1. D


The first blank can take A, B, and D but not C. The second blank can take only D. So, for a correct meaning to suit both the blanks, it has to be D.

2. A


No other word can fit in the context to give a more complete sense except a one word categorized.

3. A


It can be acrimonious or malignant criticism.

4. D


Circumspect means being wary, cautious. The word insured suggests this.

5. E


The choice must have an antonymous relationship. Subterfuge means tricky or cheating. The antonymous pair highlights the meaning in the context. The word prestidigitation means conjurer who performs tricks or magic.

6. A


Just as an angle is measured by its degrees, an area is measured by square inches. This is a specific relationship instead of the other generalized and non – specified relationships.

7. B


Inveterate means deep-rooted –habit which can be confined by observation or scrutiny. Same way as ‘bankrupt’ or not can be observed by financial position. D is antonymous E and A are irrelevant. C is synonymous. Callow means raw or immature.

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Index

PART VI Practice Tests
Drill :
Section 1 : Verbal Section
Section 2 : Quantitative Section
Section 3 : Analytical Section
Section 4 : Quantitative Section
Section 5 : Verbal Section
Section 6 : Analytical Section
Section 7 : Quantitative Section

Answer Explanation To The Drill
Section 1 : Verbal Section
Section 2 : Quantitative Section
Section 3 : Analytical Section
Section 4 : Quantitative Section
Section 5 : Verbal Section
Section 6 : Analytical Section
Section 7 : Quantitative Section