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Campus Recruitment – HR Interview – Do’s and Dont’s of Interview

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Campus Recruitment – HR Interview – Do’s and Dont’s of Interview

Do’s and Dont’s of Interview

Do’s and Don’ts of Interview

Do’s:

Maintain positive body language throughout the interview.
Greet your interviewer(s) when you walk into the room.
Turn off your cell phone during the interview.
Pay attention to the questions and maintain eye contact while answering them.
Answer after thinking carefully. Do not give abrupt answers.
Sell yourself. Be confident and show optimism.
Your answer should reflect what you can do for the employer and not the other way round.
Do ask relevant questions regarding the job being offered.
Try to use real examples while talking about your skills. Example: how has a particular skill benefited your previous job?
Thank the interviewers as you leave the interview.

Don’ts:

Do not be late.
Don’t diess inappropriately. For example, wearing slippers, T-shirt, jeans etc.
Don’t lie about your skills and competencies. Instead, show the employers that you are eager to learn in areas where your knowledge is limited.
Do not use long sentences or monosyllabic answers. Example: If the interviewer asks Are you good at coding? Don’t reply “yes” or “no”. Instead you can say ‘Yes, I am good at writing the Java code. I have also done a mini project on the same’ (or) ’No sir. I am from electrical background. I am not very well versed in writing the code. But I am doing a course in Java. I may learn to code in the near future’.
Maintain a positive tone while answering challenging questions. Do not show arrogance. Example, if the interviewer says “Your career may progress fast as you have good grades”, do not say “No doubt about it”. Instead say “Sir, I am a hardworking individual and my grades are a result of that. I will try to incorporate the same in my work life also. Thanks for your confidence shown in my abilities”.
Do not get personal with the interviewer. For example, asking the interviewer “Sir, from where did you do your graduation ? “
Do not forget to bring the necessary certificates and a copy of your resume.
Do not eat during the interview or chew gum.
Do not interrupt the interviewer. Wait until he finishes asking questions/talking.
Do not argue. For Example, if the interviewer says “You may have to travel for a few days every month to customer site”, do not say “It is impossible. You cannot expect that.”
Do not criticize your previous employers/ faculty of your college. For example, saying “I have earned these grades on my own as my teachers were useless”.

What not to ask during an interview?

Do not ask what the company does, what its products and services are, its clients, turn over etc. This information is available at the company website. Read it from there.
Do not ask questions that involve controversies around the company or its employees. Never speak negative about the company, its management and its employees.
Do not ask personal questions to the interviewer, like his marital status, his nativity, nationality, religion, number of children, his hobbies etc.
Do not ask questions whose answers are within the question itself. Example: “/ have heard that xyz is our toughest competitor from you. Isn’t it ?”
Do not discuss compensation and benefits or compare the salaries offered in the other organizations.
If you are a referral candidate, do not ask the
interviewer if he knows your acquaintance that has referred you. .
Do not ask the interviewer if you have bagged the job. Example, “Sir, please let me know if I have passed this interview?”

What you should ask?

Questions about the roles and responsibilities.
Question regarding amount of travel expected.
Career path & scope of advancement in the company.
The management style within a company.
The work culture and people to whom you would be reporting.
The qualities they look for in prospective employees. Here are some suggestions for questions that fit into the categories listed above. The key is to modify them, and formulate your own versions of these questions that are tailored specifically to the company and the position you are interviewing for.

What are the routine responsibilities for this role?
What suggestions would you give for excelling in this role?
What are your short term and long term expectations for this role?
Can I please know about the work culture of the organization?
Who is the toughest competitor for the organization and why?
May I know how you have grown within the organization? What have been your key learnings?
What is the career graph for people in this role?
What do you think are the most required traits for this job?
Do you expect the candidate to bring about any changes in the job? If yes, how?
Is there any notable trait that would make you feel that I may be suited for the job?
What are the qualities that you find in the employees who have been with the company for a very long time?
What are the attributes that the successful employees in this organization have?
What are the biggest challenges facing the company right now?

Campus Recruitment – HR Interview – Tips for Interview

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Campus Recruitment – HR Interview – Tips for Interview

Tips for Interview

The interview is the last step for hiring and probably the most important. Interviews are conducted to assess a candidate’s suitability for an organization and the hiring role.

Why an interview is conducted:

The purpose of an interview is to ascertain what a candidate has mentioned in his resume. It is a brief meeting where your technical know-how will be assessed in addition to your communication skills, motivational factors, your attitude, your goals and objectives. An interview is a two way process where an employer gets to know the prospective( to be hired) employee and an employee gains insight of the organizational and the role being offered to him.

What qualities does an interviewer observe?

Attitude: The most important factor that determines who gets hired and who doesn’t is NOT who is best qualified, who has the most experience or skills, or who has the best resume. It is the attitude! Show positive attitude and your excitement for the job. Do not show arrogance even if you are a college topper.
Communication Skills: Regardless of how much of knowledge you possess, unless you know how to express yourself clearly, the interview may not turn out to be in your favor. Powerful communication skills have the ability to compensate for short coming in other areas. A candidate must speak confidently and use clear language with as little jargon as possible. His conversation with the interviewer must reflect his enthusiasm, awareness and his attitude.
Confidence: Approaching an interview
confidence is one of the keys of a winning strategy. Your confidence is a reflection of optimism and speaks a lot about how you would handle a challenging professional situation. Confidence is great; overconfidence is a strict no-no.
Body language: Good body language is an indicator on good non-verbal communication. Walk into the room with a confident smile and introduce yourself to everyone present with a firm handshake. Maintain a good posture, do not slouch, maintain eye contact, and nod your head when being talked to. Do not yawn, bite your nails, shake your limbs, look around, look down.
sure your interviewer knows that you are ready to take initiatives and help the members of your team.
Learnability is another sign of a good leader. Letting the interviewers know your eagerness to learn new things will prove to be a bonus for you.
Leadership skills: A leader always motivates. A leader directs his team towards success. When you attend an interview, make sure your interviewer knows that you are ready to take initiatives and help the members of your team.
Emotional Maturity: A candidate must be calm and composed during an interview. Sometimes, the interviewer, on purpose may provoke you by asking some unexpected questions. Do not get provoked or angry. Instead, show your maturity by answering the question in a manner that does not offend the interviewer. It is better to be honest and give direct answers instead of speaking as if you agree with all the points that the interviewer says. The given situation should be handled with ease, maturity and composure.
Dressing Sense: It is important to dress right for an interview. Your appearance talks loads about your personality. Wear neatly ironed formal clothes with a good pair of shoes. Women should apply minimal make up and avoid too much of jewelry. Both men and women should have well manicured nails and a professional hairstyle. Going shabbily dressed for an interview would cast an impression of your being uninterested towards the meeting.
Integrity: Every interviewer appreciates honesty as that is one of the main traits to look for in a candidate. Answer the questions honestly. Do not lie about your professional achievements. Be humble. Do not throw an air of arrogance. If you are appreciated for something, be gracious to say thanks.
Flexibility: An employer should be convinced about your ability to adapt to different situations. Show the with employers that you are flexible and can adjust to different circumstances. If you are asked for example, your willingness to re-locate far away from your family for a project, mention’that you would be happy doing so as your career and organization’s interest are foremost priorities. How well you adjust to the situation is a trait employers look for in their employees.
Leamability: Learning is a continuous process. Desire to keep learning shows an employer that you are enthusiastic about what is being offered to you. Leamability is a key to professional as well as organizational growth. You may be the best of candidates, but unless you have a thirst for knowledge, your knowledge repository may become saturated.

