Vocabulary Test 66

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Vocabulary Test 66

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Question 1
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
PROLIFERATE

A
Assist

B
Proclaim

C
Generate

D
Support

Solution

'Proliferate' means to increase a lot and suddenly in number. E.g. Small businesses have proliferated in the last ten years. 'Assist' means to provide help. 'Proclaim' means to announce something. 'Generate' means to create or produce something such as profits. sales etc. 'Support' means to give encouragement to someone.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 2
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
REPUGNANCE

A
Approval

B
Affection

C
Like

D
Disinclination

Solution

'Repugnance' means a feeling of disgust caused by behaviour or beliefs. E.g. The thought of eating chicken fills me with repugnance. 'Approval' means official permission. 'Affection means to love and care. 'Like' means fond of something or someone. 'Disinclination' means a feeling of not wanting to do something.
Thus, option D is the correct answer.
Question 3
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
LUDICROUS

A
Absurd

B
Clear

C
Simple

D
Dismal

Solution

"Ludicrous" refers to something that is so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.

Option A: "Absurd" refers to being wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Clear" means to be easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Simple" refers to being easily understood or done. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Dismal" refers to causing a mood of gloom or depression. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
EXTRICATE

A
Pull

B
Free

C
Tie

D
Complicate

Solution

'Extricate' means to remove something or set something free with difficulty. E.g. I tried to extricate myself from the situation. 'Pull' means to move something towards yourself. 'Free' means not limited or controlled. 'Tie' means to fasten together two ends of a string. 'Complicate' means to make something more difficult to deal with.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 5
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
IMPEDE

A
Hinder

B
Reverse

C
Impose

D
Expedite

Solution

'Impede' means to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something. E.g. Although he's shy, it certainly hasn't impeded his career in any way. 'Hinder' means preventing and impeding. 'Reverse' means to change the direction of something to its opposite. 'Impose' means to officially force a rule or punishment to be obeyed or received. 'Expedite' means to make something happen more quickly.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 6
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
BOWDLERISE

A
Dictate

B
Persuade

C
Confuse

D
Censor

Solution

"Bowdlerise" means to remove material that is considered improper or offensive.

Option D: "Censor" means to examine (a book, film, etc.) officially and suppress unacceptable parts of it. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Dictate" means to state or order authoritatively. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Persuade" means to cause someone to believe/ do something through reasoning. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Confuse" means to make something more complex or difficult to understand. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
GAMBIT

A
Expression

B
Trick

C
Explanation

D
Appeal

Solution

"Gambit" refers to an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage.

Option B: "Trick" refers to a cunning act or scheme intended to deceive someone. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Expression" refers to the conveying of feeling. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Explanation" refers to a statement or account that makes something clear. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Appeal" means to make a serious, urgent, or heartfelt request. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
PETTIFOGGING

A
Lenient

B
Unimportant

C
Stable

D
Strong

Solution

'Pettifogging' means someone who gives too much attention to small unimportant details. E.g. Pettifogging attorneys were the bane of civil society. 'Lenient' means not as severe or strong in punishment or judgement as would be expected. 'Unimportant' means not important. 'Stable' means firmly fixed and certain. 'Strong' means powerful.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 9
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
NEMESIS

A
Victory

B
Adventure

C
Reward

D
Enemy

Solution

"Nemesis" refers to a long-standing rival; an arch-enemy.

Option D: "Enemy" refers to a rival. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Victory" refers to winning after defeating someone. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Adventure" refers to an unusual and exciting or daring experience. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: "reward" refers to a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
TROTH

A
Ego

B
Faithful

C
Colourist

D
Disloyal

Solution

'Troth' means faith or loyalty. E.g. I don't remember the details or, by my troth, even the gist. 'Ego' means your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability. 'Faithful' means loyal. 'Colourist' means an artist who uses colour in a skilful way. 'Disloyal' means not loyal.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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Vocabulary Test 66

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SHARING IS CARING

Question 1

Assist

Proclaim

Generate

Support

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Question 2

Approval

Affection

Like

Disinclination

Solution

Question 3

Absurd

Clear

Simple

Dismal

Solution

Question 4

Pull

Free

Tie

Complicate

Solution

Question 5

Hinder

Reverse

Impose

Expedite

Solution

Question 6

Dictate

Persuade

Confuse

Censor

Solution

Question 7

Expression

Trick

Explanation

Appeal

Solution

Question 8

Lenient

Unimportant

Stable

Strong

Solution

Question 9

Victory

Adventure

Reward

Enemy

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Question 10

Ego

Faithful

Colourist

Disloyal

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