Vocabulary

Word Usage

Medium

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:

List-I List-II
(Sentences) (Words)
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(A) I saw his real face once the of politeness began to crack. (I) venerable
(B) journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money. (II) venial
(C) He was well regarded in the community as a old man. (III) veneer
(D) Why can't you forgive him for such a sin? (IV) venal

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Words)
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(A) I saw his real face once the ____ of politeness began to crack.	(I) venerable
(B) journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money.	(II) venial
(C) He was well regarded in the community as a ____ old man.	(III) veneer
(D) Why can't you forgive him for such a ____ sin?	(IV) venal

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> Matches "venerable" (respected elder) with sentence A about a cracking facade - incorrect word choice.

Option 2 -> Matches "venerable" with sentence A and "veneer" with sentence B about corrupt journalists - incorrect matches.

Option 3 -> Matches "venial" (pardonable sin) with sentence B about corrupt journalists - wrong context.

Option 4 -> (A) veneer = superficial layer that cracks; (B) venal = corrupt/money-motivated; (C) venerable = respected elder; (D) venial = pardonable sin - all correctly matched.

Hence, Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) -> "Veneer" refers to a superficial appearance that can crack, "venal" describes corrupt individuals motivated by money, "venerable" means worthy of respect (especially elders), and "venial" refers to minor, forgivable sins. Each word fits perfectly in its context. -> correct

2026: 14 May Shift 2

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the following sentence:

Knowing fully well that the extent of damage to the car would upset his father, Amit dealt with the topic ______.

2025: 19 May Shift 1

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Words)	(Definitions)
(A) Actuary	(I) A strong feeling of dislike or fear of people from other countries
(B) Ventriloquism	(II) A person whose job involves calculating insurance risks
(C) Xenophobia	(III) Connected with the countryside or country life
(D) Bucolic	(IV) The art of speaking without moving the lips-throwing the voice into a puppet

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2025: 20 May Shift 1

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:

He is so ________ that he hates to get up to even open the door.

2026: 19 May Shift 2

Which of the following options can replace the following expression?

A person who steals, especially secretly and without violence

A. Treacherous

B. Intruder

C. Robber

D. Trespasser

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2025: 21 May Shift 2

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II :

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(words)
(A) Gifted in prophecy, he had ______ that wizard who lived in the city of Pylos.	(i) foment
(B) The agitator's fiery speech was seen as an attempt to ______ strife and hatred among the crowd.	(II) forbear
(C) In times of great adversity, it is wise to _______ anger and respond with patience instead.	(III) ferment
(D) The grape juice was left to _______ for several days to produce a rich and flavorful wine.	(IV) forebear

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2025: 13 May Shift 1

Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word METAMORPHOSIS?

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