Directions (1-15): The following questions have one blank, each blank indicating that something is omitted. For each blank, choose the set of words that best match the meaning of the complete sentence.
Q1. For some neoclassical economists, the Pareto criterion is a challenging ______________ of welfare economics.
(a) little
(b) Unclear
(c) Linchpin
(d) Guilty
(e) Confined
Q2. But even that argument doesn’t apply now that Ireland is _______________ with the Euro, new factories and millionaires.
(a) Contingency
(b) Correct
(c) opposed
(d) Charming
(e) Charming
Q3. There are city councils and councilpersons who can ___________ and corrupt the best system ever blueprinted.
(a) Removal
(b) Appreciation
(c) Gaze
(d) Boch
(e) Lucent
Q4. Despite the reclusive nature of her profession, she was a ____________ socialite and partier, usually the last to go.
(a) Boil
(b) Examination
(c) Irrelevant
(d) Opacity
(e) extraordinary
Q5. The house has a tectonic simplicity and a ___________ beauty, as light as it is in the atmosphere.
(a) Necessary
(b) Transient
(c) Making progress
(d) Liability
(e) Imminent
Q6. Ignoring such obvious blossoms of talent and achievement is not only ___________ folly but a wasted opportunity.
(a) Crassus
(b) Implicitly
(c) Progressive
(d) Regressive
(e) impending
Q7. ____________ The society had to do a reverse calculation to determine the final bonus.
(a) Unlawful
(b) Variation
(c) Authorization
(d) Disputed
(e) Unfair
Q8. The buoyant force on a solid is the ______________ of the forces exerted on its upper and lower faces by the fluid.
(a) Projection
(b) Maxim
(c) Dinghy
(d) Equality
(e) Consequently
Q9. Many suicides in rural areas were due to financial ___________ caused by low rubber prices.
(a) Courage
(b) Unsightly
(c) Harassment
(d) Constant
(e) Beguile
Q10. Some see his posts as a reckless tactic that will ____________ communal tensions.
(a) Purpose
(b) Increase
(c) to corrupt
(d) Will
(e) Enigma
Q11. A wireless network deserves no less ________ security than a wired network.
(a) Vassal
(b) Industrious
(c) Quail
(d) Strict
(e) Turning
Q12. She turned her face towards the sound to find a look of _____________ terror on her crewman’s face.
(a) Grid
(b) Married
(c) Advertising
(d) Stark
(e) Prospective
Q13. The theory of dual sovereignty has been the subject of criticism by _____________ scholars.
(a) Uninterrupted
(b) Substantial
(c) Rudiment
(d) Removed
(e) Stopped
Q14. Benjamin is a short blonde with a ______________ soul and a tendency to speak her mind.
(a) Pallid
(b) Irritability
(c) Obstruction
(d) boisterous
(E) Courageous
Q15. The government must lead, and not procrastinate and ______________, he said, although he recognized it could take 20 years.
(a) Construction
(b) Ford
(c) Destabilization
(d) Paste again
(e) Tenure
Solution
S1. Answer (c)
Sol. “linchpin” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer choice.
Linchpin: A person or thing important to an enterprise or organization.
S2. Answer (a)
Sol. “Awash” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (a) is the correct answer choice.
Amount: A large number or amount of someone or something.
S3. Answer (d)
Sol. “boches” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (d) is the correct answer choice.
botch: perform (a task) badly or carelessly.
S4. Answer (E)
Sol. “enthusiastic” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option is the correct answer choice.
Prodigious: Outstanding in extraordinary or impressive scale, size, or degree.
S5. A. (b)
Sol. “immediate” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (b) is the correct answer choice.
Transient: Lasting for a very short time.
S6. Answer (a)
Sol. “crass” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (a) is the correct answer choice.
Crass: Shows no intelligence or sensitivity.
S7. Answer (b)
Sol. “difference” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (b) is the correct answer choice.
Differential: of, showing, or depending on difference; Varies according to circumstances or relevant factors.
S8. Answer (E)
Sol. “result” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option is the correct answer choice.
Resultant: arising or produced as a result of something.
S9. Answer (c)
Sol. “Trouble” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer choice.
Affliction: Difficulties due to lack of money.
– Extreme anxiety, sadness or pain.
Beguile
Stable: Characterized by dignity and propriety
Asunder: parts or pieces
Courage: Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
S10. Answer (b)
Sol. “raise” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (b) is the correct answer choice.
Exacerbate: Make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
Motive: The often misleading nature of being or motive
Corrupt: morally or morally or sensually corrupt
Bequest: Leave or give, especially by will after someone’s death
Enigma: Something that is confusing to understand and cannot be explained
S11. A. (d)
Sol. “tough” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Strict: (of rules, requirements, or conditions) strict, exact, and strict.
swerve: An irregular turn from the intended course
Quail: Withdraw as in fear or pain.
Diligent: Marked by care and constant effort
Vassal: A feudal lord
S12. A. (d)
Sol. “complete” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Stark: Complete; sheer
– Severe or open in appearance or outline.
– Unpleasant or sharply pronounced.
Gerd: Prepare yourself for action or conflict
Married: Promised to marry
S13. A. (b)
Sol. “important” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (b) is the correct answer choice.
Significant: Significant importance, size, or value.
Rudiment: The preliminary stage of any subject
Inappropriate: Does not allow contradiction or negation
S14. Answer (d)
Sol. “enthusiastic” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Boisterous: Noisy, energetic and cheerful.
Daring: inclined to venture or take risks
Obstruction: To commit oneself by force
Irritation: strong feelings of embarrassment
Pallid: Lacking vitality or interest or effectiveness
S15. Answer (c)
Sol. “vacillate” Matches the meaning of the whole sentence perfectly. therefore, Option (c) is the correct answer choice.
vacillate: wavering between different opinions or actions; To be indisputable to establish.
Tenure: An uninterrupted period of time during which you do something
Repast: Food served and eaten at one time
Rachna: make meaning of; Assign meaning
Ford: Cross a shallow river
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