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Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five words have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. In the __(1)__ of the wintry sun, next morning, as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. There was an air of __(2)__ wholesomeness about the room which it had lacked on the previous night, and the dirty, shriveled little paw was pitched on the side-board with a carelessness which __(3)__ no great belief in its virtues. "Morris said the things happened so naturally," said his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to __(4)__." "Well don't break into the money before I come back," said Herbert as he rose from the table. "I'm afraid it'll turn you into a mean, __(5)__ man, and we shall have to __(6)__ you. "His mother laughed, and following him to the door, watched him down the road; and returning to the breakfast table, was very happy at the expense of her husband's. Some time later she was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, __(7)__ in an __(8)__ fashion at the house, appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter. In mental connexion with the two hundred pounds, she noticed that the stranger looked __(9)__, and wore a silk hat of glossy newness. Three times he paused at the gate, and then walked on again. The fourth time he stood with his hand upon it, and then with sudden __(10)__ flung it open and walked up the path.
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Choose the appropriate word for the filler (1) from the below option.
The sentence talks in a positive tone and the word ‘brightness’ fits here correctly. Jinx means curse. Celerity means swiftness of movement. Brazen means shamelessly bold. Eccentricity means being unconventional and slightly strange.
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (2) from the below option.
The sentence talks about ‘wholesomeness’ which means ‘promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit’, thus, the correct adjective here is "prosaic", which means clean, every day. The air can't be factual or versatile, hence, option B and D can be eliminated. Complete doesn't make sense with wholesomeness, hence, option E is eliminated. Intrepid means fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect). This doesn't agree with the context, hence, it can also be eliminated.
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (3) from the below option.
The sentence means that the paw was pitched on a cardboard carelessly which indicates not much belief in virtues. The word in the blank should be similar in meaning to 'indicated' or 'represented'. Endangered means risked and lured means attracted, hence, these can be eliminated. Among the remaining, only signified makes sense when put in the blank field.
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (4) from the below option.
The appropriate word can be chosen quickly if the sentence is read carefully. The sentence talks about things happening so naturally that they can be attributed as something. Such things can only happen as a matter of coincidence, which means a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection Altruism means the practice of doing well for mankind expecting nothing in return Tyranny means cruel and oppressive government or rule An overview is a general review or summary of a subject. Parity means equality. Hence, "coincidence" is the correct response.
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (5) from the below option.
The preceded word to the blank "mean" means selfish, hence, the word in the blank must convey a similar meaning. Greedy fits in perfectly as the context is related to money. Bolster means support. Profound means having a deep meaning. Peevish means ill-tempered. Obedient means complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority. Thus, option A is only correct response.
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (6) from the below option.
The sentence talks about a person turning mean and greedy; thus, the word in the blank must convey a relatable reaction. Bawl means shout Usurp means take someone’s position forcefully Goad means provoke Disown means refuse to acknowledge or maintain any connection with Drawl means speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (7) from the below option.
The sentence tries to convey the meaning that a person was doing some activity outside the house in some manner but while filling the blank, we have to be careful that it goes with the preposition ‘at’. Loitering means lingering Staring fits in the given blank contextually as well as grammatically and thus, the correct response. Hindering means obstructing Wandering means walking or moving in a leisurely or aimless way Striking means hit forcibly and deliberately with one's hand or a weapon or other implement
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (8) from the below option.
It is written in the part following the blank that the person appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter, which means the person was not sure about entering. Hence, "undecided" fits in most aptly.
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (9) from the below option.
'a silk hat of glossy newness' points towards the affluence or the richness of the man. Moreover, the lady associated him with money (probably she was expecting). Thus, the word "affluent", which means rich, is the most suitable response. Utopian means an idealistic reformer Skirmish means minor battle Skeptical means doubtful
Choose the appropriate word for the filler (10) from the below option.
It is already mentioned that the man was hesitant and then suddenly he started walking towards the house in a determined way, thus, option A can be eliminated. Sluggard means slow-moving Parody means an imitation Resolution means determination, hence, it is the most suitable filler.
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