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Vocabulary

Concept PHRASAL VERBS

VOCABULARY A phrasal verb is formed with a verb followed by a preposition. The
• Learn root words and their meanings so as to guess the meaning meaning of a phrasal verb doesn’t have to depend on the meaning
of the words of the base verb.
• Learn prefixes and suffixes CONFUSING WORDS
• Form mnemonics to remember words English spelling is so confusing that a non-native speaker finds it
SYNONYMS illogical very easily. It always helps one to know the spelling of
• Use root words, prefix or suffix to guess all possible meanings of each word individually. One tip that could help you in this regard is
the word before you look at the options. to know the correct pronunciation of the word.
• Consider all possible meanings of each of the answer options.
• Look for a match between the meanings of the stem word and Drill
those of the given choices. Do not jump to any conclusion before Form three words for each root word given below:
you analyse all the given options. Root words Meaning Words
• In case of a tie, look at the parts of speech of the word. Ambi both, on both sides
ANTONYMS Bene good
• Think of antonyms for the given word before looking at the phil love for
answer options amphi both
• Use the connotation of the words to help you guess an answer. circum Around, about
• Watch out for common wrong answer types. Combine the prefixes with suitable root words to form words
o Typical wrong answer types on antonyms are: with the definitions given in parentheses:
 Words that have no clear opposites 1. ig- + root = ___________ (not respectable)
 More than one answer seeming correct 2. il- + root = ___________ (not able to read)
 Opposite answers 3. in- + root = ___________ (not precise)
WORD ANALOGY 4. co- + root = ___________ (be live together)
Questions are of two types: 5. sym- + root = ___________ (balanced on both sides by
• Finding an analogous pair: Here, you are asked to find a pair of measurement)
words that has a relationship that is the same as / similar to the Choose the word from the options that is closest in meaning to
one given in the stem. the given word:
• Finding a word that completes the analogous pair: Here, you are 1. Misdemeanour
asked to find a word to fill in a blank that makes the analogous a. Misery b. Offense c. Idolatry d. Mystery
pair. 2. Entanglement
The analogy could be of various types: Here are a few examples: a. Spark b. Closure c. Knot d. Procrastination
The words could have one of these relationships: 3. Blasphemy
• Cause and effect a. Profanity b. Blandishment c. Reverence d. Squalid
• Degree of intensity 4. Complacent
• Part to whole a. Clear b. Satisfied c. Intractable d. Truant
• Action and doer 5. Flabbergasted
• Synonyms a. Assaulted b. Impaled c. Astounded d. Pleased
• Antonyms 6. Maverick
• General association a. Orthodox b. Non-conformist c. Hardened d. Stentorian
Tips to identify the bridge: 7. Infuriate
• Begin by building a bridge a. Exacerbate b. Fury c. Penetrate d. Pacify
• Adjust the bridge 8. Inculcate
• Build bridges between answers and work backwards a. Liberate b. Instill c. Refer d. inert
• Avoid context traps 9. Console
Common wrong answer types: a. Cabinet b. Enlighten c. Stupefy d. Conceal
• Unrelated words 10. Perfunctory
• Same subject trap a. Fulsome b. Superficial c. Excellent d. Mortuary
• Opposite bridge
• Irrelevant bridge Choose the word from the options that is farthest in meaning to
IDIOMS the given word.
• An idiom is a group of words (in a particular order) that means 11. Deference
something very different from the meanings of the individual a. Disobedience b. Similarity c. Accordance d. Consensus
words. 12. Impertinent
• The term ‘slang’ refers to words or expressions used by and a. Impudent b. Respectful c. Meretricious d. Scrutinizing
known within a closed community or group, and so, will not be 13. Abstemious
considered to be a standard usage in the language.
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a. Greedy b. Temperate c. Haughtiness d. Helm 2. My principal has no patience to listen to our explanations. He
14. Trite feels we beat about the bush.
a. Pasquinade b. Exceptional c. Tare d. Vellicate
3. If you don’t like this television program, better leave the room
15. Alienate quietly. Don’t behave like a dog in the manger.
a. Associate b. Earthling c. Falsify d. Truncate
4. Our teacher asked us to admit our ignorance. He doesn’t
16. Edible approve when we whistle in the dark.
a. Unabashed b. Unassailable c. Unbefitting d. Unpalatable 5. Sachin Tendulkar’s century was like a ‘silver lining in India’s
17. Browbeat innings against the Lankans.
a. Threaten b. Tyrannize c. Extol d. Censure
6. The king wanted a war, but the minister advised him to bury
18. Clemency the hatchet.
a. Mercilessness b. Unhygienic c. Refusal d. Satanic
7. When she came to know that Sherlock Holmes had taken up
19. Altercation her case, she saw a light at the end of the tunnel.
a. Combat b. Persistence c. Singular d. Concord
8. The task is going to be very difficult to complete. I wonder who
20. Testimony is going to bell the cat?
