Choose the word or set of words for each blank in the following questions that best fits the meaning of thesentence.1. In one shocking instance of .... research, one of the nations’s most influential researchers in the field of geneticsreported on experiments that were never carried out and published deliberately ...... scientific papers on hisnonexistent work.(1) comprehensive, abstract (2) theoretical, challenging(3) fraudulent, deceptive (4) derivative, authoritative(5) erroneous, impartial2. Japan’s industrial success is ..... in part to its tradition of group effort and ...., as opposed to the emphasis onpersonal achievement that is a prominent aspect of other industrial nations.(1) responsive, independence (2) related, introspection(3) equivalent, solidarity (4) subordinate, individuality(5) attributed, cooperation3. We are ..... the intellects of the past; or rather, like children we take it for granted that somebody must supply uswith our supper and our .....(1) ungrateful to, ideas (2) dependent on, repose (3) unfaithful to, needs (4) fortunate in, allowance(5) generous to, wants4. Because she had a reputation for ..... we were surprised and pleased when she greeted us so ..... .(1) insolence, irately (2) insouciance, cordially (3) graciousness, amiably (4) arrogance, disdainfully(5) querulousness, affably5. Baldwin’s brilliant ‘The Fire Next Time’ is both so eloquent in its passion and so searching in its ..... that it is bound to..... any reader.(1) bitterness, embarrass (2) romanticism, appal(3) candour, unsettle (4) indifference, disappoint(5) conception, boreSelect the lettered answer that contains the best version of the underlined section.6. A bite from the tsetse fly invariably paralyzes its victims unless an antidote is administered within two hours.(1) its victims unless an antidote is administered(2) its victims unless an antidote can be administered(3) its victims unless an antidote was administered(4) its victims unless an antidote is administered to the victims(5) its victims unless they receive an antidote7. Accepting the assignment as given was a decision to be made between the manager and I.

(1) given was a decision to be made between the manager and I(2) it was given was a decision to be made between the manager and I(3) given was to be decided by the manager and I(4) given was to be decided by the manager and me(5) given was a decision to be made between the manager and me8. Suresh, Subodh, Shishir and me were all cited for contempt of court.(1) Suresh, Subodh, Shishir and I were all cited (2) Suresh, Subodh, Shishir and I were all cited(3) Suresh, Subodh, Shishir and I were the ones cited (4) Suresh, Subodh, Shishir and I were cited(5) Suresh, Subodh, Shishir and I was cited9. All of the companies registered represent companies that signed up ahead of time.(1) companies registered represent companies (2) companies’ registered represent companies(3) companies registered represent companies’ (4) companies’ registered represent companies’(5) companie’s that registered are companies10. Jamie Salvadors presentation was by far the most eloquent on the panel.(1) Jamie Salvadors presentation was (2) Jamie Salvadors’ presentation was(3) Jamie Salvador’s presentation was (4) Jamie Salvadors’ presentation was(5) James Salvador’s presentation wasChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.11. INNOCUOUS(1) not capable (2) not dangerous (3) not eager (4) not frank(5) not peaceful12. FOMENT(1) spoil (2) instigate (3) interrogate (4) spray(5) maintain13. REMISS(1) lax (2) lost (3) foolish (4) violating(5) ambitious14. MINION(1) monster (2) quorum (3) majority (4) host(5) dependent15. AUGMENT(1) make noble (2) anoint (3) increase (4) harvest(5) reachChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.16. BENIGN(1) tenfold (2) peaceful (3) blessed (4) wavering

(5) malignant17. PUERILE(1) fragrant (2) adult (3) lonely (4) feminine(5) masterly18. RUDDY(1) robust (2) witty (3) wan (4) exotic(5) creative19. JETTISON(1) salvage (2) submerge (3) descend (4) decelerate(5) repent20. UNTENABLE(1) supportable (2) tender (3) sheepish (4) tremulous(5) adequateSelect the lettered pair in the following analogy questions that best expresses a relationship similar tothat expressed in the original capitalised pair.21. NAIVE : INGENUE(1) ordinary : genius (2) venerable : celebrity (3) urbane : sophisticate (4) crafty : artisan(5) modest : braggart22. ANNOTATE : TEXT(1) enact : law (2) prescribe : medication(3) caption : photograph (4) abridge : novel(5) censor : film23. SNICKER : DISRESPECT(1) whimper : impatience (2) chortle : glee (3) frown : indifference (4) sneer : detachment(5) glower : cheerfulness24. ROUT : DEFEAT(1) ovation : applause (2) triumph : failure (3) grief : loss (4) pathway : rim(5) memory : oblivion25. INDOLENT : SLOTH(1) wrathful : ire (2) arrogant : acuity (3) covetous : enigma (4) gluttonous : loyalty(5) impatient : apathy

