Vocabulary

Word Usage

Medium

Fill in the blank with the correct option given below:

Why are you vexed ___________ your wife?

over

with

✅ Correct Option: 1

NTA accepts the expression "vexed at" here, where "at" points to the source or cause of annoyance. Thus the sentence becomes:

"Why are you vexed at your wife?"

So Option 1 is correct as per NTA's official key.

Note: "Vexed with someone" is also common and may sound more natural when the object is a person. We are following NTA's key.

2022: 20 July Shift 1

From the given list, choose the one word substitute for 'one who does not believe in God' :

(A) agnost

(B) atheist

(D) Entrepreneur

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2025: 31 May Shift 1

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

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Words)
(A) The fire spread ____________ in the forest.	(I) wisely
(B) Ankush agreed _____________ to help with the project.	(II) rapidly
(C) Our parents saved money_________ for future emergencies.	(III) eagerly
(D) The children waited___________for their favourite show to start.	(IV) reluctantly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 18 May Shift 2

Fill in the blanks in LIST-I with the most appropriate option given in LIST-II:

	LIST-I		LIST-II
A.	The mud-filled ________ of my shoes didn't give up as I tried very hard.	I.	soar
B.	The birds on the __________ flew overhead to save their chicks.	II.	islet
C.	I am feeling______ after hours of rigorous practice.	III.	eyelet
D.	The birds ______ in the air.	IV.	sore

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 2 June Shift 2

Fill the blanks in the List-II with the suitable words given in List-II:

List-I	List-II
(Sentences)	(Words)
(A) Asha was caught trying to ________ evidence to support her false claim.	(I) obliterated
(B) The professor _________ every detail of the research paper before approval.	(II) fabricate
(C) The storm was so powerful that it _________ entire villages.	(III) repeal
(D) The government decided to ________ the outdated law after much debate.	(IV) scrutinised

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2026: 12 May Shift 1

Choose the expanded form of the given word from the options given below: "Charlatan."

2025: 29 May Shift 1

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List–I with the appropriate adjectives in List–II

List–I (Sentences)	List–II (Adjectives)
(A) We enjoyed our vacation. It was so _______.	(I) sumptuous
(B) Since I had a really _________ breakfast, I can easily skip lunch.	(II) unwavering
(C) I want to go to a retreat for a while. The music at the wedding was so ________.	(III) relaxing
(D) I am very grateful to them for their ____________ support.	(IV) cacophonous

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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