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

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

Mathematics (MA) 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

Mathematics (MA) 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

Mathematics (MA) 2015

Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:
Apparent lifelessness __________ dormant life.

A

harbours

B

leads to

C

supports

D

affects

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

Mathematics (MA) 2015

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phrase.
That boy from the town was a __________ in the sleepy village.

A

dog out of herd

B

sheep from the heap

C

fish out of water

D

bird from the flock

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

Mathematics (MA) 2015

Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.

A

When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive.

B

When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive.

C

Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive.

D

Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory.

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

Mathematics (MA) 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

Mathematics (MA) 2017

The ninth and the tenth of this month are Monday and Tuesday ______.

A

figuratively

B

retrospectively

C

respectively

D

rightfully

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

Mathematics (MA) 2018

"The dress ________ her so well that they all immediately ________ her on her appearance."
The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are

A

complemented, complemented

B

complimented, complemented

C

complimented, complimented

D

complemented, complimented

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

Mathematics (MA) 2018

"The judge's standing in the legal community, though shaken by false allegations of wrongdoing, remained ________."
The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

A

undiminished

B

damaged

C

illegal

D

uncertain

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

Mathematics (MA) 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

Mathematics (MA) 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

Mathematics (MA) 2022

As you grow older, an injury to your ________ may take longer to ________.

A

heel / heel

B

heal / heel

C

heal / heal

D

heel / heal

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

Mathematics (MA) 2024

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [drizzle → rain → downpour] is analogous to [______ → quarrel → feud]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

A

bicker

B

bog

C

dither

D

dodge

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

Mathematics (MA) 2024

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks.
Yoko Roi stands ___(i)___ as an author for standing ___(ii)___ as an honorary fellow, after she stood ___(iii)___ her writings that stand ___(iv)___ the freedom of speech.

A

(i) out (ii) down (iii) in (iv) for

B

(i) down (ii) out (iii) by (iv) in

C

(i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) in

D

(i) out (ii) down (iii) by (iv) for

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2025 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Mathematics (MA) 2025

The CEO’s decision to downsize the workforce was considered myopic because it sacrificed long-term stability to accommodate short-term gains.
Select the most appropriate option that can replace the word “myopic” without changing the meaning of the sentence.

A

visionary

B

shortsighted

C

progressive

D

innovative

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