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This section includes 877 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Verbal Ability knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 101. |
To seize control of a vehicle in order to force it to go to a new destination , or demand something. |
| A. | Attack |
| B. | Contract |
| C. | Hijack |
| D. | Detour |
| Answer» D. Detour | |
| 102. |
Something capable of being done |
| A. | Probable |
| B. | Feasible |
| C. | Tenable |
| D. | Explicable |
| Answer» C. Tenable | |
| 103. |
A person coming to a foreign land to settle there |
| A. | Immigrant |
| B. | Emigrant |
| C. | Tourist |
| D. | Settler |
| Answer» B. Emigrant | |
| 104. |
Anything which is no longer in use |
| A. | Obscure |
| B. | Obsolete |
| C. | Pristine |
| D. | Lapsed |
| Answer» C. Pristine | |
| 105. |
Something no longer in use. |
| A. | Desolate |
| B. | Absolute |
| C. | Obsolete |
| D. | Primitive |
| Answer» D. Primitive | |
| 106. |
I think it would help our basketball team, if we allowed girls to play. I ve seen how Patty has a knack for making the tough shots when they re needed most. She wants to play on our team and we d win more games with her help. What does knack mean? |
| A. | to throw or toss |
| B. | a hard punch |
| C. | a kind of sports bag |
| D. | an ability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 107. |
Michelle, I m very upset about what you said, Rosie stated firmly. You didn t come right out and accuse me of eating all your candy. On the other hand, your remarks about my love of chocolate were made for a reason. You are insinuating that I m the candy thief! What does insinuate mean? |
| A. | to keep something hot or cold |
| B. | to suggest without clearly saying |
| C. | to do something evil |
| D. | to protect from disease |
| Answer» C. to do something evil | |
| 108. |
Your uncle wouldn t even part with a dime to help the kids pay for their trip. That s just one more example of his penurious ways. In contrast, many people who have much less money have donated a great deal to the cause. What does penurious mean? |
| A. | very old |
| B. | very wealthy |
| C. | very humorous |
| D. | very stingy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
One not concerned with right or wrong. |
| A. | Moral |
| B. | Amoral |
| C. | Immoral |
| D. | Immortal |
| Answer» C. Immoral | |
| 110. |
A person with a long experience of any occupation. |
| A. | Veteran |
| B. | Genius |
| C. | Seasoned |
| D. | Ambidextrous |
| Answer» B. Genius | |
| 111. |
No one suspected that Jerry was a spy. On the surface he behaved like any normal citizen. When his covert activity was discovered and announced to the world, we were all shocked. What does "covert" means? |
| A. | friendly |
| B. | helpful |
| C. | loud |
| D. | hidden |
| Answer» E. | |
| 112. |
The owner of the restaurant wouldn t allow Samantha to walk through the door. I m sorry, she said, but you started a food fight the last time you were here. You may not have ingress to my restaurant! What does ingress mean in this selection? |
| A. | a kind of bird that lives by the sea |
| B. | any food that can be thrown |
| C. | a good price for a meal |
| D. | the right to enter |
| Answer» E. | |
| 113. |
Both sides in the election contest are throwing accusations at each other. The Gore supporters claim that Governor Bush is trying to thwart the will of the people. The Bush supporters say that Mr. Gore is trying to create votes or assign choices to people who did not really cast votes for president. What does thwart mean? |
| A. | help |
| B. | figure out |
| C. | block |
| D. | tickle |
| Answer» D. tickle | |
| 114. |
If you knew the gravity of the situation, you wouldn t be laughing, Mr. Farmer said quietly. He didn t have to say more to get everyone s attention. What does gravity mean in this context? |
| A. | a force that draws different objects toward each other |
| B. | seriousness |
| C. | humor |
| D. | enjoyable, or comfortable |
| Answer» C. humor | |
| 115. |
The workers stood in front of the factory and wondered what to do next. The doors were locked and the windows were boarded up. They doubted that they would even collect their final pay checks now that the company was insolvent. What is the meaning of "insolvent" here? |
| A. | broke, or out of money |
| B. | hiring new workers |
| C. | changing a name |
| D. | making too much money |
| Answer» B. hiring new workers | |
| 116. |
Mr. Burke stood before his employees. They had never seen him in such a serious mood. I would be remiss if I didn t tell you that your future with this company depends on how hard you work, he stated firmly. What does "remiss" means? |
| A. | a girl again |
| B. | honest and trustworthy |
| C. | important |
| D. | irresponsible |
| Answer» E. | |
| 117. |
