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1.	Fill up the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options given below.It _________ that Punit will not be selected.
A.	feels
B.	looks
C.	believes
D.	seems
Answer» E.

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2.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Carouse
A.	Quaff
B.	Grieve
C.	Overlook
D.	Ignore
Answer» B. Grieve

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3.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Return the same sort of attack
A.	Confiscate
B.	Subjugate
C.	Retaliate
D.	Alleviate
Answer» D. Alleviate

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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.Penalise
A.	Legalise
B.	Forbid
C.	Veto
D.	Outlaw
Answer» B. Forbid

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5.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Do away with
A.	Impossible
B.	Invalid
C.	To abolish
D.	Empty
Answer» D. Empty

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6.	Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. AGGRAVATE
A.	alleviate
B.	irritate
C.	exasperate
D.	integrate
Answer» B. irritate

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7.	In each of the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.A sly look that is lustful
A.	lore
B.	leer
C.	lark
D.	littoral
Answer» C. lark

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8.	In the following question, the sentence is given with a 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. The airline was unable to give us a reason for the ______________ departure delay.
A.	indivisible
B.	invincible
C.	invisible
D.	inexplicable
Answer» E.

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9.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.One who loads and uploads ships
A.	Stevedore
B.	Transgressor
C.	Lapidist
D.	Reticent
Answer» B. Transgressor

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10.	He is a man of the world. His honest advice will help us a lot.Identify the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.
A.	an important person
B.	an experienced person
C.	a social person
D.	a genius
Answer» C. a social person

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11.	Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Reprieve
A.	Abatement
B.	Absolution
C.	Continuation
D.	Amnesty
Answer» D. Amnesty

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12.	In the following question, out of the give four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Futile
A.	Effective
B.	Hopeful
C.	Cogent
D.	Useless
Answer» E.

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13.	In the following question, the sentence provided with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Mahatma Gandhi’s life __________ some of the greatest events of the century.
A.	overcome
B.	included
C.	spanned
D.	rumoured
Answer» C. spanned

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14.	Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) 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.One's actions exemplify one's attitude and values
A.	Devise
B.	Sympathize
C.	Asks for
D.	Demonstrate
Answer» E.

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15.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Golden mean
A.	Of very important use
B.	To make favourable chance
C.	Neither too much nor too little
D.	To take risk
Answer» D. To take risk

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16.	In the following question, the sentence is given with a 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.As I think back to my childhood, I ____________ recall the fun summers on my grandfather's farm.
A.	Wistfully
B.	Fiscally
C.	Hopefully
D.	Awfully
Answer» B. Fiscally

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17.	Pick out the rightly spelt word
A.	Comittee
B.	Commitee
C.	Committee
D.	Commite
Answer» D. Commite

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18.	Direction: In the following question, select the choice whose meaning is opposite to the word shown in capitals for the below question.OBFUSCATE
A.	Cloud
B.	Construct
C.	Clarify
D.	Cast
Answer» D. Cast

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19.	Below a word is given followed by three sentences which consist of that word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Identify the sentence/s which best expresses the meaning of the word. Choose option 5 (None of the these) if the word is not suitable in any of the sentences.HORRENDOUSA. The conditions were horrendous, and dysentery killed many soldiers.B. On the other hand, if your friend or family member had a horrendous experience with a contractor, then heed the warning and stay away, regardless of the low cost the contractor may quote you.C. Such a horrendous day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams, but it didn't.
A.	ONLY A
B.	ONLY B
C.	ONLY C
D.	BOTH A AND B
E.	NONE OF THESE.
Answer» E. NONE OF THESE.

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20.	Directions: Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.SARCASM
A.	contempt
B.	flattery
C.	bitterness
D.	irony
Answer» C. bitterness

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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. Myopic
A.	Blind
B.	Biased
C.	Careless
D.	Farsighted
Answer» E.

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22.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come what may
A.	Welcome all visitors with open arms.
B.	No matter what happens.
C.	Insure all your property from all kinds of losses.
D.	Willing to become whatever fate has in store for your future.
Answer» C. Insure all your property from all kinds of losses.

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23.	Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom:"Smell a rat"
A.	To suspect something bad
B.	To misunderstand
C.	To detect bad smell
D.	To forsake
Answer» B. To misunderstand

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24.	Directions: Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.A group of cattle
A.	Litter
B.	Herd
C.	Pride
D.	Flock
Answer» C. Pride

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25.	Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.Scanty
A.	Abundant
B.	Limited
C.	Ignorant
D.	Spiritualistic
Answer» B. Limited

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26.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Lambency
A.	Effulgence
B.	Dullness
C.	Gusto
D.	Phosphorescence
Answer» C. Gusto

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27.	Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.As soon as Hitler came to power he started ______ the Jews.
A.	plicating
B.	persecuting
C.	persisting
D.	prosecuting
Answer» C. persisting

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28.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Pandora's box
A.	Arguments for and against
B.	To act dubiously
C.	Popular
D.	A prolific source of trouble
Answer» E.

