5448 + Mcqs in Vocabulary McqOptions

1.	Choose the word that means the same as the given word.Pardon
A.	Condemn
B.	Durable
C.	Ability
D.	Excuse
Answer» E.

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2.	Choose the one-word substitution for the following group of words.Anything which destroys the effect of poison.
A.	Seramycin
B.	Antiseptic
C.	Serum
D.	Antidote
Answer» E.

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3.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.In the teeth of
A.	In fashion
B.	Inspite of something
C.	In brief
D.	Fail to keep position
Answer» C. In brief

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4.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Spare
A.	Necessary
B.	Free
C.	Option
D.	Surplus
Answer» B. Free

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5.	In the following question, out of the give four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Timid
A.	Coward
B.	Brave
C.	Bold
D.	Fearless
Answer» B. Brave

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6.	Directions: Choose the word nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.DILATE
A.	abduct
B.	contract
C.	expand
D.	shrink
Answer» C. expand

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7.	Directions: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence.The country owes a deep debt of ______ for the freedom fighters.
A.	Patriotism
B.	Sincerity
C.	Remembrance
D.	Gratitude
Answer» E.

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8.	Find the antonym of the question word:Ancient
A.	Outdated
B.	Traditional
C.	Antiquated
D.	Contemporary
Answer» E.

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9.	Below each of the following words (in capital letters) four possible substitutes are given. Pick out the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters and indicate your response on the Answer-Sheet.KINDRED
A.	Unkind
B.	Rude
C.	Unrelated
D.	Coarse
Answer» D. Coarse

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10.	Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the word written in bold from the given alternatives.Though he is a teacher, his speech lacks distinctness.
A.	Clarity
B.	Precision
C.	Distinction
D.	Fluency
Answer» D. Fluency

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11.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Oversee
A.	Supervise
B.	Follow
C.	Obey
D.	Neglect
Answer» B. Follow

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12.	Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. He loves doing nasty things.
A.	nice
B.	fastidious
C.	foul
D.	finicky
Answer» D. finicky

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13.	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.Virtuous
A.	sinful
B.	disagreeable
C.	equivocal
D.	incredible
Answer» B. disagreeable

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14.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To look blue
A.	To be happy
B.	To be excited
C.	To be disheartened
D.	To be shocked
Answer» D. To be shocked

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15.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
A.	Profligate
B.	Churlish
C.	Harpy
D.	Hoarder
Answer» B. Churlish

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16.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Importune
A.	Appeal
B.	Important
C.	Imply
D.	Purchase
Answer» B. Important

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17.	Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition. The crew were _______ the ship for a month.
A.	on board
B.	aboard
C.	on
D.	off
Answer» B. aboard

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18.	Directions: For an idiom or phrase that has been used in the sentence. You have to choose the sentence which explains the correct meaning of that.The spy captured yesterday is a hard nut to crack.
A.	The spy captured yesterday is well-built.
B.	The spy captured yesterday is really not a spy.
C.	The spy captured yesterday is difficult to understand and deal with.
D.	The spy captured yesterday is patriotic to his country.
Answer» D. The spy captured yesterday is patriotic to his country.

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19.	Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word, followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.John is always shabbily dressed.
A.	decently
B.	beautifully
C.	extravagantly
D.	scantily
Answer» B. beautifully

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20.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.An event which happens once in five years
A.	septennial
B.	quinquennial
C.	interregnum
D.	pun
Answer» C. interregnum

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21.	Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.It is very different to enter ______ a partnership with a person you do not know very well.
A.	into
B.	on
C.	with
D.	by
Answer» B. on

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22.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted for the given phrase.Critical judge of any art and craft
A.	Comrade
B.	Curator
C.	Connoisseur
D.	Crusader
Answer» D. Crusader

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23.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.YOKE
A.	Detach
B.	Harness
C.	Release
D.	Liberate
Answer» C. Release

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24.	Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.When I went for my job interview, my friend told me to break a leg.
A.	To wish evil
B.	To cause an accident
C.	To fracture a leg
D.	To wish good luck
Answer» E.

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25.	Direction: Select the most appropriate phrase to fill in the blank.Look, I will pay you back. Would you please call the ____?!
A.	hunters off
B.	tigers off
C.	dogs off
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

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26.	Each item in this section consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.STRICTURE
A.	strictness
B.	stinging
C.	discipline
D.	censure
Answer» E.

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27.	Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.His _______ seemed to reveal more than what he was trying to hide
A.	prevarication
B.	culmination
C.	association
D.	jubilation
Answer» B. culmination

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28.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Do or die
A.	To deceive someone
B.	To make a final effort
C.	To criticize one
D.	To interrupt one
Answer» C. To criticize one

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29.	Direction: Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence:It was obvious that she wanted to do something special in her life.
A.	unknown
B.	apparent
C.	unsure
D.	obsolete
Answer» C. unsure

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30.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Be on the square
A.	To be away from home
B.	To make someone fool
C.	To squander money
D.	To act and speak honestly
Answer» E.

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31.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Squander
A.	Frivol
B.	Dissipate
C.	Hoard
D.	Expend
Answer» D. Expend

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32.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The practice of magic
A.	Palpable
B.	Witchery
C.	Substantial
D.	Corporeal
Answer» C. Substantial

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33.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To blue one’s money
A.	Overcome
B.	Be involved in
C.	Make progress
D.	To spend all one's money wastefully
Answer» E.

