Directions: There are two gaps in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the gaps most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first gap.
Explanation: In the context of the sentence it must be stinging (a hurting) rebuke (criticism) an d unreasonably (beyond the limits of what is accepted).
The remaining choices are not suitable to the context Vociferous – vehement, or loud
Stimulating – means more active, or intense.
Stifling – smother or suppress.
Directions: There are two gaps in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the gaps most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first gap.
Explanation:
The sentence says that the cold war worsened that general sense of nervousness about real life calamitous events like earthquakes and tidal waves. The words exacerbated and cataclysmic fit into the blanks.
exacerbated – worsened, intensified.
cataclysmic – destructive, disastrous, calamitous.
The remaining words are not suitable to the context.
exaggerated – over stated
tragic – disastrous
Hence it is ruled out.
intensified seems to be suitable but mysterious (enigmatic) is not suitable.
Hence it is also ruled out.
Exasperated means – angry, disgruntied, enraged.
catastrophic – has the same meaning as cataclysmic.
Directions: There are two gaps in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the gaps most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first gap.
Explanated: The words "excoriated" and 'underhanded' are the most suitable words. The given sentence says that Martina Hingis has been excoriated (citicized) for her underhanded (crafty or disingenuous) conduct. The remaining words are not suitable.
exculpated : (acquit, discharged, excused).
Exhorted : urged, persuaded.
Exonerated : free from charge.
Directions: There are two gaps in each of the following sentences. From the pairs of words given, choose the one that fills the gaps most appropriately. The first word in the pair should fill the first gap.
Explanation:
Apprehension – (a doubt)
Bubbling – (effervescing)
i.e., in the developing nations of Asia and Latin America there is (a doubt) apprehension about how Bush would respond to the financial crises that are always (effervescing) bubbling below the surface.
Among the remaining choices the pairs of words are not suitable to the context.
Directions: Four statements with blanks have been given. These statements are followed by four alternatives. Choose the one that fits into the set of statements the maximum number of times.
Explanation: Privilege means freedom, right and concession – all three. Therefore, the rising costs of a good education have made it an advantage the rich have over those less privileged. Every citizen has the rights mentioned here. Having a privilege over one’s rivals means having an edge over them due to rank, connections or something else in one’s favor. And if Sheron had the privilege of the company’s bungalow and car, then that was a concession.