Q.201
Medium
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'LAUDABLE'?
A
Praiseworthy
B
Commendable
C
Reprehensible
D
Admirable
Correct Answer:
C. Reprehensible
Explanation:
Laudable means worthy of praise. Reprehensible means deserving criticism or disapproval, making it the opposite.
Q.202
Medium
What is the meaning of 'PERNICIOUS'?
A
Helpful and beneficial
B
Harmfully persistent and insidious
C
Quick and temporary
D
Obvious and visible
Correct Answer:
B. Harmfully persistent and insidious
Explanation:
Pernicious means having a harmful effect in a subtle way; destructive yet seemingly innocent.
Q.203
Medium
Arrange the sentences in correct order:
A
B, A, C, D
B
A, B, C, D
C
B, C, A, D
D
C, A, B, D
Correct Answer:
A. B, A, C, D
Explanation:
The logical sequence is: preparation (B) → discovery (A) → publication (C) → impact (D).
Q.204
Medium
Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'METICULOUS'?
A
Careless
B
Haphazard
C
Painstaking
D
Reckless
Correct Answer:
C. Painstaking
Explanation:
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and care. Painstaking conveys the same meaning of careful, thorough work.
Q.205
Medium
Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was satisfied with the new policy.'
A
'was' should be 'were'
B
'satisfied' should be 'satisfy'
C
No error
D
'with' should be 'about'
Correct Answer:
A. 'was' should be 'were'
Explanation:
With 'neither...nor', when the second noun is plural (employees), the verb should be plural ('were').
Q.206
Medium
What does 'OBFUSCATE' mean?
A
To clarify something
B
To make deliberately unclear or obscure
C
To accelerate a process
D
To simplify an explanation
Correct Answer:
B. To make deliberately unclear or obscure
Explanation:
Obfuscate means to deliberately make something unclear, confusing, or difficult to understand.
Q.207
Medium
Read: 'The ancient civilization flourished due to trade routes connecting distant regions.' What can be inferred?
A
Ancient civilizations did not value commerce
B
Trade connections were crucial to the civilization's prosperity
C
The civilization was isolated from other regions
D
Trade routes were harmful to the civilization
Correct Answer:
B. Trade connections were crucial to the civilization's prosperity
Explanation:
The passage directly states the civilization 'flourished due to' trade routes, indicating their importance to prosperity.
Q.208
Medium
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'Her _____ approach to problem-solving earned her respect in the industry.'
A
whimsical
B
pragmatic
C
frivolous
D
sentimental
Correct Answer:
B. pragmatic
Explanation:
A pragmatic (practical, realistic) approach to problem-solving would earn professional respect, unlike whimsical or frivolous approaches.
Q.209
Medium
What is the synonym of 'ABSCOND'?
A
To stay present
B
To flee secretly
C
To discuss thoroughly
D
To accept responsibility
Correct Answer:
B. To flee secretly
Explanation:
Abscond means to leave hurriedly and secretly, often to avoid detection or prosecution. Flee secretly is the closest synonym.
Q.210
Medium
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
A
Salutary
B
Caustic
C
Benign
D
Lenient
Correct Answer:
B. Caustic
Explanation:
'Caustic' means biting, sarcastic, or severely critical in manner. It fits the context of remarks that offended the audience. The other options suggest positive or neutral qualities.
