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27-11-2006, 04:52 PM
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XAt will be similar to CAT.
Be prepared for the innovative paper in english section in XAT similar o CAT but higher in the difficulty level.
Math will be easy but tricky.
DI and reasoning will be puzzle based.
the entire XAT paper will be modelled on the basis of CAT 2005 or CAT 2006. Chances are 50-50 of both.
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do u eman to say that XAT paper is set only after CAT is out?
Once the game is over, the king and pawn go back to same box.
Itz the game which is important,not the king  !!!
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28-11-2006, 03:12 PM
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do u eman to say that XAT paper is set only after CAT is out?
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the analysis says - yes.
XAT paper setting time is December.
in 2002 they asked a passage from TOI dated 18th Dec.

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28-11-2006, 03:13 PM
151. a. To brood (v.) is to be in deep thought, to think moodily or anxiously about something; to cover over, as with wings, in order to protect; to hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing, to loom; to be silent or sullen, sulk; to sit on or hatch eggs.
152. c. To riddle (v.) means to pierce with many holes.
153. a. Derogatory (adj.) means tending to lessen in value, to detract or diminish; disparaging, belittling, injurious.
154. b. Undulating (adj.) means characterized by a wavelike motion.
155. a. To ponder (v.) is to weigh carefully in the mind.
156. e. To wrangle (v.) means to bicker, dispute, create a noisy argument.
157. c. Itinerant (adj.) means traveling from one place to another, usually on a planned course; working in one place for a short while before moving onto another place to work; wandering.
158. c. Liberal (adj.) means characterized by generosity or a willingness to give freely in large amounts; untraditional or broad-minded in beliefs.
159. b. Monotonous (adj.) means tediously lacking in variety; unvarying; repetitious.
160. b. Wiry (adj.) means thin, but tough and sinewy.

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28-11-2006, 03:15 PM
161. The new actress’s talents were severely ______ by the local critics; she went on to be a distinguished member of a well-respected acting company.
a. underrated b. berated c. placated d. dissuaded e. interred
162. To hide his insecurity, Barton often acted like a ______ so that he could make people laugh.
a. buffoon b. martyr c. neophyte d. plebian e. wraith
163. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the
excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an ______ specialist for a diagnosis.
a. optical b. oral c. archeological d. osteopathic e. psychological
164. Charlie’s ______ behavior made it clear that he had been highly educated in matters of etiquette.
a. decorous b. surreptitious c. erratic d. caustic e. irksome
165. Staring at the ______ crystal blue water of the sea, Eileen thought she had never seen anything so beautiful.
a. flamboyant b. appalling c. devious d. pristine e. fiery
166. Wearing the designer’s latest fashions, the ______ clothing model sashayed down the runway.
a. jaunty b. tranquil c. fanatical d. recessive e. contemplative
167. Given his ______ nature, it was appropriate that he decided to be a trial lawyer after law school.
a. lackluster b. engrossed c. penitent d. litigious e. obsolete
168. After her relationship ended, Patty, feeling ______, insisted on playing sad love songs repeatedly.
a. infallible b. plausible c. formative d. mawkish e. persuasive
169. Sanji went abroad as a ______ young man; when he returned two years later, he seemed like an experienced man of the world.
a. sardonic b. egalitarian c. reticent d. callow e. loquacious
170. Normally distinguished and reserved, Robert would act ______ when he joined his friends to cheer for their old high school team at annual the homecoming game.
a. indignant b. oafish c. poignant d. reputable e. obdurate

