CUET English Vocabulary > Word Usage PYQs

Choose the most appropriate combination of words for the blanks in the following sentences from the options given : 1. A good citizen is always ______ for liberty and freedom. 2. Prices will ______ higher and higher in coming days. 3. Ashoka's ______ was full of peace. 4. The funeral ______ were performed by the eldest son.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adjectives given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | (A) Mrs.Kapoor seemed ______ that she might not have enough money to pay this month's rent. | (I) arduous | | (B) Rahul was totally ______ after being on duty for 48 hours in the hospital. | (II) ardent | | (C) After the ______ trek, the students were famished and attacked the food counter. | (III) worried | | (D) His ______ love for mountaineering had landed him a job in a ski resort in the Alps. | (IV) wrecked | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: He was ______ for his rude behaviour and wanted to make up by treating us at the icecream parlour.

Match the literary devices given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I<br>(Literary Terms) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Epic | (I) written in a regular rhythmic pattern | | (B) Verse | (II) comparison between two objects having something common | | (C) Simile | (III) a long speech given by a person in a play | | (D) Monologue | (IV) a long narrative/poem describing an important action | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: Ravi is ______ at solving difficult crossword puzzels.

Match the definitions in List-I with the subjects of study mentioned in List-II: | List-I<br>(Definitions) | List-II<br>(Subjects of study) | | --- | --- | | (A) Study of the movements of stars and planets | (I) Immunology | | (B) Study of protection against diseases | (II) Astrology | | (C) Study of blood | (III) Palaeontology | | (D) Study of fossils | (IV) Hematology | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the blanks in List-I with appropriate words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Meanings) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) She always treats us with great_ | (I) radiant | | (B) Food adultration is a_crime. | (II) benevolent | | (C) I like her_smile. | (III) amiability | | (D) Donation to poor and needy people is a_act | (IV) heinous | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Collar | (I) an area surrounded by a fence | | (B) Choral | (II) a band around the neck | | (C) Coral | (III) music sung by a group of singers | | (D) Corral | (IV) a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence: As the storm approached, we could hear the distant __________of thunder in the sky.

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A person who supports a particular idea or party | (I) Fanatic | | (B) Someone with a very strong belief that something is great | (II) Radical | | (C) Someone who believes that there should be extreme change | (III) Reactionary | | (D) Someone opposed to change or new ideas | (IV) Adherent | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) Few words packed with meaning, concise | (I) Circumlocution | | (B) Talking around, a way of talking indirectly | (II) Colloquial | | (C) Informal, less grammatically rigid language | (III) Magniloquent | | (D) Sonorous, emphasizing style at the expense of thought | (IV) Laconic | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He gazed___________ at his beautiful parental home in the valley, his thoughts drifting to a memorable past.

From the given options, select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Her new book was wonderfully __________ of the long forgotten memories of bygone times.

Select the appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The diligent investigator posed several __________ questions to the suspect in order to________ the details of the case.

Select the appropriate word from the given option to complete the sentence: The______actions of the mill owners were eventually exposed, leading to widespread public outrage.

Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He won three ______ championships, creating a record in the league's history.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) The wind blew so strongly that the weather _______ on the rooftop spun rapidly. | (I) vain | | (B) She has a personal _________ in the success of the play. | (II) steak | | (C) Her ______ efforts to fix the broken device only ended up frustrating her. | (III) vane | | (D) The conversation sizzled like a ____ on the grill: heated and rich with unspoken tension. | (IV) stake | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. | (I) Soliloquy | | (B) An act of speaking aloud, especially by a character in a play. | (II) Epitome | | (C) A speech delivered without preparation | (III) Prologue | | (D) A summary of a written work | (IV) Extempore | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence: Alice _____, "How blessed I'm to be here today!"

