Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.
1. Hospitality is a virtue for which the natives of the East in general are highly admired.
(a) Duty of a doctor
(b) Generosity shown to guests ✅
(c) Cleanliness in hospitals
(d) Kindness
Explanation: Hospitality refers to the warm and generous reception of guests. It is associated with kindness, generosity, and a welcoming nature, especially towards visitors. Therefore, the correct answer is “Generosity shown to guests.”
2. House rent in cities like Mumbai or Delhi has risen to astronomical figures beyond the reach of even high-salaried people.
(a) Exorbitant ✅
(b) Commercial
(c) Planetary
(d) Illogical
Explanation: The word “astronomical” in this context means extremely high or excessive. Among the given choices, “exorbitant” means unreasonably high, making it the most appropriate answer.
3. Appropriate technology holds the key to a nation’s development.
(a) Modern
(b) Suitable ✅
(c) Effective
(d) Growing
Explanation: The word “appropriate” means something that is suitable or proper for a particular purpose. Among the options, “suitable” best matches this meaning.
4. He was enamoured of his own golden voice.
(a) Very fond of ✅
(b) Concerned with
(c) Obsessed with
(d) Imbued with
Explanation: The word “enamoured” means to be deeply in love with or very fond of something. The correct choice is “very fond of.”
5. Some journalists are guilty of indulging in yellow journalism.
(a) Misrepresentation
(b) Vulgarization
(c) Sensational reporting ✅
(d) Loud gestures
Explanation: “Yellow journalism” refers to the practice of exaggerating or sensationalizing news to attract readers, often prioritizing emotions over facts. The correct answer is “sensational reporting.”