Vocabulary Test 22

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Question 1
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate idiom:

Dhoni is confident about winning; after all, he has _____.

A
An ace up his sleeve

B
A little bird in his wings

C
An angel to guard

D
A battleship for all seasons

Solution

From the given options, 'an ace up his sleeve' means 'a plan kept secret until it becomes necessary to use it', and can be used to refer to sportsmen, who usually have a hidden plan while the sport is happening. Hence option A is correct. Options B, C and D are not idioms, nor do they refer to the sentence. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 2
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Pick the option that most appropriately describes the idiom in the quotes in the given sentence.

The opposition spokesperson has put his 'foot in his mouth' yet again.

A
Spoken eloquently

B
Criticized the ruling party

C
Changed his statement

D
Said something embarrassing or regretful

Solution

The meaning of the idiom 'foot in the mouth' is to say something foolish, embarrassing, or tactless.
So, the correct answer is D) said something embarrassing or regretful.
Question 3
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The synonym of BEQUEST is:

A
Parsimony

B
Matrimony

C
Heritage

D
Patrimony

Solution

(A) Parsimony - extreme reluctance to spend money or use resources
(B) Matrimony - Marriage or the state of being married
(C) Heritage - property that is or may be inherited
(D) Patrimony - property inherited from one's father or male ancestor.

The word 'Bequest' means a legacy - something that is to be carried forward from the past. Although both options (C) and (D) mean inheritance, option (D) is specific to inheritance from a male in the family, unlike the general use of the given word in option (C). Hence, the correct answer here is option (C).
Question 4
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Choose the option that replaces the phrase in quotes with the correct idiomatic expression.
He was caught between 'the devil and the dead sea'.

A
No change

B
The devil and the deep blue sea

C
Death and the deep sea

D
Death and the devilish sea

Solution

"Between the devil and the deep blue sea" is an idiom that means 'having to choose between two undesirable situations.'
Hence, the correct option is B.
Question 5
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Pick the option that best describes the idiom in quotes in the following sentence.

By winning the prestigious Grammy award, she has added yet another 'feather in her cap' .

A
Significant achievement to her list

B
Medal to her collection

C
Piece of clothing to her wardrobe

D
Person recognized internationally

Solution

'Feather in her cap' means an achievement she can be proud of.
So, the correct answer is A) significant achievement to her list.
Question 6
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Pick the option that best describes the phrase in quotes in the sentence given below:

With time running short, 'he worked flat out' and managed to make it.

A
As fast and as hard as he could

B
When he wanted

C
Using shortcuts

D
Out of his flat

Solution

'Working flat out' means holding nothing back and working at top speed.
So, the most appropriate answer is A) as fast and as hard as he could.
Question 7
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Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
When you are in a situation where you don't belong, you're _____.

A
an interloper

B
a victim

C
an immigrant

D
a fugitive

Solution

Victim - one who gets harmed or affected. Immigrant- someone who lives in another country. Fugitive- someone who has escaped from confinement or a bad situation. None of these fit into the blank. So, the correct option is A) an Interloper which means someone who gets involved in something or some place where he/she is not wanted.
Question 8
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Pick the option that best decribes the idiom in quotes in the following sentence.

You have to 'hit the ground running' to catch the opposition by surprise.

A
Begin something and continue doing it at a fast pace

B
Keep running fast

C
Hit the ground hard

D
Run in circles around the ground

Solution

The meaning of the idiom 'hit the ground running' means to start something and proceed at a fast pace with great enthusiasm.
So, the most obvious answer is A.
Question 9
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Pick the option that describes the idiom in the quotes most appropriately.

Every time the government plays to its vote banks, it is the common tax-payer who 'feels the pinch'.

A
Joins the vote-bank

B
Leaves the vote bank

C
Is left feeling short of money

D
Registers its protest

Solution

The meaning of the idiom 'feel the pinch' is to experience the effect of having less money.
So, the correct answer is C) is left feeling short of money.
Question 10
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The synonym of PATRONAGE is:

A
Donation

B
Support

C
Espionage

D
Beneficiary

Solution

'Patronage' refers to the support given by a patron. Therefore appropriate synonym here is option B 'Support'.

Whereas 'espionage' refers to practice of spying, 'donation' refers to something given as charity, 'beneficiary' refers to a person who derives advantage from something. Therefore options A, C, D are incorrect.

Option B is the correct answer.

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Question 1

An ace up his sleeve

A little bird in his wings

An angel to guard

A battleship for all seasons

Solution

Question 2

Spoken eloquently

Criticized the ruling party

Changed his statement

Said something embarrassing or regretful

Solution

Question 3

Parsimony

Matrimony

Heritage

Patrimony

Solution

Question 4

No change

The devil and the deep blue sea

Death and the deep sea

Death and the devilish sea

Solution

Question 5

Significant achievement to her list

Medal to her collection

Piece of clothing to her wardrobe

Person recognized internationally

Solution

Question 6

As fast and as hard as he could

When he wanted

Using shortcuts

Out of his flat

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Question 7

an interloper

a victim

an immigrant

a fugitive

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Question 8

Begin something and continue doing it at a fast pace

Keep running fast

Hit the ground hard

Run in circles around the ground

Solution

Question 9

Joins the vote-bank

Leaves the vote bank

Is left feeling short of money

Registers its protest

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Question 10

Donation

Support

Espionage

Beneficiary

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