a. Affidavit b. Ratification c. Denial d. Substantiation
9. He is such an amiable chap. I don’t think he would ever cross
Construct a bridge between each of the following pair of words: swords with anyone.
1. shoes, feet 10. She doesn’t know how to proceed from where she is. She is
2. arrows, quiver caught between the devil and the deep sea.
3. brittle, glass Fill in the blanks with the right preposition to create an
4. bag, carry appropriate phrasal verb for making the sentence meaningful:
5. straight, crooked 1. I wouldn’t take his word for what he says. He always blows
For each of these pairs of words, form an analogous pair on your _________ things.
own showing the same relationship: 2. Cricketer V.V.S. Laxman has said that pressure always brings
1. spectacles : eyes :: _________ the best in him.
2. heat : evaporate:: 3. The whole thing comes _________ what I had foreseen.
3. goldsmith : jewellery :: 4. My friend was very excited because he was calling _________
4. shout : scream :: his favourite movie star next week.
5. river : bank :: 5. My parents had given me a great childhood. Now that they are
Can you give the reason why these pairs of words are not too old to fend for themselves, it is time to give _________
analogous? what I earned.
1. river : bridge and staircase : terrace 6. The policeman reported that a burglar had broken _________
2. pen : ink and blood : bank the household last evening.
3. stethoscope : doctor and tablets : pharmacist 7. The customer service executive promised to resolve the
4. illicit : illegal and implicit : open problem on the spot and requested me to hang _________.
5. anger : grimace and envy : green 8. The teacher expected us to turn _________ the assignment the
Figure out what idiom the pictures signify: following weekend.
9. The honourable minister has agreed to preside over the
function and give _________ the prizes.
10. England takes _________ America in the semi-final tomorrow.
Find the different meanings of the following heteronyms:
(Also learn the correct pronunciation)
1. Wound
2. Lead
3. Tear
4. Conduct
5. Resume
Fill in the blanks using the correct homonyms from the list given
below: (refuse, invalid, close, desert, dove)
1. The soldier decided to ________ the post in the ________.
2. When shot at, the _______ _______ down the cliff.
3. The insurance was _______ for the _______.
4. The garbage bin was so full that it had to _______ more
______.
Figure out the meanings of the idioms used in these sentences: 5. They were too _______ to the door to _______ it.
1. I would suggest you don’t invite him to the party. He is such a Choose the correct homophone from the options that means the
wet blanket. following:
6. Not moving or fixed in one place
a. Stationery b. Stationary
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7. Illegal a. verbose : simple b. forced : glib
a. Elicit b. Illicit c. recited : read d. rehearsed : spontaneous
8. A fight or contest between two people 22. FATUOUS : INANE
a. Duel b. Dual a. clever : inchoate b. fatal : invigorating
9. Separate and distinct c. portentous : ominous d. cloying : vicious
a. Discreet b. Discrete 23. PERFECTION : PRACTICE
10. A group of musical notes a. idealism : notions b. pinnacle : nadir
a. Chord b. Cord c. tardiness : energetic d. strength : exercise
24. CHARCOAL : WOOD
Concept review questions a. heat : carbon b. electricity : gas
Directions for questions 1 to 10: Choose the word from the c. fire : ash d. coke : coal
options that is closest in meaning to the stem word. 25. MURDER : GENOCIDE
1. Gullible a. accident : assault b. attack : war
a. Credulous b. Guide c. Dubitable d. Stable c. wind : tornado d. stultify : invigorate
2. Stoic 26. ARTIST : PAINT
a. Picturesque b. Impassive c. Tonic d. Discharge a. doctor : patient b. mechanic : car
3. Replenish c. physics : formula d. sculptor : clay
a. Retrieve b. Restore c. Reserve d. Redress 27. HUTCH : RABBIT
4. Aplomb a. barn : hay b. sty : pig
a. Bomb b. Apple c. Confidence d. Apathy c. dairy : cow d. field : corn
5. Serene 28. GLASS : SHARD
a. Quiet b. Senseless c. Bayonet d. Marine a. weight : pound b. ladder : rung
6. Warp c. meat : slice d. cookie : crumb
a. Cover b. Twist c. Womanly d. Roll 29. PRATFALL : EMBARRASSMENT
7. Weary a. deadlock : mortification b. check-up : reluctance
a. Dress b. Bond c. Dry d. Tired c. downfall : patience d. windfall : jubilation
8. Quarters 30. TENDRIL : VINE
a. One-fourth b. One-thirds c. Bungalow d. Accommodation a. trunk : tree b. pollen : flower
9. Abject c. pseudopodia : amoeba d. trellis : honeysuckle
a. Thing b. Aim c. Refuse d. Severe
10. Page Directions for questions 31 to 40: The sentences given below
a. Boy Servant b. Side c. Publish d. Copy contain idiomatic expressions (underlined). Find the meanings of
Directions for questions 11 to 20: Choose the word from the the idioms from the options that follow the respective sentences:
options that is farthest in meaning to the given word. 31. Ashwin cannot continue to bury his head in the sand. He needs
11. Malodorous to deal with the problem scientifically.
a. Fragrant b. Affliction c. Refute d. Unique a. deal a problem unscientifically.
