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Basic Vocabulary
Words, idioms and phrases in context.
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- Previous papers: 8 official question papers from GATE 2024 (organised by IISc Bengaluru); file on the GATE 2026 site's previous-years page — 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 and 1 earlier year.
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- Next exam day: GATE CSE exam — Week 1 (Sunday): 7 Feb 2027 (Reported, gate2027.iitm.ac.in).
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Take a full mock →Q1 · Basic Vocabulary · EASY
Choose the correct meaning of the word 'METICULOUS':
Q2 · Basic Vocabulary · EASY
Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'TRANSPARENT':
Q3 · Basic Vocabulary · MEDIUM
Choose the most appropriate word to fill the blank: 'The scientist's hypothesis was ________ by extensive experimental data.'
Q4 · Basic Vocabulary · HARD
Choose the word that best completes the sentence: 'The professor's ________ explanation left the students more confused than enlightened.'
Q5 · Basic Vocabulary · EASY
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'AMBIGUOUS':