Note the meaning of each underlined work in the sentence in which it occurs. Select the option that conveys the
meaning and write it in your answer book.
1. The room looked clean and spartan.
(a) simple (b) tidy (c) ascetic
2. My wife dashed off to the grocer’s before I arrived home.
(a) spoke (b) wrote (c) hurried out
3. There was a look of serenity on the face of the holyman.
(a) happiness (b) calmness (c) silence
4. I was nonplussed to see her behave so rudely at the party.
(a) amused (b) irritated (c) surprised
5. There is a lot of prejudice in Indian society.
(a) hatred (b) injustice (c) bias
6. As soon as the minister started, the journalists interrupted him.
(a) greeted (b) interviewed (c) stopped
7. The soldier’s legs had to be amputated.
(a) destroyed (b) crippled (c) cut
8. Police refused to divulge the identity of the criminal.
(a) reveal (b) conceal (c) show
9. I came across a wonderful theater artist on my trip.
(a) spoke to (b) met (c) looked at
10. Her face was suffused with colour.
(a) masked over (b) spread over (c) covered over
11. The politician renounced all his wealth.
(a) distributed (b) declared (c) gave up
12. Everyone was elated when the results were declared.
(a) joyful (b) disappointed (c) angry
13. His strange behaviour bears out our suspicion.
(a) reduces (b) confirms (c) increases
14. He is leading an ascetic life.
(a) isolated (b) lavish (c) simple
15. The scientist elucidated her new theory.
(a) explained (b) modified (c) abandoned
16. The new office is sparsely furnished.
(a) well (b) barely (c) not at all
17. He is the most despised person in our office.
(a) punctual (b) popular (c) hated
18. She has a strong alibi.
(a) excuse (b) argument (c) witness
19. The fans were vying with each other to get a glimpse of their favourite star.
(a) running after (b) fighting (c) competing with
20. Your friend is very verbose.
(a) talkative (b) active (c) proud
21. The friendly website helped people access the government’s policy easily.
(a) evalute (b) understand (c) strengthen
22. The teacher focused on Spoken English.
(a) concentrated on (b) dealt exclusively with (c) ignored
23. The students responded enthusiastically.
(a) with great interest (b) without any interest (c) disinterestedly
24. The silly cock perceives itself as the harbinger of dawn.
(a) falsely assumes (b) rightly believes (c) looks upon
25. The reference by the student to films was out of place.
(a) incorrect (b) unnecessary (c) inappropriate
26. Birds instinctively known how to fly.
(a) obviously (b) deliberately (c) without training
27. He ha a hearty breakfast at her house.
(a) large (b) slow (c) early
28. She wore a jaded jeans to the party.
(a) colourful (b) worn-out (c) ill-fitting
29. The tranquility of the hills has always attracted her.
(a) peacefulness (b) height (c) cold
30. He bears no malice towards anyone.
(a) hatred (b) love (c) gratitude
31. The prisoner was acquitted for lack of evidence
(a) punished (b) released (c) forgiven
32. He ticked me off because I was late.
(a) scolded (b) corrected (c) criticised
33. I prefer the commercials on TV to those boring serials.
(a) sales talk (b) marketing (c) advertisements
34. It was only the next morning that we realized the full scale of the damage.
(a) extent (b) meaning (c) measurement
35. It was important to inculcate good study habits in children at an early age.
(a) teach (b) emphasize (c) fix
36. He was leading an austere life.
(a) simple (b) luxurious (c) busy
37. She never took advantage of anyone.
(a) helped (b) encouraged (c) exploited
38. The streets looked deserted after the festival.
(a) dry (b) empty (c) dirty
39. She put on an old dress.
(a) wore (b) washed (c) bought
40. She turned back instinctively.
(a) carefully (b) involuntarily (c) slowly
41. There’s been an appalling increase in environmental pollution in the cities.
(a) shocking (b) considerable (c) steep
42. The victory gave enormous pleasure to everyone.
(a) instant (b) very big (c) excess
43. The meal was so good that it tempted even the most jaded appetite.
(a) old (b) very poor (c) worn-out
44. They have renounced their old criminal ways of life.
(a) remembered (b) strengthened (c) given up
45. The climb will be real test of their mettle.
(a) strength and enthusiasm (b) spirit and courage (c) interest and skill
46. Cigarette smoking is injurious to health.
(a) dangerous (b) judicious (c) good
47. Shoplifters will e handed over to the police.
(a) arrested (b) given (c) handcuffed
48. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.
(a) adventure (b) go (c) swim
49. The thief broke into a run as he was the policeman.
(a) ran faster (b) broke the house (c) broke the policeman
50. Huge black snakes were wriggling around.
(a) wringing (b) moving (c) biting
51. The streets were deserted late at night.
(a) quite (b) empty (c) calm
52. The hotel in the island offers a place of serenity.
(a) beauty (b) charm (c) calmness
53. It took several hours before the flames sank down.
(a) blew out (b) decreased (c) spread
54. He sent at letter out of malice.
(a) hatred (b) sympathy (c) love
55. She endeavoured to finish her work on time.
(a) hurried (b) failed (c) tried hard
56. I was ticked of for being late to work.
(a) scolded (b) punished (c) warned
57. The tea was tepid; so I left it.
(a) cold (b) bad (c) lukewarm
58. Medical techniques are becoming more sophisticated all the time.
(a) difficult (b) advanced (c) expensive
59. His grandchildren were a solace in his old age.
(a) comfort (b) companion (c) help
60. Their clothes were always austere.
(a) dark (b) simple (c) bright
61. Our players showed their mettle when they were under pressure.
(a) weakness (b) courage (c) capabilities (d) skills
62. She was elated at the news about her trip abroad.
(a) surprised (b) worried (c) anxious (d) very happy
63. She was absolutely furious at his behaviour.
(a) very angry (b) delighted (c) shocked (d) envious
64. He hadn’t realized the dimension of the problem.
(a) seriousness (b) importance (c) extent (d) causes
65. State governments are investing more and more money on rural development.
(a) allocating (b) raising (c) attracting (d) using
66. Last week when I was in Chennai, I ran into an old friend of mine.
(a) accompanied (b) met (c) remembered (d) visited
67. The sudden noise from the bushes started the little boy.
(a) surprised (b) worried (c) threatened (d) confused
68. After some persuasion, he has agreed to renounce his claim over the land.
(a) renew (b) strengthen (c) make public (d) give up
69. After the long illness, she has become frail.
(a) old (b) thin (c) weak (d) energetic
70. The soldiers found it difficult to walk through the dense forest.
(a) dark (b) thick (c) large (d) fearful
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