5448 + Mcqs in Vocabulary McqOptions

1.	Choose the most suitable adverb to fill in the blank.Emily Dickinson’s poems were unknown to people when she was alive. but later they were ______ published and recognised by everyone.
A.	posteriorly
B.	interiorly
C.	posthumously
D.	subsequently
Answer» D. subsequently

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2.	Choose the correctly spelt word.
A.	Financialy
B.	Financially
C.	Finantially
D.	Finencially
Answer» C. Finantially

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3.	Choose the right matching of the synonyms to the four words given below:(i) Arbiter(A) Unconcerned(ii) Blithe(B) Thrash(iii) Flail(C) Controller(iv) Zeal(D) Fervour
A.	(i) - (A), (ii) - (B), (iii) - (D), (iv) - (C)
B.	(i) - (B), (ii) - (A), (iii) - (D), (iv) - (C)
C.	(i) - (C), (ii) - (A), (iii) - (D), (iv) - (B)
D.	(i) - (C), (ii) - (A), (B) - (iii), (iv) - (D)
Answer» E.

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4.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is similar in meaning of the given word.Banter
A.	Angry
B.	Whisper
C.	Fun
D.	Strict
Answer» D. Strict

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5.	Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.Follow suit
A.	Following someone's suit
B.	Suiting to someone
C.	Doing the same as someone else has just done
D.	Doing the same kind of mistake
Answer» D. Doing the same kind of mistake

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6.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Trivial
A.	Shallow
B.	Profound
C.	Immature
D.	Reckless
Answer» C. Immature

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7.	Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.The police officer tried to intimidate the witness but in vain.
A.	inform
B.	reward
C.	frighten
D.	persuade
Answer» D. persuade

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8.	In the following question, the sentence is 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.We must join hands and stop corruption which is posing ______ to the development of India.
A.	tolerance
B.	radiance
C.	hindrance
D.	relevance
Answer» D. relevance

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9.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is best substitute of the phrase.An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form
A.	Sound
B.	Symphony
C.	Melodious
D.	Musical
Answer» C. Melodious

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10.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Relinquish
A.	Keep
B.	Assume
C.	Discard
D.	Maintain
Answer» D. Maintain

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11.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Rapidly
A.	Fast
B.	Hastily
C.	Swiftly
D.	Slowly
Answer» E.

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12.	Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the idioms.A lady of a few words she is given to laconic answers
A.	Copious
B.	Lingering
C.	Terse
D.	Brief
Answer» E.

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13.	Choose the adjective.
A.	Quickly
B.	into
C.	Somewhere
D.	Cerulean
Answer» E.

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14.	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.Being linked with nature brings joy and peace as it is the ________ of the laws of Nature
A.	Dissent
B.	Refusal
C.	Acknowledgement
D.	Sustenance
Answer» D. Sustenance

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15.	Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.His thesis makes all generic statements which have already been proved.
A.	specific
B.	crude
C.	broad
D.	non-standard
Answer» D. non-standard

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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.Scrumptious
A.	Stale
B.	Crushable
C.	Devotedness
D.	Tasty
Answer» E.

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17.	Identify the word that is misspelt.
A.	Reality
B.	Multiple
C.	Speciality
D.	Acomodate
Answer» E.

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18.	Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.Tempestuous behaviour would not yield much in any place.
A.	relaxed
B.	passionate
C.	intense
D.	windy
Answer» B. passionate

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19.	Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the opposite of the given word.Deprecate
A.	To decline in value
B.	To appreciate in value
C.	To express approval
D.	To express condemnation
Answer» D. To express condemnation

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20.	Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrasal verb.Call on
A.	step out
B.	telephone
C.	announce
D.	visit
Answer» E.

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21.	- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Dainty
A.	coarse
B.	insipid
C.	restore
D.	elegant
Answer» E.

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22.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Extreme self-conﬁdence or audacity
A.	Petrified
B.	Abashed
C.	Skittish
D.	Chutzpah
Answer» E.

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23.	Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.There was a huge ______ in the stomach.
A.	tremor
B.	treasure
C.	tumor
D.	tuber
Answer» D. tuber

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24.	Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:Raucous
A.	Flavourful
B.	Jarring
C.	Boisterous
D.	Evil
Answer» D. Evil

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25.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.TINSEL
A.	Plain
B.	Simple
C.	Unflashy
D.	Garnish
Answer» E.

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26.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words are given after each sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. Because of his________ habits, he could not save much money.
A.	extravagant
B.	frugal
C.	unsavoury
D.	bad
Answer» B. frugal

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27.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Whine
A.	Gratification
B.	Luxury
C.	Thrill
D.	Gripe
Answer» E.

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28.	Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below."Run out of steam"
A.	To run out of an engine
B.	To lose enthusiasm and stop doing something
C.	To run the engine by steam
D.	A very loud and noisy rain storm
Answer» C. To run the engine by steam

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29.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Cruddy
A.	Creamy
B.	Dirty
C.	Spotless
D.	Greedy
Answer» C. Spotless

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30.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.We must not lose heart in times of ______ .
A.	diversity
B.	deformity
C.	adversity
D.	inactivity
Answer» D. inactivity

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31.	Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.Megha is attending a teachers' ________ in London.
A.	connection
B.	combination
C.	connotation
D.	convention
Answer» E.