Tips for Interview

Research well on the company that is hiring you. Read about its milestones, customers, organization chart and its vision and mission. This effort shows that you are genuinely interested in pursuing a job in the company.
Arrive earlier than the scheduled time for your interview. This will show that you are interested in getting job and that you are punctual.
Always be prepared for possible questions during the interview. Practice responding to these questions in front of the mirror. Have a mock interview with your friend. If possible record the interview.
Think carefully before answering. Give honest and simple answers.
In case you have a doubt regarding a question, do clarify.
Be proactive. Ask questions regarding your roles and responsibilities towards the end of the interview

Campus Recruitment – Placement Paper – 1

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Campus Recruitment – Placement Paper – 1

QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE

1) A train running at a speed of 90 km/hr crosses a platform double of its length in 36 sec. What is the length of platform in meters?
a) 450 mt b) 200 mt c) 300 mt d) Can’t be determined e) None of these

2) ‘A’ can finish a work in 32 days and ’B’ can do the same work in half the time taken by ’A’. Then working together what part of the same work they can finish in a day?

3) The owner of an electronic shop charges his customer 24% more than the cost price. If a customer paid Rs 10080 for a TV set, then what was the cost price of the TV set?
a) Rs 8119 b) Rs 8129 c) Rs 8250
d) Rs 8139 e) None of these

4) What would be the simple interest obtained on an
amount of Rs 12690 at the rate of 6% per annum for 3 years?
a) Rs 2423.40 b) Rs 2233.40 c) Rs 2284.20
d) Rs 2525 e) None of these

5) Find the compound interest on Rs 8000 at 5% per annum for 3 years compounded annually?
a) Rs 1261 b) Rs 6261 c) Rs 9261
d) Rs 8261 e) None of these

6) 6 same type of machines can produce a total of 270 bottles per minute. How many bottles are produced by the 10 machines in four minutes of time?
a) 648 b) 1800 c) 2700 d) 10800 e) None

7) Find the least perfect square number which is divisible by 8,15 and 24.
a) 3600 b) 360 c) 6400 d) 64 e) None

8) A person had a rectangular shaped garden with sides of 16 feet and 9 feet. The garden was changed into a square with the same area as the original rectangular- shaped garden. How many feet in length is each of the sides of the new square shaped garden?
a) 7 b) 9 c) 12 d) 55 e) 16

9) The average of five consecutive numbers A, B, C, D and E is 48. What is the product of A and E?
a) 2162 b) 2208 c) 2024 d) 2300 e) None

10) A, B and C enter into a partnership. A contributes Rs. 2400 for 6 months. ‘B’ contributes Rs.7200 for 2 months and ‘C’ contributes Rs.3500 for 7 months. If the total profit be Rs.1250, what is A’s share in the profit?
a) 121 b) 112 c) 111 d) 122 e) None

11) At what time between 2 O’clock and 3 O’clock the two hands coincide?

12) Find the mean proportion of 45 and 405.
a) 9 b) 15 c) 90 d) 135 e) None

13) Find the cost of running a fence round a square field 49284 m² in the area of Rs.3 per meter.
a) 2614 b) 2714 c) 2914 d) 2664 e) None
Directions (14 to 17): Following table gives the production of computers of six companies A, B, C, D, E and F over the years.

14) What is the ratio of the total production of
companies B, C and E together in 2006 to the total production of companies A, C and D together in 2008?
a) 10 :11 b) 11 :10 c) 27: 31
d) 55 : 56 e) None (Asked in Infosys)

15) What is the approximate percentage decrease in production of computers of company D from 2006 to 2009?
a) 10% b) 90% c) 40% d) 45% e) 30%

16) What is the average production of computers of company E over the year?
a) 106 b) 10000 c) 132 d) 106000 e) None of these

17) The production of F in 2010 is the same as the production of B in the year,
a) 2009 b) 2006 c) 2008 d) 2005 e) None of these

18) The sum of a number and its reciprocal is 13/6 Find the numbers?

19) You and 3 of your friends go to an amusement park. How many ways can you stand in line to buy tickets for the rides? (Asked in IBM)
a) 24 b) 6 c) 4 d) 3 e) None of these

20) There were 52 entries for the campus recruitment. In how many ways could the first, second and third positions are placed?
a) 52+51+50 b) 1 x 2 x 3 c) 1+2+3
d) 52 x 51 x 50 e) None of these

21) Rolling a dice once. Find the probability rolling an even number.

Directions (22-23): Read the following question and the conclusions that follow and answer as
a: If statement-1 alone is sufficient, but statement-2
alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
b: If statement-2 alone is sufficient, but statement-1
alone is not sufficient to answer the question.
c: Both statement-1 and 2 together are sufficient to
answer the question, but neither of the statement alone
is sufficient to answer.
d: If both statements alone are sufficient to answer the question.
e: If statement-1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specifics are needed.

22) What is the value of two digit integer x?
Statement-1: The product of the two digits is 14.
Statement-2: x is divisible by 9.

23) If x + y = 6, then what do (x-y) equal to?
Statement-1: x²-y² = 12
Statement-2: 2y + x = 8

24) In the given figure below, the circle centered at B is internally tangent to the circle centered at A. The smaller circle passes through the center of the larger circle and the length of ‘AB’ is 5 units.
If the smaller circle is cut out from larger circle, how much of the area, in square units, of the larger circle will remain?

