English — Fill in the Blanks
Q801–Q825 | Choose the most appropriate word/phrase for the blank
Q801EasyCGL+CHSL
The teacher was ________ with the student's performance.
Adissatisfied
Bunsatisfied
Cnon-satisfied
Din-satisfied
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✔ A — dissatisfied
"Dissatisfied" = discontented with something received. "Unsatisfied" = a craving not met. Context: performance → "dissatisfied." ❌ C,D: not real words.
Q802ModerateCGL+CHSL
The government decided to ________ the old law that no longer served its purpose.
Arepeal
Bappeal
Creveal
Dconceal
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✔ A — repeal
"Repeal" = formally revoke or annul a law. ❌ B(appeal = request), C(reveal = disclose), D(conceal = hide).
Q803EasyCGL+CHSL
She was ________ of winning the competition, despite tough competition.
Aconfident
Bconfided
Cconfidential
Dconfusing
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✔ A — confident
"Confident" = sure of oneself. ❌ B(confided = told privately), C(confidential = secret), D(confusing = causing confusion).
Q804ModerateCGL+CHSL
The archaeologists ________ several ancient artefacts during the excavation.
Aunearthed
Bburied
Cdiscarded
Dmisplaced
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✔ A — unearthed
"Unearthed" = dug up from the earth; discovered. ❌ B(buried = opposite), C,D: wrong context.
Q805ModerateCGL+CHSL
The new policy is expected to ________ the gap between the rich and the poor.
Awiden
Bbridge
Cdeepen
Dincrease
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✔ B — bridge
"Bridge the gap" = reduce the difference. ❌ A,C,D: all increase the gap — opposite of intended.
Q806EasyCGL+CHSL
He spoke ________ so that no one could hear him.
Aloudly
Bsoftly
Charshly
Drudely
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✔ B — softly
Context: no one could hear → spoke "softly" (in a low voice). ❌ A,C,D: all imply being heard or negative tone.
Q807DifficultCGL only
The minister's ________ remarks at the conference caused a diplomatic incident.
Ainnocuous
Bincendiary
Cconciliatory
Dlaudatory
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✔ B — incendiary
"Incendiary" = tending to stir up conflict. Caused a diplomatic incident → provocative remarks. ❌ A(innocuous = harmless), C(conciliatory = peacemaking), D(laudatory = praising).
Q808ModerateCGL+CHSL
The manager's ________ attitude towards his team led to high attrition.
Abenevolent
Bautocratic
Cempathetic
Dliberal
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✔ B — autocratic
"Autocratic" = domineering, allowing no input from others → high attrition (employees leaving). ❌ A,C,D: positive traits unlikely to cause high attrition.
Q809ModerateCGL+CHSL
The negotiators finally reached a ________ agreement after weeks of talks.
Atentative
Bdefinitive
Celusive
Dredundant
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✔ A — tentative
"Tentative" = not definite; provisional. After prolonged talks, a tentative (preliminary) agreement is natural. ❌ B(definitive = final — possible but less nuanced), C,D: wrong.
Q810DifficultCGL only
His ________ nature made it difficult for others to trust him with sensitive information.
Agarrulous
Btaciturn
Creticent
Dintrospective
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✔ A — garrulous
"Garrulous" = excessively talkative → can't keep secrets → untrusted with sensitive info. ❌ B(taciturn = quiet), C(reticent = reserved — opposite problem), D(introspective = self-reflective).
Q811EasyCGL+CHSL
The soldier showed great ________ during the battle.
Acowardice
Bvalour
Ctimidity
Dhesitation
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✔ B — valour
"Valour" = great courage in battle. ❌ A,C,D: all negative/weak traits.
Q812ModerateCGL+CHSL
The scientist's discovery was so ________ that it changed the entire field of medicine.
Atrivial
Bmundane
Crevolutionary
Dmarginal
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✔ C — revolutionary
"Revolutionary" = drastically new and impactful. Changed an entire field → revolutionary. ❌ A,B,D: all suggest minor impact.
Q813DifficultCGL only
The judge's ________ verdict surprised everyone as it went against established precedent.
Aconventional
Blandmark
Caberrant
Dimpartial
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✔ C — aberrant
"Aberrant" = departing from what is normal or expected. Went against precedent → aberrant. ❌ A(conventional = expected), B(landmark = important but not necessarily surprising), D(impartial = fair — doesn't explain surprise).
Q814ModerateCGL+CHSL
The company ________ heavy losses due to the economic downturn.
Aincurred
Bacquired
Cprocured
Dobtained
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✔ A — incurred
"Incurred losses" is the correct collocation. ❌ B,C,D: one acquires/procures/obtains positive things, not losses.
Q815EasyCGL+CHSL
She ________ her mistake and apologised to everyone.
Aacknowledged
Bignored
Cconcealed
Ddisputed
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✔ A — acknowledged
"Acknowledged the mistake" + "apologised" — logically follows. ❌ B,C,D: all contradict apologising.
