Vocabulary

Word Usage

Hard

Fill in the blank with the correct option. 'The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was an ________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester.'

anomaly

allay

adage

abatement

✅ Correct Option: 1

Tip: Look for a word that shows the drop in grades was unusual or not normal for her.

Correct option:

Anomaly -> something unusual or out of pattern ✅

Other options:

Allay -> to reduce fear or concern

Adage -> a short, wise saying

Abatement -> a decrease or reduction (not about grades being unusual)

2025: 2 June Shift 1

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:**

In _______, I think I should have been more patient with my learning process.

2026: 22 May Shift 2

Choose the correct word from the options to complete the given sentence.

The _________ of all the goodies in front of her filled her with pleasure.

2026: 13 May Shift 1

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options:-

You must reconcile yourself ______ the circumstances and endure them.

2026: 15 May Shift 1

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below:

You mustn't wear ____ clothing to the glass workshop as it is susceptible to fire.

2025: 21 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with appropriate homonyms in List-II :

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Homonyms)
(A) At the other side of the beautiful valley, was a steep ______ to the top of the hill.	(i) assent
(B) I noticed colour __________ up in her cheeks when I caught her staring at me.	(II) flair
(C) There were murmurs of _________ from a very small section of the crowd.	(III) ascent
(D) He has an amazing _______ for languages.	(IV) flare

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 23 May Shift 2

Choose the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The government honoured the __________ to encourage their skills.

Solution