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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 2016

Choose the statement(s) where the underlined word is used correctly:
(i) A prune is a dried plum.
(ii) He was lying prone on the floor.
(iii) People who eat a lot of fat are prone to heart disease.

A

(i) and (iii) only

B

(iii) only

C

(i) and (ii) only

D

(ii) and (iii) only

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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 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

Physics (PH) 2020

He is known for his unscrupulous ways. He always sheds____tears to deceive people.

A

fox's

B

crocodile's

C

crocodile

D

fox

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

Physics (PH) 2020

I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point.
What does the phrase "having said that" mean in the given text?

A

as opposed to what I have said

B

despite what I have said

C

in addition to what I have said

D

contrary to what I have said

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

Physics (PH) 2022

You should ________ when to say ________.

A

no / no

B

no / know

C

know / know

D

know / no

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

Physics (PH) 2025

As the police officer was found guilty of embezzlement, he was ______ dismissed from the service in accordance with the Service Rules.
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

A

sumptuously

B

brazenly

C

unintentionally

D

summarily

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2023 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Physics (PH) 2023

References : ______ : : Guidelines : Implement
(By word meaning)

A

Sight

B

Site

C

Cite

D

Plagiarise

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2026 · General Aptitude (GA) · Verbal Ability · Vocabulary and Idioms in Context

Physics (PH) 2026

"He often ______ the numbers. False claims are not going to help. Honesty ______ trust", said the manager.
Choose the option with the correct order of words to fill the blanks.

A

exaggerates; engenders

B

excels; encourages

C

aggravates; alleviates

D

diminishes; eliminates

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