Directions (1-5): In the following questions out of the five alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given words.
1. ERRONEOUSLY:
(1) previously (2) effectively
(3) wrongly (4) evidently
(5) None of these
2. CAPITULATE:
(1) repeat (2) execute
(3) summarize (4) surrender
(5) None of these
3. PROPITIATE:
(1) conform (2) appease
(3) influence (4) approach
(5) None of these
4. RESTIVE:
(1)rested (2) restless
(3) limited (4) limitless
5. DEROGATORY:
(1) injurious (2) shattering
(3) destructive (4) disparaging
(5) None of these
Directions (6-10):In the following questions, four alternative are given for the idiom/phrase mentioned below. Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
6. To blaze a trail:
(1) to lead the way as a pioneer’
(2) to light a track
(3) to set up a fire
(4) to wear a blazer while running.
7. To steer clear of:
(1) drive carefully
(2) avoid
(3) explain clearly
(4) escape
8. A dark horse:
(1) an unforeseen competitor
(2)a black horse
(3) a nightmare
(4) an unknown person
9. Red-letter day:
(1) a colourful day
(2) a fatal day
(3) happy and significant day
(4) hapless day
10. Have the last-laugh:
(1) be of a cheerful nature
(2) laugh only after understanding something
(3) to be victorious at the end of an argument
(4) to crack the final joke
Answers with Explanations: (1-5):
1. (3) Erroneously is a synonymous of wrongly.
Ex. They have arrived at some erroneous conclusions.
2. (4) The word Capitulate (verb) means stop fighting against somebody/something and agree to what they want. Hence Surrender and Capitulate are synonymous.
Ex. The club eventually capitulated and now grants equal right to women.
3. (2) The word Propitiate means win the favour of somebody by pleasing act. Hence Propitiate and appease are synonymous.
Ex. I have never gone out of my way to propitiate people.
4. (2) The word Restive (adjective) means unable to be still or quiet, difficult to control.
Ex. The audience grew restive.
5. (4) The word Derogatory means showing a critical attitude to somebody’s reputation, insulting. The word disparaging bears the same meaning.
Ex. He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.
Answers (6-10):
6. (1) 7. (3) 8. (1) 9. (3) 10. (3)
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