He disdained to notice the insult.
(a) was very proud
(b) refused
(c) was unhappy
(d) was too reluctant

He gave an evocative rendering of his recent poems.
(a) thrilling
(b) enchanting
(c) emotional
(d) incantatory

Expeditious steps should be taken to complete the work in two weeks.
(a) unmerciful and punitive
(b) strict and forceful
(c) disciplinary
(d) prompt and efficient

Why did you make that, flippant remark ?
(a) highly critical
(b) not showing deserved respect
(c) casual
(d) indifferent

That is not an occasion to make an impromptu speech.
(a) without preparation
(b) thoughtless
(c) improper
(d) long and boring

The weavers have to do monotonous work.
(a) autonomous
(b) irksome
(c) exhausting
(d) repetitive

There is not a single word that is redundant in the report.
(a) unimportant
(b) not needed
(c) bombastic
(d) flowery

The country’s economy is beginning to look up now.
(a) look clear
(b) go down
(c) remain static
(d) improve

The old man shows no signs of infirmity even though he is eighty years old.
(a) lack of fitness
(b) feebleness
(c) fickleness
(d) indolence

It needs an expert to decipher the secret message sent to the Army Officers during war time
(a) swindle
(b) decode
(c) make up
(d) defy

Bana in Sanskrit, Lyly in English and Prasad in Hindi are celebrated for their florid style.
(a) ornate
(b) rich
(c) refined
(d) rambling