91. They say that their team coach is too over-bearing in his attitude.
(A) Humble
(B) Arrogant
(C) Unco-operative
(D) Unfriendly
Answer: (B) Arrogant
Over-bearing: Unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering.
(A) Humble: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance.
(B) Arrogant: Having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.
(C) Unco-operative: Unwilling to help others or do what they ask.
(D) Unfriendly: Not friendly.
92. He must consider the repercussions of this action.
(A) Results
(B) Effects
(C) Causes
(D) Factors
Answer: (B) Effects
Repercussions: An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
(A) Results: A consequence, effect, or outcome of something.
(B) Effects: A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
(C) Causes: A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
(D) Factors: Circumstances, facts, or influences that contribute to a result.
93. APPROPRIATE
(A) Scrupulous
(B) Confiscate
(C) Conscious
(D) Intelligent
Answer: (B) Confiscate
APPROPRIATE: (As a verb) To take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission.
(A) Scrupulous: Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
(B) Confiscate: Take or seize (someone’s property) with authority.
(C) Conscious: Aware of and responding to one’s surroundings.
(D) Intelligent: Having or showing intelligence.
94. GORGEOUS
(A) Magnificent
(B) Hideous
(C) Humble
(D) Glorious
Answer: (A) Magnificent
GORGEOUS: Beautiful; very attractive.
(A) Magnificent: Impressively beautiful, elaborate, or extravagant; striking.
(B) Hideous: Ugly or disgusting to look at.
(C) Humble: Modest or low estimate of importance.
(D) Glorious: Having, worthy of, or bringing fame or admiration.
95. PREDICAMENT
(A) Solution
(B) Resentment
(C) Plight
(D) Outrage
Answer: (C) Plight
PREDICAMENT: A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
(A) Solution: A means of solving a problem.
(B) Resentment: Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
(C) Plight: A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.
(D) Outrage: An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.
96. NIMBLE
(A) Active
(B) Soft
(C) Pliable
(D) Clumsy
Answer: (A) Active
NIMBLE: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
(A) Active: Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits.
(B) Soft: Easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold; not hard.
(C) Pliable: Easily bent; flexible.
(D) Clumsy: Awkward in movement or in handling things.
97. MODESTY
(A) Boldness
(B) Dauntless
(C) Loudness
(D) Humility
Answer: (D) Humility
MODESTY: The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities.
(A) Boldness: Willingness to take risks and act innovatively.
(B) Dauntless: Showing fearlessness and determination.
(C) Loudness: The attribute of a sound that determines the magnitude of the auditory sensation produced.
(D) Humility: A modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness.
98. FILTER
(A) Easy
(B) Sieve
(C) Grimy
(D) Mucky
Answer: (B) Sieve
FILTER: A porous device for removing impurities or solid particles from a liquid or gas passed through it.
(A) Easy: Achieved without great effort.
(B) Sieve: A utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids.
(C) Grimy: Covered with or characterized by grime; dirty.
(D) Mucky: Covered with dirt or filth.
99. DEVIATE
(A) Dictate
(B) Divulge
(C) Develop
(D) Diverge
Answer: (D) Diverge
DEVIATE: Depart from an established course.
(A) Dictate: Lay down authoritatively; prescribe.
(B) Divulge: Make known (private or sensitive information).
(C) Develop: Grow or cause to grow and become more mature or advanced.
(D) Diverge: Separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction.
100. THRONG
(A) Flock
(B) Thrust
(C) Long
(D) Scorn
Answer: (A) Flock
THRONG: A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.
(A) Flock: A number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or traveling together; a large group.
(B) Thrust: Push suddenly or violently in a specified direction.
(C) Long: Measuring a great distance from end to end.
(D) Scorn: The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable.