Synonyms

Question:

FRAGILE

1. Strong
2. Grave
3. Weak
4. Showy

Explanation:

The Correct Answer: C
Weak as this is similar in meaning to fragile.

Question:

ESOTERIC

1. Fair
2. Popular
3. Alluring
4. Private

Explanation:

The Correct Answer: D
This is not exactly equivalent to esoteric but it is nearest in meaning among the alternative.

One Word Substitution

In this type of questions, a phrase or a sentence is given. The test taker is to choose the word closest in meaning to the phrase or the sentence.

Question:

He used to regale us with anecdotes

1. Flatter
2. Bore
3. Fix
4. Entertain

Explanation:

The Correct Answer: D
The word “regale” in the question sentence means “to give pleasure or amusement to entertain. The right choice, hence from the choices is D.

Question:

He is believed to be a very industrious worker:

1. Successful
2. Sensible
3. Punctual
4. Diligent

Explanation:

The Correct Answer: D
The keyword in the given sentence is Industrious. Industrious is a person who performs with hard work and diligent. Hence, the word closest in meaning is Diligent- choice D.

Question:

He had the nerve to suggest that I was cheating.

1. Strength
2. Capacity
3. Audacity
4. Courage

Explanation:

The Correct Answer: C
The key word used in the question is “cheating” and the key phrase pointing the real sense is “He had the nerve”. Hence the person is bold enough to say something against someone boldly. Out of given choices, C gives the meaning of a similar person. Audacity means “intrepid boldness”. Hence the right choice is (C).