Q816ModerateCGL+CHSL
The crowd grew ________ as the results were announced.
Aserene
Brestless
Ctranquil
Dindifferent
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✔ B — restless
"Restless" = unable to keep still due to anticipation/anxiety during result announcement. ❌ A,C(calm opposites), D(indifferent = uncaring — contradicts "crowd").
Q817DifficultCGL only
The politician's speech was full of ________, designed to mislead voters.
Aplatitudes
Brhetoric
Csophistry
Dverbiage
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✔ C — sophistry
"Sophistry" = the use of clever but fallacious arguments meant to mislead. ❌ A(platitudes = clichés), B(rhetoric = persuasive language, not necessarily deceptive), D(verbiage = excess words).
Q818ModerateCGL+CHSL
The village was ________ by the river, making it prone to flooding every monsoon.
Asurrounded
Bencircled
Cflanked
Dbisected
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✔ C — flanked
"Flanked by the river" = river on one or both sides → makes flooding plausible. ❌ A,B(surrounded/encircled — wouldn't allow the village to exist as surrounded by water); D(bisected = divided in two — different meaning).
Q819EasyCGL+CHSL
He was ________ for his rude behavior at the official event.
Apraised
Brewarded
Creprimanded
Dapplauded
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✔ C — reprimanded
"Reprimanded" = officially scolded or rebuked. Rude behavior → reprimand. ❌ A,B,D: all positive reactions.
Q820ModerateCGL+CHSL
The new regulation is ________ on all registered businesses in the country.
Aoptional
Bvoluntary
Cbinding
Ddiscretionary
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✔ C — binding
"Binding" = legally obligatory. "Binding on all businesses" → compulsory. ❌ A,B,D: all suggest non-compulsory.
Q821ModerateCGL+CHSL
The report ________ that the project would be completed ahead of schedule.
Adenied
Banticipated
Cregretted
Ddeprecated
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✔ B — anticipated
"Anticipated" = predicted or expected. ❌ A,C,D: wrong context.
Q822AdvancedCGL only
The new CEO's ________ approach to business helped revive the struggling company within a year.
Alethargic
Bsycophantic
Cpragmatic
Dperfunctory
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✔ C — pragmatic
"Pragmatic" = dealing with things sensibly and realistically. Revived the company → effective approach. ❌ A(lethargic = sluggish), B(sycophantic = flattering/ingratiating), D(perfunctory = done with minimal effort).
Q823EasyCGL+CHSL
The ________ of the contract meant that both parties were legally bound.
Asignature
Brejection
Cdraft
Ddissolution
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✔ A — signature
"Signature of the contract" makes both parties legally bound. ❌ B(rejection = contract not accepted), C(draft = not yet final), D(dissolution = ending).
Q824ModerateCGL+CHSL
The ________ climate of the region makes it ideal for growing tea.
Aarid
Btemperate
Ctropical
Dalpine
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✔ B — temperate
Tea grows best in cool, humid, temperate conditions with moderate rainfall. ❌ A(arid = dry — wrong), C(tropical — too hot for best quality), D(alpine = very cold mountainous).
Q825ModerateCGL+CHSL
The factory was shut down for ________ discharging waste into the river.
Aillegally
Blegally
Cvoluntarily
Dintentionally
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✔ A — illegally
A factory is shut down for violating law → "illegally discharging waste." ❌ B,C,D: don't justify a shutdown.
English — Synonyms
Q826–Q837 | Choose the word closest in meaning
Q826EasyCGL+CHSL
Synonym of ABUNDANT:
AScarce
BPlentiful
CMeagre
DLimited
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✔ B — Plentiful
Abundant = present in large quantities = Plentiful. ❌ A,C,D: all mean scarce/insufficient — antonyms.
Q827ModerateCGL+CHSL
Synonym of OBLITERATE:
APreserve
BEradicate
CRestore
DMaintain
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✔ B — Eradicate
Obliterate = destroy utterly = Eradicate. ❌ A,C,D: all mean to keep/restore.
Q828ModerateCGL+CHSL
Synonym of IMPETUOUS:
ACautious
BReckless
CDeliberate
DCareful
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✔ B — Reckless
Impetuous = acting or done without thought; rash = Reckless. ❌ A,C,D: all suggest careful thought.
Q829DifficultCGL only
Synonym of PROLIX:
AConcise
BVerbose
CTerse
DLaconic
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✔ B — Verbose
Prolix = using too many words; tediously lengthy = Verbose. ❌ A,C,D: all mean brief/to the point — antonyms.
Q830EasyCGL+CHSL
Synonym of FEROCIOUS:
AGentle
BSavage
CMeek
DTimid
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✔ B — Savage
Ferocious = fierce; violent and uncontrolled = Savage. ❌ A,C,D: antonyms.