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29.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Study of tumours
A.	Oenology
B.	Oncology
C.	Phrenology
D.	Upology
Answer» C. Phrenology

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30.	Directions: 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.His timidity proved costly.
A.	arrogance
B.	boldness
C.	skillfulness
D.	cunning
Answer» C. skillfulness

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31.	Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Snake in the grass
A.	a mean person
B.	a deceitful person
C.	a slippery person
D.	a suspicious person.
Answer» C. a slippery person

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32.	In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Best of both worlds
A.	Having all the advantages
B.	Having all the disadvantages
C.	Having fun
D.	Having trouble
Answer» B. Having all the disadvantages

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33.	Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To bury the hatchet
A.	End hostility
B.	To confess
C.	Hide stolen goods
D.	To hide evidence
Answer» B. To confess

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34.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Notorious
A.	Disreputable
B.	Ethical
C.	Honorable
D.	Glorious
Answer» B. Ethical

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35.	In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.His candid opinions have won him many friends.
A.	kind
B.	courteous
C.	generous
D.	frank
Answer» E.

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36.	Choose the word that is spelt correctly and fill the blanks:A river can change its _____.
A.	courses
B.	corrse
C.	coarse
D.	course
Answer» E.

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37.	Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words.Dolphins are regarded as the _________ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping ________ sailors have been _______ since Roman times.
A.	dangerous, suffering, regular
B.	friendliest, drowning, common
C.	friendly, worried, common
D.	friendliest, seeing, occasional
Answer» C. friendly, worried, common

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38.	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.They found a world of ______ between what he said and what he did.
A.	Chaos
B.	Bitterness
C.	Difference
D.	Hope
Answer» D. Hope

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39.	Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error.The coin collector was willing to pay/ a huge sum for the rare coin/ because it was/ one kind.
A.	because it was
B.	coin collector was willing to pay
C.	one kind
D.	a huge sum for the rare coin
Answer» D. a huge sum for the rare coin

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40.	In the following question, two statements are given with some words in bold. Which of the following pairs of bold words must be interchanged to make both the sentences grammatically correct.a. The military(A) leadership should move(B) with greater seriousness(C) to find ways of mitigating the stress levels of compromises(D).b. There has been a great deal(E) of give and take and soldiers(F) in the format(G) of the agreement(H).
A.	A-G
B.	A-E
C.	D-E and B-F
D.	D-F
E.	B-H
Answer» E. B-H

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41.	Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.Efficacy of the project needs an examination
A.	Inefficiency
B.	Efficiency
C.	Value
D.	Effectiveness
Answer» B. Efficiency

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42.	Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A person who studies the structure of the earth
A.	Gynaecologist
B.	Geographer
C.	Gemologist
D.	Geologist
Answer» E.

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43.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.FOYER
A.	Kitchen
B.	Verandah
C.	Bedroom
D.	Lobby
Answer» E.

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44.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.Guzzle
A.	Carouse
B.	Starve
C.	Imbibe
D.	Quaff
Answer» C. Imbibe

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45.	Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Organisms that live on another
A.	Bacteria
B.	Microbes
C.	Viruses
D.	Parasites
Answer» E.

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46.	In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Prolific
A.	Dead
B.	Productive
C.	Famous
D.	Evidence
Answer» C. Famous

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47.	In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill
A.	Indubitable
B.	Palpable
C.	Authentic
D.	Charlatan
Answer» E.

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48.	A dime a dozen
A.	something precious
B.	something valuable
C.	something common
D.	something not available
Answer» D. something not available

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49.	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.At the drop of a hat
A.	Without any hesitation
B.	When attempt fails and it’s time to start all over
C.	To further a loss with mockery
D.	Judging other’s intentions too much
Answer» B. When attempt fails and it’s time to start all over

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50.	Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the given options.He is now a gentleman at large living as best as he can.
A.	Dominating
B.	At liberty
C.	A person without any serious occupation
D.	Ordinary and undistinguished
Answer» D. Ordinary and undistinguished

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Explore topic-wise MCQs in Testing Subject.

Fill up the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options given below.It _________ that Punit will not be selected.

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

In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. Return the same sort of attack

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

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

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

In each of the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given word/sentence.A sly look that is lustful

In the following question, the sentence is given with a 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. The airline was unable to give us a reason for the ______________ departure delay.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.One who loads and uploads ships

He is a man of the world. His honest advice will help us a lot.Identify the correct meaning of the underlined idiom.

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

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

In the following question, the sentence provided with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Mahatma Gandhi’s life __________ some of the greatest events of the century.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word(s) 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.One's actions exemplify one's attitude and values

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

In the following question, the sentence is given with a 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.As I think back to my childhood, I ____________ recall the fun summers on my grandfather's farm.

Pick out the rightly spelt word

Direction: In the following question, select the choice whose meaning is opposite to the word shown in capitals for the below question.OBFUSCATE

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

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Come what may

Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom:"Smell a rat"

Directions: Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.A group of cattle

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is an antonym or the most opposite in meaning to the word or phrase given below and mark the correct answer.Scanty

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

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.As soon as Hitler came to power he started ______ the Jews.

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/ Phrase.Pandora's box

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Study of tumours

Directions: 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.His timidity proved costly.

Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Snake in the grass

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

Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.To bury the hatchet

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

In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.His candid opinions have won him many friends.

Choose the word that is spelt correctly and fill the blanks:A river can change its _____.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words.Dolphins are regarded as the _________ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping ________ sailors have been _______ since Roman times.

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.They found a world of ______ between what he said and what he did.

Identify the part of the sentence which contains an error.The coin collector was willing to pay/ a huge sum for the rare coin/ because it was/ one kind.

Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.Efficacy of the project needs an examination

Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A person who studies the structure of the earth

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

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

Directions: Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Organisms that live on another

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

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill

A dime a dozen

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.At the drop of a hat

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom from the given options.He is now a gentleman at large living as best as he can.

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words.Dolphins are regarded as the ___ creatures in the sea and stories of them helping sailors have been _ since Roman times.