Match the words given in the List-I with their meanings given in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Exaltation | (I) Related to meaning in language | | (B) Resurrection | (II) Lack of energy | | (C) Semantic | (III) Great Joy | | (D) Lassitude | (IV) A new beginning once again | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill the blanks in the sentences in List-I with their appropriate adverbs in the List-II. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Arif spoke so_________ that the audience was mesmerized. | (I) vaguely | | (B) Akash ___________ agreed to apologize after much persuasion. | (II) briskly | | (C) My parents ________ remembered meeting Shyam years ago. | (III) eloquently | | (D) The officer walked ________ towards the crime scene lest the clues get compromised. | (IV) reluctantly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) We took a _____ across the river to reach the island. | (I) furry | | (B) Cinderella's ___________ godmother helped her transform into a beautiful princess. | (II) fury | | (C) The moss was soft and________ to touch. | (III) ferry | | (D) The raft could not withstand the _______ of the storm. | (IV) fairy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option that explains the given statement in one word: The study of human race especially of its origins, development, customs and beliefs.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank: The teacher will _____ the student's performance before giving the final grades.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank: Ashu completed the project ___, ensuring that every detail was perfect.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The movie was so _______ that the audience gave it a standing ovation.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adjectives given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Adjectives) | |---|---| | (A) The _______ colours of the painting caught my attention. | (I) delectable | | (B) The _______ lake was a perfect spot for a relaxing picnic. | (II) intricate | | (C) The _______ design on the ancient monument was fascinating. | (III) serene | | (D) The _______ smell of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house. | (IV) vibrant | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Homonyms) | |---|---| | (A) For many people in remote areas, _____ water is still a pipe dream. | (I) portable | | (B) These days, most of the gadgets are so designed that they are sleek and _____. | (II) potable | | (C) After the monsoon, the damp patches on the _____ bore marks of the heavy downpour. | (III) ceiling | | (D) The _____ wax did wonders to save the packets from spilling open. | (IV) sealing | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The newly opened cafe became a popular _____ for artists and writers to gather and share ideas.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The professor gave a _______ explanation, making even the most complex concepts easy to understand.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The students listened _____ to the teacher's instructions, ensuring that they understood every detail.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** Men who are always _____ about their poverty, never achieve success forget happiness.

Match the words given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Convivial | (I) Emitting or reflecting light; bright and shining. | | (B) Indefatigable | (II) Cheerful and friendly, fond of the company of other. | | (C) Luminous | (III) Present, appearing, or found everywhere. | | (D) Ubiquitous | (IV) Capable of continuing tirelessly and without effort. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The committee was _______ about the decision and delayed announcing it.

Match the figures of Speech given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Figures of Speech) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Irony | (I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant. | | (B) Pun | (II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true. | | (C) Paradox | (III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis. | | (D) Euphemism | (IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings; play on words. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct verb from the options given below: Some animals have a remarkable ability to _______ to changing environments.

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Aid | (I) A person who assists someone | | (B) Aide | (II) To aid the commission of an offence | | (C) Aerial | (III) Help or assistance | | (D) Abet | (IV) Existing or suspended in the air | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The CEO remained _____ in his attitude, refusing to change his stance despite pressure.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Anshika spoke so _____ that the audience was completely captivated.

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Art related to ornate, good handwriting | (I) Graphology | | (B) Study of the collection of coins, tokens, paper money etc. | (II) Calligraphy | | (C) Study of celestial bodies | (III) Numismatics | | (D) Study of handwriting | (IV) Astronomy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: No one questioned the _____ of his statement as he was known to be a man of intrigrity

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.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The Ashoka team had to ________the project due to lack of funds. | (I) devoured | | (B) Regular exercise can _________your overall health. | (II) repress | | (C) After the long trek, we _______ our meal within minutes. | (III) enhance | | (D) The government tried to ______ the protests of the people against its new tax policies. | (IV) abandon | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Asha's _________behaviour made her unpopular in her class. | (I) benevolent | | (B) Being _________Archana donated generously to charities. | (II) diligent | | (C) Arti gave a _______response about her feelings in an interview to the weekly publication. | (III) arrogant | | (D) ] Ashish is a _______student who studies every day. | (IV) candid | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: A person who believes in social welfare through charity is known as ________

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate Homonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A)As the letter was addressed ____ , the secretary did not open it. | (I) personnel | | (B) I was asked to fetch a ____ of water during my first year as an intern. | (II) personal | | (C) The working _____ for that company seemed to be satisfied. | (III) pale | | (D) His face turned _____ when he was caught stealing red-handed. | (IV) pail | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: Consideration of others' needs and happiness as the basis for any action is called ________