Objective Key1.(3) 2.(5) 3.(1) 4.(5) 5.(3) 6.(5) 7.(5) 8.(2) 9.(1) 10.(3)11.(2) 12.(2) 13.(1) 14.(5) 15.(3) 16.(5) 17.(2) 18.(3) 19.(1) 20.(1)21.(3) 22.(3) 23.(2) 24.(1) 25.(1)

The sentences (four/five/four between 1 and 6) given in each question, when properly sequenced form a

coherent paragraph. Each sentence in labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentencesfrom among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.1. (A) Of course, they weren’t known then IPOs (initial public offerings).(B) Back then, seasoned investors will recall, it wasn’t uncommon to have public issues from 30-40 companies hittingthe market every month–true many of those companies were of dubious antecedents, several have sincedisappeared without a trace.(C) It was 1990, and IPOs were hitting the market like a hailstorm that refused to stop.(D) That happened a bit later, thanks to the entry of foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who brought jargon withtheir money to the Indian market.(1) CDBA (2) DCBA (3) CABD (4) CBDA2. (A) The cold calculus of business doesn’t recognize sentiment : to expect NRI’s to invest in India simply because itis their country of origin is downright stupid; the community will invest in the country if the risk-reward equationis favourable–if it isn’t they’ll seek better avenues.(B) ‘Pravasi’ ..... will likely not fetch the returns expected of it, or anywhere close to it.(C) “India will have to undertake major political, administrative, and judicial reforms,” explains Sam Pitroda, Chairman,World Tel, “if it wants to tap its NRI network like China did.”(D) China succeeded in attracting investments from overseas Chinese on the basis of policies that made it attractivefor foreign companies to invest in the country.(1) DCBA (2) BCDA (3) BDCA (4) CDBA3. (A) A partial list of such ‘wards’ would include : R. Gopalakrishnan, Vice Chairman, Indian Hotels and Tata Tea,Prakash Nedungadi, President, Madura Garments, Sanjiv Gupta, Deputy President, Coca-Cola India, Muktesh‘Micky’ Pant, Chief marketing Officer, Reebok, Utpal Sengupta, CEO, Agro Tech Foods, Motorola’s Amit Sharma,General Mills’ Samir Behl and a clutch of senior managers at HLL, including incumbent chairman M.S. Benga andDirector (personal Products) Arun Adhikari.(B) When you spend 35 years at a company that is preferred hunting ground for poachers on the look for CEOs andmarketing heads, it is highly likely that your old boys network include some of India Inc’s best-known execs.(C) Between 1960 and 1995, Shunu Sen, HLL’s former marketing head who died on January 3, 2003 didn’t just workwith such a sampling, he tutored it.

