Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and Usage Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for GATE DA: 4+ Solved Questions with Step-by-Step Solutions

    Solve 4+ Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and Usage previous year questions for GATE DA with answers and detailed solutions. Free sample questions below.

    Chapter Roadmap: Verbal Aptitude Journey

    1
    Word Meanings, Analogies and Semantic Relations
    Core Foundation | High Weightage
    Mastering relationships between words, synonyms, antonyms, and intensity scales.
    2
    Contextual Usage and Dialogue Response Matching
    Applied Skills | Moderate Weightage
    Selecting appropriate responses and understanding words within specific contexts.

    Topic Hero: The Logic of Language

    Core Philosophy
    Vocabulary in competitive exams is Relational Logic, not rote memory.
    1. Precision
    Distinguishing between near-synonyms based on connotation and context.
    2. Relation Mapping
    Identifying the exact logical bridge in analogies, such as Cause-Effect versus Symptom-Disease.
    3. Gradient Sensitivity
    Recognizing linear progressions in intensity, such as Dislike to Hate to Loathe.
    Key Insight: Treat every analogy question as an equation: . The relationship function where must be identical to .

    Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and Usage: Solved Questions with Step-by-Step Explanations (4 Problems)

    Question 1 · Verbal Aptitude MCQ
    If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words
    [sick → infirm → moribund] is analogous to [silly → _______ → daft].
    Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?
    1. A.

      frown

    2. B.

      fawn

    3. C.

      vein

    4. D.

      vain

    Question 2 · Verbal Aptitude MCQ
    Verbosity : Brevity :: Insolence :___________
    Choose the word that best fills the blank.
    1. A.

      Innocence

    2. B.

      Respect

    3. C.

      Solace

    4. D.

      Wealth

    Question 3 · Verbal Aptitude MCQ
    Courage : Bravery :: Yearning : __________

    Select the most appropriate option to complete the analogy.
    1. A.

      Longing

    2. B.

      Yelling

    3. C.

      Yawning

    4. D.

      Glaring

    Question 4 · Verbal Aptitude MCQ
    Column-I has statements made by Shanthala; and, Column-II has responses given by Kanishk.

    Column-I Column-II
    P. This house is in a mess. 1. Alright, I won’t bring it up during our conversations.
    Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me. 2. Well, you can easily look it up.
    R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about. 3. No problem, let me clear it up for you.
    S. I don’t know what this word means. 4. Don’t worry, I will take it up with your teacher.

    Identify the option that has the correct match between Column-I and Column-II.
    1. A.

      P – 2; Q – 3; R – 1; S – 4

    2. B.

      P – 3; Q – 4; R – 1; S – 2

    3. C.

      P – 4; Q – 1; R – 2; S – 3

    4. D.

      P – 1; Q – 2; R – 4; S – 3

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    Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and Usage Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for GATE DA: 4+ Solved Questions with Step-by-Step Solutions

    Solve 4+ Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and Usage previous year questions for GATE DA with answers and detailed solutions. Free sample questions below.

    A question from this chapter

    Question 1
    If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words
    [sick → infirm → moribund] is analogous to [silly → _______ → daft].
    Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?
    Question 2
    Verbosity : Brevity :: Insolence :___________
    Choose the word that best fills the blank.
    Question 3
    Courage : Bravery :: Yearning : __________

    Select the most appropriate option to complete the analogy.
    Question 4
    Column-I has statements made by Shanthala; and, Column-II has responses given by Kanishk.

    Column-I Column-II
    P. This house is in a mess. 1. Alright, I won’t bring it up during our conversations.
    Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me. 2. Well, you can easily look it up.
    R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about. 3. No problem, let me clear it up for you.
    S. I don’t know what this word means. 4. Don’t worry, I will take it up with your teacher.

    Identify the option that has the correct match between Column-I and Column-II.
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