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I <br> (Word)| List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Neologism | (I) Lasting for a short period of time | | (B) Loquacious | (II) A newly coined word or expression | | (C) Isthmus | (III) A person who talks continuously | | (D) Ephemeral | (IV) A narrow strip of land connecting two larger masses | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Pairs of words) | | (A) _____marriages were arranged, but that has ____changed now. | (I) carelessly/even | | (B) He did the test so____that he didn't____finish a part of it. | (II) individually/enough | | (C) Although he was dressed____he wasn't____relaxed. | (III) traditionally/somewhat | | (D) ____, each player is good, but they don't play well____as a team. | (IV) casually/very | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: ________ for the physically challenged are concentrating around major cities.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate adjectives in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | --- | --- | | (A) The weather in Mumbai is __________. | (I) innovative | | (B) The teacher gave a __________ explanation of the topic. | (II) humid | | (C) The artist's work was incredibly __________ and inspiring. | (III) stunning | | (D) The view of the sunset over the ocean was __________. | (IV) comprehensive | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct adverb from the options given below: Arjun works __________ to achieve his goals, and never succumbs to adverse challenges.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below: The __________ of the story is to always tell the truth.

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.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate homophones given in List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homophones) | | (A) Despite his initial success, Ajay became ________ and stopped putting in effort, which eventually led to his downfall. | (I) coarse | | (B) Vasudha's _________nature made her well-liked, as she was always willing to help others without hesitation. | (II) complacent | | (C) The _________ texture of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear for a long duration. | (III) course | | (D) Anuja got enrolled in a challenging _________ in economics to prepare her future career in finance. | (IV) complaisant | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: It is one of the tragic ______ of our age that the rocket which could have been a symbol of humanity's aspirations for the stars, has become a weapon of destruction.

Select the correct expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company plans to __________ the new product next month, and they are hoping it will boost their sales.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The state of highest perfection is _______.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the words given in List-II : | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Aakriti gave me a kind ________ about my outfit. | (I) complement | | (B) The red shoes ________ the dress perfectly. | (II) site | | (C) Please ________ evidence from the book to support your argument. | (III) compliment | | (D) This is the construction ________ for the new library. | (IV) cite | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: I find writing poetry very _______ It helps me to get a truer understanding of myself and gives me a good feeling inside.

Choose the appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The committee's appeal for donations ________ little response from the residents.

Match the words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II : | List-I<br>(Words) | List-II<br>(Definitions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Blasphemy | (I) The act of copying another person's ideas, words or work and pretending that they are your own | | (B) Plagiarise | (II) An expert on matters involving the judgment of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music | | (C) Connoisseur | (III) The state of having more than one possible meaning | | (D) Ambiguity | (IV) Behaviour or language that is offensive or shows a lack of respect for God or religion | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign __________ its declining sales over the past quarter.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) She is not only a pretty but also an ______ girl. | (I) collusion | | (B) Finally, they came to an ______ settlement. | (II) collision | | (C) In a ______ between a train and a bus, three people died. | (III) amicable | | (D) He planned a robbery in ______ with the guard. | (IV) amiable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below: Dr. Kevin is now considered as an ______ because he has rejected all his religious and political beliefs.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The king's younger son ______ the throne and sent his father and his followers in exile.

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the correct option: The person who studies the structure and composition of the earth to know about its history and antiquity is called a

### Match the words given in List–I with their definitions in List–II | List–I (Words) | List–II (Definitions) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) Theology | (I) A branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of existence | | (B) Epistemology | (II) The study of the origin of the human race, its customs, beliefs and development | | (C) Ontology | (III) A part of philosophy that deals with knowledge | | (D) Anthropology | (IV) The study of religion and beliefs | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with the appropriate definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Aviator | (I) controls and operates the flight of an aircraft | | (B) Jurist | (II) knows several languages, mainly foreign | | (C) Lexicographer | (III) an expert in the legal field | | (D) Linguist | (IV) writer of a dictionary | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their corresponding definitions in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Meteorologist | (I) One who studies election and trends in voting | | (B) Cosmologist | (II) One who studies fossils and the history of life forms on the earth | | (C) Psephology | (III) One who studies and predicts atmospheric phenomena | | (D) Paleontologist | (IV) One who studies the universe, its origin, expanse etc. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which of the following words does not refer to one of the movements of a horse?

