Select the most appropriate 'one word' for the expressions given below.

Take or claim something without justification.

1. Cynicism

2. Arrogate

3. Indolent

4. Paltry

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.

A mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent inside buildings, especially in residential settings.

1. potpourri

2. perfume

3. scent

4. aroma

Read the following sentence and determine whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. If the sentence is error-free, then select ‘No Error’ as your answer.

I want to tell him to be more open, to ignore the lure(A)/ of advertised values, to pay attention when his(B)/ loved ones are speaking as if it is the last(C)/ time he might hear them.(D)

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. No error

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

It was a surprising / to receive the gift/ from my brother.

1. from my brother

2. to receive the gift

3. No error

4. It was a surprising

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Weigh anchor

1. a talent for acting

2. harsh spoken

3. difficult situation

4. prepare to sail again

Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

My mother is (in raptures) over her new stove.

1. completely dissatisfied with

2. extremely delighted

3. extremely angry

4. working vigorously

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

Using (an idea, term, or name) frequently in casual talk.

1. Bamboozling

2. Bandying

3. Bounding

4. Banding