51. Vista
(A) Confront
(B) Contour
(C) Blindness
(D) Outlook
Answer: (D) Outlook
Vista: A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening; a mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events.
(A) Confront: To meet face-to-face with hostile or argumentative intent.
(B) Contour: An outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something.
(C) Blindness: The state or condition of being unable to see.
(D) Outlook: A person’s point of view or general attitude to life; a view.
52. Heinous
(A) wicked
(B) negative
(C) curse
(D) gloomy
Answer: (A) wicked
Heinous: Utterly odious or wicked.
(A) wicked: Evil or morally wrong.
(B) negative: Lacking positive or constructive features.
(C) curse: A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm.
(D) gloomy: Dark or poorly lit; feeling distressed or pessimistic.
53. Ideology
(A) method
(B) expression
(C) concept
(D) doctrine
Answer: (D) doctrine
Ideology: A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory.
(A) method: A particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something.
(B) expression: The process of making known one’s thoughts or feelings.
(C) concept: An abstract idea; a general notion.
(D) doctrine: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
54. Intuition
(A) training
(B) instinct
(C) inborn
(D) hint
Answer: (B) instinct
Intuition: The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
(A) training: The action of teaching a person a particular skill or type of behavior.
(B) instinct: An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior or response to stimuli.
(C) inborn: Existing from birth.
(D) hint: A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
55. Indomitable
(A) unconquerable
(B) solitary
(C) unresponsive
(D) superior
Answer: (A) unconquerable
Indomitable: Impossible to subdue or defeat.
(A) unconquerable: Not capable of being conquered or vanquished.
(B) solitary: Done or existing alone.
(C) unresponsive: Not reacting quickly or positively.
(D) superior: Higher in rank, status, or quality.
56. Jest
(A) mock
(B) twitch
(C) fool
(D) joke
Answer: (D) joke
Jest: A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
(A) mock: Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
(B) twitch: Give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.
(C) fool: A person who acts unwisely or imprudently.
(D) joke: A thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter.
57. TENDENCY
(A) unlikely
(B) inclination
(C) trait
(D) fade
Answer: (B) inclination
TENDENCY: An inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.
(A) unlikely: Not likely to happen, be done, or be true.
(B) inclination: A person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
(C) trait: A distinguishing quality or characteristic.
(D) fade: Gradually grow faint and disappear.
58. WITHDRAWN
(A) introverted
(B) extroverted
(C) frank
(D) inferior
Answer: (A) introverted
WITHDRAWN: Not wanting to communicate with other people; quiet and reserved.
(A) introverted: Shy, reticent, and focused inward.
(B) extroverted: Outgoing and socially confident.
(C) frank: Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
(D) inferior: Lower in rank, status, or quality.
59. ASSERTION
(A) placid
(B) instruction
(C) affirmation
(D) furnish
Answer: (C) affirmation
ASSERTION: A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief.
(A) placid: Not easily upset or excited; calm.
(B) instruction: A direction or order.
(C) affirmation: The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; a declaration.
(D) furnish: Provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.
60. COMMITTMENT
(A) duty
(B) accuracy
(C) infidelity
(D) allegiance
Answer: (D) allegiance
COMMITTMENT: The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc. (Note: Allegiance is the closest synonym showing dedication/loyalty).
(A) duty: A moral or legal obligation; a responsibility.
(B) accuracy: The quality or state of being correct or precise.
(C) infidelity: The action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or sexual partner.
(D) allegiance: Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.