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34.	Direction: Pick out the most effective word from the choices below to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The strike in the paper mill has resulted in a ………. loss.
A.	commendable
B.	voluminous
C.	colossal
D.	comprehensive
Answer» D. comprehensive

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35.	In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.International Mother Earth Day is celebrated (1)/ every year to remind us that the Earth provides us with life (2)/ and we should be grudgeful for the same. (3)/ No error (4)
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	4
Answer» D. 4

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36.	Direction: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.The belief in the ______ of vaccination is gaining ground.
A.	Immunity
B.	Prevalence
C.	Efficacy
D.	Workability
Answer» D. Workability

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37.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.One who see dark side of things
A.	Activist
B.	Pessimist
C.	Ageist
D.	Alarmist
Answer» C. Ageist

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38.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Praise
A.	Blame
B.	Criticize
C.	Censure
D.	Compliment
Answer» E.

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39.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.When bad things happen to good people they become ________ not worse.
A.	Authentic
B.	Unrealistic
C.	Better
D.	Ideal
Answer» D. Ideal

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40.	In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.There is now a reasonably _________ body of evidence suggesting that, even from the most rigorous scientific perspective, unselfishness and concern for others are not only in our own interests but also, in a sense, innate to our biological nature.
A.	Substantial
B.	Small
C.	Insignificant
D.	Ethereal
Answer» B. Small

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41.	Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. If you are not careful, your business will go to the dogs.
A.	be profitable
B.	be ruined
C.	be taken over
D.	be successful
Answer» C. be taken over

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42.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Hound
A.	Critic
B.	Migrate
C.	Beagle
D.	Variable
Answer» D. Variable

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43.	Directions: One who considers the happiness and well being of others first is an
A.	Atheist
B.	Altruist
C.	Alchemist
D.	Aesthete
Answer» C. Alchemist

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44.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To cudgel one's brains
A.	To think hard
B.	To kill by shooting in the head
C.	To manipulate
D.	To oppose someone
Answer» B. To kill by shooting in the head

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45.	Find the meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence below, from the given options.The lab technician was not near the lab on the day of the theft, but we were barking up the wrong tree for a long time.
A.	Made the wrong assumption that he was the culprit.
B.	Found that he was under another three.
C.	Searched under the wrong tree for evidence.
D.	Police dogs were barking at another person.
Answer» B. Found that he was under another three.

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46.	All the sentences below use the preposition ‘since’.Select the sentence that makes correct use of it:
A.	They have been waiting here since four hours
B.	I have lived in this house since most of my life.
C.	The family has been abroad since 1998
D.	She worked in the college since 1996 to 2001
Answer» D. She worked in the college since 1996 to 2001

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47.	Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.A teacher who teaches younger children should have _________ patience.
A.	inclusive
B.	indefinite
C.	infinite
D.	independent
Answer» D. independent

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48.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Showing poor taste and quality
A.	Savour
B.	Pike
C.	Tacky
D.	Exquisite
Answer» D. Exquisite

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49.	Direction: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.The accident took place because of the criminal ______ of the driver.
A.	Performance
B.	Disregard
C.	Negligence
D.	Slackness
Answer» D. Slackness

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50.	Direction: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.He is an industrious workman.
A.	productive
B.	lazy
C.	disloyal
D.	active
Answer» D. active

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Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Choose the word that means the same as the given word.Pardon

Choose the one-word substitution for the following group of words.Anything which destroys the effect of poison.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.In the teeth of

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Spare

In the following question, out of the give four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Timid

Directions: Choose the word nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word.DILATE

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the word that best completes the sentence.The country owes a deep debt of ______ for the freedom fighters.

Find the antonym of the question word:Ancient

Below each of the following words (in capital letters) four possible substitutes are given. Pick out the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters and indicate your response on the Answer-Sheet.KINDRED

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the word written in bold from the given alternatives.Though he is a teacher, his speech lacks distinctness.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Oversee

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. He loves doing nasty things.

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.Virtuous

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To look blue

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Importune

Fill in the blank with an appropriate preposition. The crew were _______ the ship for a month.

Directions: For an idiom or phrase that has been used in the sentence. You have to choose the sentence which explains the correct meaning of that.The spy captured yesterday is a hard nut to crack.

Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word, followed by four words. Select the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.John is always shabbily dressed.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.An event which happens once in five years

Fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.It is very different to enter ______ a partnership with a person you do not know very well.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives choose the one that can be substituted for the given phrase.Critical judge of any art and craft

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.YOKE

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.When I went for my job interview, my friend told me to break a leg.

Direction: Select the most appropriate phrase to fill in the blank.Look, I will pay you back. Would you please call the ____?!

Each item in this section consists of a word in capital letters followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.STRICTURE

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.His _______ seemed to reveal more than what he was trying to hide

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Do or die

Direction: Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence:It was obvious that she wanted to do something special in her life.

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Be on the square

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Squander

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. The practice of magic

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.To blue one’s money

Direction: Pick out the most effective word from the choices below to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.The strike in the paper mill has resulted in a ………. loss.

Direction: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.The belief in the ______ of vaccination is gaining ground.

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.One who see dark side of things

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Praise

In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.When bad things happen to good people they become ________ not worse.

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. If you are not careful, your business will go to the dogs.

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Hound

Directions: One who considers the happiness and well being of others first is an

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To cudgel one's brains

Find the meaning of the underlined idiom in the sentence below, from the given options.The lab technician was not near the lab on the day of the theft, but we were barking up the wrong tree for a long time.

All the sentences below use the preposition ‘since’.Select the sentence that makes correct use of it:

Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.A teacher who teaches younger children should have _________ patience.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Showing poor taste and quality

Direction: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet.The accident took place because of the criminal ______ of the driver.

Direction: Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.He is an industrious workman.