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32.	Directions: Choose the word from the options given below which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the underlined word in both the sentences and mark the correct answer.A. There is a significant fall in consumer spending.B. Just put in the post when you've got time.
A.	decline
B.	dip
C.	stick
D.	drop
Answer» E.

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33.	Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the bold and underlined word: One should not dissipate water resources.
A.	Utilize
B.	Conserve
C.	Manage
D.	Organize
Answer» C. Manage

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34.	Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.An unforeseen happening which creates some damage
A.	Mishap
B.	Menace
C.	Magical
D.	Mystery
Answer» B. Menace

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35.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Spin one's wheels
A.	Keep bragging about oneself
B.	Try your luck
C.	Expel much effort for little or no gain
D.	Start a long journey
Answer» D. Start a long journey

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36.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Argue
A.	Cross
B.	Buck
C.	Agree
D.	Altercate
Answer» D. Altercate

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37.	Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.To separate the husk from the grain
A.	winnow
B.	whisk
C.	willow
D.	whip
Answer» B. whisk

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38.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.A good novelist should be ______ to appeal to the readers' sentiments.
A.	pretentious
B.	perspicacious
C.	precarious
D.	preposterous
Answer» C. precarious

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39.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Plebiscite
A.	Referendum
B.	Tyranny
C.	Despotism
D.	Monarchy
Answer» B. Tyranny

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40.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty
A.	Foul
B.	Aesthetic
C.	Hideous
D.	Gross
Answer» C. Hideous

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41.	Directions: Four words have been given and one of those words is correctly spelt. Identify the word with the correct spelling and mark the correct answer.
A.	Randezues
B.	Randizvous
C.	Rendezvous
D.	Rendazvous
Answer» D. Rendazvous

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42.	Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. submerge
A.	drown
B.	rise
C.	float
D.	surface
Answer» B. rise

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43.	Directions: A proverb is given in with a blank. You have to complete the proverb by selecting the correct answer from the options given below and fill in the blanks with the appropriate word so that the proverb conveys the meaning given in the bracketsBite the __________ . (Face up to doing something difficult or unpleasant)
A.	horse
B.	bullet
C.	fire
D.	devil
Answer» C. fire

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44.	Direction: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.Voracious
A.	Abstemious
B.	Squeamish
C.	Insatiable
D.	Dainty
Answer» D. Dainty

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45.	Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence. The programme was not organized properly and confusion seemed inevitable.
A.	suﬃcient
B.	uncertain
C.	appropriate
D.	permanent
Answer» C. appropriate

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46.	Choose the word which best expresses nearly the same meaning of the given wordINJUNCTION
A.	order
B.	coincidence
C.	shot of medicine
D.	meeting point of railway tracks
Answer» B. coincidence

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47.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.RANT
A.	Diatribe
B.	Harangue
C.	Tirade
D.	Calm
Answer» E.

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48.	Choose the best option that is appropriate to fill in the blanks in the given sentence:His ________ and ________ nature has won him many long-lasting friends.
A.	humane, benevolence
B.	humane, benevolent
C.	human, benevolence
D.	humanity, benevolent
Answer» C. human, benevolence

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Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Choose the most suitable adverb to fill in the blank.Emily Dickinson’s poems were unknown to people when she was alive. but later they were ______ published and recognised by everyone.

Choose the correctly spelt word.

Choose the right matching of the synonyms to the four words given below:(i) Arbiter(A) Unconcerned(ii) Blithe(B) Thrash(iii) Flail(C) Controller(iv) Zeal(D) Fervour

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

Directions: Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d) which is the most appropriate expression.Follow suit

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

In the following question, the sentence is 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.We must join hands and stop corruption which is posing ______ to the development of India.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is best substitute of the phrase.An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which is traditionally in sonata form

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

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

Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the idioms.A lady of a few words she is given to laconic answers

Choose the adjective.

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.Being linked with nature brings joy and peace as it is the ________ of the laws of Nature

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

Identify the word that is misspelt.

Choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the opposite of the given word.Deprecate

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given phrasal verb.Call on

- In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.Dainty

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Extreme self-conﬁdence or audacity

Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.There was a huge ______ in the stomach.

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:Raucous

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

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

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase given below."Run out of steam"

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

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.We must not lose heart in times of ______ .

Directions: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.Megha is attending a teachers' ________ in London.

Directions: Choose the word from the options given below which has the same meaning and can be used in the same context as the underlined word in both the sentences and mark the correct answer.A. There is a significant fall in consumer spending.B. Just put in the post when you've got time.

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is opposite in meaning to the bold and underlined word: One should not dissipate water resources.

Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.An unforeseen happening which creates some damage

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

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

Directions: Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.To separate the husk from the grain

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.A good novelist should be ______ to appeal to the readers' sentiments.

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

Directions: Four words have been given and one of those words is correctly spelt. Identify the word with the correct spelling and mark the correct answer.

Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. submerge

Direction: Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.Voracious

Choose the word that means the opposite of the highlighted word in the sentence. The programme was not organized properly and confusion seemed inevitable.

Choose the word which best expresses nearly the same meaning of the given wordINJUNCTION

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

Choose the best option that is appropriate to fill in the blanks in the given sentence:His ________ and ________ nature has won him many long-lasting friends.

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

Choose the best option that is appropriate to fill in the blanks in the given sentence:His and nature has won him many long-lasting friends.