### Match the words given in List–I with the appropriate definitions in List–II | List–I (Words) | List–II (Definitions) | |----------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | (A) Neurologist | (I) One who treats heart diseases | | (B) Orthodontist | (II) One who studies causes and diagnosis of diseases | | (C) Cardiologist | (III) One who corrects and straightens irregular teeth | | (D) Pathologist | (IV) One who cures nerve-related diseases | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The ______ silence in the courtroom was broken only by the sound of a pen tapping. | (I) ecentric | | (B) Her ______ behaviour raised eyebrows at the otherwise formal event. | (II) penetrating | | (C) The ______ weather made the trek arduous for the beginners. | (III) oppressive | | (D)The professor gave a ______ analysis of the painting, revealing hidden layers of meaning. | (IV) inclement | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word from the given options to fill the blank in the sentence given below: "Pakhom___________with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees."

Match the words given in List-I with their meaning given in List-II: | List-I (Words) | List-II (Definitions) | |---|---| | (A) Cryptography | (I) The Study of Oceans | | (B) Oceanography | (II) The study of correct spelling according to established usage | | (C) Orthography | (III) The study of secret writing and coded words | | (D) Orography | (IV) The Study of mountains | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the adjectives given in List-I with the appropriate nouns from List-II: | List-I (Adjectives) | List-II (Nouns) | |---|---| | (A) Sensational | (I) Food | | (B) Over-cooked | (II) News | | (C) Fertile | (III) Life | | (D) Healthy | (IV) Land | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Prodigy | (I) one who looks serious or threatening | | (B) Theist | (II) attractive and sprightly | | (C) Vivacious | (III) a child or person of unusual or remarkable talent | | (D) Saturnine | (IV) one who believes in God's existence | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentence by selecting the most appropriate word: Someone who acts on a sudden idea without thinking first might be described as ______. 1. unscrupulous 2. obstinate 3. impetuous 4. conceited

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Being conveniently located, this auditorium is a __________ venue for holding the National Award Ceremony. 1. desirable 2. desirous 3. imminent 4. judicial

Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence: The interior of the concert hall is a _______ feast to the eye. 1. veritable 2. hopeful 3. delicious 4. deceptive

Choose the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Bravo! You have come up with such a _____ idea! 1. naive 2. brilliant 3. redundant 4. minute

Fill in blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II: | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Homonyms) | |---|---| | (A) I need an _________ to make a hole. | (I) augur | | (B) To prevent the entry of the miscreants the doors were _________. | (II) auger | | (C) This prediction does not _______ well for the life of the king. | (III) bard | | (D) William Shakespeare is the most famous _______. | (IV) barred | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank in the given sentence with the correct word from the options given below: He is guilty of _____ as he has killed his brother. 1. Fratricide 2. Matricide 3. Patricide 4. Infanticide

Match the figures of speech given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Figures of speech) | (Meanings) | | (A) Oxymoron | (I) a word pronounced like another word but with a different meaning or spelling | | (B) Homophone | (II) a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other | | (C) Alliteration | (III) an indirect comparison between two things without using the words - like or as | | (D) Metaphor | (IV) the same letter or sound occurring at the beginning of two or more words in succession | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He tried to ______his behaviour after receiving the feedback from his mentor.

Match the definitions given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) One who studies the origin and history of words | (I) Menagerie | | (B) A collection of animals kept as pets | (II) Philatelist | | (C) A medicine to counteract poison | (III) Etymologist | | (D) A person who collects stamps | (IV) Antidote | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences in List-I with the verbs in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs) | | (A) The team will ________ the results of the survey before presenting them. | (I) implement | | (B) It's difficult to ________ the impact of the new policy on the economy. | (II) interrupt | | (C) He was polite, never attempting to ________ during the meeting. | (III) analyse | | (D) The company plans to ________ the new software system next month. | (IV) comprehend | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Soliloquy | (I) a poem or song that expresses sad feelings, especially for someone who has died | | (B) Epistolary | (II) a short novel, especially a romantic novel that is considered to be badly written | | (C) Elegy | (III) a speech in a play in which a character, who is alone on the stage, speaks his or her thoughts | | (D) Novelette | (IV) Written or expressed in the form of letters | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The architect ________ the engineer to follow plan B.

