Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
SET-1
21. She got the divorce within no time.
(a) detachment
(b) breaking down
(c) annulment
(d) punishment
22. He was known for his gentle disposition.
(a) harmful
(b) amiable
(c) cunning
(d) adjusting
23. The harder we kick, the better the ball bounces back.
(a) recoils
(b) deflates
(c) inflates
(d) ascends
24. I plan and execute.
(a) desire
(b) debate
(c) accomplish
(d) discard
25. He listened to me with equanimity.
(a) carelessly
(b) excitedly
(c) patiently
(d) half-heartedly
26. The whole thing was a futile exercise.
(a) costly
(b) pointless
(c) indecisive
27. He was too cunning for her.
(a) capable
(b) fit
(c) intelligent
(d) dodgy
28. This decision is crucial for me.
(a) momentous
(b) natural
(c) primitive
(d) inept
29. The media went into a frenzy about the
(a) silent
(b) creative
(c) berserk
(d) wrong
30. He has been yearning to go home.
(a) declining
(b) demanding
(c) begging
(d) successful
SET-2
43. He was fired for negligence on duty.
(a) relieved of his job
(b) scolded
(c) rebuked
(d) attacked
44. Democracy is not the standardising of everyone so as to obliterate all peculiarity.
(a) demolish
(b) extinguish
(c) erase
(d) change
45. Divine grace is truly ineffable.
(a) that which cannot be rubbed out
(b) incapable of being understood
(c) that which is too great to be expressed in words
(d) too powerful to be defeated
46. The convocation address was very edifying.
(a) tedious
(b) in need of editing
(c) instructive
(d) exciting
SET-3
41. Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a deafening explosion.
(a) dangerous
(b) terrifying
(c) mild
(d) very loud
42. He showed exemplary courage during the crisis.
(a) usual
(b) durable
(c) commendable
(d) some
43. When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils restive.
(a) at rest
(b) idle
(c) quiet
(d) impatient
44. There is no dearth of talent in this country.
(a) scarcity
(b) availability
(c) plenty
(d) absence
45. The servants retired to their quarters.
(a) entered
(b) went away
(c) ran away
46. The navy gave tactical support to the marines.
(a) sensitive
(b) strategic
(c) immediate
(d) expert
47. A genius tends to deviate from the routine way of thinking.
(a) dispute
(b) disagree
(c) distinguish
(d) differ
48. He was greatly debilitated by an attack of influenza.
(a) depressed
(b) weakened
(c) worried
(d) defeated
49. His efforts at helping the poor are laudable.
(a) welcome
(b) sincere
(c) good
(d) praiseworthy
50. His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.
(a) rebuke
(b) sympathy
(c) indifference
(d) remorse
SET-4
16. It is unwise to sever diplomatic relations with a neighbouring country over small matters.
(a) engage
(b) estrange
(c) cut off
(d) twist
17. Bad tendencies are to be countered by good ones until all that is evil disappears.
(a) opposed
(b) balanced
(c) reduced
(d) bypassed
18. The police fired indiscriminately at the crowd, killing many innocent women and children.
(a) continuously
(b) without distinguishing
(c) foolishly
(d) rapidly
19. Businessmen who lack acumen cannot be expected to be very successful.
(a) fairness
(b) sharpness
(c) boldness
(d) righteousness
20. His candid opinions have won him many friends.
(a) kind
(b) courteous
(c) generous
(d) frank
SET-5
1. Her smile was contagious.
(a) arrogant
(b) disrespectful
(c) sarcastic
(d) catching
2. Her dynamic nature impressed everyone.
(a) enduring
(b) attentive
(c) evolutionary
(d) jealous
3. She was lamenting her destiny.
(a) celebrating
(b) bemoaning
(c) blaming
(d) making
4. Under his leadership the company grew in an organic manner.
(a) natural
(b) speedy
(c) unusual
(d) disciplined
5. His charm lies in his oratory.
(a) deceit
(b) eloquence
(c) looks
(d) nobility
6. She is a patron of art and culture.
(a) entrepreneur
(b) admirer
(c) critique
(d) backer
7. Arrogance is a hallmark of his nature.
(a) concern
(b) unpretentiousness
(c) conceit
(d) simplicity.