12. Pique b. not show one’s face due to embarrassment.
a. Pungent b. Soothe c. Annoy d. Acrid c. run away from one’s problems.
13. Brazen d. live a hidden life due to problems.
a. Bashful b. Gully c. Aggravate d. Boisterous
14. Irascible 32. The ministers were called on the carpet for taking bribe from
a. Agitate b. Placid c. Amorous d. Augment the company.
15. Approbate a. called for a meeting.
a. Condemn b. Pliant c. Brevity d. Deceive b. questioned by someone in authority.
16. Philistine c. asked to meet in person.
a. Pious b. Intellectual c. Recede d. Concede d. questioned by paying respect.
17. Supercilious
a. Meek b. Clamor c. Credulous d. Ingratitude 33. Mithun will do anything he can to squirrel out of going to
18. Perilous school.
a. Safe b. Manic c. Fortitude d. Reckless a. manage to escape.
19. Entice b. manage to enter.
a. Rage b. Shaft c. Repulse d. Tawny c. to save money to do an act.
20. Vacillate d. to jump out.
a. Sever b. Decide c. Trench d. Glaze
Directions for questions 21 to 30: For each lead pair, from the 34. According to the critics, there are two or three dark horses in t
given pairs of words beneath it, choose the pair that exhibits a his one day series.
relationship closest to the one exhibited by the lead: a. a person whose ability in well known.
21. MEMORIZED : IMPROMPTU b. a person who is unethical in his act.
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c. a person whose ability is very little known. 44. Jesitha kept nagging everyday that we watch the movie, and I
d. a person who is very strong and energetic. finally ________.
a. gave up b. gave in c. gave out d. gave away
35. Radha made no bones about her dislike for television serials.
a. speak plainly, not attempting to hide the truth. 45. Can you help wash these clothes, please? They’re really
b. not speaking plainly and attempting to hide the truth. beginning to ________.
c. not making any comment of. a. stink up b. smell off c. pile up d. fade off
d. not taking any action to undo something.
46. There is no doubt that Ram is Kumar’s son. I can see that he
36. Listen, students! If you don’t clean this mess up, the hostel _____________ Kumar in many ways.
warden will read you the riot act. a. takes down b. takes out c. takes up d. takes after
a. give a suspension order.
b. take severe action for some wrong. 47. Anushya’s husband is very mean. How does she ________ him?
c. give a severe beating. a. put up b. put out with c. put up with d. put out
d. give a severe scolding.
48. I am sorry that I got so delayed. I was _______ in the traffic.
37. Always stand for the truth, and let the chips fall where they a. held onto b. held in c. held out d. held up
may.
a. let the enemies hit you where they want to. 49. Ajay Jadeja thought he could ________ calling cricket a silly
b. let things be stopped when it had to be stopped. game.
c. not worrying too much about the consequences. a. Get out of b. Get atop of c. Get in to d. Get away with
d. not worrying too much about the data known.
50. The people ought to learn their lesson; they should not
38. Raja is trying to curry favour with his professor. ________ all the promises made by the politicians.
a. gain a person’s approval by making use of flattery. a. Fall in b. Fall at c. Fall for d. Fall out
b. gain a person’s enemity by annoying him unnecessarily. Directions for questions 51 to 60: Find the word from the given
c. to harass or make fun of a person. options that is closest in meaning to the given phrase.
d. to favour a person even if he is wrong. 51. Highly skilled
a. Adapt b. Adopt c. Adept d. Adduct
39. When it comes to her health, Archana has a devil-may-care
attitude. 52. To conspire
a. attitude that somebody will care for her. a. Allude b. Elude c. Include d. Collude
b. very cautious attitude.
c. very casual attitude. 53. A false belief
d. belief in unnatural powers. a. Illusion b. Collision c. Delusion d. Derision

40. The company pulled the rug from under its employees’ feet by 54. A choice between things
denying them their bonus. a. Alternative b. Alternate c. Alternately d. Alternatively
a. affect somebody secretly.
b. punish somebody for their wrong. 55. Location or Scene
c. taking away the support and create problems. a. Cite b. Site c. Sight d. Mite
d. pulling down somebody.
56. Praise
Directions for questions 41 to 50: Choose an appropriate phrasal a. Competent b. Complement c. Complacent d. Compliment
verb and fill in the blanks.
41. We _______ them all night, but we couldn’t find them. 57. An inner sense of right and wrong
a. looked at b. looked into c. looked up d. looked for a. Concise b. Conscious c. Conscience d. Conscientious

42. The pedestrian was _________ by a speeding motorist. 58. To give up

a. run into b. run down c. run with d. run in a. Wave b. Weave c. Waive d. Wean

43. Rahul is unfit for married life. He____________ every girl he 59. Being impartial
meets. a. Uninterested b. Disinterested c. Indifferent d. Unmoved
a. break out of b. break into c. breaks up d. breaks up with
60. Every two years
a. Bilateral b. Biennial c. Biannual d. Bilinear

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