25) What is the next term in the series?

LOGICAL REASONING

Directions(Q.no:26-27): Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and fill in the blank space.
26) 63, 71, 79, 95, 111, 135____
a) 165 b) 156 c) 159 d) 164 e) 176

27) 57, 77.5,100,124.5,___, 179.5
a) 151 b) 148.5 c) 138.5 d) 158.5 e) 161

28) If ‘STUDENT’ is coded as 25-26-1-4-11-20-26, then how the word ‘GROUPS’ is coded?
a) 13-24-21-27-22-25 b) 13-23-24-27-22-25
c) 13-21-24-27-22-25 d) 13-20-21-26-22-25
e) None of these

29) If in a certain code language,
‘tin gil mig’ means ‘Well Played Player’;
‘zin mig fut’ means ’Excellent score well’;
‘keo fut fin’ means ’Score card player’.
Which word in that language means ’played’?
a) tin b) mig c)fut d) gil e) zin

30) One evening in the park, I started my walk towards east, after walking 65 meters I turned my left and walked about 40 meters then I turned to my right and walked 30 meters. From there I turned again to my right and walked 73 meters. Finally I turned to left at an angle of 45°. In which direction was I moving finally?
a) North-West b) North-East c) South-East
d) South-West e) South

31) Looking at a portrait of a man, Rajesh said, “His mother is the wife of my father’s son. Brothers and sisters I have none”. At whose portrait was Rajesh looking?
a) His son b) His cousin c) His uncle
d) His nephew e) None of these

32) P x Q means P is the sister of Q;
P + Q means P is the father of Q;
P – Q means P is the mother of Q.
Which of the following means S is the aunt of T ?
a) TxM+S b) S+TxM c) SxM + T
d) SXM +R— T e) None of these.

33) Statements: Some cups are plates.
Some plates are spoons.
Conclusions: I. No spoon is cup.
II. Some cups are spoons.
a) Only (I) follow
b) Only (II) follow
c) Either (I) or (II) follow
d) Neither (I)nor(II) follow
e) Both (I) and (II) follow

34) Statements: All white are yellow.
All yellow are pink.
Conclusions:
I. Some yellow are white.
II. Some pink are not white.
III. All white is pink.
a)Only (I) and (II) follow
b) Only (II) and (III) follow
c) Only (I) and (III) follow
d) (I), (II) and (III) follow
e) None of these

35) Statements: Some shoes are socks.
All socks are footwear.
Conclusions:
I. Some footwear are not shoes.
II. Some footwear are shoes.
III. No shoes are socks.
a) Only (I) follow b) Only (II) follow
c) Only (I) and (II) follow d) (I), (II) and (III) follow e) None of these

36) If x means ÷,÷ means +, – means x, + means -. Then
84 + 36 – 20 x 5 ÷ 6 =?

37) If – means x, x means +,÷ means -,+ means ÷
242÷75 + 25 – 64 x 2 = ?

Directions(38-41): Read the given information carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Vinod, a businessman sitting with his family members around a circular table facing the center. Names of his family members are Jennifer, Shyamala, Shashank, and Suma. They did not sit in the same order. Suma is immediate neighbor of Shyamala but not Jennifer. Jennifer is not neighbor of either Shashank or Suma. Shashank is immediate right of Vinod and second left of Shyamala.

38) Who is the immediate left of Vinod?
a) Jennifer b) Shashank c) Shyamala
d) Suma e) Cannot be determined

39) Which of the following person sits second left or Suma?
a) Shyamala b) Vinod c) Jennifer
d) Shashank e) No one

40) Who sits between Shyamala and Vinod?
a) Suma b) Shashank c) Jennifer
d) Shyamala e) Vinod

41) If we interchange the positions of Jennifer, Shashank and Suma, Shyamala then which of the following person sits 3rd right of Vinod?
a) Jennifer b) Shyamala c) Shashank
d) Suma e) Cannot be determined

42) Find the figure from the Answer set (i.e., figs, a, b, c, d and e) which will continue the series given in the problem figure set (i.e., figs. A, B, C, D and E).

43) Find the figure from the answer set (i.e., figs, a, b, c, d and e) which will continue the pattern given in the problem figures set (i.e. figs. A, B, C, D and E).

44)In the following figure, each element has a pair. The first element is related to the second element in the same particular manner. Find out which element doesn’t have the same relationship. (Asked in Infosys)

45) The following problem figures has four sets labeled A, B, C, and D. In these A, B, C, D one figure contains a question mark. Select a suitable figure from the answer set which will substitute this question mark so that a series is formed by the figures A, B, C, and D taken in order. The number of the selected figure is the answer.

46)Count the number of cubes in the given figure.

Directions (Q.no: 47-48): Each questions given below has a problem and two statements numbered (I) and (II) giving certain information. You have to decide if the information given in the statements is sufficient for answering the problem. Indicate your answer as
a: if the data in statement-(I) alone is sufficient to answer the question;
b: if the data in statement-(II) alone is sufficient to answer the question.
c: if the data either in statement-(I) or (II) alone are sufficient to answer the question;
d: if the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question;
e: if the data in both the statements together are needed

47) Who is the brother of Nikhil?
Statement-I: Akhila is sister of Sumanth.
Statement-II: Nikhil is son of Sumanth’s father’s wife.

48) Among four friends Ramu, Raghu, Srinu, Rajesh, who is the tallest?
Statement-I: Raghu is taller than Srinu but shorter that Ramu.
Statement-II: Rajesh is not tallest.

49) I born on 08-05-1986. My brother birthday will come after 12 days of my birthday but next year to my birth year. On which day my brother bom?
a) Wednesday b) Monday c) Sunday
d) Saturday e) Friday

50) Rupesh is thrice as old as his brother Krishna. Four years ago, he was four times as old as Krishna. How old is Rupesh now?
a) 30 b) 36 c) 40 d) 38 e) 46

51) Choose the correct alternative from the given options which has same relation as the given numbers. 8 : 40 :: 16 : ?
a) 86 b) 140 c) 144 d) 96 e) 100

52) Pravallika is studying class-X in Nagarjuna high school. The total number of students in her class is 43. If all the students are given ranks starting from 1 based on a class test, the rank of Pravallika is 17th from top, then what is her rank from bottom?
a) 26 b) 24 c) 25 d) 27 e) Can’t be determined

53) Examine the given statements carefully and find out which two of the statements cannot be true simultaneously, but can both be false.
1) All students are intelligent.
2) Some students are intelligent.
3) No student is intelligent.
4) Some students are not intelligent.
a) 1 and 2 b) 2 and 4 c) 1 and 4 d) 1 and 3 e) All are true
Directions (Q.no: 54-55): In each question given below a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered (I) and (II). You have to consider the statement and the assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit and give answer as
a: Only assumption-(I) is implicit,
b: Only assurnption-(II) is implicit,
c: Either assumption-(I) or (II) is implicit,
d: Neither assumption-(I) nor (II) is implicit,
e: Both assumption-(I) and (II) are implicit.