8. She undertook a reconnaissance of the
(a) revaluation
(b) ratification
(c) investigation
(d) regularisation
9. My daughter is my replica.
(a) pride
(b) clone
(c) love
(d) original
10. The sardonic nature of her stories m stand out among the contemporary writing
(a) compassionate
(b) insightful
(c) mocking
(d) comic
SET-6
11. Some people complain when they encounter a small misfortune in the course of their thoroughly happy life.
(a) run into
(b) run away
(c) run down
(d) run with
12. This world is full of miseries.
(a) indifferent love
(b) perfect happiness
(c) great suffering
(d) moderate sympathies
13. A glance at a beautiful object gives us delight.
(a) wisdom
(b) happiness
(c) purity
(d) peace
14. It is terrible for people to die of starvation.
(a) starch
(b) staple
(c) plenty
(d) hunger
15. The university has constituted a grievance redressal committee to look into the matter.
(a) depression
(b) complaint
(c) abrasion
(d) gratefulness
SET-7
16. Rakesh delivered a slanderous speech.
(a) abusive
(b) praiseworthy
(c) moderate
(d) inspiring
17. Suddenly, the sky was darkened by a gigantic bird.
(a) winged
(b) small
(c) tiny
(d) enormous
19. The Arabs who are not in the cities live in the desert throughout the year, shifting from one oasis to another.
(a) sandbank
(b) mound
(c) dune
(d) spring
18. To abolish poverty would be to destroy the soil upon which mankind produces the virtues conducive to higher civilization
(a) detest
(b) eradicate
(c) nurture
(d) assimilate
20. The various facets of life can be found reflected in a large city.
(a) several
(b) similar
(c) valuable
(d) singular
Pick out the most similar words
1. Defer स्थगित करना
(a) indifferent
(b) defy
(c) differ
(d) postpone
2. Coarse खुरदुरा
(a)smooth
(b)refined
(c)stiff
(d)rough
3. Diligent मेहनती
(a)desirous
(b)hardworking
(c)ridiculous
(d)assiduous
4. Genuine ईमानदार
(a)good
(b)attractive
(c)real
(d)lovable
5. Pail बाल्टी
(a)mug
(b)container
(c)bucket
(d)vessel
6. Abundant प्रचुर
(a)sufficient
(b)plentiful
(c)significant
(d)vibrant
7. Pity दया
offence
mercy
kindness
joy
8. Tedious दिलचस्प
devious
dull
distinctive
derogatory
9. Atrocity क्रूरता
envy
violence
jealousy
absurdity
10. Fortify मजबूत बनाना
create
generate
prohibit
strengthen
11. Apex चोटी
bottom
outward
top
inward
12. Insolent बद्तमीज़
submissive
arrogant
overbearing
disdainful
13. Elastic लचकदार
rubbery
flexible
expensive
exciting
14. Bedlam गन्दा बिस्तर
lout
lover
clamour
roar
15. Paradigm आदर्श
theme
example
proof
paragone
16. Peruse जाँचना, सोचना
overuse
examine
abuse
defuse
17. Amicable विनम्र
friendly
happy
perfect
Joyful
18. Baffle घबड़ा देना
strike
puzzle
flutter
surpass
19. Abandon छोड़ देना
excuse
forsake
urge
risk
20. Cordial हार्दिक
affectionate
generous
friendly
kind
21. Odious घिनौना
hateful
rotten
infamous
sick
22. Weary थका हुआ
tired
fatigued
sentimental
emotional
23. Jealous ईर्ष्यालु
obvious
atrocious
envious
ferocious
24. Alms भीख
blessings
charity
prayers
worship
25. Animate सजीव
kill
dead
energies
calm
26. Bland नरम
unpleasant
irritating
affable
tasteless
27. Endorse प्रशंसा करना
agree
except
condemn
exceed
28. Meticulous अवगुण ढूढ़ने वाला
correct
clean
painstaking
alert
29. Virtuous गुणी
chest
helpful
intelligent
courteous
30. Paucity कमी
surplus
excess
shortage
adequate
31. Enigmatic रहस्य्पूर्ण
magnetic
automatic
puzzling
speeding
32. Liberty आजादी
freedom
charity
equality
democracy
33. Jubilant खुश
brilliant
proud
gloomy
ecstatic
34. Cordial मैत्रीपूर्ण
smooth
sophisticated
friendly
reserved
35. Avert टालना
hide
excuse
obey
avoid
36. Candid स्पष्टवादी
overconfident
frank
arrogant
careless
37. Cease बंद करना
stop
lapse
close
arrest
38. Explicit स्पष्ट
clear
obvious
cautious
exorbitant
39. Diligent मेहनती
intelligent
modest
industrious
energetic
40. Accentuate सरल कर देना
exhibit
mitigate
devalue
sharpened
41. Lousy बहुत गन्दा
unbearable
awful
stinking
unpleasant
42. Prospective संभावित
potential
perplex
prosperous
43. Infuriate गुस्सा करना
burn
threaten
disgrace
enraged
44. Luxuriant समृद्ध होना
luxury
lovely
rich
abundant
45. Cantankerous झगड़ालू
quarrelsome
sadness
ferocious
fissiparous
46. Restrict रोक देना
curtail
prohibit
retain
retail
47. Abundant प्रचुर
sufficient
significant
plentiful
scant
48. Frugal कंजूस
plain
miser
extravagant
costly
49. Diminished कम करना
prohibit
shorten
version
reduce
50. Zenith चोटी
bottom
peak
low
nadir
51. Sinuous घुमावदार
straight
transparent
serene
serpentine
52. Conjecture अनुमान
knowledge
truth
bias
guess
53. Opulent धनी होना
comfortable
obscure
hardworking
rich
54. Podium मंच
stand
arena
tripod
dais