Q831ModerateCGL+CHSL
Synonym of TACITURN:
AGarrulous
BLoquacious
CReserved
DTalkative
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✔ C — Reserved
Taciturn = reserved in speech; not inclined to talk = Reserved. ❌ A,B,D: all mean talkative — antonyms.
Q832DifficultCGL only
Synonym of INIMICAL:
AFriendly
BHostile
CBenign
DCordial
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✔ B — Hostile
Inimical = tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly = Hostile. ❌ A,C,D: all mean friendly/harmless.
Q833ModerateCGL+CHSL
Synonym of LANGUID:
AEnergetic
BListless
CActive
DVivacious
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✔ B — Listless
Languid = displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion = Listless. ❌ A,C,D: antonyms.
Q834ModerateCGL+CHSL
Synonym of AMELIORATE:
AWorsen
BAggravate
CImprove
DDeteriorate
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✔ C — Improve
Ameliorate = make something bad or unsatisfactory better = Improve. ❌ A,B,D: antonyms.
Q835DifficultCGL only
Synonym of PERSPICACIOUS:
AObtuse
BAstute
CNaive
DGullible
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✔ B — Astute
Perspicacious = having a ready insight; shrewd = Astute. ❌ A,C,D: all suggest lack of insight.
Q836EasyCGL+CHSL
Synonym of COPIOUS:
ASparse
BAmple
CScarce
DTiny
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✔ B — Ample
Copious = abundant in supply; plentiful = Ample. ❌ A,C,D: antonyms.
Q837ModerateCGL+CHSL
Synonym of NONCHALANT:
AAnxious
BIndifferent
CAlarmed
DConcerned
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✔ B — Indifferent
Nonchalant = feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed = Indifferent. ❌ A,C,D: all show strong emotion/concern.
English — Antonyms
Q838–Q850 | Choose the word opposite in meaning
Q838EasyCGL+CHSL
Antonym of BENEVOLENT:
AKind
BGenerous
CMalevolent
DCharitable
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✔ C — Malevolent
Benevolent = well-meaning, kind. Malevolent = having or showing a wish to do evil. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of benevolent.
Q839ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of VERBOSE:
AWordy
BProlix
CConcise
DRedundant
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✔ C — Concise
Verbose = using too many words. Concise = brief and to the point. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of verbose.
Q840ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of INSOLENT:
ARude
BArrogant
CDeferential
DImpudent
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✔ C — Deferential
Insolent = showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. Deferential = showing respect and submission. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of insolent.
Q841DifficultCGL only
Antonym of LACONIC:
ATerse
BBrief
CLoquacious
DSuccinct
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✔ C — Loquacious
Laconic = brief and concise. Loquacious = tending to talk a great deal. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of laconic.
Q842EasyCGL+CHSL
Antonym of TRANSPARENT:
AClear
BOpaque
CLucid
DObvious
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✔ B — Opaque
Transparent = allowing light through; easy to understand. Opaque = not transparent; not clear. ❌ A,C,D: synonyms.
Q843ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of EPHEMERAL:
AFleeting
BTransient
CEnduring
DMomentary
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✔ C — Enduring
Ephemeral = lasting a very short time. Enduring = lasting long. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of ephemeral.
Q844DifficultCGL only
Antonym of SYCOPHANT:
AFlatterer
BCritic
CToady
DYes-man
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✔ B — Critic
Sycophant = a person who flatters important people. Critic = one who finds fault. ❌ A,C,D: synonyms of sycophant.
Q845ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of FRUGAL:
AThrifty
BEconomical
CExtravagant
DSparing
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✔ C — Extravagant
Frugal = being careful not to waste money or food. Extravagant = spending much more than necessary. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of frugal.
Q846DifficultCGL only
Antonym of RECONDITE:
AEsoteric
BAbstruse
CArcane
DFamiliar
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✔ D — Familiar
Recondite = not known by many people; obscure/abstruse. Familiar = well-known; common. ❌ A,B,C: synonyms of recondite.
Q847ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of AUDACIOUS:
ABold
BTimid
CDaring
DIntrepid
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✔ B — Timid
Audacious = showing a willingness to take bold risks. Timid = showing a lack of courage. ❌ A,C,D: synonyms of audacious.
Q848EasyCGL+CHSL
Antonym of ANCIENT:
AOld
BArchaic
CModern
DAged
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✔ C — Modern
Ancient = belonging to very distant past. Modern = relating to present or recent times. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of ancient.
Q849ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of EXORBITANT:
AExcessive
BExtravagant
CReasonable
DSteep
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✔ C — Reasonable
Exorbitant = unreasonably large (price). Reasonable = fair/moderate. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of exorbitant.
Q850ModerateCGL+CHSL
Antonym of CANDID:
AFrank
BHonest
CEvasive
DSincere
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✔ C — Evasive
Candid = truthful and straightforward. Evasive = avoiding speaking directly or clearly. ❌ A,B,D: synonyms of candid.