5448 + Mcqs in Vocabulary McqOptions

1.	Always : Never
A.	Often : Rarely
B.	Frequently : Normally
C.	Constantly : Frequently
D.	Intermittently : Casually
Answer» B. Frequently : Normally

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2.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Dilate
A.	Stretch
B.	Develop
C.	Compress
D.	Enlarge
Answer» D. Enlarge

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3.	Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.ANODYNE
A.	Hostile
B.	Gigantic
C.	Benign
D.	Harmful
Answer» D. Harmful

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4.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Fool’s paradise
A.	In which no team wins
B.	To be tired of being happy
C.	Being happy for foolish reasons
D.	Be secretive for unfound reasons
Answer» D. Be secretive for unfound reasons

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5.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Cardinal
A.	Essential
B.	Auxiliary
C.	Unnecessary
D.	Negligible
Answer» B. Auxiliary

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6.	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. Priya ______ a taste for poetry in the company of her cousin.
A.	Imbibed
B.	Fostered
C.	Learnt
D.	Cultivated
Answer» E.

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7.	Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Earthly
A.	heavenly
B.	inclined
C.	praise
D.	actual
Answer» B. inclined

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8.	Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with four words marked as (A), (B), (C) and (D). These words may or may not be placed in their correct order. Four options with different arrangements of these words have been provided. Mark the option with the correct arrangement as the answer. If no rearrangement is required, mark option (5) as your answer.The trapped (A) was horribly (B) regiment (C) during the war, with the sea on one side and the enemy (D) on the other.
A.	B-D
B.	A-C
C.	C-D
D.	B-A
E.	No Rearrangement
Answer» C. C-D

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9.	Choose the word or the phrase that has most nearly the same meaning as the word given below.SABOTAGE
A.	Wrench
B.	Resistance
C.	Deliberate subversion
D.	Subvention
Answer» D. Subvention

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10.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Triumph
A.	Establish
B.	Sorrow
C.	Disdain
D.	Elation
Answer» C. Disdain

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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.Relish
A.	Detest
B.	Hate
C.	Loathe
D.	Adore
Answer» E.

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12.	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.Heedless
A.	Careless
B.	Observant
C.	Rash
D.	Neglectful
Answer» C. Rash

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13.	A person of reserved nature
A.	Reticent
B.	Ruminant
C.	Reductionist
D.	Realist
Answer» B. Ruminant

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14.	Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.There was a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.
A.	dearth
B.	scarcity
C.	presence
D.	surplus
Answer» E.

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15.	Choose the correct option for the following blanks.In spite of our best efforts, we failed to _____ any new facts from him.
A.	Elicit
B.	Detain
C.	Eject
D.	Enlist
Answer» B. Detain

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16.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Devika is the most _________ of them all and has managed to do well in her profession.
A.	Intelligent
B.	Simple
C.	Insolent
D.	Audacious
Answer» B. Simple

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17.	Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word:Fodder
A.	Meal
B.	Corn
C.	Grass
D.	Bottle feed
Answer» E.

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18.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant
A.	Experience
B.	Premonition
C.	Perform
D.	Effective
Answer» C. Perform

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19.	Choose the antonym of the underlined word:There is a dearth of skilled workers in this area.
A.	shortage
B.	plentifulness
C.	scarcity
D.	paucity
Answer» C. scarcity

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20.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Creature comforts
A.	hint
B.	luxuries
C.	support
D.	colloquial
Answer» C. support

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21.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Extreme
A.	Mild
B.	Highest
C.	Maximum
D.	Supreme
Answer» B. Highest

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22.	Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:Everything was at sixes and sevens.
A.	Disordered
B.	Lost
C.	Found
D.	Sold
Answer» B. Lost

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23.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Nugatory
A.	Delusive
B.	Futile
C.	Unreal
D.	Productive
Answer» E.

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24.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Ring-fencing
A.	The place where the sport of fencing is played by two opponents.
B.	Doubly protecting your assets.
C.	Guarantee that funds allocated for a particular purpose will not be spent on anything else.
D.	Be ready to ﬁght for what is your right.
Answer» D. Be ready to ﬁght for what is your right.

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25.	Directions: Out of the given alternatives, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word AFFLUENT
A.	Reluctant
B.	Poor
C.	Clear
D.	Enthusiastic
Answer» C. Clear

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26.	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. His language is political and vitriolic.
A.	imaginative
B.	sprightly
C.	vivacious
D.	abusive
Answer» E.

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27.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Winsome
A.	Repulsive
B.	Charming
C.	Ugly
D.	Repellent
Answer» C. Ugly

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28.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Which can easily be carved without breaking
A.	reformism
B.	cannibal
C.	interment
D.	flexible
Answer» E.