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The terms of the agreement were ________ both the parties, ensuring a smooth transaction.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank: The _____ of the astrologers about the destruction of the world has proven wrong.

Choose the appropriate option to complete the following sentence: Nations which have ________ programmes of economic development often run into unsuspecting barriers which threaten and often delay their projects.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Peculiar habits of a person are called _____.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The _____ between the genders, in every field, is so alarming that it is a huge cause of concern.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | (A) Enjoy yourself fully but don't let enjoyment take \_\_\_\_\_\_ over work. | (I) savour | | (B) She threatened to \_\_\_\_\_\_ vengeance on her enemies. | (II) precedence | | (C) The \_\_\_\_\_\_ of Chandragupta is known as the golden period of Indian history. | (III) wreak | | (D) These days one is able to \_\_\_\_\_\_ food from any part of the world. | (IV) reign | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) It is ______ for each citizen to pay income tax, | (I) benevolent | | (B) He is so ______ that there is no point trying to convince him. | (II) respite | | (C) This ______ business house has built many schools and hospitals. | (III) adamant | | (D) There is no ______ from the continuing cold spell. | (IV) obligatory | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank to complete the sentence: The way they weave carpets in this region is not ______ to the way they are made in the neighboring state.

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Maxim | (I) study of the art of teaching | | (B) Pedagogy | (II) cause something bad to happen | | (C) Instigate | (III) small hard ball of anything | | (D) Pellet | (IV) an established principle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Bellicose | (I) peculiar habit of a person | | (B) Dyslexia | (II) one who is fond of fighting | | (C) Idiosyncrasy | (III) no longer in practice | | (D) Obsolete | (IV) a learning disorder | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Due to peer pressure, children are spending ______ amount on branded clothes.

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The convincing but __________ argument of the lawyer led to the accused's acquital.

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The baby began to ______ as it was wet and hungry.

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The senior officer was __________ with the care of the new recruits.

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

Choose the correct adjective to describe- A speech that is almost difficult to follow because the line of argument is very complex.

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A). Inexpedient | (I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped | | (B). Denouement | (II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship. | | (C). Inexorable | (III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable. | | (D). Juxtaposition | (IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Her calm demeanour during the crisis was ___________ she managed to inspire confidence in everyone.

Match the expressions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Expressions) | (Words) | | (A) A person or custodian of a museum or other collections. | (I) An Outcast | | (B) A person who starts an organization. | (II) A Preservationist | | (C) A person who is shunned by society. | (III) A Curator | | (D) A person in charge of the upkeep of historical buildings & artifacts. | (IV) A Founder | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: I thought she was rather ______ when I first met her. She hardly spoke.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (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) | | --- | --- | | (A) The company decided to ______ off the late fees for the loyal customers. | (I) bale | | (B) The farmer stacked a ______ of hay in the barn for the cattle. | (II) waive | | (C) He gave a friendly ______ as he passed by the group of friends. | (III) bail | | (D) He had to pay______ to get released from custody | (IV) wave | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The President finally had to ________ to the demands for the Minister's resignation.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Options) | | --- | --- | | (A) I know I'm _________ in my 40s, but I _________ imagined that I would need glasses. | (I) just/further | | (B) I _________ kept trying to read the newspaper by holding it_________ away. | (II) eventually/easier | | (C) I really had to decide whether to get _________ arms or a pair of _________ glasses. | (III) already/never | | (D) I chose the _________ solution. | (IV) longer/reading | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence. It's quite a ______ subject, so take care how you bring it up.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank : He \_\_\_\_ madness in order to escape.

