Directions (1-15): In the following questions a word is given followed by four alternatives. Select the alternative that conveys the same meaning as the word given.
Q1. IMPEDIMENT
(a) Clear
(b) Ailment
(c) Incapable
(d) Obstruction
Q2. DESSERT
(a) Wasteland
(b) Abandon
(c) Sweet-dish
(d) Broth
Q3. ACCENTUATED
(a) Accent
(b) Devalued
(c) Mitigated
(d) Sharpened
Q4. CORDIAL
(a) Smooth
(b) Friendly
(c) Sophisticated
(d) Reserved
Q5. KNAVE
(a) Emperor
(b) Enchanter
(c) Solider
(d) Scoundrel
Q6. FOREGO
(a) Renounce
(b) Disown
(c) Leave
(d) Accumulate
Q7. FELICITY
(a) Prosperity
(b) Honesty
(c) Bliss
(d) Sorrow
Q8. OBSTINATE
(a) Foolish
(b) Unyielding
(c) Unreasonable
(d) Mischievous
Q9. IMPETUS
(a) discouragement
(b) momentum
(c) Retarded growth
(d) block
Q10. TEDIOUS
(a) marvellous
(b) Dull
(c) Interesting
(d) Exciting
Q11. ERUDITE
(a) Scholarly
(b) Friendly
(c) Miserly
(d) Lovely
Q12. CANDID
(a) Overconfident
(b) Frank
(c) Arrogant
(d) Careless
Q13. CAJOLE
(a) Insist
(b) Persuade
(c) Direct
(d) Recommend
Q14. AVERSION
(a) Aggression
(b) Assertion
(c) Dislike
(d) Impudence
Q15. TRAUMA
(a) Accident
(b) Art form
(c) Type of medicine
(d) Emotional shock
Solutions
S1. Ans.(d)
Sol. IMPEDIMENT -> a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. DESSERT -> the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. ACCENTUATED -> make more noticeable or prominent.
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. CORDIAL -> warm and friendly.
S5. Ans.(d)
Sol. KNAVE -> a dishonest or unscrupulous man
S6. Ans.(a)
Sol. FOREGO ->to give up
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol.FELICITY -> intense happiness.
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. OBSTINATE -> stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. IMPETUS -> the force or energy with which a body moves.
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. TEDIOUS -> too long, slow, or dul
S11. Ans.(a)
Sol. ERUDITE -> having or showing great knowledge or learning.
S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. CANDID -> truthful and straightforward.
S13. Ans.(b)
Sol. CAJOLE -> persuade (someone) to do something by sustained flattery.
S14. Ans.(c)
Sol. AVERSION -> a strong dislike or disinclination.
S15. Ans.(d)
Sol. TRAUMA -> a deeply distressing or disturbing experience.
