Vocabulary and Idioms in Context - Verbal Ability - General Aptitude (GA) Previous Year Questions

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2012 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2012

Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below?
Pacify

A

Excite

B

Soothe

C

Deplete

D

Tire

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2012 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2012

Choose the most appropriate pair of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence:
The high level of ___ of the questions in the test was ___ by an increase in the period of time allotted for answering them.

A

difficulty, compensated

B

exactitude, magnified

C

aptitude, decreased

D

attitude, mitigated

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2014 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2014

A student is required to demonstrate a high level of comprehension of the subject, especially in the social sciences.
The word closest in meaning to comprehension is

A

understanding

B

meaning

C

concentration

D

stability

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2014 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2014

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
One of his biggest ______ was his ability to forgive.

A

vice

B

virtues

C

choices

D

strength

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2015 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2015

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
The principal presented the chief guest with a _______, as token of appreciation.

A

momento

B

memento

C

momentum

D

moment

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2015 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2015

Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence.
Frogs _______.

A

croak

B

roar

C

hiss

D

patter

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2015 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2015

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word.
Educe

A

Exert

B

Educate

C

Extract

D

Extend

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2016 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2016

The Buddha said, “Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt.”
Select the word below which is closest in meaning to the word underlined above.

A

burning

B

igniting

C

clutching

D

flinging

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2017 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2017

As the two speakers became increasingly agitated, the debate became __________.

A

lukewarm

B

poetic

C

forgiving

D

heated

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2018 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2018

“When she fell down the ______, she received many ______ but little help.”
The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

A

stairs, stares

B

stairs, stairs

C

stares, stairs

D

stares, stares

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2018 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2018

“In spite of being warned repeatedly, he failed to correct his ______ behaviour.”
The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

A

rational

B

reasonable

C

errant

D

good

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2019 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2019

The nomenclature of Hindustani music has changed over the centuries. Since the medieval period dhrupad styles were identified as baanis. Terms like gayaki and baaj were used to refer to vocal and instrumental styles, respectively. With the institutionalization of music education the term gharana became acceptable. Gharana originally referred to hereditary musicians from a particular lineage, including disciples and grand disciples.
Which one of the following pairings is NOT correct?

A

dhrupad, baani

B

gayaki, vocal

C

baaj, institution

D

gharana, lineage

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2020 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2020

Despite a string of poor performances, the chances of K. L. Rahul’s selection in the team are _____.

A

slim

B

bright

C

obvious

D

uncertain

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2022 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2022

After playing ______ hours of tennis, I am feeling ______ tired to walk back.

A

too / too

B

too / two

C

two / two

D

two / too

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2024 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Architecture and Planning (AR) 2024

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [sick → infirm → moribund] is analogous to [silly → _______ → daft]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

A

frown

B

fawn

C

vein

D

vain

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