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1. What is the most appropriate Synonym for the word “Consensus”?
(A) disagreement
(B) harmony
(C) Difference
(D) minority view
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Consensus
Definition: a general agreement.
Synonyms: agreement, harmony, concord, like-mindedness, concurrence, common consent
Antonyms: disagreement, minority view , Difference
Usage: there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed
2. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Hauled”?
(A) manhandle
(B) crash
(C) thrust
(D) push
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Hauled
Definition: (of a person) pull or drag with effort or force.
Synonyms: drag, pull, tug, heave, hump, trail, draw, tow, manhandle
Antonyms: push. blast, crash, push, thrust
Usage: he hauled his bike out of the shed
3. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym of the word “Colonial”?
(A) joint
(B) group
(C) together
(D) disjoint
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Colonial
Definition: a native or inhabitant of a colony.
Synonyms: group, joint, together.
Antonyms: separate, disjoint
Usage: a rebellion by Dutch-speaking colonials
4. Choose the correct antonym for the word “Overawe”-
(A) daunt
(B) intimidate
(C) daunt
(D) cow
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Overawe
Definition: impress (someone) so much that they are silent or inhibited.
Synonyms: intimidate, daunt, cow, take someone’s breath away, awe, disconcert, blind someone with something Antonyms: discourage, fail.
Usage: the eleven-year-old was overawed by the atmosphere
Direction (05-06): – Choose the most relevant one word: –
5. To secretly store more than what is allowed –
(A) Collection
(B) Backlog
(C) Compilation
(D) Hoarding
Ans (D)
Explanation: –
To secretly store more than what is allowed – Hoarding
6. A written statement about someone’s character, usually provided by an employer-
(A) Testimonial
(B) Grateful
(C) Beholden
(D) Thankful
Ans (A)
Explanation: –
A written statement about someone’s character, usually provided by an employer- Testimonial
Direction (07-08): Choose the correctly spelt word: –
7. (A) Champegne
(B) Champagne
(C) Champaine
(D) Campaine
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
(B) Champagne
8. (A) Curiesity
(B) Curiosity
(C) Curoisity
(D) Curriosity
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
(B) Curiosity
Direction (9-10): Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
9. ____________the exercise routine is the reason for his good physique.
(A) Flinging himself into
(B) supervenient himself into
(C) Incidental himself into
(D) Causeless himself into
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Fling yourself into
Meaning – Doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Example – Flinging himself into the exercise routine is the reason for his good physique.
10. If someone doesn’t________, they don’t react or show any emotion when surprised, shocked, etc.
(A) Bat on wink
(B) Bat an eyelid
(C) Bat a wink
(D) Bat on eyelid
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Bat an eyelid
Meaning: To display a subtle emotional reaction, such as consternation, annoyance, sadness, joy, etc
Example: If someone doesn’t bat an eyelid, they don’t react or show any emotion when surprised, shocked, etc.
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