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

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II | List-I<br>(Words) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Convalescence | (I) A state of having passed out of the memory, or being forgotten | | (B) Euphoria | (II) A period of time when you get well again after an illness or medical operation | | (C) Verisimilitude | (III) A strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time | | (D) Oblivion | (IV) Appearing true or real | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the figures of speech in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I<br>(Figures of Speech) | List-II<br>(Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Alliteration | (I) A phrase that combines contradictory words | | (B) Onomatopoeia | (II) A contrast between what is said and what is meant | | (C) Oxymoron | (III) repetition of initial consonant sound in close succession | | (D) Irony | (IV) Words that imitate natural sounds | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct homonyms from List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Honesty is a core ______ | (I) stationary | | (B) The ______ of the school addressed the students during the assembly. | (II) stationery | | (C) The car remained ______ in the parking lot. | (III) principal | | (D) I bought new ______ like pens and notebooks for the new term. | (IV) principle | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List I with the correct option of words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (words) | | (A) There is a lot of ____ within the employees on the issue. | (i) rift | | (B) His opinion_____ the general opinion of the experts. | (ii) dissent | | (C) The growing ___ in the Family with respect to who will be the next Managing Director is now public | (iii) conform to | | (D) His ideas do not ______ the general definition of civilization. | (iv) concurs with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word from the given options: It would be _______ to refuse such a generous offer.

Select the appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The city was under__________ for almost seven months.

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 | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Euphemism | (I) a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other | | (B) Oxymoron | (II) a less offensive phrase used to substitute something unpleasant | | (C) Epilogue | (III)happening, done or published after a person has died | | (D) Posthumous | (IV) the close of a narrative or dramatic poem | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options: Rohit was a ______opponent, and I respected him for that.

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank: The ________ weather conditions put a spanner in the onward hike of the mountaineering team.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) One should not______ the orders of one's superiors. | (i) current | | (B) During the medieval times, people would often ______ the ruling kings. | (II) currant | | (C) The top brass of the company were worried by the _______anti-management sentiments of the employees. | (III) deify | | (D) I am very fond of _____ buns and deserts. | (IV) defy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct word from the given options: Some of our cities are full of_____________ looking for work and a better life.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: A person who constantly thinks he is sick, is a ________ .

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) His _________efforts to help the community were recognized by everyone. | (i) laudatory | | (B) She has a refined ___________for good wine. | (II) palette | | (C) The review was full of _________comments about the author's writing style. | (III) laudable | | (D) The artist's ___________was filled with vibrant hues. | (IV) palate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in sentences in List-I with appropriate homonyms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) They knew not _______ they went. | (I) wither | | (B) I was encouraged by the general _______ of his remarks. | (II) whither | | (C) The Zamindari Abolition Act has finished the problem of land ______ system in our country. | (III) tenor | | (D) The plants will ______ if you don't water them everyday in the hot weather. | (IV) tenure | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Indispensable | (I) One filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm for a cause | | (B) Fanatic | (II) That which can not be done without | | (C) Pugnacious | (III) Repetition of word by word | | (D) Verbatim | (IV) Quarrelsome | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: His writing style was ______ as he didn't believe in beating about the bush.

Match the definitions in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A composition that imitates or misrepresents a style | (I) Paradox | | (B) A trite or obvious remark | (II) Parody | | (C) A statement that contradicts itself | (III) Irony | | (D) An incongruity between what is expected and what occurs | (IV) Cliché | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The new government policy aims to _____ the economic gap between rich and poor.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below : The little boy wanted to be seated _______his best friend in the class.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below: The ensuing __________, after the rigging of the polls, though disturbing, but was not totally unexpected in an autocratic regime.

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

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:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options: Research has proved the significance of leading a structured life with enormous evidence to prove that mental fatigue can actually ______ life.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The king ________ the throne voluntarily.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II : | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) The team was forced to _______ the machine for transportation. | (I) descent | | (B) Her attempts to _______ her true feelings were unsuccessful. | (II) dissent | | (C) The plane's _______ was delayed due to bad weather. | (III) disassemble | | (D) He was criticised for voicing his _______ during the debate. | (IV) dissemble | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the appropriate word from the given options to complete the following sentence: The artist struggled with ________ the perfect shade of blue for the sky on his palette.

Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below: The company's growth was _________ by the adverse change in the market regulations.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The ______ rumble of the thunder hinted at the approaching danger, filling the air with a sense of unease.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Despite his best efforts, the team's failure was_____, given their lack of preparation.