54) Statement: “The school admissions will open on 12th June, but there is no problem even if you join till 20th June”.
Assumptions: I. The admissions will be continued even after 20th June.
II. The admissions may not even opened by start time.

55) Statement: Employees, who get increment, usually work better”, a note by the chief minister to the state government department heads in a meeting.
Assumptions: I. Some departments do not give increment to its employees.
II. Department heads may follow chief minister’s advice.

56) How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘FRIENDSHIP’ which have as many letters between them in the word as in..the English alphabet?
a) 3 b) 2 c) 5 d) 6 e) None

VERBAL ABILITY

Find out the error, if any, in the following sentences and mark the letter of that part of the sentence; if no error is found, mark ‘e’.
57) Three hundred (a)/ youths (b)/are held (c) for late night party in Pune, (d)/ No error (e).

58) O.U is one of the six universities (a)/ in the country (b)/ which has bagged (c)/ a coveted status during the XI plan, (d)/ No error (e).

59) Sandeep Patil, former India all-rounder, (a)/has been appointed as (b)/ chairman of the senior selection committee (c)/ for a maximum period of 4 years to be renewed by the BCCI (d)/No error (e).

60) Sachin can skip the odd tournament, (a)/ junk the pointless one day series (b)/ and will preserve himself (c)/ for the better contests, (d)/ No error (e).

61) Coconut water is always (a)/ preferable than (b)/ coke or (c)/ any other soft drink, (d)/ No error (e).

62) Hundreds of people (a)/ died in the earth quake (b)/ that occurred (c)/ in Japan recently, (d)/ No error (e)

63) Before giving (a)/ milk to baby, (b)/ it should be (c)/ properly boiled (d)/ No error (e).

64) The political parties (a)/ are just playing a big game
(b) / of blaming each other (c)/ in regard to Telangana issue, (d)/ No error (e).

65) The President and chairman (a)/ of the college (b)/ visit (c)/ the hostels tomorrow, (d)/ No error (e).

66) Sri Krishna committee (a)/ comprises of (b)/ many members (c)/ from different fields, (d)/ No error (e).

67) The Ambanies (a)/ are separated (b)/ and got united
(c) / for the development of their business (d)/ no error.

68) Team India have played (a)/ wonderfully (b)/ under the captaincy of M.S. Dhoni (c)/ in many a match, (d)/ No error (e).
Find the antonyms of the words underlined in the sentences given below with the help of the choices.

69) Full moon enhances your qualities,
a) heightens b) dwindles
c) encourages d) impairs

70) Monsoon brings in bucket full of woes to the city dwellers.
a) tribulations b) opportunities
c) wishes d) problems

71) High cost of the buses seldom deters the travelers from buying tickets in the last moment.
a) usually b) repeatedly
c) often d) rarely

72) Anjali, Sachin’s wife is___ him by four years.
The appropriate comparative degree in the blank is
a) elder than b) elder to
c) older than d) older to

73) Which of the following sentences is an appropriate expression –
a) Cuba declares Good Friday a holiday at Pope’s request.
b) Cuba declares Good Friday as a holiday at Pope’s request.
c) Cuba has declared Good Friday as a holiday at the request of Pope.
d) Cuba has declared Good Friday as the holiday at the request of die Pope.

74) On the eve of Republic day last year, an additional district collector ___alive by a gang.Which of the following verb forms fits in the blank? a) was burnt b) had burnt c) has been burnt d) had been burnt

75) The adjective and the adverb forms of the word-
‘fast’ respectively are
a) fast- fastly b) fastness- fastly
c) fast- fast d) fastly- fast

76) Have you seen the film Titanic in 3D?
The best reply would be a) Yes, I have b) No, I didn’t
c) No, I had not seen d) Yes, I had

77) It’s high time that we had our lunch.
What can be inferred from the above sentence?
a) They had their lunch already.
b) Since it is already late they wish to have their lunch immediately.
c) It is a very long time since they had their lunch.
d) None of the above.

78) Gabber Singh’s uniform offends Police officers. Complete the sentence with the right question tag-
a) does it? b) doesn’t it?
c) hasn’t it? d) won’t it?
Find out the appropriate meaning for the ‘idioms’ and ‘phrases’ in the sentences from the answer choices given below.

79) Business people and politicians are the best examples for getting along with anybody when the situation demands.
a) Creating enmity b) Finding friendship c) Criticizing d) Fighting

80) Some film stars get around paying taxes through their unscrupulous accountants. (Asked in TCS)
a) Try to avoid taxes c) Try to influence the officials
b) Honestly pay taxes d) Try to bribe the officials

81) Rohit Sharma set the Thames on fire in the 2nd ODI match between India and Australia.
a) performed outstandingly b) performed dismally
c) behaved aggressively d) behaved humorously
e) all of the above

82) Many youths, studying engineering, do not hesitate
to roll in money. (Asked in AAI)
a) spend lavishly b) be luxurious
c) adore money d) borrow money irresponsibly

83) Air India pilots have put off their strike indefinitely.
a) can celled b) advanced c) prolonged d) postponed

Find out the correct prepositions of the following sentences-

84) The Vice-Chancellors will be asked to prevent political tensions_____the campuses in the state.
a) in b) at c) on d) of

85) Oil and other commodity markets zoomed____ stratospheric heights.
a) to b) at c) in d) for

86) Miami University conferred honorary doctorate ___the Oscar winning musician A.R. Rahman.
a) on b) for c) at d) to

Explanations

Campus Recruitment – Verbal Ability – Synonyms

March 28, 2018 by Anthony Leave a Comment

Campus Recruitment – Verbal Ability – Synonyms

Synonyms

A synonym is a word or expression accepted as a figurative or a symbolic substitute for another word or expression. It has the same or almost the same meaning as that of another word in the same language.

