Pairs of words for Bank Prelims Exam – Set 1
Direction (1-4): In each of the following questions,
a statement is given with three highlighted words
which may or may not be given appropriately.
You have to find the combination of suitable pairs
from the option to replace the inappropriate word
A.cd, ae
in order to make the sentence grammatically and
B.ad, bf
contextually correct.
C.ae, bf, cd
1) The archaic and colonial view that an
D.ad, be, cf
intemperate attack on an/a volitional ruler should
E.No correction required
be met with benign prosecution for obedience
prevails among many in power even today.
2) The Supreme Court has quashed a criminal
case registered in Himachal Pradesh against
journalist Vinod Dua by invoking the narrowed
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Pairs of words for Bank Prelims Exam – Set 1
down meaning of what constitutes an offence decision was taken to withhold responsible
under Section 124A of the IPC, the provision for government servants on board local fishing boats
sedition, set out in Kedar Nath Singh (1962). for intelligence gathering.
A.AE
A.CF
B.BD
B.BD
C.CF
C.AE
D.AD, BF
D.BF
E.No replacement required
E.No replacement required
3) The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee left
benchmark interest rates unchanged for a sixth Direction (5-8): In the following questions two
straight meeting and concealed that it would keep words are highlighted and from the given options
its policy stance accommodative ‘as long as you have to identify the synonym for the
necessary to revive and curtail growth on a highlighted word.
durable basis’. 5) In popular perception, Indian courts are not
associated first with the delivery of justice, but
with long delays and difficulties for ordinary
litigants.
A.Approach, disputant
B.Ignorance, acquittal
A.AE, CF
C.Hatred, experience
B.AE, BD
D.Discrimination, delusion
C.AF, CD
E.None of the above
D.BE, CF
E.No replacement required
6) President Joe Biden revoked executive orders
from his predecessor Donald Trump seeking to
4) At a security review meeting chaired by the ban Chinese owned mobile apps TikTok and We
adviser to the Administrator of Lakshadweep, a
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Pairs of words for Bank Prelims Exam – Set 1
Chat over national security concerns, the White 9) Find the correct pair of words with its correct
House said. meaning.
A.convalescent, disdain a). Woes- great sorrow
B.Abrogate, scrutinize b). Samaritan- harmful, very unpleasant
C.Ratify, exclude c). Hitherto- until now
D.Corroborate, Sympathy d). Ameliorate- a strong negative reaction
E.None of the above e). Caveat- a warning
A.Options (A), (C) and (D)
7) The Prime Minister’s decision to revert to B.Options (D) and (E)
centralised procurement of vaccines is a step in C.Options (B), (D) and (E)
the right direction. D.Options (A), (C) and (E)
A.Strengthen, Adhorrent E.All are correct
B.meliorate, attainment 10) Find out the pair of words/word which are
C.Degenerate, acquisition opposite in meaning to the highlighted word.
D.Revamp, proclaim INFRINGE
E.None of the above a). Transgress
b). Breach
8) The rapid and relentless march of c). Cohere
technological advancement, especially in the d). Erode
domain of global communications and e). Defy
connectivity, has resulted in a world economy A.Options (B), (C) and (E)
where the digital sphere, estimated in 2016 at B.Only (A)
$11.5 trillion or over one sixth of global GDP, is C.Options (A) and (D)
exponentially outpacing overall economic growth. D.Options ((B) and (C)
A.Dogged, advanced E.Only (C)
B.Compassionate, exposed
C.Intermittent, irresolute 11) Find out the words/word which are opposite in
D.persistent, aggressive meaning to the highlighted word.
E.None of the above VITRIOLIC
a). Acrimonious
Direction (9-11): Choose similar pair of words b). Vindictive
either (synonym or antonym) c). Gracious
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Pairs of words for Bank Prelims Exam – Set 1
d). Scathing C.Both (B) and (C)
e). Courteous D.Both (C) and (E)
A.Option (B), (C) and (E) E.Options (A), (C) and (D)
B.Both (A) and (D)
ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION
1. Answer: D 5. Answer: A
Perception – a result of perceiving, observation
Volitional is an antonym of Incumbent
Litigants – taking legal action
Benign is an antonym of fierce
Here approach is synonym of perception and
Obedience is an antonym of Sedition
adversary is synonym of litigants.
Hence these words should be replaced
Disputant – person involved in legal dispute
accordingly.
Hence option A is the answer.
Hence option D is the answer.
6. Answer: B
2. Answer: E
Revoked – to officially cancel something
Here all words are correct and hence no
Concerns – a feeling of worry or care about a
replacement is required.
person
Hence option E is the answer.
Here abrogate is synonym of revoked and
scrutinize is synonym of concerns.
3. Answer: C
Hence option B is the answer.
Here concealed should be replaced by reiterated
and the word curtail should be replaced by
7. Answer: C
sustain.
Revert – to return to former state or activity
Hence option C is the answer.
Procurement – act or process of obtaining
Here degenerate is synonym of revert and
4. Answer: D
acquisition is synonym of procurement.
Here withhold should be replaced by deploy and
Hence option C is the answer.
all other words are placed correctly.
Hence option D is the answer.
8. Answer: D
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Pairs of words for Bank Prelims Exam – Set 1
Relentless – not stopping or changing “Breach” means act of breaking or failing to
Exponentially – more and more rapidly observe a law
Here persistent is synonym of relentless and “Erode” means gradually destroy or be gradually
aggressive is synonym of exponentially. destroyed
Hence option D is the answer. “Defy” means openly resist or refuse to obey
9. Answer: D 11. Answer: D
The right meaning of: Samaritan” is a charitable “Vitriolic” means filled with bitter criticism. Except
or helpful person options (C) and (E) all other options have a
“Ameliorate” makes (something bad or similar meaning.
unsatisfactory) better. “Gracious” means kind and pleasant especially
towards someone of lower social status.
10. Answer: E “Courteous” means polite, respectful or
Except option (E) all are the synonyms of considerate in manner
“infringe”, which means actively break the term of “Acrimonious” means (typically of speech or
(a law, agreement etc.) discussion) angry and bitter
“Cohere” means (of an argument or theory) to be “Vindictive” means having or showing a strong or
logically consistent. unreasonable desire for revenge
“Transgress” means go beyond the limits of (what “Scathing” means bitterly severe, as a remark
is morally, socially, or legally acceptable)
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