Dear Aspirants,
English Language Section has given heebie-jeebies to the aspirants when they appear for a banking examination. As the level of every other section is only getting complex and convoluted, there is no doubt that this section, too, makes your blood run cold. The questions asked in this section are confusing and very time-consuming. But once dealt with proper strategy, speed, and accuracy, this section can get you the maximum marks in the examination.
Directions(1-8): Choose the word which is most SIMILAR in meaning to the word printed in bold below.
Q1. ADAMANCE
(a) Easy-going
(b) Yielding
(c) Flexibility
(d) Mischievous
(e) Rigidity
S1. Ans.(e)
Sol. ADAMANCE– Rigidity
Q2. PITIABLE
(a) Potable
(b) Misfortunate
(c) Palpable
(d) Honorable
(e) Rebuked
S2. Ans.(b)
Sol. PITIABLE– Misfortunate
Q3. FOLLY
(a) Foolishness
(b) Intelligence
(c) Judgment
(d) Knowledge
(e) Wisdom
S3. Ans.(a)
Sol. FOLLY– Foolishness
Q4. ADORNED
(a) Touched
(b) Decorated
(c) Adored
(d) Charmed
(e) Stuffed
S4. Ans.(b)
Sol. ADORNED– Decorated
Q5. RELISH
(a) Enjoy
(b) Concentrate
(c) Throw
(d) Realize
(e) Cook
S5. Ans.(a)
Sol. RELISH- Enjoy
Q6. STIRRING
(a) Commending
(b) Scolding
(c) Praising
(d) Arousing
(e) Honoring
S6. Ans.(d)
Sol. STIRRING– Arousing
Q7. FLOG
(a) Show
(b) Exploit
(c) Flap
(d) Caress
(e) Bat
S7. Ans.(d)
Sol. FLOG- Caress
Q8. FASCINATED
(a) Disenthralled
(b) Mesmerized
(c) Repulsed
(d) Tired
(e) Bored
S8. Ans.(b)
Sol. FASCINATED– Mesmerized
Directions(9-15): Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning to the word printed in bold below.
Q9. STROLL
(a) Excursion
(b) Airing
(c) Run
(d) Saunter
(e) Ramble
S9. Ans.(c)
Sol. STROLL– Ramble
Q10. RESOLUTION
(a) Verdict
(b) Willpower
(c) Intent
(d) Staunchness
(e) Indecision
S10. Ans.(e)
Sol. RESOLUTION– Strong Willpower
Q11. DOLEFULLY
(a) Melancholy
(b) Lamentable
(c) Mournful
(d) Elated
(e) Dreary
S11. Ans.(d)
Sol. DOLEFULLY– Melancholy
Q12. ENDOWED
(a) Deprived
(b) Enriched
(c) Wanting
(d) Blessed
(e) Needing
S12. Ans.(a)
Sol. ENDOWED– Blessed
Q13. OBEISANCE
(a) Allegiance
(b) Kowtow
(c) Praise
(d) Reverence
(e) Censure
S13. Ans.(e)
Sol. OBEISANCE– Reverence; Praise
Q14. CUNNING
(a) Artful
(b) Skillful
(c) Sly
(d) Ignorant
(e) Crafty
S14. Ans.(d)
Sol. CUNNING– Crafty
Q15. ASTOUNDED
(a) Clarified
(b) Overwhelmed
(c) Dumbfounded
(d) Flabbergasted
(e) Surprised
S15. Ans.(a)
Sol. ASTOUNDED– Shocked; Dumbfounded; Flabbergasted
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