English heing the language with the largest number of words, it has many synonyms. A strong grasp of words, their synonyms (meanings) and antonyms (opposites) goes a long way towards enhancing your ability to comprehend and express clearly
e.g.: The words see, look, view, watch, glance etc more or less have the same meaning so they are synonyms.
They may however differ slightly in degree of abstraction.

Type: 1

1. Agenda

a) Assignment
b) Schedule
c) Correction
d) Annexure

Explanation: Agenda means organized plan for matters to be attended to during a meeting. In this context, schedule is nearest in meaning though it isn’t a clear meaning of agenda. So option-1 is correct choice.

2. Effort .

a) Attempt
b) Create
c) Wonder
d) Overtake

Explanation: Effort is an action intended to do or accomplish something. So option-a is correct.

Type: 2

Four pairs of words are given below. Each pair consists of two words which have more or less similar meaning. Find the pair which have opposite meanings.

1. a. Induce/ Coax
b. Fatal/ Deadly
c. Disparate/ Alike
d. Abettor/ Thief

Explanation: Except option-c, all other pair of words have more or less similar meaning. Hence, option-c is correct choice.

2. a. Authentic/ Genuine
b. Genius/ Aptitude
c. Ghastly/ Pretty
d. Gruesome/ Grim

Explanation: Ghastly means horrifying and pretty means attractive. Hence, option-c is correct choice.

Type: 3

Find the appropriate synonym of the word in bold in the below sentence.

1. He changed his statement so many times that entire his message became ambiguous.

a) clear
b) impressive
c) unimpressive
d) unclear

The correct answer is (d) unclear.

2. There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.

a) Silence
b) craziness
c) chaos
d) order

The correct answer is (c) chaos.

Exercise -I

In each of the sentences, one word is given in bold and four options are given. Select the word or phrase nearest in meaning to the word given in bold.

1. The engineers subjected the engine to exhaustive tests.

a) Complicated
b) Thorough
c) Exclusive
d) Compulsory

Explanation: Exhaustive means thorough, complete or in-depth. Hence, option-b is synonym of exhaustive.

2. The inspector was a vigilant man.

a) Intelligent
b) Ambitious
c) Watchful
d) Smart

Explanation: The root word ‘vigi’ means watchful, wakeful or alert. For example, vigilant, invigilation, surveillance, reveille etc. Vigilant means careful or watchful. Hence, option-c is correct choice.

3. The Professor is one of the most erudite in our college.

a) Boring
b) Pleasant
c) Learned
d) Demanding

Explanation: Erudite means well educated or cultured. Learned is the synonym of erudite.

4. The world leader are trying to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

a) Use
b) Increase
c) Expansion
d) Extension

Explanation: Proliferation means rapid increase.
Option-b is the best suitable synonym for proliferation than option-c and d.

5. The tribunal’s order may finally nudge the two warring groups to come to an amicable solution.

a) Just
b) Appropriate
c) Durable
d) Friendly

Explanation: The prefix ‘am’ generally denotes friendly, casual or lovable. For example, amiable, amateur, amicable etc. Amicable means friendly, peaceful, polite etc. Hence, option-d is correct choice. Durable means long-lasting or strong.

6. The poor old man seems famished.

a) Exhausted
b) Peevish
c) Hungry
d) Relaxed

Explanation: Famished means being extremely hungry. For example, ‘After such a long walk in the mountains, they were tired and famished for food and sleep’.

7. The police is carrying out the enquiry as expeditiously as possible.

a) Speedily
b) Fairly
c) Timely
d) Justly

Explanation: Expeditiously means in an efficient manner or acting with speed. Hence, option-a is correct.

8. He received accolades for his work.

a) Greeting
b) Reprimand
c) Criticism
d) Award

Explanation: Accolade means strong praise or recognition of achievement. Hence, the suitable synonym is award. Reprimand and criticism are antonyms of accolade.

9. She is parsimonious by nature.

a) Cruel
b) Haughty
c) Miserly
d) Spendthrift

Explanation: Parsimonious means one who is unwilling to spend money. Spendthrift is the one who spends money carelessly. Cruel and haughty are irrelevant in the present context. Miserly means greedy. Therefore, option-c is the synonym of parsimonious.

10. The Principal reprimanded the students for their behavior.

a) Praise
b) Rebuke
c) Punish
d) Reward

Explanation: Reprimand means to criticize or express disapproval. Rebuke also means harsh criticism. But praise and reward are antonyms of reprimand. Punish means to penalize or to handle severely or roughly. For example, ’criminal acts would be punished by up to ten years in prison’. So, punish is not an appropriate synonym of reprimand. Hence, option-b is correct.

11. The player score 80 in his maiden performance

a) Fresh
b) Primary
c) Girlish
d) First

Explanation: Maiden means first or earliest.

12. There were intermittent showers yesterday

a) Prolonged
b) Sporadic
c) Incoherent
d) Intervening

Explanation: Intermittent means occurring at regular
intervals. Sporadic also means the same.

13. The veracity of his statements should be checked

a) Misery
b) Reliability
c) Truthfulness
d) Wisdom

Explanation: The root word ’ver’ denotes truth, real etc. For example, verify, veracious, veracity, verdict etc. Hence, option-c is correct.

14. He runs a lucrative business after office hours

a) Challenging
b) Dangerous
c) Profitable
d) Questionable

Explanation: Lucrative means profitable or remunerative.

15. To succeed in an endeavour one needs a lot of luck,

a) Plan
b) Enterprise
c) Tick
d) Effort

Explanation: Endeavour means an attempt to achieve a goal. So, option-d is correct.

16. We should emulate our freedom fighters.

a) Study
b) Admire
c) Follow
d) Imitate

Explanation: Emulating means copying or imitating.

17. These concepts are obsolete.

a) Boring
b) Unfashionable
c) Unwanted
d) Outdated

Explanation: Obsolete means no longer in use. So, outdated is the synonym.

18. The District Collector apprised the minister of the situation.

a) Informed
b) Issued
c) Assessed
d) Summoned

Explanation: Apprise means to give information to someone or to inform. Hence, the correct synonym is option-a. Apprise and Appraise are two different words. Appraise means to judge, estimate or assess (option -c).

19. The minister made the announcement with aploi

a) Arrogance
b) Poise
c) Annoyance
d) Authority

Explanation: Aplomb means self confidence or composure. Poise means self-composure or dignity.

20. The actress’ charisma has got her many fans

a) Power
b) Humility
c) Candour
d) Magnetic appeal

Explanation: Charisma means great personal appeal. Hence, option-d is correct.

