The word 'vitiate' used in the second paragraph means

1.  negate

2.  debase

3.  tarnish

4.  destroy

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. The little girl .......... for the light switch in the dark.

1. groped

2. grappled

3. gripped

4. groveled

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. The summit meeting provided him the much .......... shot in the arm.

1. required

2. desired

3. needed

4. urgent

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. We must .......... the tickets for the movie in advance.

1. draw

2. buy

3. remove

4. take

Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. The State Transport Corporation has.......... a loss of Rs. 5 crore this year.

1. obtained

2. derived

3. incurred

4. formulated

 Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each questions. Choose the correct alternative out of the four. One .......... and you know who among them is the culprit.

1. look

2. peep

3. sight

4. gaze

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. FILTHY

1. Stainless

2. Shining

3. Sterilized

4. Clean

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. CROWDED

1. Deserted

2. Lonely

3. Empty

4. Barren

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. VAGUE

1. Known

2. Published

3. Popular

4. Definite

Directions: In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word. SUPERVISE

1. Overlook

2. Misdirect

3. Neglect

4. Forget