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1. What is the most appropriate Synonym for the word “ Enshrined”?
(A) set out
(B) abased
(C) degraded
(D) demeaned
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Enshrined
Meaning: preserve (a right, tradition, or idea) in a form that ensures it will be protected and respected.
Synonyms: set down, set out, spell out
Antonyms: abased, degraded, demeaned
Usage: “the right of all workers to strike was enshrined in the new constitution”
2. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Deployed”?
(A) gather
(B) collect
(C) hoard
(D) position
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Deployed
Meaning: move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.
Synonyms: position, station, post
Antonyms: gather, hoard, collect,
Usage: “forces were deployed at strategic locations”
3. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word “Cognisant”?
(A) oblivious
(B) insensible
(C) unaware
(D) conscious
Ans. (D)
Explanation: –
Cognisant
Meaning: having knowledge or awareness.
Synonyms: aware, conscious, apprised
Antonyms: insensible, oblivious, unaware
Usage: “statesmen must be cognizant of the political boundaries within which they work”
4. Choose the correct antonym for the word “Indulgence”-
(A) moderation
(B) satisfaction
(C) gratification
(D) satisfying
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Indulgence
Meaning: the action or fact of indulging.
Synonyms: satisfaction, satisfying, gratification
Antonyms: denial, moderation
Usage: “indulgence in self-pity”
Direction (5-6): – Choose the most relevant one word: –
5. A small village or group of houses –
(A) Colony
(B) Community
(C) Hamlet
(D) Settlement
Ans. (C)
Explanation: –
A small village or group of houses – Hamlet
6. A funeral procession-
(A) Cortege
(B) Pomp
(C) Pageantry
(D) Splurge
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
A funeral procession-Cortege
Direction (7-8): Choose the correctly spelt word: –
7. (A) Spontaneous
(B) Spountaneous
(C) Spontanieuss
(D) Spontanueus
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
(A) Spontaneous
8. (A) Inartificiel
(B) Inartifficial
(C) Inartificial
(D) Inertificial
Ans. (C)
Explanation: –
(C) Inartificial
Direction (9-10): Choose the most appropriate Idioms: –
9. The football player blamed the rainy weather for his poor performance, but as they say, a _______________
(A) bad workman blames his tools
(B) bad workman reprove his tools
(C) bad practician blames their tools
(D) bad manual workman blames their tools
Ans. (A)
Explanation: –
Bad workers always blame their tools:
Meaning: “A bad worker always blames their tools” – If somebody does a job badly or loses in a game and claims that they were let down by their equipment, you can use this to imply that this was not the case.
Example: The football player blamed the rainy weather for his poor performance, but as they say, a bad workman blames his tools.
10. That dress wasn’t exactly what I would have picked for myself, but, hey, it was free, and I’m broke right now ______________________.
(A) demandant can’t be choosers
(B) Beggars can’t be choosers
(C) mendicant can’t be choosers
(D) Beggar can’t be choosers
Ans. (B)
Explanation: –
Beggars can’t be choosers:
Meaning: This idiom means that people who are in great need must accept any help that is offered, even if it is not a complete solution to their problems.
Example: That dress wasn’t exactly what I would have picked for myself, but, hey, it was free, and I’m broke right now. Beggars can’t be choosers.
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