161. Barren
(A) desert
(B) depleted
(C) fertile
(D) arid
Answer: (C) fertile Barren: Too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive.
(A) desert: A dry, barren area of land.
(B) depleted: Used up the supply or resources of.
(C) fertile: Producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
(D) arid: Having little or no rain; too dry to support vegetation.
162. Permit
(A) give
(B) forbid
(C) allow
(D) preserve
Answer: (B) forbid Permit: To give authorization or consent to (someone) to do something.
(A) give: Freely transfer the possession of something.
(B) forbid: To refuse to allow something.
(C) allow: To give permission.
(D) preserve: To maintain something in its original or existing state.
163. Scarce
(A) masked face
(B) found in plenty
(C) rare
(D) unkind
Answer: (B) found in plenty Scarce: Insufficient for the demand; occurring in small numbers.
(A) masked face: A face covered by a mask.
(B) found in plenty: Available in large, abundant quantities.
(C) rare: Not occurring very often.
(D) unkind: Harsh or lacking compassion.
164. Wander
(A) not to think
(B) to be at rest, not moving
(C) to move in circles
(D) hardworking
Answer: (B) to be at rest, not moving Wander: To walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way.
(A) not to think: Failing to use one’s mind actively.
(B) to be at rest, not moving: Staying still; stationary.
(C) to move in circles: To revolve or orbit without progressing.
(D) hardworking: Tending to work with energy and commitment.
165. Solitude
(A) loneliness
(B) unfriendly
(C) in a crowd
(D) happiness
Answer: (C) in a crowd Solitude: The state or situation of being alone.
(A) loneliness: Sadness because one has no friends or company.
(B) unfriendly: Not friendly.
(C) in a crowd: Surrounded by a large number of people.
(D) happiness: The state of being happy.
166. Adversity
(A) Industrious
(B) Prosperity
(C) Charity
(D) Calamity
Answer: (B) Prosperity Adversity: Difficulties; misfortune.
(A) Industrious: Diligent and hard-working.
(B) Prosperity: The state of being prosperous; wealth or success.
(C) Charity: The voluntary giving of help.
(D) Calamity: An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress.
167. Barren
(A) Sterile
(B) Evergreen
(C) Undergrowth
(D) Fertile
Answer: (D) Fertile Barren: Incapable of producing offspring or vegetation.
(A) Sterile: Not able to produce children or young.
(B) Evergreen: A plant that retains green leaves throughout the year.
(C) Undergrowth: A dense growth of shrubs and other plants.
(D) Fertile: Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
168. Capable
(A) Worthy
(B) Incompetent
(C) Still
(D) Bustle
Answer: (B) Incompetent Capable: Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
(A) Worthy: Having or showing the qualities that deserve the specified action or regard.
(B) Incompetent: Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully.
(C) Still: Not moving.
(D) Bustle: Move in an energetic or noisy manner.
169. Haughty
(A) Arrogant
(B) Powerful
(C) Humble
(D) Timid
Answer: (C) Humble Haughty: Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
(A) Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance.
(B) Powerful: Having great power or strength.
(C) Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance.
(D) Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence.
170. Admit
(A) Allow
(B) Hesitate
(C) Deny
(D) Disagree
Answer: (C) Deny Admit: To confess to be true or to be the case, typically with reluctance.
(A) Allow: To give permission.
(B) Hesitate: To pause before saying or doing something.
(C) Deny: To state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of something.
(D) Disagree: To have or express a different opinion.