Directions (1-10): In each of the questions given below a sentence is given with one blank. Below each sentence FOUR words are given out of which two can fit the sentence. Five options are given with various combinations of these words. You must choose the combination with the correct set of words which can fit in the given sentence.  

1. Even though the two politicians despised each other, they still exchanged ___________greetings before the debate. (A)Requisite (B)Discrimination (C)Obligatory (D)Superfluous

Ans:2 Here requisite and obligatory are the most appropriate words to be used in the blank. Requisite and obligatory are used as adjectives here. Requisite means necessary. Obligatory means mandatory. Discrimination- the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex Superfluous means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough
  2. His reactions to unpleasant situations tended to _______________ everyone’s nerves.

(A)Mould (B)Appease (C)Irritate (D)Aggravate

Ans:5 The most suitable words here are irritate and aggravate. These two words have been used here in the form of verb. Aggravate means make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious. Mould- a frame or template for producing mouldings Appease means pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands.
  3. We____________ a small lawn surrounded with a perfect tangle of trees.

(A)Examined (B)Visioned (C)Fantasized (D)Gaped

Ans:2 Visioned and fantasized are the most appropriate words to be used in the above given sentence. These two words have been used in the form of verb in the given sentence. Visioned means imagined. Fantasized means indulge in daydreaming about something desired. Examined means inspected (someone or something) thoroughly in order to determine their nature or condition. Gaped means stared.
  4. Depreciation accounting is simply a technique used to _____________ the cost of a capital asset over its expected useful life.

(A)Allocate (B)Restrain (C)Pursue (D)Dispense

Ans:3 The most suitable set of words to be used according to the context of the given sentence are allocate and dispense. The part of speech of the given words is verb. Allocate means distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose; administer Restrain means prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits. Pursue means follow or chase (someone or something). Dispense means distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people;confer.
 

5. The members voted to ____________ a couple of the union bylaws at last week’s meeting.

(A)Rectify (B)Debase (C)Amend (D)Behold

Ans:1 The words that must be used in a given blank are rectify and amend. Both the words have been used in the form of verb in the given sentence. Rectify means put right; correct. Debase means reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade. Amend means make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances. Behold means see or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or impressive nature)
  6. Psychometric methods were used to collect and ____________ the information.

(A)analyse (B)bringing (C)array (D)mighty

Ans:1 The appropriate words that can be used here are analyse and array. These words also fit according to the context of the sentence. Analyse means examine (something) methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it. Array means to display or arrange in a particular way.
  7. The______________ of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.

(A)remedy (B)essence (C)gist (D)great

Ans:2 The most suitable words to be used in a blank are essence and gist. Essence means to be the most important thing. Gist means the substance or general meaning of a speech or text.
  8. They expressed ______________ optimism about a solution to the crisis.

(A)prudent (B)cautious (C)slow (D)desire

Ans:3 The most appropriate words to be used here are prudent and cautious. Because here a well-judged optimism is required about a solution to the crisis. Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future. Cautious means (of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
  9. In my own research, some ________________use was made of a micro-recorder and tapes were later transcribed.

(A)later (B)covert (C)secretive (D)utilizing

Ans:3 The words that can be used in the given blank are covert and secretive. Covert means secret or hidden. Secretive means (of a person or an organization) inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information
  10. For hours he did everything to ________________ him, but the old man remained impassive.

(A) Close (B) blaming (C) provoke (D) instigate

Ans:2 Provoke and instigate are two words which can be used in the given blank. Provoke means stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone. Instigate means bring about or initiate (an action or event)

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