Vocabulary Test 14

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Question 1
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Sordid

A
Harmful

B
Dirty

C
Splendid

D
Dangerous

Solution

'Sordid' means 'Foul, Shameful, Dirty or Filthy'.
Option B - 'Dirty' means 'Filthy, Unclean or Shabby', which is similar to the meaning of the given word.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Harmful' means 'Damaging, Injurious, Destructive or Hazardous', Option C - 'Splendid' means 'Magnificent, Grand, Spectacular or Elegant', Option D - 'Dangerous' means 'Risky, Hazardous or Insecure', none of which convey similar meanings to the given word.

Therefore, as per the meanings, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Sordid' is Option B - Dirty.
Question 2
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Infernal

A
Exacting

B
Angelic

C
Devilish

D
Damaging

Solution

'Infernal' is an adjective which means 'Wretched, Horrible or Annoying'. Option C - 'Devilish' is an adjective which means 'Shameful, Horrible or Dreadful', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Devilish'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Exacting' is an adjective which means 'Hard, Difficult or challenging', Option B - 'Angelic' is an adjective which means 'Divine, Heavenly or Pure', Option D - 'Damaging' is an adjective which means 'causing physical damage'.

Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Infernal' is - Option C - 'Devilish'.
Question 3
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Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
To hear through the grapevine

A
To learn gardening

B
To learn about fruits

C
To learn something officially

D
To learn something from a rumour

Solution

An idiom is a group of words whose meaning has been established through time and which cannot be deduced from the meaning of the individual words. The meaning is not literal. Going by this explanation, the expression "to hear through the grapevine" has nothing to do with plants or gardening. Thus, options A and B are incorrect.
Option D is correct as the idiom means to learn of something informally and unofficially through gossip or rumour.
Option C is incorrect as it is the complete opposite of the meaning of the idiom.
Question 4
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined phrase.
Someone who travels and visits different countries.

A
athletic

B
jet-setter

C
cosmologist

D
masochist

Solution

A jet setter is a person who travels frequently for pleasure. Thus option B is the correct answer.

Athletic means physically strong and active, a cosmologist is a scientist who studies the origin of the universe and a masochist is a person who enjoys an activity that appears to be painful and tedious. Therefore the options A, C and D are incorrect answers to this question.
Question 5
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Desultory

A
Obedient

B
Punctual

C
Regular

D
Aimless

Solution

'Desultory' is an adjective which means 'Casual, Half-hearted, Superficial or Aimless'. Option D - 'Aimless' is an adjective which means 'Unambitious, Unfocused, Apathetic and Goalless', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Aimless'
On the other hand, Option A - 'Obedient' is an adjective which means 'Compliant, Dutiful or law-abiding', Option B - 'Punctual' is an adjective which means 'Prompt, Timely or On-schedule', Option C - 'Regular' is an adjective which means 'Methodical, Systematic, Disciplined or Meticulous', none of which convey similar meaning as of the given word.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Desultory' is D - Aimless.
Question 6
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Plush

A
Comforting

B
Luxurious

C
Tasty

D
Delicious

Solution

'Plush' is an adjective which means 'Expensive, Luxurious or of high quality'. Option B - 'Luxurious' is an adjective which means 'Extravagant, Costly or Deluxe', which conveys a similar meaning as of the given word 'Plush'.

On the other hand, Option A - 'Comforting' is an adjective which means 'Sympathetic, Compassionate or Gentle', Option C - 'Tasty' is an adjective which means 'Delicious, Luscious or Mouth-watering', Option D - 'Delicious' is an adjective which means 'Tasty, Mouth-watering or appetizing', none of which convey similar meanings as of the given word.

Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for the given word 'Plush' is Option B - 'Luxurious'.
Question 7
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Mutation

A
Variation

B
Display

C
Severance

D
Silence

Solution

'Mutation' is a noun which means 'Variation, Transformation or Modification.
Option A - 'Variation' is a noun which means 'Modification, Distinction or Alteration' which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Mutation'.
On the other hand, Option B - 'Display' is a noun which means 'Exhibit, Arrangement or Exposure', Option C - 'Severance' is a noun which means 'Division by cutting or slicing' Option D - 'Silence' is a noun which means 'Quietness, Stillness or Tranquility', none of these options convey similar meaning as of the given word 'Mutation'.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for the given word 'Mutation' is Option A - 'Variation'.
Question 8
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Paramount

A
Prestigious

B
Supreme

C
Valuable

D
Urgent

Solution

'Paramount' is an adjective which means 'Supreme, Cardinal or Predominant'. Option B -'Supreme' is an adjective which means 'Superior, Cardinal or Prime', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Paramount'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Prestigious' is an adjective which means 'Eminent, Reputable, Renowned or High-ranking', Option C - 'Valuable' is an adjective which means 'Costly, Precious or Treasure', Option D - 'Urgent' is an adjective which means 'Grave, Acute or Critical', none of which convey similar meanings as of the given word.

Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Paramount' is Option B - Supreme.
Question 9
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Venal

A
Hope

B
Sacrifice

C
Corruption

D
Respect

Solution

'Venal' means behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange of money. E.g. They are accused of being involved in venal practices. 'Hope' means to want something to happen or to be true. 'Sacrifice' means to give up something that is valuable to you. 'Corruption' means illegal or dishonest behaviour, especially by people in positions of power. 'Respect' means admiration shown for someone.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 10
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Overstrung

A
Slow

B
Relaxed

C
Jittery

D
Priggish

Solution

'Overstrung' is an adjective which means 'Extremely nervous or tense'.
Option C -'Jittery' is an adjective which means 'Nervous or unable to relax', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Overstrung'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Slow' is an adjective which means 'Unhurried or leisurely', Option B - 'Relaxed' is an adjective which means 'free from tension or anxiety', Option D - 'Priggish' is an adjective which means 'Superior, Self-righteous or Moralistic'. But the meaning of all these options is not similar to the meaning of the given word 'Overstrung'.
Therefore, the synonym of Overstrung' is Option C - Jittery.

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Question 1

Harmful

Dirty

Splendid

Dangerous

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Question 2

Exacting

Angelic

Devilish

Damaging

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Question 3

To learn gardening

To learn about fruits

To learn something officially

To learn something from a rumour

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Question 4

athletic

jet-setter

cosmologist

masochist

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Question 5

Obedient

Punctual

Regular

Aimless

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Question 6

Comforting

Luxurious

Tasty

Delicious

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Question 7

Variation

Display

Severance

Silence

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Question 8

Prestigious

Supreme

Valuable

Urgent

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Question 9

Hope

Sacrifice

Corruption

Respect

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Question 10

Slow

Relaxed

Jittery

Priggish

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