** Vocabulary Words - 09.05.2015 **

** Vocabulary Words - 09.05.2015 **

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1. OBLOQUY (NOUN): strong public condemnation.

Synonyms: abuse, criticism Antonyms: praise, commendation

Example Sentence:

Not all writers or artists seek or ably perform a public role, and those who do risk obloquy and derision, even in free societies.

2. NIHILISTIC (ADJECTIVE) : total rejection of established laws and institutions

Synonyms: lawless, anarchic Antonyms: civilized

Example Sentence:

Heller leaves one big escape hatch from this nihilistic frame.

3. VANQUISH (VERB): defeat soundly

Synonyms: Conquer, overpower Antonyms: give in, lose

Example Sentence:

In an attempt to vanquish the monster, the superheroes step in and pummel him, knocking him to the ground.

4. LISSOME (ADJECTIVE): agile and thin

Synonyms: Flexible, limber Antonyms: rigid, clumsy

Example Sentence:

The lean and lissome Obama has learned to slap with a long hand.

5. PERFIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): treacherous

Synonyms: betraying, deceitful Antonyms: trustworthy , reliable

Example Sentence:

Michelle sought revenge on her perfidious friend who stole her lottery ticket.

6. MOPPET (NOUN) : youth

Synonyms: child , kid Antonyms: adult

Example Sentence:

Johnny Boy exudes a peculiar combination of street-smart toughness and moppet charm.

7. ERSATZ (ADJECTIVE): artificial.

Synonyms: fake, phony Antonyms: genuine, true

Example Sentence:

Unfortunately, the admissions system seems to be primarily geared towards fake sincerity and ersatz enrichment.

8. FLAGRANT (ADJECTIVE): flaunting, blatant; without shame

Synonyms: outrageous, disgraceful Antonyms: timid, shy

Example Sentence:

The bruises on the boy’s legs revealed the flagrant abuse he had suffered at home.

9. PROSAIC (ADJECTIVE): unimaginative

Synonyms: banal, drab Antonyms: exciting, unusual

Example Sentence:

If all of this seems too outlandish, there is a more prosaic way of obtaining negative interest rates through inflation.

10. SANGFROID (ADJECTIVE): composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.

Synonyms: calmness, equanimity Antonyms: instability, agitation

Example Sentence:

Even as the building fell around him, the fireman maintained his sangfroid and rescued the little girl.

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►-Desecrate-अपवित्र करना, दूषित करना, भ्रष्ट करना
S- profane, misuse, abuse, corrupt
A- consecrate, purify, sanctify, solemnize, glorify

►-Despair- निराशा, नाउम्मीदी
S- despondency, desperation, hopelesness, dejection
A- confidence, hope, elation, anticipation, expectation

Top Headlines : 8th May 2015

Top Headlines : 08-05-2015 

1.Juvenile Justice Bill 2014 passed in Lok Sabha

                      
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill 2014 passed in Lok Sabha on 07th May 2015. Under the guidelines of bill, the children aged between 16-18 consider as adults if they commit heinous crimes.

2.India signed an agreement with Iran

India signed an agreement with Iran on 06th May 2015 to develop the Chabahar Port. The Shipping and Road Transport and Highways Minister of India is Nitin Gadkari.

3.Charlie Hedbo presented with the award

     

                                 
Charlie Hedbo, the Magazine of France presented with Freedom of Expression Courage Award for the year 2015 on 05th May 2015. Mr.Gerard Biard is its Editor-in-Chief and founded in the year 1970.

4.Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for SC launched

                            
Credit Enhancement Guarantee Scheme for Scheduled Castes launched in India on 06th May 2015. The same is being implemented by Industrial Finance Corporation of India Limited.

5.FORBES released the report

                           
According to the report released by FORBES on 06th May 2015, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China tops the list for the third consecutive year. On the other hand, USA tops the list with 579 companies.

Jitu Rai awarded with Sportsperson of the year, the award presented by Times of India Sports Awards while Milkha Singh also known as ‘Flying Sikh’ received Lifetime Achievement Award. 

