CAT Verbal Questions
December 8th, 2009 Posted in Verbal ability
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Directions for next 3 CAT Verbal Questions: In the following sentences, infer the meaning of the underlined word and then select the option that is the best synonym for the word.
1. The exegetic quality of his writings makes him my favorite writer.
(A) Exemplary
(B) Philosophic
(C) Explanatory
(D) Sketchy
2. A desultory approach to reach is opposed to the scientific method of enquiry.
(A) Unfocused
(B) Logical
(C) Desolate
(D) Detrimental
3. The Panchatantra Tales are didactic in nature.
(A) dynamic
(B) Infirmary
(C) Enlightening
(D) Excoriating
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1: (C)
Explanation: Exegetic means critically or explanatory. Exemplary means ideal, admirable or exceptionally good. Something that is sketchy is rough, unrefined or depthless. Absurd means meaningless, so inapplicable. Since here quality of writing is mentioned, so Exegetic (explanatory) fits the best.
2: (A)
Explanation: Desultory means aimless, haphazard, unforced or broken. Desolate means abandoned barren or depressed. A detrimental effect is a bad, damaging or adverse effect. Imprecise means descriptive, logical approach is in compliance with scientific method , Desolate , detrimental are irrelevant hence A.
3: (C)
Explanation: Didactic means educational, academic, instructive, moralizing or bookish. An infirmary is a medical centre, dispensary or sick bay. a dynamic person is active, productive and charismatic. To excoriate is to wear off skin or to scratch scathingly. Boring doesn’t fit in.