Fill in the Blanks

(1) Nature is the correct filler for the first blank as it refers to the essential character of a thing, its essence. (2) Note that behavior refers to the way a person conducts himself, not something that is natural to him. (3) Routine is out of context; gossip is not a part of human routine; it is a part of human nature. (4) Note the word 'positive side' in the next line. Thus the filler must be somewhat opposite to the 'positive side'. Crude refers to 'unrefined' and 'unprocessed'. (5) The filler must be somewhat opposite to the 'positive side'. Atrocious is not the opposite of 'positive side'. (6) The passage states that gossip is not entirely 'evil'; it also has some positive side.

(1) News is not something on which something else is projected a la the screen. (2) A direct hint is given in text which talks about the view through the window; thus 'window' is the correct filler for the first blank. (3) The word seems to fit in. But later text makes 'window' as the only acceptable choice.  (4) Elucidates means illustrates or explains, which appears out of context. (5) Frame cannot view the world. (6) A frame delineates something which is inside from something that is not. The view across depends on the size.

(1) In pre-scientific days dreams were thought to be ‘manifestations’ of the divine or the demonical. Now we rarely doubt that they are creations of our own psyche.

(2) Dreams cannot be ‘feelings’ of the divine or the demonical.

(3) Dreams can be manifestations, not effects.

(4) In pre-scientific days dreams were thought to be ‘manifestations’ of the divine or the demonical. Now we rarely doubt that they are creations of our own psyche. The word psychology can be taken as hint. Thus the correct answer should be related to psychology which is psychical.

(5) Psychopathic is inappropriate since dreams are not disorders.

(6) Dreams are not preposterous; they are ‘psychical’.

(1) Modern art exalts the personal, rather than the cosmic that was practiced in the ancient times and is still practiced in the orient. Exalts refers to rise in status and makes sense in context. (2) The word concerns omits the importance emphasized in the passage. (3) The art phase will not admire but exalt. (4) Filler for the second blank must explain the cosmic. 'Critical' does not. (5) Filler for the second blank must explain the cosmic. Impersonal does. (6) Filler for the second blank must explain the cosmic. The word 'important' is out of context.

(1) Instead of encouraging X, we should encourage Y. Encourage regional rather than corporate.

(2) Beset will be the opposite of our expectations.

(3) We need a similar word to "favour" that occurs after the second blank. Encourage fits the bill best.

(4) Instead of encouraging X, we should encourage Y. Shift is a better fit than share

(5) The word carried signifies movement. There is no movement involved. It is a shift

(6) Instead of encouraging X, we should encourage Y. This is a policy shift involving shift of resources.

(1) This is correct as the sentence conveys that the two statements are poles apart. If, on the one hand anarchy is mentioned, its opposite can be derived from 'passivity' and 'stoicism'. (2) This is incorrect as the sentence contrasts the two statements. If one statement is about anarchy, the other should logically speak of its opposite. 'Brashness' or 'overconfidence' is not antonyms of anarchism. (3) This is incorrect as 'hooliganism' and 'destructiveness' would be analogous to anarchy while the sentence implies a contrast with anarchy. (4) This is incorrect as the sentence contrasts the two statements. If one statement is about anarchy, the other should logically speak of its opposite. 'Brashness' or 'overconfidence' is not antonyms of anarchism. (5) This is correct as the sentence conveys that the two statements are poles apart. If, on the one hand anarchy is mentioned, its opposite can be derived from 'passivity' and 'stoicism'. (6) This is incorrect as 'hooliganism' and 'destructiveness' would be analogous to anarchy while the sentence implies a contrast with anarchy.

(1) This is incorrect simply because there is no matching word for it. (2) This is correct as the sentence implies that manufacturers of digital technology react in a certain manner to creative attempts to reformat the product. 'Dedicated' supplies the reason why they might resist the tweaking. Also, it finds a similar word in 'specific'. (3) This is incorrect, even though it has a matching word in 'prosaic', because it fails to address why manufacturers would resist creative attempts to modify product performance. (4) This is incorrect simply because there is no matching word for it. (5) This is correct as the sentence implies that manufacturers of digital technology react in a certain manner to creative attempts to reformat the product. 'Specific' supplies the reason why they might resist the tweaking. Also, it finds a similar word in 'dedicated'. (6) This is incorrect, even though it has a matching word in 'monotonous', because it fails to address why manufacturers would resist creative attempts to modify product performance.

(1) This is correct as the author speaks of 'essential' consciousness. “Supplemental' consciousness provides the needed differentiation and 'extended' provides the similar word. (2) This is correct as the author speaks of 'essential' consciousness. “Extended' consciousness provides the relevant contrast and 'supplemental' provides the similar word. (3) This is incorrect as 'exacerbating' means 'aggravating', and the word does not fit in the sentence. (4) This is incorrect as 'exacting' would imply 'something difficult', which would not fit in the sentence. (5) This is incorrect simply because 'protracted' has a negative connotation, while 'extended' and 'stretched' do not. (6): This is incorrect simply because there is no matching word among the options.

