211. Jovial
(A) Mercurial
(B) Merry
(C) Revolting
(D) Dizzy
Answer: (B) Merry
Jovial: Cheerful and friendly.
(A) Mercurial: Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood.
(B) Merry: Cheerful and lively.
(C) Revolting: Causing intense disgust.
(D) Dizzy: Having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one’s balance.
212. Charisma
(A) Ghost
(B) Force
(C) Charm
(D) Courage
Answer: (C) Charm
Charisma: Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
(A) Ghost: An apparition of a dead person.
(B) Force: Strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
(C) Charm: The power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration.
(D) Courage: The ability to do something that frightens one.
213. What is the meaning of the word debilitating?
(A) Enfeeble
(B) Strengthen
(C) Debase
(D) Thriving
Answer: (A) Enfeeble
Debilitating: Making someone very weak or infirm.
(A) Enfeeble: Make weak or feeble.
(B) Strengthen: Make or become stronger.
(C) Debase: Reduce something in quality or value.
(D) Thriving: Prospering or flourishing.
214. Explain the phrase ‘gather resolution from danger’.
(A) Find peace in times of difficulty
(B) To remain calm and not to lose hope
(C) To be enthusiastic and brave the odds
(D) A state of utter hopelessness makes one determined to face the difficulty
Answer: (D) A state of utter hopelessness makes one determined to face the difficulty
Gather resolution from danger: To draw resolve, determination, or courage precisely from a highly dangerous or desperate situation.
(A) Find peace in times of difficulty: Feeling calm during hardship.
(B) To remain calm and not to lose hope: Keeping steady during trouble.
(C) To be enthusiastic and brave the odds: Eager to face challenges.
(D) A state of utter hopelessness makes one determined to face the difficulty: Accurate translation of drawing resolve out of dire circumstances.
215. The word ‘furious’ in the passage most nearly means
(A) angry
(B) large
(C) twisted
(D) dry
Answer: (A) angry
Furious: Extremely angry.
(A) angry: Having a strong feeling of or showing annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
(B) large: Of considerable or relatively great size.
(C) twisted: Forced out of its natural or proper shape.
(D) dry: Free from moisture or liquid.
216. I don’t think these plants are ___ to Meghalaya.
(A) Ingenuous
(B) Indigenous
(C) Ingenious
(D) Indogenic
Answer: (B) Indigenous
Indigenous: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
(A) Ingenuous: Innocent and unsuspecting.
(B) Indigenous: Native.
(C) Ingenious: Clever, original, and inventive.
(D) Indogenic: (Not a standard English word).
217. I just wanted to ___ you for the wonderful speech you gave tonight.
(A) Complement
(B) Compliment
(C) Comprehend
(D) Compliance
Answer: (B) Compliment
Compliment: A polite expression of praise or admiration.
(A) Complement: A thing that completes or brings to perfection.
(B) Compliment: To politely congratulate or praise.
(C) Comprehend: Grasp mentally; understand.
(D) Compliance: The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
218. A paperback ___ of the book was released yesterday.
(A) Edition
(B) Addition
(C) Editorial
(D) Additional
Answer: (A) Edition
Edition: A particular form or version of a published text.
(A) Edition: A version of a publication.
(B) Addition: The action or process of adding something to something else.
(C) Editorial: Relating to the commissioning or preparing of material for publication.
(D) Additional: Added, extra, or supplementary.
219. There was no one else in the room ___ Jim.
(A) Accept
(B) Except
(C) Exception
(D) Expect
Answer: (B) Except
Except: Not including; other than.
(A) Accept: Consent to receive.
(B) Except: Excluding.
(C) Exception: A person or thing that is excluded from a general statement.
(D) Expect: Regard as likely to happen.
220. The ___ of the medicine on her illness was surprisingly fast
(A) Affect
(B) Effect
(C) Impact
(D) Elect
Answer: (B) Effect
Effect: A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause (used as a noun here).
(A) Affect: Have an effect on; make a difference to (used primarily as a verb).
(B) Effect: The result or consequence.
(C) Impact: The action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
(D) Elect: Choose someone to hold public office.