Word Zone

Wordzone – April 2016

BACK TO THE FUTURE

As the global business scenario is always changing, it is important to structure your career so that your job will be in demand and secure in the future.

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the main word and complete the sentence

1. paradigm (par-uh-dahym)-
Using a plaster cast as a ____, the team of prosthetists created a prosthetic hand with 3D printing technology for a 5 year old girl who was born without fully formed fingers.
(a. layer b. model c. source)

2. virtual (vur-choo-uh l)-
____ teaching programs offer a broad range of courses that would otherwise not be feasible because of budget constraints or inability to find qualified teachers.
(a. online based b. technologically simulated c. strategically designed)

3. superlative (suh-pur-luh-tiv)-
The ever growing popularity of social media has given rise to bloggers and social media copywriters, who, with their ____ written skills, are instrumental in creating an online presence.
(a. recognised b. similar c. exceptional)

4. arbitration (ahr-bi-trey-shuh n)-
One of the fastest growing legal fields, international law covers many fields like armed conflict, laws pertaining to the environment, laws regarding trade, and the laws of international _____.
(a. competition b. mediation c. transactions )

5. coveted ([kuhv-it-ed)-
One of the most ____ careers in the financial services industry is that of the financial analyst which is often considered a gateway that leads to other opportunities.
(a. desired b. loathed c. successful)

Answers:
1. B, 2. A, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A

Word Pyramid
The clues will help you find the answers to complete the word pyramid. Each answer must contain the previous answer. You may arrange the words with a new letter. Hint: Start from the top

1. The first letter of the alphabet
2. Used to indicate a position or location
3. Scholastic Aptitude Test
4. Opposite of West
5. Anything valuable
6. Afternoon nap
7. Abnormal collection of fluid in the abdomen
8. Stretchable fabrics made with rubber or synthetic fibre
9. Rock forming minerals that constitute 90% of the Earth’s crust
10. An expert in any profession

Answer:

1. A
2. AT
3. SAT
4. EAST
5. ASSET
6. SIESTA
7. ASCITES
8. ELASTICS
9. SILICATES
10. SPECIALIST

 

Volume 5 Issue 10

youthinc

Recent Posts

Global Student Chefs from 7 Countries Compete in High-Stakes Culinary Battle at YCO Bangalore Round in IIHM Bangalore

Bengaluru, February 4, 2026: Bengaluru today took centre stage in the global culinary spotlight as…

11 hours ago

10 AI Skills Employers are Looking for in 2026

Hiring has changed fast, and AI sits at the centre of it. But here’s the…

1 day ago

Why More Young Minds Are Building Startups Today and the Mistakes That Hold Them Back

Across the world, and especially in India, a quiet but powerful shift is taking place.…

2 days ago

Blitzkrieg 2026 Leaves Its Mark at K.C. College

The Department of Mass Media, K.C. College, HSNC University, Mumbai, successfully concluded the 23rd edition…

3 days ago

Union Budget 2026–27 Explained: What It Means in Plain Terms

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India's Union Budget 2026 27,…

3 days ago

New UGC Bill: What it is and Why it is in the News?

On January 13, the University Grants Commission introduced new rules to address discrimination in colleges…

6 days ago