GATE EE 2024 Set 1 — Question 1

MCQ+1 / -0.33MediumVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)Verbal AptitudeGeneral AptitudeAnalogyAnalytical Aptitude

General Aptitude → Analytical Aptitude → Analogy

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

If ‘\to’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [talk \to shout \to scream] is analogous to [please \to________\to pander]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

Correct answer (A) flatter Solution The given sequence [talk \to shout \to scream] represents an increasing order of intensity of vocal expression. Talk : To speak in order to give information or express ideas. Shout : To speak very loudly. Scream : To give a long, loud, piercing cry. Similarly, for the second sequence [please \to________\to pander]: Please : To cause to feel happy and satisfied. Flatter : To praise someone excessively or insincerely, usually to get something from them (higher intensity than just pleasing). Pander : To gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire or habit (highest intensity of gratification/pleasing). Therefore, flatter is the most appropriate word to fill the blank. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

Review answer and solution without JavaScript

Interactive answer checking needs JavaScript. The published solution is available below.

Correct answer (A) flatter Solution The given sequence [talk \to shout \to scream] represents an increasing order of intensity of vocal expression. Talk : To speak in order to give information or express ideas. Shout : To speak very loudly. Scream : To give a long, loud, piercing cry. Similarly, for the second sequence [please \to________\to pander]: Please : To cause to feel happy and satisfied. Flatter : To praise someone excessively or insincerely, usually to get something from them (higher intensity than just pleasing). Pander : To gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire or habit (highest intensity of gratification/pleasing). Therefore, flatter is the most appropriate word to fill the blank.

Continue learning with Success Tracker

Use Success Tracker to ask about the reasoning, then try another GATE EE question to check your understanding.

AI-powered practice· Unlimited practice on eligible plans

PYQs with solutions: Attempt available previous-year questions, then compare your reasoning with the worked solution. Coverage varies by stream.
Practice that adapts: Choose a topic, work on weaker areas and bookmark questions to revisit. Your attempts feed your progress tracking.
AI doubt support: Ask follow-up questions about a step or concept while practising, instead of stopping at the final answer.

Unlimited practice is available on eligible plans. Free practice and AI usage have limits; check the current plan allowances before choosing.

This page stays readable without an account. AI responses can be wrong; check them against the solution and source material.