ST-11 (Vocabulary-Confusing Words)

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The (A) plaited / (B) pleated skirts are not quite out of fashion even today.
(B) The (A) ingenuous / (B) ingenious act is bound to bring laurels for him and for the institution.
(C) The convulsions of the accident victim sent shivers down the spine of the (A) empathic / (B) sympathetic passerby.
(D) To me it doesn't seem to be a left-handed (A) complement / (B) compliment.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) I have no (A) admittance / (B) admission here.
(B) The (A) illusions / (B) delusions of grandeur lead Joseph to extravagance not warranted by his means.
(C) The (A) scepter / (B) specter of defeat at the hustings keeps haunting the wily politician even in his dreams.
(D) The (A) egoist / (B) egotist keeps bragging all the time.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The (A) comatose / (B) ambulatory patient is likely to regain consciousness in a few hours.
(B) Put the letter into an (A) envelop / (B) envelope.
(C) One cannot (A) wreak / (B) reek vengeance when one is expected to act in a dispassionate manner.
(D) Backward regions that are otherwise well connected are proving to be tax (A) heavens / (B) havens for such industrial units as can relocate.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The (A) climes / (B) climbs of Simla hills charm us alright, but the hustle and bustle of slimy Delhi plains has its own pull.(B) Obviously the septuagenarian leader is (A) loath / (B) loathe to retire from active politics, his failing health will probably force him to do so.
(C) The (A) assassin / (B) assailant probably never wanted to harm or injure the lady of the house.
(D) The heavy frame of the picture, (A) hanged / (B) hung on the wall, is likely to make the small nail come off.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The (A) further / (B) farther the explorer went into the cave, the darker and murkier it became.
(B) The (A) flagrant / (B) blatant speech is bound to cause disharmony in the society at large.
(C) The (A) amateur / (B) novice understudy was beaten blue and black by the martinet.
(D) The leader's dig at the opponent's faux pas led to (A) peals / (B) peels of laughter.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The test takers are awaiting results of their effort with (A) baited / (B) bated breath.
(B) In politics it is not uncommon to credit your opponent with having a rotten (A) bourgeois / (B) proletariat mentality.
(C) The disease is highly (A) infectious / (B) contagious. So the patient was quarantined and nobody was allowed to touch his fluids and clothes except with gloves on.
(D) You ought to catch those indulging in even the mildest of ragging from the (A) scruff / (B) scuff of their necks and throw them out of the hostel.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The engine rammed into a (A) stationary / (B) stationery train.
(B) The (A) prostate / (B) prostrate gland may often cause complications among men in advanced age.
(C) Behind the (A) mantle / (B) mantel of sternness lies the heart of gold.
(D) The strike of (A) lightening / (B) lightning can be devastating indeed.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The neighborhood chemist has an (A) amiable / (B) amicable demeanor.
(B) The medieval forts invariably had high walls surrounded by a (A) moat / (B) mote.
(C) The chairman never expected a (A) tepid / (B) torpid response of the Board to his proposals.
(D) The speech was high in (A) turgidity / (B) turbidity, but low in content.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) He is a (A) gourmet / (B) gourmand and can easily tell fresh bakes from even those that were baked not too long ago.
(B) The accounts simply don't (A) jive / (B) jibe and you have to relook the whole record once again.
(C) She is not lacking in confidence; she is simply (A) wary / (B) weary of making her parents unhappy once again due to the lack of response.
(D) The (A) tortuous / (B) torturous hill roads take a toll on the drivers' patience.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The crime is of huge proportions and the (A) perpetrators / (B) perpetuators must be brought to justice immediately.
(B) Let us contribute our (A) might / (B) mite to the national cause.
(C) The (A) billowing / (B) bellowing cow is really looking for its calf.
(D) The politician has all along treated the constituency as his pocket (A) burrow / (B) borough.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The presidential (A) ordinance / (B) ordnance will simply lapse at the end of six months.
(B) (A) Marshal / (B) Martial your resources and get going without any further delay.
(C) The (A) libertarians / (B) libertines express themselves openly in favor of laissez faire.
(D) The (A) isle / (B) aisle was cluttered with knickknack and even the rows of chairs were disorderly.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The carpentry jobs have come to a halt in absence of the (A) augur / (B) auger.
(B) The (A) cannons / (B) canons of propriety require that you do it.
(C) Okay! Now that we know the why of it, what about the (A) prognosis / (B) diagnosis?
(D) Don't (A) splutter / (B) splatter the walls with ink.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) The (A) reticent / (B) taciturn boy doesn't want to mix up with strangers.
(B) The (A) exceptionable / (B) exceptional behavior of the old choleric has been viewed seriously by everyone concerned.
(C) I am simply (A) uninterested / (B) disinterested in your cock and bull story.
(D) The landlord died intestate leaving the (A) descendants / (B) descendents to settle the property dispute at their own.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. The sentences have pairs of words/phrases that are italicised and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

(A) The (A) prodigal / (B) prodigious son of the millionaire is spoilt for choice.
(B) (A) prescribing / (B) proscribing the video may lead to bootlegging.
(C) The (A) sere / (B) sear vegetation begs watering or removal.
(D) The (A) verbal / (B) oral instructions will simply not do and will obviously not be carried out.

Directions: In the question, there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. Select the most appropriate word or phrase to form grammatically and syntactically correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.
(A) Those that ultimately get selected are (A) beside / (B) besides themselves with joy.
(B) The lady with the black purse is a (A) confidant / (B) confidante of the aged politician.
(C) The gentleman is quite (A) equable / (B) equitable and is not likely to lose his head on small provocations.
(D) Having received (A) waiver / (B) waver from appearing for written test, the candidate believed she was almost through.