Match the words given in List-I with the definitions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A) Ophthalmologist | (I) A dentist who treats problems related to teeth and jaws | | (B) Cardiologist | (II) A doctor who studies and treats kidney diseases | | (C) Nephrologist | (III) A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the heart | | (D) Orthodontist | (IV) A doctor who studies and treats diseases of the eyes | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The word home often _______ warmth and security. | (I) denotes | | (B) Years of playing guitar gave her a large _______ on her fingers. | (II) callous | | (C) In grammar, an asterisk often _______ a footnote. | (III) connotes | | (D) Ignoring the beggar on the street was a _______ act. | (IV) callus | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Film stars and models are known for their ________ style.

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Divergent | (I) used to describe differences when one might be deceived by similarities | | (B) Discrete | (II) often used for contrasting opinions or ideas | | (C) Diverse | (III) used of different types of something | | (D) Distinct | (IV) different and separate, not overlapping | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate homonyms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) He believes in the ______ of justice. | (I) censor | | (B) The ______ board has awarded 'U' certificate to the film. | (II) censure | | (C) His unseemly behaviour is open to ______ | (III) cannons | | (D) The ______ of ancient times are placed near the railway station. | (IV) canons | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

| **List–I (Words)** | **List–II (Meanings)** | | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- | | (A) Centrifugal | (I) Anything tending to move away from the centre | | (B) Effeminate | (II) Words inscribed on the tomb | | (C) Ambidextrous | (III) Womanish in habits | | (D) Epitaph | (IV) One who can use either hand without any problem |

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) ______ people often get deceived. | (I) creditable | | (B) She gave a ______ first performance at the theatre. | (II) conscious | | (C) My ______ made me confess my guilt. | (III) credulous | | (D) We soon became ______ of the presence of an intruder. | (IV) conscience | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A person who eats too much is a/an ________.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: He is so ________ that he hates to get up to even open the door.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The unprecedented display of remarkable innovation and creativity ______ him into an enviable position.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The oppressive regime continued to __________ anyone who spoke out against its injustices.

Select the most appropriate figure of speech used in the following line: "On the seashore of endless worlds, thousand children meet"

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Nitika is a ______child. Although she is just seven, she understands her mother's pain and comforts her like a grown up.

Fill in the blank with the correct option: The film star was immediately spotted and recognized; thanks to her ______ red hair.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Ancient manuscripts ______from that period provide valuable historical insights. | (I) exalt | | (B) The community gathered to ______their leader for his dedication and hard work. | (II) extant | | (C) The ______of the damage caused by the flood was shocking. | (III) exult | | (D) She couldn't help but ______when her team won the championship. | (IV) extent | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A style full of words | (I) Masque | | (B) A dramatic performance | (II) Epicurean | | (C) Formal praise or eulogy | (III) Verbose | | (D) Taking pleasure in things | (IV) Panegyric | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: An imaginary place where everything is perfect is called a ______world.

Match the statements in List-I with the right words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Statements) | (Words) | | (A) A private inner room in a religious place | (I) Planetarium | | (B) An area where birds and animals are kept safe | (II) Aquarium | | (C) A container in which fish and water creatures are kept safe | (III) Sanctum | | (D) A building where movements of stars and planets are seen | (IV) Sanctuary | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the expressions given in List-I with the correct figures of speech mentioned in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Expressions) | (Figures of Speech) | | (A) How like a winter hath my absence been from thee.' | (I) Alliteration | | (B) The rain poured down the wedding guests, indifferent to their plans. | (II) Metaphor | | (C) Crooks conspire with the crooked king. | (III) Personification | | (D) But soft what light through yonder window breaks. It is east and Juliet is the sun. | (IV) Simile | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Weeks of incessant walking in the forest and on uneven terrain, without enough food supplies and water was enough to ________ the group of hikers.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the suitable adjectives given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | (A) At work you need ______ allies who won't let you down. | (I) scrupulous | | (B) His ______ honesty is a quality I greatly admire. | (II) deeply | | (C) I don't know why she was so _______ critical of him; it seemed very unfair. | (III) bitter | | (D) Raj and Sameer were ______ rivals at work, but seemed to get on well outside of the office. | (IV) staunch | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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 | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The theater provides a refreshing break from the ________ of urban living for the theater enthusiasts.

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List I with the appropriate homophones from List II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homophones) | | (A) The _____ took off an hour late. | (I) plain | | (B) Poor little cat ! She looks so ______ and malnourished. | (II) week | | (C) My father will be traveling to London next ____. | (III) plane | | (D) I want to get a ____ dress for my birthday. | (IV) weak | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option: In no other country are seasons as_____as they are in India.

