Vocabulary

Word Usage

Easy

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:

Ashok is going to the conference as our __________.

monarch

delegate

martyr

conjurer

✅ Correct Option: 2

Option 1: monarch -> A monarch is a sovereign ruler (king/queen), not someone who represents others at a conference.

Option 2: delegate -> A delegate is a person authorized to represent others at a meeting or conference.

Option 3: martyr -> A martyr is someone who suffers or dies for a cause, unrelated to conference attendance.

Option 4: conjurer -> A conjurer is a magician or performer of tricks, not relevant in this professional context.

Hence, Option 2: delegate -> A delegate is the appropriate term for someone who is sent to represent a group or organization at a conference or meeting. The sentence indicates Ashok is representing "us" at the conference, making "delegate" the most suitable word -> correct

2025: 16 May Shift 1

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II

List-I	List-II
(Words)	(Meanings)
(A) Pseudonym	(I) intuitive sagacity or perception
(B) Clairvoyance	(II) immoderate indulgence of appetite
(C) Intemperance	(III) a model, example or pattern
(D) paradigm	(IV) a fictitious name assumed by an author

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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

From the group leader's tone, I could _____ that he was unhappy with the management's decision.

2025: 22 May Shift 2

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Someone who worries too much about small details or rules is said to be ____.

2025: 29 May Shift 1

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

The ________ sunrise painted the sky in hues of bright red and orange.

2022: 26 Aug Shift 1

Choose one option which can replace the given phrase.

One who is rather gloomy and sees only darker and negative side of things.

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the correct words given in LIST-II

	LIST-I Sentences		LIST-II Words
A.	The police ______ into action on receiving the call yesterday.	I.	struck
B.	When adversity______ the family, they displayed perseverance.	II.	levitated
C.	After returning from our practice, we___ our sweatshirts.	III.	swung
D.	A sudden gust of wind _____the dust particles making the room hazy.	IV.	hung

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: Ashok is going to the conference as our __________.

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Ashok is going to the conference as our __________.