Word Usage (Difficult)

In sentence (2,) the adverb 'aptly' is grammatically incorrect and should be replaced by the adjective 'an apt'. Therefore option (2) is the required answer.

'Protean' literally means vary, readily taking on different shapes and forms like in a Kaleidoscope. Option (1) is incorrect as some one steadfast and staunch is inflexible and rigid in structure or ideas. Option (2) refers to situation commonly termed as Trauma. Option (4) is the evolution. Option (5) is a proselyte. Option (3) gives us the correct illustration of the word as Kaleidoscope itself is termed as Protean.

Option (5) makes no sense due to use of the word ‘pellet’ in incorrect verb form. Project the pellet would have been the correct usage. Hence, (5) is our answer.

The use of 'palm' in option (2) is 'to cheat or defraud'. In option (3), the meaning is 'prosperous or flourishing'. In sentence (4), the meaning is 'inner surface of a glove'. In all these sentences the usage is correct and appropriate. Palm in (5) is symbolic of victory. In sentence (1), the word palm has been used in reference to palm trees. The correct usage should be 'palm leaf'. Therefore, option (1) has incorrect usage of the term palm.

'Incorrigible' is something that cannot be improved or reformed. 'A draft by a boss to be typed by his secretary', in option (2,) will obviously not fall in this category. Hence, option (2) is the correct answer.

'Anomaly' literally means departure from regular arrangement or general rule, i.e. abnormality. So a sentence which gives two contrasting situations can be the correct answer. Option (1) depicts a state of excitement and not of anomaly. The term which can be used to reflect option (2) is impudence or brazenness. The attitude as expressed in option (3) is that of nonchalance, impassibility. (5) could be accidental or by design. Only option (4) depicts state of anomaly.

There are only two meanings associated with the word 'plume' as used normally. They are 'feather' and 'to pride oneself'. Sentences (1), (2), (4) and (5) can easily be seen implying the above two meanings. but the usage in option (3) doesn't make sense. Therefore, option (3) marks incorrect usage for the given word.

'Advantage' as used in (1) and (2) indicates a benefit or a favourable position, but advantageous (adj) in (2) is grammatically incorrect. The correct usage would be to replace the adjective with the noun form: Being able to speak French is an advantage in Europe. Advantage in (3) and (5) is to make good use of and 'have the advantage of' in (4) means that you seem to recognize me but I don't know you. Hence, (2) is the incorrect answer.

(2) gives example of usage of term accent to reflect access. The word 'accentuate' in option (3) refers to the meaning emphasis or stress generally. (4) is also correct as the word has been used to mean strongly contrasting detail. (5) means classical feature of a work of art (1) doesn't make much sense, and, thereby is incorrect.

'Indicted' and 'accused' are easily ruled out because use of these words would make the sentences A & D self-contradictory. An accused may be acquitted or released but not a patient.

You can tone up your muscles, your voice or even your spirits, but not the ingredients or eggs or some support. 'Blend' and 'stir' will make no sense in context of D. 'Bully can apply to B and D but not to A and C. 'Whip', on the other hand, could be used to mean beat, stir, raise or force.

Option (5): In option (5) all the words are used aptly. 'Fetid' is a foul smell; 'feted' is honored. 'Fair' is just; 'fare' is perform or rental. 'Fowl' is a bird. 'Forgo' is to give up; 'forego' is coming before. 

'Weld' can appropriately be used for joining people or things, though the word 'join' itself does not make coherent sense in the context of the given usages, except in B.  'Fuse' is even ungrammatical in context of application D.

The different forms in which the term 'nanny' can be used - meaning a child's nurse, or being protective toward someone or a female goat - are nanny, nannying or nanny goat. There is no such word as nannite, so this marks option (2) exhibiting incorrect usage. Therefore, option (2) is the required answer.

'Gale' and 'blast' are very strong currents of wind etc, which do not have a proper application among those given. 'Whiff' and 'breath' might apply in case of A & B, but cannot be linked with ejection of steam or with face. 'Puff' is used not only in the case of inhalation or exhalation, but also a gust as of steam or swell as with rage.

Usage of the word parade, as implied in sentences (1) and (5) is to show off. The usage implied in sentence (2), is a public place where one can walk leisurely like market, park, row of shops, etc. In sentence (4) the word is used to mean display. In sentence (3) the word used 'parading' is incorrect form of parade. Thus option (3) is the required answer.

(1) and (5) are correct usages of the term 'avenue' to signify a road or path with trees on either side. Usage of 'avenue' in (3) and (4) is to depict a way of doing or getting something done. (2) is incorrect as the word has been used to mean strength or positive trait which does not mean avenue.

(5) 'In spite of' reflects positive effort; 'despite' reflects 'encumbrances. 'Disturb' is physical; 'perturb' is mental. 'Uninterested' is not interested; 'disinterested' is impartial. Something new is 'invented'; something existing but not known is 'discovered'.

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'Envy' cannot be legitimately applied, except perhaps to A. 'Share' and 'beget' will be inappropriate in any of the given contexts. 'Bemoan' (lament) makes better sense in all the given contexts than does 'deride' (mock or put down).

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For usage a, 'extirpating the conscience', the only meaning suited is 3. For usage b, 'India gaining success in extirpating malaria', the correct meaning is eradicating (1), and not annihilating or destruction. Only option (1) matches up to these two pairs. Therefore, option (1) is the correct answer.

The usage 'a' of chicanery describes the thief being so skilled at chicanery, that he could rob anyone in daylight. So the only meanings that suit this usage are '2' and '3'. Suitable usages for 'b', are in 1 and 3. Now looking at answer choices, our options are (3) and (4). Now for usage d, 3 is the correct meaning and not 2. Thus option (4) is correct.

In option (1) the meaning of term ‘oracular’ is prophetic. In option (2) the term oracle has been used to describe a wise person. In option (3), the usage is to denote a place where such prophetic advice is given. In option (5) oracle means prophetic revelation. In sentence (4) the meaning is ‘to achieve something by scheming or manipulation’,

Option (2): In (2), all the words are used suitably. 'Affluent' is rich; 'effluent' is factory waste. One 'elicits' through persuasion; one 'extorts' through coercion. 'Equability' is equanimity; 'equitability' is fairness. 'Exiguous' is scanty; 'exigent' is demanding. Hence, (2) is the correct answer.