We walked slowly down the trail with great trepidation. No one who had gone this way had ever been heard from again. Had they simply found a better place to settle on this dark planet? We doubted that. Which word is a synonym of trepidation ? |
| A. | movement |
| B. | worry |
| C. | enjoyment |
| D. | laughter |
| Answer» C. enjoyment | |
| 118. |
There is a legal battle raging and the judges are concerned that time is running out. Lawyers are being asked to expedite the matter by getting their paperwork in early. What does expedite mean? |
| A. | quicken |
| B. | agree on |
| C. | sue |
| D. | discuss |
| Answer» B. agree on | |
| 119. |
The election could actually end up being decided in the U.S. Congress. Al Gore s vice presidential running mate, Joe Lieberman, and perhaps Mr. Gore himself, would be able to vote on the matter. Some would argue that they should recuse themselves, but they would probably exercise their right to vote. What does recuse mean? |
| A. | step aside and not be involved |
| B. | admit that you are wrong |
| C. | leave the country |
| D. | insist on being heard |
| Answer» B. admit that you are wrong | |
| 120. |
Take this medication twice in a day. It will inhibit the infection's spread in the body. What does inhibit mean? |
| A. | live in a certain place |
| B. | block or slow down |
| C. | itch or burn |
| D. | help to do something important |
| Answer» C. itch or burn | |
| 121. |
Fortunately, the dizzy spell was transient. Play was resumed soon after lunch and the match went on uninterrupted thereafter. When you describe an event as transient, you are saying that __________ |
| A. | it sounds like a train |
| B. | it is quite harmful |
| C. | it helps you win |
| D. | it doesn't last long |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
When your plan brings us great wealth, you will be rewarded for your sagacity. What does "sagacity" means? |
| A. | good looks |
| B. | mistakes |
| C. | intelligence |
| D. | huge appetite for herbs |
| Answer» D. huge appetite for herbs | |
| 123. |
Manjesh is really an introvert. When I took her to Abhinav s party, he sat in a corner without speaking to anyone. All he did was eat most of the snacks. The only reason he hangs out with me is because I never try to force him to be sociable. He would never forgive me if I introduced him to anyone. An introvert is usually _____________? |
| A. | friendly |
| B. | hungry |
| C. | unclean |
| D. | shy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 124. |
Sunshine said, Amber, why are you making such a big deal about Robert s hair? Yes, he did dye it purple. It is rather unusual for a guy to have purple hair. On the other hand, it s not exactly going to change the course of world history. It s really quite a trivial matter. What does trivial mean? |
| A. | strange |
| B. | uninteresting |
| C. | disgusting |
| D. | dangerous |
| Answer» C. disgusting | |
| 125. |
India's Founding Fathers strongly believed in women's suffrage. In other countries, only men could vote until mid 20th century. What is suffrage ? |
| A. | something that causes physical pain |
| B. | an early flag |
| C. | skirts that did not cover ankles |
| D. | the right to vote |
| Answer» E. | |
| 126. |
People feel that the new health care law would lead to better care for everyone. Others argue that the law would lead to steeper costs and long waiting queues for patients. It is a controversy which does not have a clear answer. A controversy is something that people _________________ |
| A. | have strong disagreements over |
| B. | blow their noses into |
| C. | need to pay for a visit to a doctor |
| D. | eat with sweet candy |
| Answer» B. blow their noses into | |
| 127. |
Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. What is a cotton gin? |
| A. | a drink |
| B. | a book |
| C. | a machine |
| D. | a cloth |
| Answer» D. a cloth | |
| 128. |
In the early 1600s, a trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting idea. The Europeans must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers. A daunting task is one that would _______ someone |
| A. | tickle |
| B. | amuse |
| C. | lose or misplace |
| D. | frighten or intimidate |
| Answer» E. | |
| 129. |
No word must ever leak out about this plan! It has to be a clandestine operation in order to succeed. Which word is a synonym of "clandestine"? |
| A. | family |
| B. | useful |
| C. | dangerous |
| D. | secret |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
Kathy was looking for a strong but light material to use for making her water jugs. Unfortunately, she chose noodelite. It proved to too porous to hold jelly. A porous material _____ |
| A. | is good for holding things that you pour |
| B. | protects you in pouring rain |
| C. | allows liquids to flow through it |
| D. | is necessary for making bowling balls |
| Answer» D. is necessary for making bowling balls | |
| 131. |