21. This address given by the applicant is fictitious

a) Correct
b) Rural
c) Fake
d) Wrong

Explanation: Fictitious means not real or imaginary. Synonym is fake, false etc.

22. The impromptu speech given by the P.M was well received.

a) Important
b) Inspiring
c) Impressive
d) Off hand

Explanation: Impromptu means unprepared. Option-d ! off-hand means without previous thought.

23. The girl showed exemplary courage in chasing the burglars.

a) Clear
b) Suitable
c) Admirable
d) Elementary

Explanation: Exemplary means ideal or admirable.

24. That was a momentous occasion for all of us.

a) Memorable
b) Important
c) Hectic
d) Momentary

Explanation: Momentous means of great importance. Hence, option-b is correct choice. Momentary and momentous are different words. Momentary means lasting for only a moment.

25. The opposing parties have reached a stalemate

a) Dilemma
b) exhaustion
c) settlement
d) deadlock

Explanation: Stalemate means a position in which no action can be taken. Deadlock is synonym of stalemate.

Exrecise II

For each question given below, four choices are given. Select the word that is closest in meaning to the question word:

1. Acumen

a) Bitterness
b) Friendship
c) Insight
d) Accuracy

2. Amiable

a) Amicable
b) pale
c) Bountiful
d) generous

3. Philanthropic

a)Ignorant
b) generous
c) Curious
d) uncultivated

4. Antidote

a) Hatred
b) Poison
c) Hostility
d) Remedy

5. Panacea

a) Remedy
b) obstacle
c) Advantage
d) landscape

6. Genocide

a) Technique
b) cheerfulness
c) Abstraction
d) massacre

7. Euphoria

a) Assessment
b) opulence
c) Articulation
d) elation

8. Progeny

a) Prophecy
b) Offspring
c) Ancestor
d) Forbear

9) Eloquent

a) Verbose
b) Didactic
c) Inarticulate
d) Fluent

10. Majestic

a) Immaculate
b) Stately
c) Modest
d) Spectacular

11. Malignant

a) Harmful
b) Inept
c) Beneficial
d) Atrociuos

12. Expatriate

a) Affectionate
b) Emigrant
c) Loyalist
d) Aristocratic

13. Protocol

a) Model
b) Agreement
c) Promise
d) Procedure

14. Complacent

a) Contented
b) Quarrelsome
c) Worried
d) Anxious

15. Cacophonous

a) Melodious
b) Musical
c) Pleasant
d) Dissonant

16. Consecrate

a) Sanctify
b) Approve
c) Surrender
d) Punish

17. Disseminate

a) Dispatch
b) Spread
c) Conquer
d) Disparage

18. Consensus

a) Coherence
b) Blasphemy
c) Consequence
d) Agreement

19. Sophisticated

a) Hypnotic
b) Insolent
c) Cultivated
d) Vivacious

20. Derision

a) Contempt
b) Encouragement
c) Sanctity
d) Submission

21. Proscribe

a) Prescribe
b) Transcribe
c) Forbid
d) Immure

22. Indolent

a) Vapid
b) Lazy
c) Insolent
d) Immobile

23. Metamorphosis

a) Transcription
b) Incarceration
c) Arbitration
d) Transformation

24. Annihilation

a) Distribution
b) Restriction
c) Obstruction
d) Obliteration

25. Assiduous

a) Adamant
b) Industrious
c) Active
d) Audacious

Campus Recruitment – Verbal Ability – Analogy

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Campus Recruitment – Verbal Ability – Analogy

Concepts

In verbal analogies, the student is given one pair of related words. The student must find a pair words from the given choices that has the same relationship to the word as the first pair. Analogy questions test your ability to recognize relationships between words or ideas and to know when these relationships are parallel.

How to Read Analogies: The symbol (:) means ‘is to’ and the symbol (::) means ’as’.
Thus, the analogy, key : lock :: spoon : stir should be read as key is to lock as spoon is to stir.
It means the relationship between key and lock is the same as the relationship between spoon and stir.

Tips for doing Analogies:

1. Try to create a logical relationship between the given pair of words.
2. Eliminate the options that do not have a clear relationship to main word.
3. Don’t assume any answer until you’ve read all of the
choices. ‘
4. If the meaning of the given pair of words is unknown then try to recollect the context in which you have come across those words.
5. Though you don’t know the meanings of given capitalized pair of words, you can still have a chance to find the correct answer using parts of speech.
e.g: falling (v): gravitation (n) apse (v): pressure (n)
Sometimes more than one answer choice will have same parts of speech. You need to be very careful because even though the parts of speech of more than one pair remains same, the words may have different meaning.
6. Eliminate the word pairs that expresses the same relationship as the given question but in the opposite order.
e.g.: eye : see :: hear : ear (incorrect) eye : see : : ear : hear (correct)
The analogy is an area where, with practice, you can achieve a very good score. First, you must find the relationship between the original pair of words. To help you, listed below are some common types of analogies.

Some Common Types of Analogies:

Part to Whole:
e.g.: poem : stanzas :: play : acts
Cause and Effect:
e.g.: joke : laughter :: tragedy : sadness
Oppositeness or Antonyms
e.g.: negligence : carefid :: bravery : cowardice
Measure
e.g.: fahrenheit: temperature :: decibel: sound
Degree:
e.g.: chukle : laugh :: whimper : cry
Thing and what it lacks:
e.g.: atheist: belief:: indigent: money
Study:
e.g.: linguistic : language :: human : anthropology
Function/purpose/use: e.g.: knife : cut:: shovel: dig
Person and skill /tools/ work place: e.g.:author: write :: chef: cook
Qualities or Characteristics: e.g.: president: leads :: captain : directs

The key issue in analogy problems is picking the proper relationship sentence. With analogies, you are looking for similar relationships, not similar meanings. To answer analogy questions, you must first figure out the relationship between the two words in the given question. Then look for the pair of words among the answer choices that has the same relationship.

You can also create your own analogies using the list of common types given above. Creating your own list has the advantage of forcing you to think analogously. You should keep in mind that there must be a reasonable and necessary connection between given two words. The connection must be valid, otherwise there would be no point in making the analogy.

For example, what type of reasonable connection could be there between Bird : Algebra ? (no relation)
On the other hand, there is a reasonable connection between Fish : Salmon since salmon is a type of fish.
All analogies will have connections that are reasonable (logical, valid) and necessary or inevitable. Any choices that fail to meet these criteria should be rejected. Even if you cannot figure out the connection between the original pair of words, you can still improve your chances of picking the correct answer by eliminating any choices that do not confirm to the above rule.

