RBI Assistant Pre 2022: English Language Quiz –13

Exp. ‘vagrant’ means a person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place and lives by begging while itinerant means travelling from place to place. Therefore, both the words provide an absolute meaning in the context of the sentence. Hence, option (d) is the correct choice.

Frivolous means not having any serious purpose or value.

Exp. ‘Flippant’ is an adjective which means not showing a serious or respectful attitude. Therefore, the sentence can be made contextually comprehensible only with ‘flippant’. All the words fail to aptly fit in the blank. Hence, option (a) is the mist suitable answer choice.

Fanciful means over-imaginative and unrealistic.

Jaunty means having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

Sedate means calm, dignified, and unhurried.

Exp. ‘Inscrutable’ is an adjective which means impossible to understand or interpret. ‘impenetrable’ and ‘enigmatic’ are synonyms of inscrutable. As, all three words completely satisfies the context of the sentence option (d) becomes the most viable answer choice.

Untrodden means (of a surface) not having been walked on

Exp. ‘Effigy’ is a noun which means a sculpture or model of a person. Therefore, the sentence can be made contextually comprehensible only with ‘effigy’. All the words fail to aptly fit in the blank. Hence, option (c) is the most suitable answer choice.

Elegy means (in modern literature) a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

Alloy means a metal made by combining two or more metallic elements, especially to give greater strength or resistance to corrosion.

Convex means having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere.

Exp.  None of the given words can be used to fill the blank coherently. Hence, option (e) becomes the correct answer choice.

Vagabond means a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

Serene means calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Scrupulous means (of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “above board” is “honest” as ‘above board’ means in the open; without dishonesty, concealment, or fraud. Hence, the word ‘honest’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Subservience means willingness to obey others unquestioningly.

Priority means the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “elbow grease” is “toil” as ‘elbow grease’ means vigorously applied physical labor. Hence, the word ‘toil’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (d) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Accent means a special or particular emphasis.

Gist means the substance or general meaning of a speech or text.

Bulge means a rounded swelling which distorts an otherwise flat surface.

Brim means be full to the point of overflowing.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “cast aspersions” is “abuse” as ‘cast aspersions’ means an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. Hence, the word ‘abuse’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (b) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Annex means add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document.

Adore means love and respect (someone) deeply.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “above par” is “exquisite” as ‘above par’ means better than average or normal. Hence, the word ‘exquisite’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (a) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Navigable means (of a website) easy to move around in.

Dwindle means diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.

Exp. The correct word that decipher the meaning of the phrase “cast down” is “doleful” as ‘cast down’ means to make discouraged or dejected. Hence, the word ‘doleful’ provides the intended meaning to the sentence without altering the context of the sentence. Hence, option (e) becomes the most suitable answer choice.

Impair means weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).

Taper means diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end.

Expatiate means speak or write in detail about.

Slump means sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.