Vocabulary Test 74

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Vocabulary Test 74

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

A
Mild

B
Sarcastic

C
Festering

D
Depressed

Solution

'Mordant' means cruel and criticizing in a humourous way. E.g. She made a mordant remark on her dress. 'Mild' means gentle and calm. 'Sarcastic' means criticizing something. 'Festering' means passing on illness causing disease. 'Depressed' means unhappy and without hope.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 2
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
FOMENT

A
Incite

B
Restrict

C
Rectify

D
Pacify

Solution

'Foment' means causing things to happen. E.g. The song was banned because it might foment racial tension. 'Incite' means encourage to do something. 'Restrict' means to limit the actions of someone. 'Rectify' means to correct a mistake. 'Pacify' means to cause someone who is angry to be calm and satisfied.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 3
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
BLUSTER

A
Abuse

B
Tolerate

C
Suffer

D
Rant

Solution

"Bluster" means to talk in a loud,or aggressive way.

Option D: "Rant" means to speak or shout at length in an angry way. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Abuse" means to use something to bad effect or for a bad purpose; misuse. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Tolerate" means to allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Suffer" means to experience or be subjected to something bad or unpleasant. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ONEROUS

A
Simple

B
Awesome

C
Burdensome

D
Dutiful

Solution

"Onerous" refers to involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty. For example, "He found his work to become more onerous everyday."

Option C: "Burdensome" refers to being difficult to carry out or fulfil; taxing. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Simple" refers to being easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Awesome" refers to being extremely impressive or daunting. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Dutiful" means to obediently fulfil one's duty. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
LAPIDARY

A
High-sounding

B
Abusive

C
Dignified

D
Harmful

Solution

'Lapidary' means having the elegance on monumental stone. E.g. These were used almost exclusively for lapidary inscriptions. 'High-sounding' means extravagant and grand. 'Abusive' means using foul or offensive language. 'Dignified' means graceful in a manner that deserves respect. 'Harmful' means causing harm.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 6
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ADMONITION

A
Criticism

B
Pardon

C
Amazement

D
Award

Solution

"Admonition" means a firm warning or reprimand. For example, "She received admonition for how she behaved."

Option A: "Criticism" refers to the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Pardon" refers to the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Amazement" refers to a feeling of great surprise or wonder. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Award" refers to a prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
PARVENU

A
Pretender

B
Privileged

C
Royal

D
Intelligent

Solution

'Parvenu' means someone from a low social position who has suddenly become rick or successful. E.g. My noble friend is a parvenu compared with me and others of us. 'Pretender' means a person who claims to a title or a position. 'Privileged' means to take advantage because you are rick or in a high position. 'Royal' means big or great. 'Intelligent' means someone who understands easily.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 8
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
BAWDY

A
Crude

B
Vulgar

C
Proud

D
Arrogant

Solution

'Bawdy' means indecent writing or talking. E.g. A bawdy film is not appropriate for children. 'Crude' means simple and not skilfully done or made. 'Vulgar' means indecent. 'Proud' means a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction because of some achievement. 'Arrogant' means rude.
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.
RETICENCE

A
Reserve

B
Sincerity

C
Frankness

D
Generosity

Solution

"Reticence" refers to the quality of being introverted, shy, or inhibited.

Option A: "Reserve" refers to being quiet, or inhibited. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Sincerity" refers to the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Frankness" refers to the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Generosity" refers to the quality of being kind and generous. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
OBTUSE

A
Distant

B
Blunt

C
Excessive

D
Vague

Solution

"Obtuse" refers to being annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. For example: "She did not understand a thing. She was being obtuse."

Option B: "Blunt" refers to being very straightforward, frank, and indelicate. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Distant" refers to being far away in space or time. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Excessive" refers to being more than is necessary, normal, or desirable. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Vague" refers to being unclear or difficult to understand. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

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Question 1

Mild

Sarcastic

Festering

Depressed

Solution

Question 2

Incite

Restrict

Rectify

Pacify

Solution

Question 3

Abuse

Tolerate

Suffer

Rant

Solution

Question 4

Simple

Awesome

Burdensome

Dutiful

Solution

Question 5

High-sounding

Abusive

Dignified

Harmful

Solution

Question 6

Criticism

Pardon

Amazement

Award

Solution

Question 7

Pretender

Privileged

Royal

Intelligent

Solution

Question 8

Crude

Vulgar

Proud

Arrogant

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Question 9

Reserve

Sincerity

Frankness

Generosity

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Question 10

Distant

Blunt

Excessive

Vague

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