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: 1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Fill in the blank with the correct option: Radha is very good at _________ difficult situations.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The professors's explanations were so_____, that the students remained confused.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The new manager was known for giving her team enough________ to experiment with innovative ideas and make decisions independently.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given: Although the theory seemed plausible, it was ultimately_______by experimented evidence.

Match the words given in List-I with the correct meaning given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Reprehension | (I) A place where something is stored in large quantity | | (B) Repartee | (II) A prearranged place of meeting | | (C) Repository | (III) A ready ,witty or apt reply | | (D) Rendezvous | (IV) Expression of blame | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 4. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence. She listened __________to the speaker, hanging on every word as if it were a life-changing revelation.

Identify the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and form a meaningful sentence. When the police questioned the witness, he was hesitant to _____ any information about the incident.

Choose the most appropriate verb to fill in the blank. Both the government and the civil society must work together to_________the cause of pollution.

Insert the appropriate words from List-I in the blanks in List-II to form meaningful sentences. | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Sentences) | | (A) affected | (I) The mother's____for her child knows no bounds. | | (B) affectation | (II) The flood has greatly____the entire region. | | (C) affection | (III) The innovative methods of solving the problems proved very____. | | (D) effective | (IV) No one can put up with his irritating ______. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) 3. (A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Match the words given in List-I with the correct meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Obsequious | (I) unpleasant and rude | | (B) Obnoxious | (II) too eager to tell others what to do | | (C) Ostentatious | (III) too eager to praise or obey people | | (D) Officious | (IV) displaying wealth in a vulgar way | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The Dracula films are full of ______ scenes which find resonance with the audience who are fond of blood-chilling sequences.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given: The painting's intricate details and subtle use of colors were ______by the dim lighting in the gallery.

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The _________ of the report made it difficult for the committee to reach a clear decision.

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) A fictitious name used when a person performs a particular social role | (I) Malapropism | | (B) The unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one that sounds similar | (II) Pseudonym | | (C) A writing system using picture symbols used in Ancient Egypt. | (III) Acronym | | (D) A word that is formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name | (IV) Hieroglyphics | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in th blanks in List-I with appropriate homonyms from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) The pianist struck a discordant_________ that caught everyone's attention. | (I) site | | (B) Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at the excavation ______. | (II) chord | | (C) The charging _______ of my laptop is too short to reach my study table. | (III) cite | | (D) The lecturer asked the students to ______ their sources in their respective research submissions. | (IV) cord | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate adverb to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The artist stared _________ at the blank canvas, contemplating his next masterpiece.

Choose the most appropriate adjective to complete the sentence. Veena is such a ______ girl. Her cheerful and free-spirited presence animated the room and charmed everyone.

Choose the most appropriate word from the following to fill in the blank Mr Roger is a/an _____ with a die-hard idealism towards life.

Fill in the blanks given in List-I with the appropriate expressions from List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs/phrases) | | (A) At the memorial service I __________his kindness. | (I) gave a standing ovation to | | (B) The exhibition ____________from all major reviewers. | (II) paid tribute to | | (C) At the end of the concert, the audience __________ the young pianist. | (III) lauded | | (D) The Prime Minister has __________ the new peace initiative. | (IV) earned plaudits | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | Sentences | Words | | (A) Ever since her grandfather has been hospitalised, the girl has come to visit him in the hospital every_____day. | (I) Adapt | | (B) It took him some time to ________to the new environment after moving to a different country. | (II) Alternative | | (C) The team has to find an_______approach to solving the problem. | (III) Adopt | | (D) The organisation is expected to ______the new policy at its next meeting, to improve workplace diversity. | (IV) Alternate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The hikers were able to reach the summit without__________ any injuries.

Match the definitions in List-I with the words in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) An ability to stay calm in difficult situations | (I) Fastidious | | (B) One who is difficult to please | (II) Convivial | | (C) One who is full of life and has a charismatic personality | (III) Ambivalent | | (D) One who has mixed feelings | (IV) Sangfroid | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option. The judge gave the ruling in their favour because the evidence was ______ by two independent witnesses.