Make a Sentence: Creating a sentence that shows the connection between the two words is absolutely essential.
e.g.: CHOREOGRAPHY: DANCE

a) plot: story
b) string : guitar
c) drill: recitation
d) recital: music
e) valedictory: speech

Explanation: You should form a valid relationship/ bridge between the given capitalized words. And look for a pair in the answer choices with same relationship/ bridge between them. i.e. Choreography is composition of sequences of steps in dance. Here the bridge is ‘x is composition of sequences of steps in y’. Plot is composition of sequences of steps in story. So answer is option-(a). Other choices can be eliminated as this bridge does not fit in any other choice. It is important to make your bridge sentence as precise as possible.
If you have difficulty in figuring out the analogy, perhaps you are using the wrong definition for one of the words.

Conceptual Examples

1) MBBS: DOCTOR

a) MA: Economists
b) B.Sc : Chemists
c) LLB : Lawyers
d) MS : Analysts

Explanation: All people with MBBS degree are called doctors; Similarly all people with LLB degree are called lawyers.

2) ROUND : BANGLE

a) oval: orbit
b) square : napkin
c) rectangle : land
d) cube : box

Explanation: All bangles are round; All boxes are cubes.

3) PEOPLE: HOUSE

a) birds : cages
b) lawyer : court
c) policeman : police Station
d) eskimos : igloos

Explanation: People live in houses; Eskimos live in igloos.

4) PETALS: FLOWER

a) pages : book
b) pen: nib
c) enamel: teeth
d) nail: finger

Explanation: All flowers contain many petals, so do all books contain many pages.

5) WORD: LETTERS

a) nest: Birds
b) molecule: atoms
c) tree : Leaves
d) horse : legs

Explanation: Words contain letters and so do molecules contain atoms.

6) TELEPHONE: CONVERSATION

a) watch : time
b) paint: brush
c) pan: stirring
d) cooker: steaming

Explanation: A Telephone helps us to communicate. Similarly a watch helps us to know the time.

7) SEWING MACHINE : TAILOR

a) watch: tap
b) calculator : calculation
c) diary: binder
d) loom : weaver

Explanation: A toiler uses a sewing machine. Similarly a weaver uses a loom.

8) WIT: COMIC

a) officer: command
b) teacher: instruction
c) fly : pilot
d) voice : orator

Explanation: Wif means humour, intelligence,
cleverness etc. A comic needs enough wit to entertain the people; Similarly an orator needs enough voice to talk.

9) BONES : SKELETON

a) cells : tissue
b) stomach: digestive tract
c) sweat glands : Skin
d) nose : face Explanation: Many bones make up the skeleton; Similarly many cells make up the tissue.

10) HEAT: SUNSTROKE

a) sleeping : tiredness
b) insomnia : depression
c) studying : results
d) reading : blindness

Explanation: Excess heat causes sunstroke and excess insomnia leads to depression, insomnia means sleeplessnes.

Exercice

1) PEP: APATHY

a) punch: smooth
b) Sympathy : empathy
c) punishable: decay
accurate : faulty

2) MASON: STONE

a) teacher : chalk
b) carpenter : wood
c) soldier: gun
d) photograph : camera

3) HUMILIATED: EMBARRASSED

a) shy: timid
b) enraged : angry
c) sad : upset
d) excited : anxious

4) SKEPTICAL: BELIEF

a) unpopular : wealth
b) homeless : shelter
c) polite : power
d) nervous: stress

5) ATHLETE : FIT

a) chef: fat
b) dog : energetic
c) priest: religious
d) dancer: intelligent

6) TERRIFIED : SCARED

a) quiet: secret
b) sweet: rich
c) obsessed: interested
d) funny: serious

7) WRENCH: TOOL

a) cow : milk
b) radio: sound
c) tree: forest
d) carrot: vegetable

8) SHOVEL: DIG

a) bus: run
b) pencil: write
c) hat: protect
d) fork: take

9) ECSTATIC: HAPPY

a) depressed : sad
b) thick: thin
c) terrible : easy
d) amazing: poor

10) FURIOUS: ANGRY

a) sad : happy
b) cold: cool
c) crazy : entertaining
d) terrified: afraid

11) LAZY: AMBITION

a) bald : hair
b) strong: confidence
c) thirsty: food
d) rich: wealth

12) EXCRUCIATING: PAINFUL

a) baffling: confusing
b) upsetting: exciting
c) improving: hopeful
d) crippling: stressful

13) FAME: OBSCURITY

a) peace: harmony
b) music: art
c) knowledge: wisdom
d) sorrow: joy

14) HASTY: PATIENCE

a) unskilled: magic
b) terrified: logic
c) unqualified: credentials
d) gullible: belief

15) KLUTZ: CLUMSY

a) priest: evil
b) cold: contagious
c) car: broken
d) vegetable: green

16) UNINHIBITED: RESTRAINT

a) overweight: shape
b) unhealthy: control
c) intelligent: thought
d) djgenerous: selfishness

17) ORDER: CHAOS

a) unity: division
b) culture: feeling
c) family: tradition
d) anger: pride

18) VIOLINIST: ORCHESTRA

a) referee: team
b) employee : company
c) judge : jury
d) friend : family

19) APATHETIC: MOTIVATION

a) brilliant: ideas
b) active: technology
c) employed: money
d) lonesome: company

20) LOATHE : DISLIKE

a) praise : enjoy
b) watch: observe
c) worship : admire
d) burn: scorch

21) DEMOCRACY: GOVERNMENT

a) music: invention
b) hammer: tool
c) friendship: person
d) wine: grape

22) EXTRAVAGANT: MODESTY

a) arrogant: money
b) bitter: remorse
c) disappointed: stress
d) unready: preparation

23) MANDATORY: OPTIONAL

a) unwanted : discarded
b) destructive: creative
c) animated : happy
d) pure: clean

24) EPIDEMIC: WIDESPREAD

a) artist: idealistic
b) island : lonesome
c) emergency: urgent
d) djintention: challenged

25) IGNITE: EXTINGUISH

a) harvest: plant
b) rest: relax
c) investigate: trust
d) remove: confiscate

26) TREATY: PEACE

a) title: ownership
b) license: traffic
c) declaration: independence
d)dictionary: language

27) BLENDER: APPLIANCE

a) tent: cabin
b) letter: symbol
c) chemical: biology
d) fungus: mushroom

28) FADED : BRILLIANCE

a) decrepit: strength
b) contemporary : modernity
c) downtrodden: sadness
d) troubled: danger

