LUMS LCAT Verbal Reasoning — Vocabulary
Vocabulary is a Verbal Reasoning topic on the LUMS Admission Test, covering 3 subtopics. We hold 250 practice MCQs on it, each with a written explanation of why the right answer is right. The subtopics, how often it appears in the sample papers, and worked questions are below.
Subtopics (3)
How Vocabulary is tested
Across the 8 LCAT sample papers on ParhaiKrlo, Vocabulary accounts for 63 questions. It appears in 7 of them, about 9 questions a paper. The heaviest was LUMS Sample Paper 1, with 9 questions.
| Paper | Questions |
|---|---|
| LUMS Sample Paper 1 | 9 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 2 | 9 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 3 | 9 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 4 | 9 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 5 | 9 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 6 | 9 |
| LUMS Sample Paper 7 | 9 |
Vocabulary MCQs from the LCAT sample papers
Try each one before opening the answer. Each comes with a short explanation.
- Q1 · LUMS Sample Paper 1 · Vocabulary
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as JUDICIOUS.
- A.reckless
- B.careless
- C.hasty
- D.sensible
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Answer: D. sensible — (D): "judicious" means showing good judgement -- that is "sensible".
- Q2 · LUMS Sample Paper 2 · Vocabulary
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as OBSTINATE.
- A.yielding
- B.stubborn
- C.gloomy
- D.modest
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Answer: B. stubborn — "stubborn" (B) is closest to obstinate.
- Q3 · LUMS Sample Paper 3 · Vocabulary
Select the word that is most nearly the same in meaning as VIGILANT.
- A.drowsy
- B.modest
- C.distant
- D.watchful
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Answer: D. watchful — "watchful" (D) is closest to vigilant.