Directions (1-15): In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Q1. Since I bare no ................... towards you, I do not understand why we cannot be friends.
malice
foster
pivotal
hostage
ammunition
Solution:
Malice: the desire to harm someone; ill will.
Q2. What was supposed to be a civil debate turned into a debate reaching ............ levels, ending with both participants screaming obscenities.
pleasant
vitriolic
sharply
harshly
Both (a) and (b)
Solution:
Vitriolic: filled with bitter criticism.
Q3. The deceitful cult leader talked about the need for an .................. of wealth while stealing money from his followers.
amuse
ratify
abhorrence
rectify
None of the Above
Solution:
Abhorrence: a feeling of revulsion; disgusted loathing.
Q4. A .............. crossed the basketball player’s face when he missed the crucial shot.
pouting
winced
sneered
grimace
Both (c) and (d)
Solution:
Grimace: an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
Q5. Upset and scowling, the angry woman never smiles but walks around with a ...............frown on her face.
cheerful
social
Both (a) and (b)
harmonious
sullen
Solution:
Sullen: bad-tempered and sulky.
Q6. Since my sister and her husband ............ wasteful spending, they debate the value of every purchase they make.
detest
liked
prefers
admiring
None of the Above
Solution:
Detest: dislike intensely.
Q7. A ................ rumor swirled around campus that a teacher had slayed a student after the student threatened to report him to the police.
gently
vicious
arrogance
benevolent
None of the Above
Solution:
Vicious: deliberately cruel or violent.
Q8. Even after being sentenced for life imprisonment, the ............... man was not sorry for his crimes.
remorseful
shameful
impenitent
apologise
None of the Above
Solution:
Impenitent: not feeling shame or regret about one's actions or attitudes.
Q9. Even though she appeared ................., my teacher was a very kind woman.
ornate
genial
mingle
austere
Both (b) and (d)
Solution:
Austere: severe or strict in manner or attitude.
Q10. Even through the apartment walls, Jack was able to hear the ................ argument between his neighbors.
dissemble
endure
soft
dulcet
strident
Solution:
Strident:(of a sound) loud and harsh; grating.
Q11. The troubled teenager ran away from home because he was tired of listening to ................. comments from his mother.
carping
compliment
regret
brood
Both (b) and (d)
Solution:
Carping: difficult to please; critical.
Q12. The .............. old lady shouted at the kids to get off her lawn even though they only stepped on it for a moment to grab their ball.
friendly
ornery
vestigial
arrogance
Both (b) and (d)
Solution:
Ornery: bad-tempered or difficult to deal with.
Q13. Although this highway is a beautiful drive, you have to stay ................ for deer and other animals on the road.
observe
negligence
vigilant
amazing
Both (b) and (d)
Solution:
Vigilant: keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Q14. Although Jennifer was a .................. student, she still had difficulty organizing her essay.
hissing
childish
diligence
meticulous
Both (b) and (d)
Solution:
Meticulous: showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Q15. The boy jumped up and down with .............. as he inched closer to the candy store.
apathy
willing
enthusiast
Both (b) and (c)
alacrity
Solution:
Alacrity: brisk and cheerful readiness.