29) DWINDLE : INCREASE

a) ridicule: mock
b) denounce: embrace
c) celebrate: congratulate
d) sting: stab

30) BELIEVABLE: CREDIBLE

a) chilly: freezing
b) horrible: monstrous
c) visible: obvious
d) eternal: endless

31) APPALLED : DISMAYED

a) interested : apathetic
b) incomprehensible : illegible
c) overjoyed : happy
d) aloof: untouchable

32) SLOB : MESSY

a) benefactor: poor
b) miser: stingy
c) godmother: magical
d) researcher: intuitive

33) BRAKE: DECELERATE

a) nurse : operate
b) veil; conceal
c) commercial: purchase
d) gift: receive

34) BENEFICIAL: DETRIMENTAL

a) allowed : forbidden
b) noteworthy: important
c) original: unique
d) faithful: dedicated

35) HYPERACTIVE: ENERGETIC

a) fabulous: drab
b) superficial: genuine
c) wealthy: greedy
d) gullible: trusting

36) SUPERSTITION : IRRATIONAL

a) opinion: factual
b) purse: expensive
c) reward: motivational
d)invention: successful

37) SELFISH : COMPASSION

a) genuine: authenticity
b) serious: passion
c) childish: maturity
d) irresponsible: attention

38) CHARITY: AID

a) dictionary : words
b) fortune : money
c) counselor : advice
d) translator: language

39) TRAITOR: TREASONOUS

a) reporter : biased
b) hero : fictional
c) alligator : angry
d) crime : illegal

40) FLAMBOYANT: ELABORATE

a) kind : benevolent
b) autocratic : democratic
c) ludicrous : absurd
d) desirable : necessary

41) TABOO: ACCEPTANCE

a) factual: opinion
b) inspirational: reality
c) unpopular : support
d) independent: structure

42) REFEREE: OFFICIATE

a) sentry : guard
b) grandmother : age
c) detective : accuse
d) wizard : curse

43) TRIVIAL: IMPORTANCE

a) prestigious : honor
b) written : rhyme
c) invisible : sight
d) familiar : novelty

44) UNDERTAKER: EMBALMING

a) Critic : Theorizing
b) Philosopher:Eulogizing
c) Pundit: Forecasting
d) Sculptor : Statue

45) HUMANITARIAN: COMPASSION

a) Jingoist Patriotism
b) Juggler:Balance
c) Navigator :Guiding
d) Sailor:Nautical

46) ZEALOUS: APATHETIC

a) Zero : Naught
b) Zenith : Nadir
c) Zest: Pizza
d) Zone : Province

Explanations

1) d; Pep means make something more interesting, livelyness etc. Apathy means lack of interest. These two words are antonyms. Similarly, accurate and faulty are also antonyms.

2) b; Mason is a person skilled in dressing stones in buildings. Carpenter is a person who builds wooden structures.

3) b; Someone who is humiliated is very embarrassed. Someone who is enraged is very angry.

4) b; Some one who is skeptical lacks belief. Someone who is homeless lacks shelter.

5) c; A characteristic of an athlete is to be fit. A characteristic of a priest is to be religious.

6) c; Someone who is terrified is very scared. Someone who is extremely interested is obsessed.

7) d; A wrench is a kind of tool. A carrot is a kind of vegetable.

8) b; A shovel is used to dig. A pencil is used to write.

9) a; Someone who is ecstatic is very happy. Someone who is depressed is very sad.

10) d; Someone who is furious is very angry. Someone who is terrified is very afraid.

11) a; Someone who is lazy lacks ambition. Someone who is bald lacks hair.

12) a; Something that is excruciating is very painful. Something that is baffling is very confusing.

13) d; Fame is the opposite of obscurity. Sorrow is the opposite of joy.

14) c; Someone who is hasty lacks patience. Someone who is unqualified lacks credentials.

15) b; A characteristic of a klutz is to be clumsy. A characteristic of a cold is to be contagious.

16) d; Some one who is uninhibited lacks restraint. Some one who is generous lacks selfishness.

17) a; Opposite of order is chaos. Opposite of unity is division.

18) b; A violinist is part of.an orchestra. An employee is part of a company.

19) d; Someone who is apathetic lacks motivation. Someone who is lonesome lacks company.

20)c; To loathe is to dislike intensely. To worship is to admire intensely.

21) b; A democracy is a type of government. A hammer is a type of tool.

22) d; Someone who is extravagant lacks modesty. Someone who is unready lacks preparation.

23) b; The opposite of optional is mandatory. The opposite of destructive is creative.

24) c; A characteristic of an epidemic is to be widespread. A characteristic of an emergency is to be urgent.
25) a; The opposite of to ignite is to extinguish. The opposite of to harvest is to plant.

26) a; A treaty is used to establish peace. A title is used to establish ownership.

27) b; A blender is a kind of appliance. A letter is a type of symbol.

28) a; Something that is faded lacks brilliance. Something that is decrepit lacks strength.

29) b; To dwindle is the opposite of to increase. To denounce is the opposite of to embrace.

30) d; By definition, something that is believable credible. Similarly, something that is eternal is endless

31) c; Someone who is appalled is very dismayed. Someone who is overjoyed is very happy.

32) b; A characteristic of a slob is to be messy. A characteristic of a miser is to be stingy.

33) b; A brake is used to decelerate. A veil is used to conceal.

34) a; The opposite of beneficial detrimental. The opposite of allowed is forbidden.

35) d; Someone who is hyperactive is very energetic. Someone who is gullible is very trusting.

36) c; A characteristic of a superstition is to be irrational. A characteristic of a reward is to be motivational.

37) d; A selfish lacks compasion. An irresponsible lacks attention.

38) c; The function of a charity is to provide aid. The function of a counselor is to provide advice.

39) d; A characteristic of a traitor is to be treasonous. A characteristic of a crime is to be illegal.

40) c; Something that is flamboyant is very elaborate. Something that is ludicrous is very absurd.

41) c; Something that is taboo lacks acceptance. Something that is unpopular lacks support.

42) a; The function of a referee is to officiate. The function of a sentry is to guard.

43)d; Something that is trivial lacks importance. Something that is familiar lacks novelty.

44) c; Undertaker does embalming while a pundit forecasts.

45) a; A humanitarian practices compassion. While a jingoist is a patriotic person.

46) b; Zealous and apathetic are antonyms. Zenith and nadir are also antonyms.

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