6.Satellite controlled solar power plant launched

                             
India’s first satellite controlled solar power plant inaugurated in Punjab, India on 06th May 2015 situated in Lalpur, Hoshiarpur District. The project will produce 4.2 MW electricity.

7.World’s Mothers Report 2015 released

                              
Norway tops the list of World’s Mothers Report 2015 released on 06th May 2015 while Somalia placed at bottom. India placed at 140th position.

8.Jitu Rai awarded with Sportsperson of the year 

                       

SBI PO 2015 - Reasoning Ability (Input-Output)

Directions (Q 1-5): Study the following information to answer the given questions.

A word and number arrangement machine when given an input word and numbers, rearranges them following a particular rule. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input : penalty wind attire 29 extrovet tired 14 software gymnast shooter 17 vibrant
Step I : wind penalty attire 29 extrovert tired 14 software gymnast shooter 17 vibrant
Step II : vibrant wind penalty attire 29 extrovert tired 14 software gymnast shooter 17
Step III : software vibrant wind penalty attire 29 extrovert tired 14 gymanst shooter 17
Step IV : penalty software vibrant wind attire 29 extrovert tired 14 gymnast shooter 17
Step V : gymanst penalty software vibrant wind attrire 29 extrovert tired 14 shooter 17
Step VI : extrovert gymanst penalty software vibrant wind attire 29 tired 14 shooter 17
Step VII : extrovert gymanst penalty software vibrant wind attire 29 shooter 17 tired 14
Step VII is the last step of the rearrangement. As per the rules followed in the above steps, find out in each of the following questions the appropriate step for the following input.


Input: "document 10 heat 20 garlands conclusion tabular unique info 41 normal quite."
1. Which of the following would be the final arrangement?
1) conclusion garlands normal quite tabular unique info 41 heat 20 document 10.
2) conclusion garlands quite normal tabular unique info 41 heat 20 document 10.
3) conclusion document garlands normal tabular unique info 41 heat 20 quite 10.
4) conclusion document garlands info normal tabular unique 41 heat 20 quite 10.
5) None of these

2. Which step number will be the following output?
'normal quite tabular qnique document 10 heat 20 garlands conclusion info 41.'
1) IV
2) III
3) VI
4) V
5) None of these

3. In Step IV which of the following words/numbers would be at fourth position from right?
1) 20
2) tabular
3) 10
4) garlands
5) None of these

4. Which of the following steps will be the last step of this rearrangement?
1) VI
2) VIII
3) VII
4) V
5) None of these

5. If in Step V, ‘garlands’ is related to ‘41’ and ‘quite’ is related to ‘conclusion’ in a certain way, which of the following would ‘tabular’ be related to in the same way?
1) 10
2) unique
3) 20
4) 41
5) None of these

NICL AO 2015 Interview Schedule Out

NICL AO 2015 Interview Schedule Out

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has released the list of selected candidates of Generalist discipline and Specialist disciplines along with their Interview dates to be held at various centers.
                             

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**Vocabulary Words - 08.05.2015**

**Vocabulary Words - 08.05.2015**

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►-AVER (VERB): maintain

Synonyms: affirm, assert Antonyms: disclaim, deny

Example Sentence:

Many scientists aver to the contrary but science is not decided by consensus.

►-LIBERTINE (NOUN): debauched person

Synonyms: lecher, cyprian Antonyms: puritan

Example Sentence:

There was an especial article in the law which opened wide the door to libertine husbands and debauched wives.

►-SEDULOUS (ADJECTIVE): diligent in application or attention; persevering

Synonyms: assiduous, determined Antonyms: tiring, unconstant

Example Sentence:

Harrison is constantly boasting about his sedulous assistant who keeps the office running smoothly.

►-RAFFISH (ADJECTIVE): unmindful of social conventions

Synonyms: bohemian, disreputable Antonyms: behaved, couth

Example Sentence:

His popularity has always owed more to his raffish, well-rounded personality than to his views.