(D) “His ready smile, easy access, deep insights into marketing, and ability to protect his wards endeared him to us,”recollects Saurav Adhikari, President–BPO (North America), HCL Infosystems.(1) ABCD (2) DCBA (3) CDBA (4) BCDA4. (A) “I definitely had the choice of joining Hero Honda,” he says, “but chose to follow the Honda philosophy whichembodies the joy of creation,” and diversification.(B) Apollo’s investment was routed through Apollo International, a company run by Kanwar’s younger son Raja;elder son Neeraj is already COO of Apollo Tyres.(C) The companies themselves will likely attribute their recent unrelated diversifications to emergingopportunities but chances are, Apollo’s foray into insurance through a joint venture with Vijaya Bank, PunjabNational bank, and Principal Group, and the Hero group’s entry into the business of bill collection throughEasy Bill, are efforts to find space for a growing family.(D) Easy Bill is to be headed by Rahul Munjal, son of the late Raman Kant Munjal, the first Managing Director ofHero Honda.(1) CBDA (2) BDAC (3) BADC (4) CDBA5. (A) While the actual deal-making and selling may be taken care of by others, and while his association, in them maymerely be a CEO’s, there’s no taking away from the fact that Paul’s background–an MBA from the Univ ofMassachussets, stints at Pepsi Co, Bain and Co, and notably, GE–and location make him the ideal brand ambassadorfor Wipro Technologies.(B) From his base in Santa Clara, California, Paul orchestrates Wipro’s strategy : he is widely perceived to be theman behind the Wipro-Ericsson deal.(C) Rainmaking is all about being able to front a deal, speak the same language, business and cultural, as thecustomer and Paul’s credential on both fronts are impeccable.(D) Wipro acquired Ericsson’s development centres in India–a logical acquisition for a company with significantexpertise in telecom software–but not before Paul managed to wring out the commitment of some consultingassignments from the telecom major.(1) CDBA (2) DCBA (3) DCAB (4) BDACChoose the word or set of words for each blank in the following questions that best fits the meaning of thesentence.6. The ..... of the early morning light ..... the room, making it larger and cozier at once.

(1) brilliance, shattered (2) softness, transformed(3) harshness, transfigured (4) warmth, disfigured(5) glare, annihilated7. As ..... of the original team, Mickey had free ..... for all their games.(1) a survivor, advice (2) a scholar, passage(3) an institution, admission (4) an organizer, submission(5) a member, entrance8. From his ..... manner, we could all tell that he was of ..... birth.(1) boorish, noble (2) aristocratic, humble (3) regal, royal (4) refined, common(5) courteous, illegitimate9. The ..... of the ‘Titanic’ could have been avoided if more safety ..... had been taken.(1) tragedy, precautions (2) embargo, preservers (3) disaster, reservations (4) crew, measures(5) fiasco, inspectors10. We are ..... going to have to face the reality that the resources of Earth are .....(1) finally, worthless (2) gradually, limitless (3) eventually, finite (4) quickly, unavailable(5) seldom, vanishedChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.11. INTERDICT(1) acclaim (2) dispute (3) prohibit (4) decide(5) fret12. REMONSTRATE(1) display (2) reinstate (3) protest (4) resign(5) reiterate13. WAYLAY(1) ambush (2) journey (3) rest (4) road map(5) song14. TENTATIVE(1) prevalent (2) portable (3) mocking (4) wry(5) experimental15. ZEALOT(1) beginner (2) patron (3) fanatic (4) murderer(5) leperChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.16. VALEDICTORY(1) sad (2) collegiate (3) derivative (4) salutory(5) promising17. RETENTIVE(1) forgetful (2) accepting (3) receptive (4) avoiding(5) fascinating

18. OVERWEENING(1) humble (2) impotent (3) avid (4) acrimonious(5) exaggerated19. NEBULOUS(1) starry (2) clear (3) cold (4) fundamental(5) porous20. JEOPARDY(1) patience (2) courage (3) safety (4) willingness(5) libertySelect the lettered pair in the following analogy questions that best expresses a relationship similar tothat expressed in the original capitalised pair.21. MASON : WAL(1) artist : easel (2) fisherman : trout (3) author : book (4) congressman : senator(5) sculptor : mallet22. METAPHOR : FIGURATIVE(1) fable : contemporary (2) adage : paradoxical (3) precept : instructive (4) irony : dramatic(5) satire : lamentations23. PLEAD : SUPPLIANT(1) disperse : rioter (2) slum : outcast (3) revere : elder (4) beg : philanthropist(5) translate : interpreter24. MASTHEAD : NEWSPAPER(1) footnote : essay (2) credits : film (3) spine : book (4) ream : paper(5) advertisement : magazine25. DRUDGERY : IRKSOME(1) encumbrance : burdensome (2) journey : wearisome(3) ambivalence : suspicious (4) compliance : forced(5) dissonance : harmonious

