SBI PO Prelims English Language Quiz – 78

Exp. The blank of the sentence can be filled using either the words ‘evade’ or ‘circumvent’. ‘Evade’ means ‘escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery’. In addition to, ‘circumvent’ means ‘find a way around (an obstacle)’. Therefore, either of these words helps to make the sentence coherent. Other words do not provide the absolute meaning to the sentence. Hence, option (c) is the correct choice.

Decease means a person’s death.

Transform means make a marked change in the form, nature, or appearance of.

Exp. The correct combination of words that fill the blank is ‘acknowledge’ and ‘address’. ‘Acknowledge’ means to show that one has noticed or recognized which is similar in meaning to ‘address’. Hence, they both provide the contextual meaning to the sentence. Other two words fail to fit into the sentence coherently. Therefore, option (d) is the most suitable choice.

Dwell means to live in or at a specified place

Hearth means to the floor of a fireplace.

Exp. The correct combination of words that fill the blank are ‘temporize’ and ‘procrastinate’. ‘temporize’ means avoid making a decision or committing oneself in order to gain time while ‘procrastinate’ means to delay or postpone action; put off doing something. Hence, they both provide the contextual meaning to the sentence. Other two words fail to fit into the sentence coherently. Therefore, option (c) is the most suitable choice.

Deduct means to subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total.

Terminate means to bring to an end.

Exp. The correct combination of words that fill the blank is ‘digression’ and ‘deviation. ‘digression’ means a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing while ‘deviation means the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard. Hence, they both provide the contextual meaning to the sentence. Other two words fail to fit into the sentence coherently. Therefore, option (b) is the most suitable choice.

Stipulation means a condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Concord means an agreement or harmony between people or groups

Exp. The blank of the sentence can be filled using either the word ‘elusive’ or ‘indistinct’. ‘Elusive’ means ‘difficult to find, catch, or achieve’. In addition to, ‘indistinct’ means ‘not clear or sharply defined’. Therefore, either of these words help to make the sentence coherent. Other words do not provide the absolute meaning to the sentence hence, option (d) is the correct choice.

Fraudulent means obtained, done by, or involving deception, especially criminal deception.

Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Exp. The correct meaning of the idiom “bad blood” is a feeling of ill will, anger, or hostility between people. Thus, the word of option (d) i.e., ‘rage’ can be used interchangeably with the given idiom as it doesn’t alter the intended meaning of the sentence.

Jitters means feelings of extreme nervousness.

Timidity means lack of courage or confidence.

Illegitimacy means the state of not being in accordance with accepted standards or rules; lack of authorization by the law.

Exp. The correct meaning of the idiom “put up with” is to tolerate, suffer through, or allow, especially something annoying. Thus, the word of option (a) i.e., ‘endured’ can be used interchangeably with the given phrase as it doesn’t alter the intended meaning of the sentence.

Endured means suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

Managed means succeed in surviving or in achieving something despite difficult circumstances; cope.

Acknowledged means recognized as being good or important.

Exp. The correct meaning of the idiom “helter-skelter” in disorderly haste or confusion. Thus, the word of option (b) i.e., ‘perplexed’ can be used interchangeably with the given idiom as it doesn’t alter the intended meaning of the sentence.

Disordered means disrupt the normal functioning of.

Perplexed means completely baffled; very puzzled.

Accustomed means customary; usual.

Inferred means deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Exp. The correct meaning of the idiom “cold-comfort” is poor or inadequate consolation. Thus, option (e) i.e., ‘inadequate consolation’ can be used interchangeably with the given idiom as it doesn’t alter the intended meaning of the sentence.

misery means a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.

distress means extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Exp. The correct meaning of the idiom “grease the palm” is to bribe someone. Thus, option (c) i.e., ‘bribe’ can be used interchangeably with the given idiom as it doesn’t alter the intended meaning of the sentence.

Direct means control the operations of; manage or govern.

Target means select as an object of attention or attack.