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3201.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Teething problems

A. Oral problems
B. Problems at the start of a new project
C. Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place
D. Problem of having good dentist
Answer» C. Problems for quite a long time in adjusting in the new place
3202.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ When it rains, it pours

A. one getting much less than what one expected
B. calamity always occurs in bad times
C. you always fall into trouble when you are least prepared
D. When something bad occurs, it usually occurs more than once
Answer» E.
3203.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Wear your heart on your sleeve

A. a very bold person
B. a noble pure person
C. make one's feelings apparent
D. being overtly polite at all times
Answer» D. being overtly polite at all times
3204.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to go for broke

A. to risk everything in an all-out effort
B. failure in relationship or partnership
C. losing all money in an effort to revive a failing business
D. to start again after failing in a business
Answer» B. failure in relationship or partnership
3205.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Tongue-­in-­cheek

A. In an insincere way
B. To praise wholeheartedly
C. A sensational news
D. To say something hurtful
Answer» B. To praise wholeheartedly
3206.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Scot­free

A. To escape from captivity
B. Be free of all responsibilities
C. To Get something unexpected
D. Without suffering any punishment or injury
Answer» E.
3207.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Head over heels

A. To do things exactly opposite of what is expected.
B. Madly in love.
C. To do stupid things.
D. To unknowingly dive into an unpleasant situation
Answer» C. To do stupid things.
3208.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ At large

A. A very big opportunity.
B. A criminal escaped or not yet captured.
C. To have a big heart.
D. A big appetite.
Answer» C. To have a big heart.
3209.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ fuddy-duddy

A. An ill mannered person that one accepts willingly because he/she is a very dear friend
B. a person who is very old-fashioned and pompous
C. a shoddy work
D. a very confusing situation
Answer» C. a shoddy work
3210.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ to foam at the mouth

A. to be very angry
B. to shout loudly
C. to get very weak, dizzy
D. to die of poisoning
Answer» B. to shout loudly
3211.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Cock and bull story

A. An implausible story used as an explanation or excuse.
B. A fairy tale told down generations.
C. A story of animals with hidden morals.
D. The meek can defeat the bully by being clever
Answer» B. A fairy tale told down generations.
3212.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ At somebody's expense

A. Paid for by someone.
B. To blame a crime on someone else.
C. The unlucky persons who lose a race.
D. If one person benefits it is always at the loss of another.
Answer» B. To blame a crime on someone else.
3213.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase._x005F_x000D_ By fits and starts

A. Occasionally
B. Totally
C. Finally
D. Irregularly
Answer» E.
3214.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase._x005F_x000D_ Mealy-mouthed

A. Ill-tempered
B. Soft-spoken
C. Enthusiastic
D. Depressed
Answer» C. Enthusiastic
3215.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Run out of steam

A. Lose impetus or enthusiasm._x005F_x000D_
B. To keep going even after losing all energy.
C. Have no more funds to proceed any further
D. Build interest as you go along
Answer» B. To keep going even after losing all energy.
3216.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase._x005F_x000D_ Lend me your ear

A. To politely ask for someone's full attention
B. Begging someone to listen to your grievances
C. When nobody is willing to hear your side of the story
D. Call someone for severe scolding.
Answer» B. Begging someone to listen to your grievances
3217.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ REASSURE

A. COMFORT
B. CONSOLE
C. INSPIRE
D. DISCOURAGE
Answer» E.
3218.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ CREDULOUS

A. FUNNY
B. SILLY
C. INNOCCENT
D. GULLIBLE
Answer» E.
3219.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INSOLENT

A. DISTASTEFUL
B. IMPATIENT
C. DIABOLIC
D. RUDE
Answer» E.
3220.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ DISAVOWAL

A. REBUTTAL
B. REPEAL
C. APPROVAL
D. APPEAL
Answer» D. APPEAL
3221.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INTERIM

A. PROVISIONAL
B. TENTATIVE
C. PERMANENT
D. INTERVAL
Answer» D. INTERVAL
3222.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INCLEMENT

A. RADICAL
B. MILD
C. HARSH
D. TYRANNICAL
Answer» C. HARSH
3223.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INERTIA

A. STUPOR
B. VIGOUR
C. LANGUOR
D. INERTNESS
Answer» C. LANGUOR
3224.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ DETEST