Murphy Mole is the protagonist in the new novel by Trent Troll. Murphy must stop Oscar Rat and Shrimpy Shark from enslaving the inhabitants of Lazy Woods Park. He risks his life in a series of events that lead to a final battle between good and evil. What is a "protagonist"? |
| A. | the main character of a story |
| B. | an animal that lives underground |
| C. | someone whose first and last names start with the same letter |
| D. | someone with bad body odor |
| Answer» B. an animal that lives underground | |
| 132. |
Her cardinal rule is this: Be kind to others! She believes that everything else in life will fall properly into place if one follows that rule. What does cardinal mean in this context? |
| A. | main, or most important |
| B. | red |
| C. | like a bird |
| D. | not worth remembering |
| Answer» B. red | |
| 133. |
The signal from the cable is too strong for our television. We ll have to use a filter to attenuate it. When you attenuate something, you _______________ |
| A. | watch it carefully |
| B. | take good care of it |
| C. | make it be less |
| D. | get past it |
| Answer» D. get past it | |
| 134. |
There may be some parts of my plan to arrest the thieves that should be changed. But I feel very strongly that renting the apartment over their headquarters is the lynchpin of the scheme. We must do that immediately! What is the meaning of "lynchpin" ? |
| A. | part that everything else depends on |
| B. | piece of metal used to connect things |
| C. | place where people live |
| D. | a computer designed for police work |
| Answer» B. piece of metal used to connect things | |
| 135. |
David hoped that nobody would know that he was in the building. Didn t he realize that parking his new car in the driveway made his presence rather conspicuous? If something is conspicuous, it is __________ |
| A. | important |
| B. | expensive |
| C. | unfortunate |
| D. | noticeable |
| Answer» E. | |
| 136. |
No matter where we go, The Internet seems to be following us. Almost all the device is being made with an Internet connection.The Internet is truly "ubiquitous" If something is "ubiquitous" |
| A. | it is fuzzy and will bite you |
| B. | it is everywhere |
| C. | it costs too much money |
| D. | it causes rashes |
| Answer» C. it costs too much money | |
| 137. |
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does rash mean? |
| A. | an itchy skin condition |
| B. | funny |
| C. | trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese |
| D. | with little thought or consideration |
| Answer» E. | |
| 138. |
Some people are always bashing the government just like others bashed the one before him. But shouldn't everyone find something to praise him for, at least once in a while? What does bashing mean in the above selection? |
| A. | hitting hard with a heavy tool |
| B. | going to too many expensive parties |
| C. | speaking or writing harshly about |
| D. | voting for a different candidate |
| Answer» D. voting for a different candidate | |
| 139. |
Wherever Dr Kalam went, the esteemed former president and nuclear scientist was applauded for his contribution to the nation. What does esteemed mean? |
| A. | held over boiling water |
| B. | very old |
| C. | unable to chew gum |
| D. | greatly admired |
| Answer» E. | |
| 140. |
I believe that if you lower taxes it will be an incentive for them to work harder as they can save more. What is the meaning of incentive ? |
| A. | a reason to do something |
| B. | a small amount of money |
| C. | a tax |
| D. | a good job |
| Answer» B. a small amount of money | |
| 141. |
A state where there is no effective government. |
| A. | secular |
| B. | democracy |
| C. | governance |
| D. | anarchy |
| Answer» E. | |
| 142. |
Act of mercy killing |
| A. | suicide |
| B. | euthanasia |
| C. | immolation |
| D. | asphyxiation |
| Answer» C. immolation | |
| 143. |
A person who completely abstains from alcohol |
| A. | teetotaller |
| B. | drunkard |
| C. | alcoholic |
| D. | imposter |
| Answer» B. drunkard | |
| 144. |
The act of killing a king |
| A. | regicide |
| B. | regalcide |
| C. | genocide |
| D. | homicide |
| Answer» B. regalcide | |
| 145. |
Action that is likely to make people very angry |
| A. | inflationary |
| B. | inflammable |
| C. | commensurable |
| D. | inflammatory |
| Answer» E. | |
| 146. |
Emission of light or heat from a central point |
| A. | rays |
| B. | refraction |
| C. | reflection |
| D. | radiation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 147. |
Animals without a backbone. |
| A. | marsupials |
| B. | mammals |
| C. | vertebrate |
| D. | invertebrates |
| Answer» E. | |
| 148. |
Bitter quarrel between two families existing for a long period. |
| A. | siege |
| B. | feud |
| C. | battle |
| D. | war |
| Answer» C. battle | |
| 149. |
Chief of a group of workmen. |
| A. | chieftain |
| B. | engineer |
| C. | foreman |
| D. | middleman |
| Answer» D. middleman | |
| 150. |
One who is able to use both hands |
| A. | sinister |
| B. | ambidextrous |
| C. | ambivalent |
| D. | amateur |
| Answer» C. ambivalent | |