Objective Key

1.(1) 2.(3) 3.(4) 4.(1) 5.(4) 6.(2) 7.(5) 8.(3) 9.(1) 10.(3)11.(3) 12.(3) 13.(1) 14.(5) 15.(3) 16.(4) 17.(1) 18.(1) 19.(2) 20.(3)21.(3) 22.(3) 23.(5) 24.(2) 25.(1)The sentences (four/five/four between 1 and 6) given in each question, when properly sequenced form acoherent paragraph. Each sentence in labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences

from among the four given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.1. (A) There are hundreds of such turnaround stories which the NA can boast of.(B) At the end of the meeting which are regularly conducted in key cities like Darjeeling, Imphal, Kolkata, Mumbai,Bhubaneswar, Pune, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Delhi and Chennai, members pass a hat around to collect whateverfunds it takes to rent halls, pay for snacks, electricity and publishing literature.(C) A self-supporting group, its finances are equally modest.(D) But there is no hype.(1) ABCD (2) ADCB (3) ACDB (4) ABDC2. (A) Thousands of government officers, PSU employees and defence personnel have registered themselves as“frequent flyers” at government expense to avail of special deals offered by domestic airlines like free ticketsfor couples to various international destinations.(B) Trust India’s highflying bureaucrats to maximise their returns, make those return flights.(C) An LIC official won a Mercedes Benz in the frequent flyer raffle but the LIC union insisted that since he had notpaid for his tickets, the car belongs to the office.(D) Officials of the three airline majors reveal that half of the 25,000 registered frequent flyers are governmentservants.(1) BDCA (2) CDBA (3) ABDC (4) BADC3. (A) But officials say the medicos don’t understand either.(B) “People don’t understand how badly we need doctors who can not only treat sportsmen, but also understandtheir psyche,” he says.(C) Though the course was introduced in 2000-01 academic session, there was “total lack of interest among themedical community,” says a senior university official.(D) In sports-crazy Kolkata, it took six years to persuade the Culcutta University to include a certificate course onsports medicine in its curriculum.(E) All thanks to Sunil Thakur, an orthopaedic who specialises in treating Kolkata’a football brigade.(1) EDBAC (2) DEBAC (3) EDABC (4) DEBCA4. (A) The revolution has just begun.(B) But faced with severe budget cuts for its ambitious space exploration programmes, NASA junked the technology.(C) Yet though it is just out, Trehan feels the machine is only like the “Model Tof robots.”

(D) The robosurgeon was actually developed way back in the 1980s by NASA, the premier US space organisation, tooperate on astronauts in case there was an emergency when travelling in space.(E) A decade and a half later, Intuitive bought the rights and honed it to perfection.(1) DBECA (2) DCBAE (3) ADBEC (4) AEDBC5. (A) “Orissa would do well to have a turtle policy at the earliest,” says Dattatri.(B) But then, idiosyncracies have been the hallmark of turtle conservation–rather the absence of it.(C) What is required is administrative will to help turtles and the fisherfolk, who surprisingly are at the receiving endof irrational rules.(D) The illogical ban from January to March on traveling for “turtle safety” within 20 km of the Devi and Rushikulyanesting sites is unnecessary.(E) A 5 km ban should be enough since the Ridleys mate close to the shore and not in the deep sea.(1) ABCDE (2) BEDCA (3) EDBCA (4) ACDEB

Choose the word or set of words for each blank in the following questions that best fits the meaning of thesentence.6. Although he did not consider himself ....., he felt that the inconsistencies in her story ..... a certain degree ofincredulity on his part.(1) an apostate, justified (2) an optimist, intimated(3) a hypocrite, demonstrated (4) a charlatan, dignified(5) a skeptic, warranted7. Critics were misled by Williams’ obvious ..... exaggerated theatrical gestures into ..... his plays as mere melodramas,“full of sound and furry, signifying nothing.”(1) disinclination for, disparaging (2) repudiation of, misrepresenting(3) indulgence in, acclaiming (4) penchant for, denigrating(5) indifference to, lauding8. While some of the drawings are well rendered, others are mere .....; nonetheless, nearly all possess a sort of rude..... that catches the yes.(1) portraits, grandeur (2) illustrations, finesse (3) daubs, vigour (4) caricatures, polish(5) mementoes, familiarity9. With their pea–sized brains and giant bodies, dinosaurs became a symbol of lumbering stupidity; their extinctionseemed only to ..... their ..... design