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29.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Incite
A.	Discourage
B.	Craze
C.	Agitate
D.	Activate
Answer» B. Craze

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30.	Directions: In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Fabricate
A.	Build
B.	Break
C.	Contrive
D.	Erect
Answer» C. Contrive

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31.	Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.I was deeply affected by his urbane behaviour.
A.	rural
B.	rude
C.	irrational
D.	indifferent
Answer» C. irrational

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32.	Choose the word that best defines the given phrase:-‘A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge’
A.	Verbose
B.	Pedantic
C.	Ornate
D.	Pompous
Answer» C. Ornate

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33.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Cross out
A.	Interrupt
B.	Summon up
C.	Eliminate
D.	Inflate
Answer» D. Inflate

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34.	In the question, one sentence is given, and four words have been given in bold denoted by (A), (B), (C) and (D). You have to decide, which of the following is inappropriate in context. If all the words are appropriate in the context then mark ‘All correct’ as your answer. Introverts(A) do not necessarily dislike other people, they just prefer(B) smaller crowds, familiar(C) faces and less interaction. (D).
A.	A
B.	B
C.	C
D.	D
E.	All are correct
Answer» F.

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35.	Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Cost an arm and a leg
A.	Extremely expensive
B.	Working all night
C.	Very cheap
D.	Paying for useless thing
Answer» B. Working all night

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36.	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._____ you work hard, you cannot succeed.
A.	If
B.	Till
C.	Until
D.	Unless
Answer» E.

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37.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Pernicious
A.	Beneficial
B.	Dangerous
C.	Innocuous
D.	Advantageous
Answer» C. Innocuous

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38.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.The use of irony to mock or convey contempt
A.	Sanction
B.	Flatter
C.	Compliment
D.	Sarcasm
Answer» E.

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39.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps
A.	Concoct
B.	Whittle
C.	Beget
D.	Exigency
Answer» C. Beget

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40.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Give oneself airs
A.	To be blunt about something
B.	To remember things clearly
C.	To comprehend the meaning
D.	To act better than one really is
Answer» E.

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41.	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 no ______ the fact that traditions have a greater hold on the public than anything else.
A.	Jigging
B.	Denying
C.	Abducting
D.	Bemusing
Answer» C. Abducting

Discussion

42.	CEASE
A.	begin
B.	stop
C.	create
D.	dull
Answer» C. create

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43.	Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.To get away with
A.	To escape from something
B.	To go away from home
C.	To finish an assignment
D.	To go to an unknown place
Answer» B. To go away from home

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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. Chicken-hearted
A.	Coward
B.	Short-tempered
C.	Composed
D.	Bold
Answer» B. Short-tempered

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45.	Choose the word that best replaces the words highlighted in the sentence. The children in the playschool were playing with one half of a sphere.
A.	a globe
B.	a hemisphere
C.	a sphere
D.	a cylinder
Answer» C. a sphere

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46.	Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each.Choose the response 1, 2, 3 or 4 which is the most appropriate expression.Costs an arm and a leg
A.	Severe punishment to someone
B.	Too much consciousness about one’s body
C.	Two difficult alternatives
D.	Something very expensive
Answer» E.

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47.	Choose the correct synonym (word with similar meaning) of the headword from the four options given and mark the right option.MERCURIAL
A.	variable
B.	courage
C.	injurious
D.	blakish
Answer» B. courage

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48.	Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.My cousin talks non-stop and bugs me when I try to study.
A.	hinders my work
B.	gives assistance
C.	irritates me
D.	gives encouragement
Answer» D. gives encouragement

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49.	Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space._______ forests prevent erosion.
A.	Lean
B.	Dense
C.	Sparse
D.	Tidy
Answer» C. Sparse

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50.	Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. UNCOUTH
A.	refined
B.	careful
C.	generous
D.	coarse
Answer» B. careful

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Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Always : Never

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

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

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

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

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. Priya ______ a taste for poetry in the company of her cousin.

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Earthly

Choose the word or the phrase that has most nearly the same meaning as the word given below.SABOTAGE

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

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

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.Heedless

A person of reserved nature

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.There was a paucity of information on the ingredients of many cosmetics.

Choose the correct option for the following blanks.In spite of our best efforts, we failed to _____ any new facts from him.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Devika is the most _________ of them all and has managed to do well in her profession.

Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word:Fodder

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

Choose the antonym of the underlined word:There is a dearth of skilled workers in this area.

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

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

Directions: Select the correct meaning of the idiom underlined below:Everything was at sixes and sevens.

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

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

Directions: Out of the given alternatives, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word AFFLUENT

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. His language is political and vitriolic.

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Which can easily be carved without breaking

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

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

Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.I was deeply affected by his urbane behaviour.

Choose the word that best defines the given phrase:-‘A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge’

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

Directions: In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Cost an arm and a leg

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._____ you work hard, you cannot succeed.

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.The use of irony to mock or convey contempt

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps

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

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 no ______ the fact that traditions have a greater hold on the public than anything else.

CEASE

Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom.To get away with

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

Choose the word that best replaces the words highlighted in the sentence. The children in the playschool were playing with one half of a sphere.

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each.Choose the response 1, 2, 3 or 4 which is the most appropriate expression.Costs an arm and a leg

Choose the correct synonym (word with similar meaning) of the headword from the four options given and mark the right option.MERCURIAL

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.My cousin talks non-stop and bugs me when I try to study.

Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space._______ forests prevent erosion.

Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. UNCOUTH