Phrasal Verbs and other words for UPSC CAPF AC Examination 

For aspirants of the UPSC CAPF AC Examination, understanding Phrasal Verbs holds significant importance, especially for Paper 2, (  General Studies, Essay, and Comprehension) . This section contains 5 questions, each carrying 2 marks, adding up to a total of 10 marks.

In previous years, questions related to phrasal verbs have been posed.

We need to write one sentence each using the following phrases and words  to bring out their meaning clearly . Do not change the form of the given phrases .

Phrasal verbs and other words questions asked in UPSC CAPF AC 2018 Examination : 

1. on the wane
Meaning : becoming smaller or less
Example : The popularity of that music genre is on the wane as newer styles emerge.

2. gourmand
Meaning : one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
Example :  He's a true gourmand, always seeking out the finest restaurants to satisfy his culinary cravings.

3.debutant

Meaning :  a first appearance
Example : The young debutant made her first appearance in a high-profile social event.

4. plutocracy

Meaning :  government by the wealthy
Example : The nation's political landscape appeared more like a plutocracy, where the wealthy held immense power.

5. esoteric

Meaning :  requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group
Example : The subject matter of quantum physics can be quite esoteric and challenging to comprehend for many.