(1) betray, fundamental (2) hypothesize, incongruous(3) invalidate, conscious (4) embody, ultimate(5) confirm, flawed10. The shortcomings of Mr.Brooks’s analysis are ..... his ..... in explaining financial complexity and the sheer importanceof this text.(1) alleviated by, ineptitude (2) offset by, clarity(3) magnified by, precision (4) demonstrated by, adroitness(5) migrated by, incompetenceChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.11. INSINUATE(1) resist (2) suggest (3) report (4) rectify(5) lecture12. REFRACTORY(1) articulate (2) sinkable (3) vaunted (4) useless(5) unmanageable13. MEDIOCRE(1) average (2) bitter (3) medieval (4) industrial(5) agricultural14. TARRY(1) polish (2) restrain (3) surpass (4) linger(5) disturb15. WAIF(1) soldier (2) urchin (3) surrender (4) breeze(5) spouseChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.16. RESILIENT(1) pungent (2) foolish (3) worthy (4) insolent(5) unyielding1.(2) 2.(4) 3.(2) 4.(1) 5.(4) 6.(5) 7.(4) 8.(3) 9.(5) 10.(2)11.(2) 12.(5) 13.(1) 14.(4) 15.(2) 16.(5) 17.(1) 18.(3) 19.(4) 20.(5)21.(4) 22.(2) 23.(3) 24.(5) 25.(1)Objective Key17. UNSULLIED(1) tarnished (2) countless (3) soggy (4) papered(5) homicidal18. PUNITIVE(1) lacking piety (2) fragile (3) congruent (4) pertinent(5) varied19. IRRELEVANT(1) lacking piety (2) fragile (3) congruent (4) pertinent(5) varied20. OPULENCE(1) pessimism (2) patriotism (3) potency (4) passion

(5) povertySelect the lettered pair in the following analogy questions that best expresses a relationship similar tothat expressed in the original capitalised pair.21. INDIGENT : WEALTH(1) contented : happiness (2) aristocratic : stature(3) smug : complacency (4) emaciated : nourishment(5) variegated : varied.22. AUGER : CARPENTER(1) studio : sculptor (2) awl : cobbler (3) seam : seamstress (4) cement : mason(5) apron : chef23. MARATHON : STAMINA(1) relay : independence (2) hurdle : perseverance (3) sprint : celerity (4) jog : weariness(5) ramble : directness24. RETOUCH : PHOTOGRAPH(1) hang : painting (2) finger : fabric (3) retract : statement (4) compose : melody(5) refine : style25. PIGHEADED : YIELD(1) lionhearted : retreat (2) lily-levered : flee (3) dogged : pursue (4) featherbrained : giggle(5) eagle-eyed : discern

Objective Key1.(2) 2.(4) 3.(2) 4.(1) 5.(4) 6.(5) 7.(4) 8.(3) 9.(5) 10.(2)11.(2) 12.(5) 13.(1) 14.(4) 15.(2) 16.(5) 17.(1) 18.(3) 19.(4) 20.(5)21.(4) 22.(2) 23.(3) 24.(5) 25.(1)

Choose the word or set of words for each blank in the following questions that best fits the meaning of thesentence.1. Since we ..... read every book, we ..... only the famous ones.(1) have, sold (2) should, buy (3) must, ignore (4) can, purchase(5) cannot, select2. Suddenly out of the ..... of weariness an old lady ..... unexpectedly.(1) mosaic, raised (2) context, appeared (3) texture, rose (4) fabric, awakened(5) design, came3. We have to ..... in our young men and women sense of discipline, which is a ..... for progress and happiness.

