GATE Civil 2024 Set 1 | GA | Question: 1

Question

​​​​​If ' $\rightarrow$ ' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [simmer $\rightarrow$ seethe $\rightarrow$ smolder] is analogous to [break $\rightarrow$ raze $\_\_\_\_\_\_ $ $\rightarrow$ ]

Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

• A. obfuscate
• B. obliterate
• C. fracture
• D. fissure

Comments

simmer(low heat) → seethe(boiling/agitated) → smolder(burning/destructive)

break(damage) → raze(completely destroy) → ? 

obfuscate - make unclear

obliterate- destroy utterly; wipe out completely

fracture - break into pieces

fissure - a narrow opening/crack

So option B is correct

Answer 1

Let's approach this step-by-step:

1. First, let's understand the given sequence: simmer → seethe → smolder
   - This sequence represents increasing intensity of heat or anger.
   - Simmer is a gentle heat or low-level anger.
   - Seethe is more intense, implying stronger anger.
   - Smolder suggests intense, suppressed anger or heat.

2. Now, let's look at the second sequence: break → raze → _____
   - This sequence should also represent increasing intensity of destruction.
   - Break means to separate into pieces or become inoperative.
   - Raze means to completely destroy or level to the ground.

3. The blank should represent an even more intense form of destruction than "raze".

4. Let's examine the options:
   - Obfuscate: means to confuse or bewilder. It's not related to destruction.
   - Obliterate: means to destroy completely, leaving no trace.
   - Fracture: means to break or crack. This is less intense than "break".
   - Fissure: means to split or crack. This is also less intense than "break".

5. Among these options, "obliterate" represents the highest level of destruction, even more intense than "raze".

Therefore, the most appropriate word to fill the blank is "obliterate".

The correct answer is option 2: obliterate.

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Answer 2

b