Directions (1-15): In the following questions a word/phrase is given followed by five alternatives. Select the alternative that conveys the same meaning as the word/phrase given.
Q1. Allegory
(a) truth
(b) falsehood
(c) parable
(d) concoction
(e) nadir
Q2. OBEISANCE
(a) importance
(b) negligence
(c) deference
(d) repetitive
(e) passion
Q3. PAGEANTRY
(a) opulence
(b) hideous
(c) grandeur
(d) flamboyance
(e) canopy
Q4. obdurate
(a) organised
(b) hideout
(c) grandiose
(d) firm
(e) callous
Q5. WRY
(a) illicit
(b) despicable
(c) miserable
(d) unreasonable
(e) ironical
Q6. BENIGNITY
(a) boldness
(b) benevolence
(c) obscurity
(d) passivity
(e) beneficiary
Q7. PROFANITY
(a) abundance
(b) celerity
(c) irreverence
(d) purity
(e) divinity
Q8. PUTREFY
(a) adorn
(b) impede
(c) freshen
(d) baffle
(e) fester
Q9. CARP
(a) fetch
(b) mollify
(c) adulate
(d) nip
(e) cavil
Q10. TEMPESTUOUS
(a) turbulent
(b) ungainly
(c) venomous
(d) onerous
(e) alluring
Q11. CANNY
(a) capacious
(b) shrewd
(c) ribald
(d) hardy
(e) adept
Q12. PHLEGMATIC
(a) redolent
(b) stolid
(c) vigorous
(d) reclusive
(e) contemplative
Q13. SALUBRIOUS
(a) listless
(b) illustrious
(c) sanative
(d) prominent
(e) pious
Q14. ADEPT
(a) devious
(b) wily
(c) clumsy
(d) dexterous
(e) obsessive
Q15. FLEETING
(a) enigmatic
(b) epidural
(c) ephemeral
(d) everlasting
(e) malleable
S1. Ans.(c)
Sol. allegory- a story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.,
parable- a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
S2. Ans.(c)
Sol. OBEISANCE-a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy.
S3. Ans.(c)
Sol. PAGEANTRY-elaborate display or ceremony.
S4. Ans.(e)
Sol. obdurate- stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.
S5. Ans.(e)
Sol. WRY- using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour.
S6. Ans.(b)
Sol. BENIGNITY- The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
S7. Ans.(c)
Sol. PROFANITY- blasphemous or obscene language.
S8. Ans.(e)
Sol. PUTREFY- (of a body or other organic matter) decay or rot and produce a fetid smell.
S9. Ans.(e)
Sol. carp- complain or find fault continually about trivial matters.
cavil-make petty or unnecessary objections.
S10. Ans.(a)
Sol. TEMPESTUOUS-characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
S11. Ans.(b)
Sol. CANNY-having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.
S12. Ans.(b)
Sol. PHLEGMATIC- (of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
S13. Ans.(c)
Sol. SALUBRIOUS- health-giving; healthy.
S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. ADEPT- very skilled or proficient at something.
S15. Ans.(c)
Sol. FLEETING- lasting for a very short time.