(1) This is incorrect as the use of 'and' after insult suggests continuation of the tone. 'Exaltation' and 'approbation' are opposites of insult. (2) This is incorrect as the sentence ends on a note of derision for 'self-interest' of Robert Black. Hence, 'altruism' or 'selflessness' cannot be the appropriate words. (3) This is incorrect as the use of 'and' after insult suggests continuation of the tone. 'Exaltation' and 'approbation' are opposites of insult. (4) This is correct as 'vitriol' correctly conveys a continuation of the emotion of insult. Also, there is a similar word in 'virulence'. (5) This is correct as 'vitriol' correctly conveys a continuation of the emotion of insult. Also, there is a similar word in 'virulence'. (6) This is incorrect as the sentence ends on a note of derision for 'self-interest' of Robert Black. Hence, 'altruism' or 'selflessness' cannot be the appropriate words.

(1) This is incorrect as the sentence talks about the lack of 'substantiated' roof in Galbraith's opinions. 'Cogent' and 'pithy' convey the meaning - concise. Concise will not substantiate an analysis. (2) This is incorrect as it talks of summing up or adding up the analysis. We need a word that is similar in meaning to 'substantiated'. (3) This is correct as the sentence talks about the lack of 'substantiated' roof in Galbraith's opinions. 'Statistical' and number based or 'numerical' proofs would have lent more weight to Galbraith's theories. (4) This is incorrect as it talks of accruing/ summing up or adding up the analysis. We need a word that is similar in meaning to 'substantiated'. (5) This is correct as the sentence talks about the lack of 'substantiated' roof in Galbraith's opinions. 'Statistical' and number based or 'numerical' proofs would have lent more weight to Galbraith's theory. (6) This is incorrect as the sentence talks about the lack of 'substantiated' roof in Galbraith's opinions. 'Cogent' and 'pithy' convey the meaning - concise. Concise analysis will not substantiate an analysis.

(1) This is correct as the sentence talks of refusing to be converted to 'modernism'. Hence, clinging to 'values' and 'heirlooms' makes sense. (2) This is incorrect as 'dregs' would represent the last, undesirable leftovers. It would make sense to cling to something only if it is desirable. (3) This is correct as the sentence talks of refusing to be converted to 'modernism'. Clinging to precious values and heirlooms in such a scenario makes sense. (4) This is incorrect as 'frailties' and 'infirmities' would hardly be precious. (5) This is incorrect as 'debris' or 'dregs' would represent the last, undesirable leftovers. It would make sense to cling to something only if it is desirable. (6) This is incorrect as 'frailties' and 'infirmities' would hardly be precious.

(1) This is incorrect as the sentence is focused upon the role of cognitive approaches in rational process. Hence, 'liberation' of sciences is the wrong term in context of the sentence. (2) This is correct as the sentence talks about the role of cognitive approaches and rational process. Rationality demands 'appraisal' of the given information. Also, it has a similar word in 'evaluation'. (3) This is incorrect as the rational & cognitive approaches would seek to validate information. 'Rejection' and 'repudiation' give an unwanted negative tone to the sentence. (4) This is incorrect as the rational & cognitive approaches would seek to validate information. 'Repudiation' and 'rejection' give an unwanted negative tone to the sentence. (5) This is correct as the sentence talks about the role of cognitive approaches and rational process. Rationality demands 'evaluation' of the given information. Also, it has a similar word in 'appraisal'. (6) This is incorrect as the sentence is focused upon the role of cognitive approaches in rational process. Hence, 'salvation' or 'liberation' of sciences is the wrong term in context of the sentence.

(1) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered blasphemous. Also, there is a similar word in 'heresy'. (2) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that supplies the necessary connection with 'scriptures'. 'Hearsay' and 'gossip' don't have any obvious connection with it.
(3) Incorrect; the blank requires a word that can form a connection with 'scriptures'. (4) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones. (5) Correct; the clue is in the use of 'scriptures' which signifies a religious book. Not agreeing with something that's written in the book of religion would be considered heresy. Also, there is a similar word in 'blasphemous'. (6) Incorrect; the word does not fit the sentence which has religious overtones.

(1) Incorrect; the sentence requires a word that would relate to differences in 'realization of no clear cut wrong or right'. (2) Incorrect; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and space for personal interpretation. (3) Correct; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and room for differences in personal opinion. Both 'perceptions' and 'viewpoints' fit the bill. (4): Correct; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and room for differences in personal opinion. Both 'viewpoints' and 'perceptions' fit the bill. (5): Incorrect; the sentence hinges on the premise that there are differences in opinion. Hence, the blank has to convey the same. (6): Incorrect; the sentence requires a word that can continue the idea and relate both to 'feelings' and space for personal interpretation.

(1) This is correct as the sentence clearly mentions 'irate and angry' crowds. 'Booed' and 'heckled' provide the correct options. (2) This is incorrect simply because there is no matching option for it. (3) This is incorrect because it goes against the message of the sentence. 'Irate & angry' crowds on both sides would not praise someone. (4) This is correct as the sentence clearly mentions 'irate and angry' crowds. 'Booed' and 'heckled' provide the correct options. (5) This is incorrect simply because there is no matching option for it. (6) This is incorrect because it goes against the message of the sentence. 'Irate & angry' crowds on both sides would not praise someone.