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| 251. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.On the face of it, nothing seems to be fishy about the matter. |
| A. | From facial expressions |
| B. | In comparison |
| C. | On deeper scrutiny |
| D. | What appears on the surface |
| Answer» E. | |
| 252. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Miserable |
| A. | Joyful |
| B. | Agonized |
| C. | Inferior |
| D. | Penniless |
| Answer» B. Agonized | |
| 253. |
Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.Children need special care and ______ from the side of their parents for making them emotionally strong. |
| A. | suspicion |
| B. | attention |
| C. | reflection |
| D. | compromise |
| Answer» C. reflection | |
| 254. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.MOTIF |
| A. | Design |
| B. | Purpose |
| C. | Reason |
| D. | Creation |
| Answer» B. Purpose | |
| 255. |
Directions: Identify the meaning of the following:It was all Greek to me. |
| A. | Difficult to speak |
| B. | Difficult to write |
| C. | Difficult to arrange |
| D. | Difficult to understand |
| Answer» E. | |
| 256. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Hasty |
| A. | Quick |
| B. | Lazy |
| C. | Slow |
| D. | Delayed |
| Answer» B. Lazy | |
| 257. |
Choose the correct meaning of the Phrase "Zero hour", |
| A. | 12 O' clock at night |
| B. | The hour when an operation begins. |
| C. | The hour when the sun rises. |
| D. | The hour when the sun sets |
| Answer» C. The hour when the sun rises. | |
| 258. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Taciturn |
| A. | Silent |
| B. | Talkative |
| C. | Reticent |
| D. | Reserved |
| Answer» C. Reticent | |
| 259. |
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.They are confident of success. |
| A. | imprudent |
| B. | impatient |
| C. | diffident |
| D. | reluctant |
| Answer» D. reluctant | |
| 260. |
Directions: Choose the correct meaning of the idiomsOf one mind or opinion |
| A. | Voluntary |
| B. | Referendum |
| C. | Homogenous |
| D. | Unanimous |
| Answer» E. | |
| 261. |
A lion who is powerless is: |
| A. | institutional |
| B. | influential |
| C. | impressive |
| D. | incapable |
| Answer» E. | |
| 262. |
Directions: The question has an expression that can be replaced by a single word. Choose the most appropriate word from among the alternatives.Collection and study of coins in particular |
| A. | Numismatics |
| B. | Philately |
| C. | Ergonomics |
| D. | Eugenics |
| Answer» B. Philately | |
| 263. |
In the following question, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.MUSTY |
| A. | Fresh |
| B. | Expensive |
| C. | Clean |
| D. | Fine |
| Answer» B. Expensive | |
| 264. |
Choose the word which is most closely the same to the meaning of the given words:Ambiguous |
| A. | Clear |
| B. | Doubtful |
| C. | Large |
| D. | Complicated |
| Answer» C. Large | |
| 265. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Wine and dine |
| A. | Get drunk before dinner |
| B. | A place where both alcohol and food is served |
| C. | Live a hedonistic life |
| D. | When somebody is treated to an expensive meal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 266. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. When pigs fly |
| A. | Day dreaming about fanciful things. |
| B. | Talk nonsense when intoxicated. |
| C. | Another way of saying that every dog has his day. |
| D. | A way of saying that something will never happen. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 267. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Eight armed sea creature. |
| A. | Octopus |
| B. | Dolphin |
| C. | Crocodile |
| D. | Whale |
| Answer» B. Dolphin | |
| 268. |
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.Acknowledge |
| A. | compliant |
| B. | bent |
| C. | deny |
| D. | defeat |
| Answer» D. defeat | |
| 269. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Watch one’s step |
| A. | Be punished severely |
| B. | Warning to someone to walk or act carefully |
| C. | Revealing the secret information |
| D. | Put off work for another day |
| Answer» C. Revealing the secret information | |
| 270. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Alarums and Excursion |
| A. | Value for money and time |
| B. | Confused activity and uproar |
| C. | Source of fun or amusement |
| D. | Derive excitement or pleasure from |
| Answer» C. Source of fun or amusement | |
| 271. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.Out of print |
| A. | Not able to print due to being short on paper |
| B. | A book no longer available from the publisher |
| C. | Intentionally not mention some items in the article or book |
| D. | All publishers refuse to publish your book |
| Answer» C. Intentionally not mention some items in the article or book | |
| 272. |
Choose the word that can substitute the given sentence.A child whose parents are dead |
| A. | orphan |
| B. | postmortem |
| C. | botany |
| D. | rodent |
| Answer» B. postmortem | |
| 273. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Excitable |
| A. | Placid |
| B. | Edgy |
| C. | Fierce |
| D. | Moody |
| Answer» B. Edgy | |
| 274. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Ineffable |
| A. | unintelligible |
| B. | illegible |
| C. | inexplicable |
| D. | inexpressible |
| Answer» E. | |
| 275. |
In the following question, out of the four given alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Rest on one's laurels |
| A. | To retire from active life |
| B. | To remember thing clearly |
| C. | Not to come to point |
| D. | Defend from enemies |
| Answer» B. To remember thing clearly | |
| 276. |
He was greatly debilitated by an attack of influenza. |
