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Contextual Clues - 4 (Passage-Based Vocabulary)

Vocabulary comprehension using news passages and text excerpts (Advanced)

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Suspension

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against them. IOC gave assurance to the athletes that they do not need to worry about their future prospects. IOC also declared that the decision was to ensure improvisation in governance of sports in India. 
IOC additionally said that it was open for discussion with the Indian government or the IOA. It was confirmed by IOC that after the suspension, neither the Indian government nor the IOA had opened up for dialogue with IOC. The main body of Olympics declared that it was ready for cleaning this hassle with anyone who was interested in doing so. 

  1. Postponement of event
  2. Delay in clearance
  3. Temporary expulsion
  4. Interruption in proceedings
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Prospects

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against them. IOC gave assurance to the athletes that they do not need to worry about their future prospects. IOC also declared that the decision was to ensure improvisation in governance of sports in India. 
IOC additionally said that it was open for discussion with the Indian government or the IOA. It was confirmed by IOC that after the suspension, neither the Indian government nor the IOA had opened up for dialogue with IOC. The main body of Olympics declared that it was ready for cleaning this hassle with anyone who was interested in doing so. 

  1. Forecast
  2. Circumstances
  3. Manners
  4. Chances
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Hassle

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against them. IOC gave assurance to the athletes that they do not need to worry about their future prospects. IOC also declared that the decision was to ensure improvisation in governance of sports in India. 
IOC additionally said that it was open for discussion with the Indian government or the IOA. It was confirmed by IOC that after the suspension, neither the Indian government nor the IOA had opened up for dialogue with IOC. The main body of Olympics declared that it was ready for cleaning this hassle with anyone who was interested in doing so. 

  1. Harassment
  2. Annoyance
  3. Disturbance
  4. Dispute
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Dialogue

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against them. IOC gave assurance to the athletes that they do not need to worry about their future prospects. IOC also declared that the decision was to ensure improvisation in governance of sports in India. 
IOC additionally said that it was open for discussion with the Indian government or the IOA. It was confirmed by IOC that after the suspension, neither the Indian government nor the IOA had opened up for dialogue with IOC. The main body of Olympics declared that it was ready for cleaning this hassle with anyone who was interested in doing so. 

  1. Interview
  2. Script
  3. Discussion
  4. Speech
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Improvisation

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

After the recent suspension of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) from International Olympic Committee (IOC), IOC assured the Indian athletes that this action was against IOA and not against them. IOC gave assurance to the athletes that they do not need to worry about their future prospects. IOC also declared that the decision was to ensure improvisation in governance of sports in India. 
IOC additionally said that it was open for discussion with the Indian government or the IOA. It was confirmed by IOC that after the suspension, neither the Indian government nor the IOA had opened up for dialogue with IOC. The main body of Olympics declared that it was ready for cleaning this hassle with anyone who was interested in doing so. 

  1. Discovery
  2. Invention
  3. Change
  4. Construction
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Canned

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

During the scene where Kasturba passes away, Ben Kingsley had to emote silently. He heard my version of the script very sincerely and asked me five meticulous questions. As he faced the movie camera, he had all the sorrow in his heart which slowly came up to his eyes. Kingsley actually shed a couple of tears, reacting uniquely with his own emotion. It was one of the most intense shots I have ever canned. My objective of showing the human side of Mahatma Gandhi was fulfilled. Till date, it remains a cinematic journey for me.

  1. Preserved
  2. Bottled
  3. To open up
  4. Recorded
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Reflecting

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.

  1. Fighting
  2. Resisting
  3. Echoing
  4. Opposing
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Humanitarian

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

During the scene where Kasturba passes away, Ben Kingsley had to emote silently. He heard my version of the script very sincerely and asked me five meticulous questions. As he faced the movie camera, he had all the sorrow in his heart which slowly came up to his eyes. Kingsley actually shed a couple of tears, reacting uniquely with his own emotion. It was one of the most intense shots I have ever canned. My objective of showing the human side of Mahatma Gandhi was fulfilled. Till date, it remains a cinematic journey for me.

  1. Generous
  2. Personal
  3. Humble
  4. Leader
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Intense

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

During the scene where Kasturba passes away, Ben Kingsley had to emote silently. He heard my version of the script very sincerely and asked me five meticulous questions. As he faced the movie camera, he had all the sorrow in his heart which slowly came up to his eyes. Kingsley actually shed a couple of tears, reacting uniquely with his own emotion. It was one of the most intense shots I have ever canned. My objective of showing the human side of Mahatma Gandhi was fulfilled. Till date, it remains a cinematic journey for me.

  1. Powerful
  2. Ordinary
  3. Crazy
  4. Violent
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Meticulous

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

During the scene where Kasturba passes away, Ben Kingsley had to emote silently. He heard my version of the script very sincerely and asked me five meticulous questions. As he faced the movie camera, he had all the sorrow in his heart which slowly came up to his eyes. Kingsley actually shed a couple of tears, reacting uniquely with his own emotion. It was one of the most intense shots I have ever canned. My objective of showing the human side of Mahatma Gandhi was fulfilled. Till date, it remains a cinematic journey for me.

  1. Careful about detail
  2. Ignorant
  3. Well rehearsed
  4. Confused about detail
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Emote

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

During the scene where Kasturba passes away, Ben Kingsley had to emote silently. He heard my version of the script very sincerely and asked me five meticulous questions. As he faced the movie camera, he had all the sorrow in his heart which slowly came up to his eyes. Kingsley actually shed a couple of tears, reacting uniquely with his own emotion. It was one of the most intense shots I have ever canned. My objective of showing the human side of Mahatma Gandhi was fulfilled. Till date, it remains a cinematic journey for me.

  1. To act
  2. To mimic
  3. To act sentimentally
  4. To cry
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Insurgents

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.

  1. Rising power
  2. Rebels
  3. Immigrants
  4. Upstarts
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Intervention

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.

  1. Stepping in
  2. Breaking in
  3. Intersection
  4. Putting in
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Embassy

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.

  1. Task force
  2. Group
  3. Delegation
  4. Consulate
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Evacuated

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

The United States of America evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic, reflecting growing fears that the capital, Bangui, may fall to rebel forces called Saleka. The country's President Francois Bozize sought French and American help against the insurgents, who have been making rapid territorial gains. France, however, rejected any intervention.

  1. Integrated
  2. Demolished
  3. Abandoned
  4. Emitted
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