A. DENOUNCE
B. IGNORE
C. ADORE
D. CASTIGATE
Answer» D. CASTIGATE
3225.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ VISIONARY

A. REALIST
B. ARTIST
C. IDEALIST
D. SOCIALIST
Answer» B. ARTIST
3226.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ FUTILE

A. DISTINCT
B. OPEN
C. PLEASED
D. FRUITFUL
Answer» E.
3227.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ CONTEMPLATIVE

A. WISTFUL
B. UNREFLECTIVE
C. NUMBED
D. AROUSED
Answer» C. NUMBED
3228.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INVALUABLE

A. PRICELESS
B. RARE
C. INESTIMABLE
D. WORTHLESS
Answer» E.
3229.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INSULAR

A. COSMOPOLITAN
B. ISOLATED
C. NARROW
D. PAROCHIAL
Answer» B. ISOLATED
3230.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ CAPTIVITY

A. SLAVERY
B. PERMISSION
C. FREEDOM
D. LIMITATION
Answer» D. LIMITATION
3231.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding  to it._x005F_x000D_ EVADE

A. INVADE
B. ESCAPE
C. SHUN
D. CONFRONT
Answer» E.
3232.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ SQUANDER

A. SPEND
B. REDUCE
C. SLANDER
D. SKIMP
Answer» E.
3233.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.ARID

A. DRY
B. FERTILE
C. BARREN
D. FALLOW
Answer» C. BARREN
3234.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.OBSTINATE

A. DOCILE
B. AGGRAVATE
C. OFFENSIVE
D. OPPRESSIVE
Answer» B. AGGRAVATE
3235.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ RUGGED

A. HARD
B. STURDY
C. SMOOTH
D. ROUGH
Answer» D. ROUGH
3236.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.COURAGE

A. BRAVERY
B. WEAKNESS
C. COWARDICE
D. FEAR
Answer» D. FEAR
3237.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INVINCIBLE

A. IMPREGNABLE
B. OMNIPRESENT
C. POWERLESS
D. POTENT
Answer» D. POTENT
3238.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ SOOTHE

A. QUENCH
B. MITIGATE
C. HEAL
D. AGITATE
Answer» E.
3239.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ MALLEABLE

A. TEACHABLE
B. INTRACTABLE
C. MANAGEABLE
D. PLIABLE
Answer» C. MANAGEABLE
3240.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ FORLORN

A. JOYFUL
B. LUCKY
C. FORTUNATE
D. FREE
Answer» B. LUCKY
3241.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.GREGARIOUS

A. UNSOCIABLE
B. UNSYMPATHETIC
C. UNGRATEFUL
D. UNATTRACTIVE
Answer» B. UNSYMPATHETIC
3242.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ QUIESCENT

A. IGNORANT
B. DORMANT
C. INNOCENT
D. IMPROPER
Answer» C. INNOCENT
3243.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button correspondingto it._x005F_x000D_ NONCONFORMIST

A. CONVENTIONAL
B. PRACTICAL
C. FASHIONABLE
D. NOMAD
Answer» B. PRACTICAL
3244.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ VIRTUE

A. WILES
B. CURSE
C. VICE
D. CUNNING
Answer» D. CUNNING
3245.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the opposite in meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ INTANGIBLE

A. ETHEREAL
B. CONCRETE
C. INSUBSTANTIAL
D. ABSTRACT
Answer» C. INSUBSTANTIAL
3246.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ IMPECCABLE

A. INOFFENSIVE
B. HARMLESS
C. IMPORTANT
D. FAULTLESS
Answer» E.
3247.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ RATIONAL

A. TIDY
B. AGREEABLE
C. LAUDABLE
D. LOGICAL
Answer» E.
3248.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ FORSWEAR

A. SWEAR
B. OATH
C. ABUSE
D. FORSAKE
Answer» E.
3249.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ ENIGMA

A. ATTRACTIVE
B. RIDDLE
C. FLARE­UP
D. DREAM
Answer» C. FLARE­UP
3250.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it._x005F_x000D_ PANACEA

A. PRAISE
B. CURE­-ALL
C. POISON
D. AMBROSIA
Answer» C. POISON