221. Which among the following would be similar in meaning to the word fervent as used in the passage?
(A) Ardent
(B) Vehement
(C) Feeling
(D) Pragmatic
Answer: (A) Ardent
Fervent: Having or displaying a passionate intensity.
(A) Ardent: Enthusiastic or passionate.
(B) Vehement: Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
(C) Feeling: An emotional state or reaction.
(D) Pragmatic: Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
222. Hope is ___ in human nature.
(A) immanent
(B) imminent
(C) eminent
(D) ingenious
Answer: (A) immanent
Immanent: Existing or operating within; inherent.
(A) immanent: Inherent or indwelling.
(B) imminent: About to happen.
(C) eminent: Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
(D) ingenious: Clever, original, and inventive.
223. A judicial ___ has been ordered into the case.
(A) inquiry
(B) enquiry
(C) ordinance
(D) ordnance
Answer: (A) inquiry
Inquiry: An act of asking for information; an official investigation.
(A) inquiry: An investigation.
(B) enquiry: (Often used interchangeably with inquiry, but ‘inquiry’ is typically preferred for formal investigations).
(C) ordinance: An authoritative order or decree.
(D) ordnance: Mounted guns; artillery.
224. There is no such ___ in history.
(A) president
(B) precedent
(C) principle
(D) progressive
Answer: (B) precedent
Precedent: An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.
(A) president: The elected head of a republican state.
(B) precedent: A guide or example from the past.
(C) principle: A fundamental truth or proposition.
(D) progressive: Happening or developing gradually or in stages.
225. We disliked his ___ way of life.
(A) voracious
(B) officious
(C) posthumous
(D) ceremonious
Answer: (D) ceremonious
Ceremonious: Relating or appropriate to grand and formal occasions; excessively polite or formal.
(A) voracious: Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
(B) officious: Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way.
(C) posthumous: Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
(D) ceremonious: Grand and formal.
226. It is mainly due to Peter’s lethargy that the plan fell ___
(A) off
(B) through
(C) in
(D) out
Answer: (B) through
Fell through: Failed to happen or be completed (phrasal verb).
(A) off: Away from the place in question.
(B) through: Failed as a plan or arrangement.
(C) in: Expressing the situation of something that is enclosed.
(D) out: Moving or appearing to move away from a particular place.
227. Graphology is
(A) the study of graphs
(B) the analysis of handwriting
(C) a special branch of phonetics
(D) a graphical description of handwriting
Answer: (B) the analysis of handwriting
Graphology: The analysis of the physical characteristics and patterns of handwriting.
(A) the study of graphs: Mathematical study.
(B) the analysis of handwriting: The correct definition of graphology.
(C) a special branch of phonetics: Study of speech sounds.
(D) a graphical description of handwriting: Not an accurate definition of the scientific analysis.
228. Fragile
(A) Tough
(B) Like iron
(C) Hard
(D) Brittle
Answer: (D) Brittle
Fragile: Easily broken or damaged.
(A) Tough: Strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling.
(B) Like iron: Extremely strong or resilient.
(C) Hard: Solid, firm, and rigid.
(D) Brittle: Hard but liable to break or shatter easily.
229. Inflict
(A) To escape
(B) To neglect
(C) To harm
(D) To ignore
Answer: (C) To harm
Inflict: Cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something.
(A) To escape: Break free from confinement or control.
(B) To neglect: Fail to care for properly.
(C) To harm: Physically injure or cause damage.
(D) To ignore: Refuse to take notice of or acknowledge.
230. Interfere
(A) Look after
(B) Stay out of
(C) Facilitate
(D) Meddle
Answer: (D) Meddle
Interfere: Take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.
(A) Look after: Take care of someone or something.
(B) Stay out of: Not become involved in.
(C) Facilitate: Make (an action or process) easy or easier.
(D) Meddle: Interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one’s concern.
231. Overlook
(A) Introduce
(B) Take on
(C) Skip
(D) Stay
Answer: (C) Skip
Overlook: Fail to notice or consider something; ignore.
(A) Introduce: Bring (something) into use or operation for the first time.
(B) Take on: Undertake a task or responsibility.
(C) Skip: Omit or pass over (something).
(D) Stay: Remain in the same place.
232. Retain
(A) Share
(B) Keep
(C) Pass on
(D) Give
Answer: (B) Keep
Retain: Continue to have (something); keep possession of.
(A) Share: Have a portion of (something) with another or others.
(B) Keep: Have or retain possession of.
(C) Pass on: Give something to someone else.
(D) Give: Freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).