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CAT 2008 Slot 1 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Medium · Vocabulary

This is a medium Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 2008 Slot 1 paper. It tests Vocabulary. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.

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Select the correct option (A or B) for each sentence:

  1. She managed to bite back the ironic (A) / caustic (B) retort.
  2. He gave an impassioned and valid (A) / cogent (B) plea.
  3. I am not adverse (A) / averse (B) to helping out.
  4. The coupé (A) / coup (B) broke away as the train climbed the hill.
  5. They heard the bells pealing (A) / peeling (B) far and wide.
  1. A.

    BBABA

  2. B.

    BBBAB

  3. C.

    BAABB

  4. D.

    ABBAA

  5. E.

    BBBBA

Answer

B

Explanation

  1. caustic (B)
  2. cogent (B)
  3. averse (B)
  4. coupé (A)
  5. pealing (B) Sequence: BBBAB.

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