Gate Way To CGL Mains : English Quiz

Directions: (1–5) : In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the word given in bold. 
1.  BESIEGED
(a) Encircled
(b) Skirted
(c) Troubled
(d) Destroyed

2.  GERMANE
(a) Cruel
(b) Relevant
(c) Canny
(d) Smart

3.  CATALOGUE
(a) Menu
(b) Record
(c) List
(d) Pamphlet
4.  SAGACITY
(a) Morality
(b) Wisdom
(c) Sanity
(d) Uprightness

5.  SALACITY
(a) Recession
(b) Indecency
(c) Depression
(d) Bliss

Directions: (6–10) : In these questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given in bold.
6.  DESPAIR
(a) Belief
(b) Trust
(c) Hope
(d) Faith

7.  IN TOTO
(a) Bluntly
(b) Partially
(c) Entirely
(d) Strongly

8.  PROTEAN
(a) Amateur
(b) Catholic
(c) Unchanging 
(d) Rapid

9.  PREDILECTION
(a) Acceptance
(b) Attraction
(c) Dislike
(d) Choice

10. ADMONISH
(a) Condemn
(b) Bless
(c) Praise
(d) Congratulate

Answers:-
1.a
2.b
3.c
4.b
5.b
6.c
7.b
8.c
9.c
10.c