Mission Possible…IIMA

The BASIC Areas Covered in The CAT…

Verbal Ability
Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation
Data Sufficiency
Reasoning
Reading Comprehension

Verbal Ability:

1. Synonyms
2. Antonyms
3. Foreign Expressions
4. Meaning from a sentence
5. Choose The Odd man out
6. Idioms and Phrases
7. Correct Usage of prepositions
8. Two blanks in a sentence
9. Sentence Correction
10. Writing a Paragraph in a concise manner
11. Parajumbles
12. Concise way of expressing a idea
13. Analogies
14. Contextual usages
15. Fill in the blanks in a paragraph
16. Wrong usages of words
17. Match the meaning to the usage.

Quantitative Ability:

1. Simple Equations
2. Ratio- Proportion – Variation
3. Percentage Profit & Loss – partnerships
4. Numbers
5. Indices – surds
6. Logarithms
7. Averages Mixtures & Allegations
8. Quadratic Equations
9. Progressions
10. Simple Interest Compound Interest Annuities
11. Time and work
12. Time and distance
13. Geometry
14. Mensuration
15. Permutations and Combinations
16. Probability
17. Inequalities and Modulus
18. Special Equations
19. Number Systems
20. Operator Based Questions
21. Co-ordinate Geometry
22. Functions and graphs
23. Trigonometry
24. Statistics

Reasoning

1. Direction sense
2. Blood Relationships
3. Number series
4. Number Analogies
5. Letter Series and letter Analogies
6. Coding Decoding
7. Odd man out relationships
8. Venn Diagrams
9. Clocks
10. Calendar
11. Symbols and Notation
12. Deductions
13. Logical Connectives
14. Linear Sequencing
15. Double Line-up
16. Ordering and Sequencing
17. Selections
18. Seating Arrangement
19. Routes/ Networks
20. Binary Logic
21. Cubes
22. Logical reasoning

Data Interpretation:

1. Data Tables
2. Pie Charts
3. 2-D graphs
4. Bar Charts
5. 3-D Graphs
6. Venn Diagrams
7. Geometrical Diagrams
8. Pert Charts
9. Others

INCONTINENT - Not having control over urination and defecation
TENUOUS - Having little substance or significance,thin
BLAND - Lacking taste or flavor or tang
INVEIGH - Complain bitterly
SUPERCILIOUS - Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
PRIM - Affectedly dainty or refined
SATIRIC - Exposing human folly to ridicule
EULOGY - A formal expression of praise
INSULAR - Narrowly restricted in outlook or scope
RETICENT - Temperamentally disinclined to talk
ELEGY - A mournful poem; a lament for the dead
RENEGADE - Someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
CRAVEN - An abject coward
RAVAGE - Devastate or ravage
CONCILIATORY - Overcoming animosity or hostility

Ungainly : awkward
Unsullied : untarnished
Unwitting : unintentional; not knowing
Unwonted : unaccustomed
Unequivocal : plain; obvious; unmistakable
Unobtrusive : inconspicuous; not blatant
Vagabond : wanderer; tramp
Vagrant : a homeless wanderer
Valedictory : pertaining to farewell
Vantage : position giving an advantage
Vapid : insipid; insane
Vaunted : boasted; bragged; highly publicized
Verdant : Fruitful
Venal : Capable of being bribed
Venerate : Fear, Reverence
Vicarious : Experienced at secondhand
Vertigo : dizziness
Verity : Conformity to reality or actuality
Virile : Characterized by energy and vigor,manly
Venal : Capable of being corrupted
Verve : An energetic style
Vernal : Of or characteristic of or occurring in spring
venerate : Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

1. For questions on progressions or any sequence having an index ‘n’ called the term, subsitute the value of n(term) and verify it with the choices. This will give definite result in short time.
2. Logic of venn diagram must be understood completely
3. The options in a DS question can be jumbled up, so before marking see the choices.
4. Always try attempting questions on trigonometry,geometry and time speed distance.
5. Formula for inradius, circumradius etc must be memorised by heart.
6. If possible draw a rough graph for function based que, especially for the no of solutions type questions.

