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    Vocabulary PYQs for GATE DA

    GATE DA Vocabulary: 1 chapters, 4 previous year questions (50% of Verbal Aptitude), 209 practice questions and one solved question from each chapter.

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    2026 PYQ
    Level 3: Exam Standard
    Verbosity : Brevity :: Insolence :___________
    Choose the word that best fills the blank.
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    Vocabulary PYQs for GATE DA

    GATE DA Vocabulary: 1 chapters, 4 previous year questions (50% of Verbal Aptitude), 209 practice questions and one solved question from each chapter.

    About Vocabulary Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

    4 previous year questions from Vocabulary in GATE DA, grouped by chapter with the exam year, answer key and step-by-step solution for each.

    Vocabulary Weightage in GATE DA

    Vocabulary accounts for 4 of 8 Verbal Aptitude previous year questions in our bank (50%), about 1.3 per paper across 3 papers.

    Vocabulary Chapter Matrix

    ChapterTopicsPYQsShare of unit PYQsPractice questions
    Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and UsageWord Meanings, Analogies and Semantic Relations, Contextual Usage and Dialogue Response Matching4100%209

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    One Solved Question from Each Vocabulary Chapter

    Question 1 · Vocabulary: Word Meanings, Analogies and Usage · 2026 MCQ
    Verbosity : Brevity :: Insolence :___________
    Choose the word that best fills the blank.
    1. A.

      Innocence

    2. B.

      Respect

    3. C.

      Solace

    4. D.

      Wealth

    Correct Answer:

    B

    Step-by-Step Solution

    Insight: This is an antonymic analogy. The relationship in the first pair is direct opposition, which must be mirrored precisely in the second pair.

    Exam route: "Verbosity" (excessive wordiness) is the direct opposite of "Brevity" (conciseness). Therefore, we need the direct opposite of "Insolence" (rude disrespect). "Respect" is the precise antonym.

    Learning route:

    1. Analyze Pair A: Verbosity : Brevity. Verbosity means using too many words; Brevity means using few. They are polar opposites regarding communication style.
    2. Construct Bridge: Word A is the excessive form of a trait, and Word B is the deficient or opposite form of that same trait.
    3. Apply to Pair B: Insolence means rude arrogance or disrespectful behavior. We need the word representing polite modesty or regard for others.
    4. Evaluate options:
    • Innocence: Lack of guilt or wrongdoing. Not the direct opposite of rudeness.
    • Respect: Regard for the feelings, wishes, or rights of others. This is the direct opposite of insolence.
    • Solace: Comfort in a time of distress. Unrelated to social conduct.
    • Wealth: Abundance of valuable resources. Unrelated domain.
    1. Conclusion: "Respect" perfectly mirrors the antonymic relationship established in the first pair.