Monumental B. Rational
A. Contagious B. Contingent C. Ominous D.Evident
C. Tenacious D.Tangible
96. Code of diplomatic etiquette and precedence
79. Very pleasing to eat A. Statesmanship B. Formalism
A. Appetising B. Palatable C. Hierarchy D.Protocol
C. Tantalising D.Sumptuous
97. A fixed orbit in space in relation to earth
A. Geological B. Geo-synchronous
80. The part of government which is concerned with making of rules C. Geo-centric D.Geo-stationary
A. Court B. Tribunal
C. Bar D.Legislature 98. That which cannot be believed
A.Incredible B. Incredulous
81. One who believes that all things and events in life are predetermined C. Implausible D.Unreliable
is a 99 .To issue a thunderous verbal attack
A.Fatalist B. Puritan A. Languish B. Animate
C. Egoist D.Tyrant C.Fulminate D.Invigorate
82. Something that relates to everyone in the world

A. General B. Common
C. Usual D.Universal
83. To walk with slow or regular Steps is to

A. Limp B. Stride
C.Pace D.Advance
84. A style full of words

A.Verbose B. Pedantic
C. Rhetorical D.Abundant
85. Murder of a brother
A. Patricide B. Regicide
C. Homicide D.Fratricide
86. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes

A. Elite B. Highbrow
C. Sophisticated D.Fastidious
87. To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle

A. Disperse B. Deploy
C. Collocate D.Align
88. A voice loud enough to be heard

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1. DIVA:OPERA 18. SYMPHONY:COMPOSER

3. THRUST:SPEAR 1. To make clean breast of

8. AFTER:BEFORE 4. To drive home

13. ARMY:LOGISTICS 8. To be above board

12. To play second fiddle Answer: Option B

Answer: Option D 24. Dowry is a burning question of the day.

Answer: Option C Answer: Option A

Answer: Option D 44. Don't thrust your nose into my affairs.

Answer: Option B 74. Why do you wish to tread on the toes?

Answer: Option C 75. He intends setting up as a lawyer in the adjoining district.

Answer: Option B Answer: Option C

Answer: Option D Answer: Option C

Answer: Option D Answer: Option A

Answer: Option A Answer: Option B

Answer: Option B Answer: Option B

122. Rohit has bitten off more than he chew.

1. History abounds in instances of courage.

2. The inhabitants of the island were barbarians.

3. The members thought that the task was feasible.

4. crestfallen he returned as he had never faced such humiliation in the

5. Feasibility of the project is under study.

7. Unsettled conditions in the land led to exodus of hundreds of its

39. Study of birds 56. Detailed plan of journey

82. Something that relates to everyone in the world

83. To walk with slow or regular Steps is to

84. A style full of words

86. Having superior or intellectual interests and tastes

87. To cause troops, etc. to spread out in readiness for battle

88. A voice loud enough to be heard

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