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1. What is the most appropriate Synonym for the word “Fluctuating”?
(A) change
(B) steady
(C) sable
(D) static
Ans. (A)
Explanation:
Fluctuating
Definition: rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Synonyms: vary, differ, shift, change, alter, waver, swing, oscillate, alternate, rise and fall, go up and down
Antonyms: sable, static, steady.
Usage: trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year
2. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Synergy”?
(A) team effort.
(B) discord
(C) divorce
(D) separation
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Synergy
Definition: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Synonyms: team work, harmony, union, team effort.
Antonyms: discord, divorce, separation.
Usage: the synergy between artist and record company
3. Which of the following is the most appropriate antonym of the word “Amassed”?
(A) collect
(B) gather
(C) assemble
(D) dissipate
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Amassed
Definition: gather together or accumulate (a large amount or number of material or things) over a period of time.
Synonyms: gather, collect, assemble
Antonyms: dissipate
Usage: he amassed a fortune estimated at close to a million pounds
4. Choose the correct antonym for the word “Stature”-
(A) Celebrity
(B) Reputation
(C) Renown
(D) Impotence
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Stature (
Definition: Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.
Synonyms: Reputation, Celebrity, Renown and Acclaim
Antonyms: Impotence, Inability and Inadequacy
Usage: An architect of international stature
Direction (05-06): – Choose the most relevant one word: –
5. The shelter of an Arab-
(A) Dower
(B) Dowry
(C) Layette
(D) Portion
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
The shelter of an Arab- Dower
6. The place frequented for the reasons of pleasure or health-
(A) Resort
(B) Change
(C) Commute
(D) Switch
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
The place frequented for the reasons of pleasure or health- Resort
Direction (07-08): Choose the correctly spelt word: –
7. (A) Betrrothed
(B) Bitrothed
(C) Betrotred
(D) Betrothed
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
(D) Betrothed
8. (A) Convelescent
(B) Convalesent
(C) Convalecent
(D) Convalescent
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
(D) Convalescent
Direction (9-10): Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
9. She did not let her grief pour out when her father passed away. It’s not good for her to ___________his feelings.
(A) cork up
(B) stop up
(C) damping up
(D) plug up
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Cork up something
Meaning – Failing to express your emotions.
Example – She did not let her grief pour out when her father passed away. It’s not good for her to cork up his feelings.
10. Joe had worked for 10 years with all his loyalty for his company. He was ______when his boss held him responsible for the theft.
(A) cutting to the quick
(B) cut to the quick
(C) cutting quickly
(D) cut to the prompt
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Cut to the quick
Meaning – Hurting someone deeply or offending them.
Example – Joe had worked for 10 years with all his loyalty for his company. He was cut to the quick when his boss held him responsible for the theft.
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