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28-11-2006, 05:08 PM
161-170
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28-11-2006, 07:08 PM
161. The new actress’s talents were severely ______ by the local critics; she went on to be a distinguished member of a well-respected acting company.
a. underrated b. berated c. placated d. dissuaded e. interred
(Not sure)
162. To hide his insecurity, Barton often acted like a ______ so that he could make people laugh.
a. buffoonb. martyr c. neophyte d. plebian e. wraith
163. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an ______ specialist for a diagnosis.
a. optical b. oral c. archeological d. osteopathic e. psychological
164. Charlie’s ______ behavior made it clear that he had been highly educated in matters of etiquette.
a. decorousb. surreptitious c. erratic d. caustic e. irksome
165. Staring at the ______ crystal blue water of the sea, Eileen thought she had never seen anything so beautiful.
a. flamboyant b. appalling c. devious d. pristinee. fiery
166. Wearing the designer’s latest fashions, the ______ clothing model sashayed down the runway.
a. jauntyb. tranquil c. fanatical d. recessive e. contemplative
167. Given his ______ nature, it was appropriate that he decided to be a trial lawyer after law school.
a. lackluster b. engrossed c. penitent d. litigiouse. obsolete
168. After her relationship ended, Patty, feeling ______, insisted on playing sad love songs repeatedly.
a. infallible b. plausible c. formative d. mawkish e. persuasive
169. Sanji went abroad as a ______ young man; when he returned two years later, he seemed like an experienced man of the world.
a. sardonic b. egalitarian c. reticent d. callowe. loquacious
170. Normally distinguished and reserved, Robert would act ______ when he joined his friends to cheer for their old high school team at annual the homecoming game.
a. indignant b. oafish c. poignant d. reputable e. obdurate
( None of the options seem correct to me.)
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29-11-2006, 01:10 AM
161. The new actress’s talents were severely ______ by the local critics; she went on to be a distinguished member of a well-respected acting company.
a. underrated b. berated c. placated d. dissuaded e. interred
162. To hide his insecurity, Barton often acted like a ______ so that he could make people laugh.
a. buffoon b. martyr c. neophyte d. plebian e. wraith
163. When Arnold’s grandmother began to complain about the
excruciating pain in her knees and legs, she was referred to an ______ specialist for a diagnosis.
a. optical b. oral c. archeological d. osteopathic e. psychological
164. Charlie’s ______ behavior made it clear that he had been highly educated in matters of etiquette.
a. decorous b. surreptitious c. erratic d. caustic e. irksome
165. Staring at the ______ crystal blue water of the sea, Eileen thought she had never seen anything so beautiful.
a. flamboyant b. appalling c. devious d. pristine e. fiery
166. Wearing the designer’s latest fashions, the ______ clothing model sashayed down the runway.
a. jaunty b. tranquil c. fanatical d. recessive e. contemplative
167. Given his ______ nature, it was appropriate that he decided to be a trial lawyer after law school.
a. lackluster b. engrossed c. penitent d. litigious e. obsolete
168. After her relationship ended, Patty, feeling ______, insisted on playing sad love songs repeatedly.
a. infallible b. plausible c. formative d. mawkish e. persuasive
169. Sanji went abroad as a ______ young man; when he returned two years later, he seemed like an experienced man of the world.
a. sardonic b. egalitarian c. reticent d. callow e. loquacious
170. Normally distinguished and reserved, Robert would act ______ when he joined his friends to cheer for their old high school team at annual the homecoming game.
a. indignant b. oafish c. poignant d. reputable e. obdurate
There's no escaping reason, no denying purpose - because as we both know, without purpose, we would not exist.
It is purpose that created us, Purpose that guides us, That drives us, It is purpose that defines us, Purpose that binds us.
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Re: Systematic Material for Fill in the Blanks -
07-12-2006, 08:08 PM
161. a. Underrated (adj.) means undervalued.
162. a. A buffoon (n.) is a ludicrous or bumbling person, a fool; someone given to clowning and amusing others through ridiculous behavior; a clown or jester.
163. d. Osteopathic (adj.) means a system of medicine pertaining to the bone and skeletal system.
164. a. Decorous (adj.) means characterized by good taste in manners and conduct, exhibiting propriety or decorum, proper.
165. d. Pristine (adj.) means pure, fresh and clean, as if new; original or primitive.
166. a. Jaunty (adj.) means sprightly in manner; stylish or smart in dress.
167. d. Litigious (adj.) means inclined to disagree or dispute, especially in lawsuits; argumentative.
168. d. Mawkish (adj.) means characterized by excessive sentimentality; overly emotional.
169. d. Callow (adj.) means lacking maturity or experience; immature, naïve.
170. b. Oafish (adj.) means acting stupid, goofy, or clumsy.
there will be no post from my side till monday 11th dec.

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28-08-2009, 02:13 PM
nice thread
"It's not how hard you can hit,but how hard you can get hit and still be standing"
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