| A. | depressed |
| B. | weakened |
| C. | worried |
| D. | defeated |
| Answer» C. worried | |
| 277. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.A shot in the arm |
| A. | Get hit by something. |
| B. | Lose physical strength. |
| C. | Lose motivation to do a task. |
| D. | An encouraging stimulus. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 278. |
Choose the word which best expresses the opposite meaning of the word.BRAWNY |
| A. | swift |
| B. | weak |
| C. | strong |
| D. | pale |
| Answer» C. strong | |
| 279. |
Choose the correct antonym (word with the opposite meaning) of the headword from the four options given and mark the right option:RESTRAIN |
| A. | control |
| B. | liberate |
| C. | maintain |
| D. | distract |
| Answer» C. maintain | |
| 280. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.Progressive |
| A. | Advanced |
| B. | Continuous |
| C. | Conservative |
| D. | Dynamic |
| Answer» D. Dynamic | |
| 281. |
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.Kindness |
| A. | Meanness |
| B. | Service |
| C. | Shameful |
| D. | Fatal |
| Answer» B. Service | |
| 282. |
Directions: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Hypocritically |
| A. | Beautifully |
| B. | Insidiously |
| C. | Slickly |
| D. | Artlessly |
| Answer» E. | |
| 283. |
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word from the options given below:I don't like his _________ policy of pleasing people. |
| A. | dual |
| B. | duel |
| C. | dwell |
| D. | doll |
| Answer» B. duel | |
| 284. |
Directions: Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.________ are to be avoided: they lead to conflict. |
| A. | Questions |
| B. | Statements |
| C. | Arguments |
| D. | Decisions |
| Answer» D. Decisions | |
| 285. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.BABEL |
| A. | handsome |
| B. | quiet |
| C. | ignorant |
| D. | careless |
| Answer» C. ignorant | |
| 286. |
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.The sound which is ______ to ears comes in the form of a melody. |
| A. | Soothing |
| B. | Fizzing |
| C. | Buzzing |
| D. | Razzing |
| Answer» B. Fizzing | |
| 287. |
Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below.PRESUMPTUOUS |
| A. | Ridiculous |
| B. | Unthoughtful |
| C. | Arrogant |
| D. | Ambiguous |
| Answer» D. Ambiguous | |
| 288. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.Subjugate |
| A. | Liberate |
| B. | Endow |
| C. | Emulate |
| D. | Hegemonize |
| Answer» E. | |
| 289. |
Fill in the blank by choosing the best option:At last, having long waited in vain, he laid aside his flute, and ________ his net into the sea, made an excellent haul of fish. |
| A. | drowning |
| B. | putting |
| C. | throwing |
| D. | casting |
| Answer» E. | |
| 290. |
Directions: Out of four alternatives choose the one which can be substituted for the given wordsGovernment by the Nobles. |
| A. | Democracy |
| B. | Bureaucracy |
| C. | Aristocracy |
| D. | Autocracy |
| Answer» D. Autocracy | |
| 291. |
Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word.The teacher decided to alleviate the root of distraction for students in classroom situation |
| A. | Mitigate |
| B. | Praise |
| C. | Lessen |
| D. | Augment |
| Answer» E. | |
| 292. |
Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.The growth and development of the peasant movement was indissolubly linked with the national struggle for freedom. |
| A. | firmly |
| B. | vaguely |
| C. | individually |
| D. | steadily |
| Answer» B. vaguely | |
| 293. |
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Bright |
| A. | easy |
| B. | collect |
| C. | vivid |
| D. | dull |
| Answer» E. | |
| 294. |
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.Scion |
| A. | Root |
| B. | Cause |
| C. | Heir |
| D. | Source |
| Answer» D. Source | |
| 295. |
Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is a synonym or nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined and mark the answer.The mother cajoled the child to have her dinner. |
| A. | scolded |
| B. | persuaded |
| C. | punished |
| D. | quarrelled |
| Answer» C. punished | |
| 296. |
Out of the four alternatives given for the idioms/phrase, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.A penny for your thoughts |
| A. | Start something all over again |
| B. | Be glad to see someone leave |
| C. | Way of asking what someone is thinking |
| D. | To make a bad situation worse |
| Answer» D. To make a bad situation worse | |
| 297. |
Choose the appropriate meaning of the idioms from the choices given.To keep the pot boiling |
| A. | To maintain interest |
| B. | To heat |
| C. | To show anger |
| D. | To do experiments |
| Answer» B. To heat | |
| 298. |
Direction: In the question given below, four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the option given under each question which you think best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.The failure of crops in successive years put the farmer in a tight corner. |
| A. | in a closed room |
| B. | in a small field |
| C. | in a difficult situation |
| D. | in a meadow |
| Answer» D. in a meadow | |
| 299. |
Choose the meaning of the underlined phrase.Ravi just plays the devil's advocate. Don't take his opinion seriously. |
| A. | Debates for the sake of argument |
| B. | Debates for the sake of peaceful settlement. |
| C. | Is an efficient advocate |
| D. | Is an adventurous person |
| Answer» B. Debates for the sake of peaceful settlement. | |
| 300. |
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.Greedy for money |
| A. | agnostic |
| B. | rapacious |
| C. | oblation |
| D. | celibacy |
| Answer» C. oblation | |