(1) generate, concomitant (2) instil, need (3) produce, necessity (4) inculcate, pre-requisite(5) induce, requirement4. ..... of crops was due to continuous ..... .(1) Destruction, draught (2) Ruin, draft (3) Failure, drought (4) Depreciation, drift(5) Scarcity, famine5. Disarmament and development in our time are ..... interrelated but ..... development will depend on a change in theworld’s political thinking.(1) inevitable, substantial (2) closely, real (3) essentially, true (4) universally, ultimate(5) naturally, finalSelect the lettered answer that contains the best version of the underlined section.6. The “Thumri” album by Shobha Gurtu, which is my favourity, is the one that I loaned to Aditi.(1) Shobha Gurtu, which is my favourite, is the one that I loaned to Aditi.(2) Shobha Gurtu, that is my favourite, is the one I loaned to Aditi.(3) Shobha Gurtu, which is my favourite, is the one I loaned to Aditi.(4) Shobha Gurtu which is my favourite is the one which I loaned to Aditi.(5) Shobha Gurtu, which is my favourite, is one that I loaned to Aditi.7. The reading specialist spent two weeks with each one of us, and she determined that Shubha reads slow.(1) she determined that Shubha reads slower. (2) she determined that Shubha reads slower.(3) she determined that Shubha reads slowly. (4) she determined that Shubha reads more slowly.(5) she determined that Shubha reads more slow.8. The professor told the students that, given their hard work, their dedication to the material, and their diligence in theclass, it was more likelier than not that they would get a good grade.(1) it was more likelier than not that they would get a good grade.(2) it was more than not likelier that they would get a good grade.(3) it was more likely than not that they would get a good grade.(4) it was more than likely than not that they would get a good grade.(5) it was likelier than not that they would get a good grade.9. The king stood, pulled on his cape, and announced, “I loathe arrogance more than any other thing.”(1) “I loathe arrogance more than any other thing.” (2) “I loathe arrogance most than any other thing.”(3) “I loathe arrogance the most of any other thing.” (4) “I loathe arrogance more of any other thing.”(5) “I loathe arrogance better than any other thing.”

The son who would get the inheritance in the end appeared more quick, because he came by boat. The others waitedfor the train.(1) in the end appeared more quick, because he came by boat.(2) in the end appeared more quicker, because he came by boat.(3) in the end appeared more quickly, because he came by boat.(4) in the end appeared fast, because he came by boat.(5) in the end appeared quick, because he came by boat.Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.11. EFFACE(1) countenance (2) encourage (3) recognize (4) blackball(5) rub out12. CILIATED(1) foolish (2) swift (3) early (4) constructed(5) hairy13. PIOUS(1) historic (2) devout (3) multiple (4) fortunate(5) authoritative14. DWINDLE(1) blow (2) inhabit (3) spin (4) lessen(5) combine15. BALMY(1) venturesome (2) dedicated (3) mild (4) fanatic(5) memorableChoose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.16. BLAND(1) caustic (2) meagre (3) soft (4) uncooked(5) helpless17. HUBBUB(1) calm (2) fury (3) capital (4) axle(5) wax18. LIVID(1) alive (2) mundane (3) positive (4) undiscoloured(5) vast19. SCANTY(1) collected (2) remote (3) invisible (4) plentiful(5) straight20. TRITE(1) correct (2) original (3) distinguished (4) premature(5) certain

Select the lettered pair in the following analogy questions that best expresses a relationship similar tothat expressed in the original capitalised pair.21. HAIR : BALD(1) wig : curly (2) egg : cooked (3) rain : arid (4) skin : scarred(5) medicine : healthy22. DINGHY : BOAT(1) novel : book (2) canoe : paddle (3) oar : water (4) deck : stern(5) land sea23. APPLE : TREE(1) silver : book (2) bronze : copper (3) plank : wood (4) glass : sand(5) pearl : oyster24. CARNIVORE : MEAT(1) carnivore : vegetable (2) herbivore : plants (3) vegetarian : vitamins (4) botanist : herbs(5) pollinator : plants25. DEARTH : PAUCITY(1) individual : person (2) scarcity : shortage (3) shortage : plethora (4) prairie : forest(5) commodity : expectation

Objective Key

1.(5) 2.(3) 3.(4) 4.(3) 5.(2) 6.(1) 7.(3) 8.(3) 9.(1) 10.(3)11.(5) 12.(5) 13.(2) 14.(4) 15.(3) 16.(3) 17.(4) 18.(4) 19.(4) 20.(2)21.(3) 22.(1) 23.(5) 24.(2) 25.(2)