1. to get the last ‘N’ digits of a number ‘M’ in base ‘B’we have to simply divide the the number ‘M’ by B^N,
eg: Last 2 digits of a number 16427 (M) in base 10 (B) is obtained by dividing 16427 by 10^2.
2. Average whether taken for 2 objects at a time, or 3 at a time or any number of objects at a time comes out to be the same.
3. In fill up the blanks type quetions,tone of the passage must be given importance. Also see the context being talked about, if its +ve or -ve then the blank can contain +ve or -ve words accordingly.
4. In fill up the blanks type quetions,see whether the subject is singular or plural and then choose the correct option.
eg: most of us like to think we are rational being - incorrect
most of us like to think we are rational beings - correct
5. Any case can be dismissed on ‘Grounds of’ and not ‘Ground of’ lack of evidence.

1. calculation mistake in finding out the 3rd last digit of the product of factorial of 1st 7 natural numbers.
2. No problems attempted on speed time & distance. This section must be attempted.
3. Need to work more on parajumbles
4. Time division a problem
5. try to read all the questions
6. Passages are a scoring area, try maximising the score in that
7. DI needs more attention, avoid simple calculation mistakes.
8. Need to improve the accuracy, and also the attempts.

1. The sum of the internal angles of a polygon of n sides is ” (n - 2)* 180″ degrees.
2. Total no of diagonals of a polygon of n sides is ‘nC2 - n’ = n(n-3)/2.
3. Product of r consecutive integers is always divisible by r!.
4. Any no (other than 1) can be expressed in the form of 3k-1,3K or 3k+1.
5. Area of a triangle = 1/2*a*b*sin(x) (a,b are the sides and x the included angle).
6. Any no in the no system is of the form 7K,7k-1,7K+1,7k-2,7K+2,7k-3,7K+3.
7. After 5^4 the remainder left when 5^n is divided by 1000 is 125 when n is odd and 625 when n is even.
8. Relative speed of the hands of a clock = 55 spaces/hr = 5.5 degree/min.
9. In a pie chart 1% = 3.6 degree, 1 degree = 2.78%.

Solicitude : An anxious and eager concern for someone
Mendicant : Begger,Pauper,Tramp
Recreant : Cowardly,Dastardly,Pusillanimous,Apostate,Renegade,Backslider
Encompassment : A fixed plan of food,sleep etc to gain health
Premonition : Forewarning,Foreboding,Omen
Precipice : Steep or upright side of a high rock or a cliff
Purile : Boyish,Childish,Juvenile
Interneune : Causing damage to both parties involved
Edifice : Large and impressive building
Enthral : To hold the attention and interest completely
Rigmarole : Balderdash,Flummery,Gibberish,Goobledegook,Palaver,Trash,
Verbiage, Nonsense
Modicum : small quantity
Imbroglio : Complexity,Complication,Embarrasement,Misunderstanding
Tryst : appointment,assignation,Rendezvous
Forfeit : Damage,Alienate,Mulct,Penalty
Luminary : Expert or Famous
Panegyric : Piece of writing praising someone or something
Verbatim : Using exactly the same words
Scrimmage : A noisy riotous fight
Encomium : A formal expression of praise
Jeremiad : A long and mournful complaint
Referendum : A legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
Snide : Expressive of contempt
Probity : Complete and confirmed integrity
Rectitude : Uprightness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
Avarice : Extreme greed for material wealth
Clemency : Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Fortitude : Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
Affectation : A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
Abalone : Any of various large edible marine gastropods of the genus Haliotis having an ear-shaped shell with pearly interior
Minstrel : A performer in a minstrel show,A singer of folk songs
Valetudinarian : Weak or sickly person especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health
Flunkey : A person of unquestioning obedience,A male servant
Abomasums : The fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place
Absolution : The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance
Abscission : The act of cutting something off
Billow : Move with great difficulty
Blanch : Turn pale, as if in fear
Corrugate : Fold into ridges
Emeritus : Honorably retired from assigned duties
Philadelphus : Any of various chiefly deciduous ornamental shrubs of the genus Philadelphus having white sweet-scented flowers
Bootlegger : Someone who makes or sells illegal liquor
Alderman : A member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
Prohibitionist : A reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
Teetotum : A conical child’s plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
Promulgate : State or announce
Postiche : Something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
Pipkin : A small earthen boiler

French Words

1. Adieu — Good bye
2. Au revoir — see you again! good bye!
3. bon voyage – have a good trip.
4. coup d’ tat — a sudden change of government using force.
5. la creme da la creme — The best of the best.
6. deja vu — already seen.
7. joie de viver — joy of living
8. tete a tete — head to head.. private meeting
9. voila – there you go
10. faux pas — embarrasing social error.