►-DROSS (NOUN): waste matter

Synonyms: remains, dregs Antonyms: assests, possessions

Example Sentence:

Nowhere is it written that anyone can turn water to wine, dross to gold or frogs into princes by following a step-by-step guide.

►-LASSITUDE (NOUN): lethargy

Synonyms: fatigue, exhaustion Antonyms: energy, liveliness

Example Sentence:

After the long race, Jack experienced a feeling of lassitude.

►-PHLEGMATIC (ADJECTIVE): unemotional

Synonyms: apathetic, indifferent Antonyms: interested, passionate

Example Sentence:

He was calm, almost phlegmatic in conversation, but the minute he walked on a platform he was transformed.

►-CRAVEN (ADJECTIVE): weak, timid

Synonyms: mean-spirited, cowardly Antonyms: brave, courageous

Example Sentence:

The bad guys are represented by a craven businessman and a scarred ex-Marine.

►-PIQUANT (ADJECTIVE) : flavorful, biting

Synonyms: peppery, savoury Antonyms: tasteless, bland

Example Sentence:

Green sauces are invariably piquant and herbacious.

►-DEMUR (VERB) : disagree

Synonyms: vacillate, oppose Antonyms: accept, agree

Example Sentence:

There was no reason for demur ; there was no law against it.

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►-Precarious- अनिश्चित, संदिग्ध, नाजुक
S- doubtful, dbious, uncertain, unsettled, perilous
A- assured, certain, safe, immutable

►-Presposterous-मूर्ख, बेतुका, असंगत
S- absurd, foolish, irrational, ridiculous, nonsensical
A- fair, rational, reasonable, moderate, just, right

Top Headlines : 7th May 2015

Top Headlines : 07-05-2015

‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ launched in Goa

                      
Laxmikant Parsekar, the Chief Minister of Goa launched the scheme namely ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ on 06th May 2015 in the State Capital Panaji.

2.Salman Khan sentenced with 5 years imprisonment

                      
Salman Khan, the famous Bollywood Actor sentenced to five years in Jail in hit and run case in the year 2002.

3.GST Bill, 2014 passed in Lok Sabha

                     
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, 2014 passed in Lok Sabha on 06th May 2015. It will provide the compensation to the States for loss of revenue which will arise on account of implementation of GST.

4.Lu Ping died

                        
Lu Ping, the famous diplomat of China, died on 03rd May 2015. He was helped to drafting the Mini Constitution of Hong Kong.

5.Chennai has highest vehicle density in India

                        
According to report released recently, Chennai has the highest vehicle density in India with 2093 vehicles per unit length of the roadway.

6.Geeta Phogat won the Bronze Medal

                 
Geeta Phogat of India won the Bronze Medal in Women’s Freestyle 58 kg category in Senior Asian Wrestling Championship held in Doha, Qatar.

7.PAN made mandatory

                       
Permanent Account Number (PAN) made mandatory for private firms seeking Central Excise Registration as announced on 04th May 2015.

SBI PO Prelim 2015 - Reasoning Ability

 Reasoning Ability

Study the following arrangement carefully and answer the questions given below.

B M % R 3 J @ K © D F 6 9 W 4 * N E P 2 $ A Y 5 I Q Z # 7 U G

1. Which of the following is the 6th to the left of the 20th from the left end of the above arrangement?

a) J     b) Q    c) W    d) E    e) None of these

2. How many such consonants are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately
preceded by a symbol and immediately followed by a number?

a) None    b) One     c) Two     d) Three  e) More than three

3. If all the symbols and all the vowels are dropped from the above arrangement, which of the following will be the 12th from the right end?

a) 9      b) 6      c) P      d) Y      e) None of these

4. How many such numbers are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately
preceded by a letter but not immediately followed by a letter?

a) None      b) One     c) Two      d) Three     e) More than three

5. What should come in the place of question mark (?) in the following series based on the above
arrangement?

MRJ ©F9 *E2 ?

a) Y5I     b) YIQ      c) A5Q      d) YIZ     e) None of these