Vocabulary Test 89

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Question 1
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
INCOMPATIBLE

A
Contradictory

B
Capable

C
Indifferent

D
Faulty

Solution

'Incompatible' means not able to exist or work with another person. E.g. This app is incompatible for your phone. 'Contradictory' means different from each other. 'Capable' means able to do things effectively. 'Indifferent' means not interested in someone. 'Faulty' means not working correctly.
Thus, option A is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 2
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The monetarist case has been vividly expressed by Milton Friedman.

A
Issue

B
Argument

C
Example

D
Strongbox

E
Oddment

Solution

One of the many interpretation of the term 'case' is a set of facts or arguments supporting one side of a debate or controversy.
"the case against tobacco advertising"
According to this context, the monetarist case or argument has been vividly expressed by Milton Friedman. Hence, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the correct answer.
Question 3
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Choose the word which can be substituted for the italicized words in the sentence.
I find that your views are not to my liking.

A
Wrong

B
Irritating

C
Painful

D
Traditional
Question 4
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Choose the synonym of the underlined word.
She was angry because he disregarded her feelings in this matter.

A
did not ignore

B
discharged

C
paid no attention to

D
considered

Solution

To "disregard" something is to pay no attention to it or ignore it. Hence, option C "pay no attention to" is the correct answer.
"Did not ignore" is incorrect as she was angry. Why would she be angry if he did not ignore her feelings. This is an antonym of the given word.
"Discharged" means released from hospital or from restraint of law.
"Considered" is an antonym.
Thus, option C is correct.
Question 5
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
"Out of sight, out of _______.

A
light

B
fight

C
guide

D
might

E
mind

Solution

Option E is the correct answer because the proverb 'out of sight, out of mind' means that you soon forget people or things that are no longer visible or present.
Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because none of these would complete the proverb correctly.
Question 6
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
There are at least $$500$$ kinds of fish that generate appreciable amounts of electricity.

A
Negligible

B
Insignificant

C
Considerable

D
Inconsequential

E
Impreceptible

Solution

'Appreciable' means large or important enough to be noticed.
"Pupils may have to travel appreciable distances."
In this context, the sentence means that the fishes produce appreciable or considerable amount of electricity. So, option C is correct and the others are not.
Question 7
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The hurricane that hit the city had a catastrophic effect because most of the buildings were constructed of wood.

A
Categories

B
Disastrous

C
Frightening

D
Blowing

E
Strenuous

Solution

'Catastrophic' means extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.
"catastrophic mismanagement of the economy"
In this context, the hurricane that hit the city had a catastrophic or disastrous effect. So, option B is correct and the other options are not because they do not provide the correct answer.
Question 8
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Choose the best proverb that corresponds to the given context.
I have a young sister. From her childhood she dreamt of becoming a pianist. When she was seven our mother sent her to the music school. At first it was difficult for a little girl to spend hours playing the piano and she could not achieve much progress; but my sister didn't give up. Time passed. From year to year, she became more skilful and succeeded in her dream.

A
Practice makes perfect.

B
As clear as a day.

C
Everthing is good in its season.

D
East of west - home the best.

E
There is no place like home.

Solution

Option A is the best proverb that suits the given context because 'practice makes perfect' means that a regular exercise of an activity or skill is the way to become proficient in it.
Options B is incorrect because 'as clear as a day' means very clearly, option C is incorrect because 'everything is good in its season' means that everything has a good and appropriate time. Options D and E are incorrect because both these proverbs mean that home is the best place.
Question 9
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
A careful teacher spends hours preparing for classes and correcting students papers.

A
Creative

B
Leading

C
Skillful

D
Conscientious

E
Honest

Solution

'Careful' means done with or showing thought and attention.
"a careful consideration of the facts"
According to the context, A careful teacher who spends hours preparing for classes can be called a conscientious, diligent, painstaking teacher. Hence, option D is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the correct answer.
Question 10
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Adrenalin has the effect of strengthening and accelerating the heartbeat.

A
Diminshing

B
Aborting

C
Quickening

D
Abolishing

E
Adopting

Solution

'Accelerate' means to increase in rate, amount, or extent.
"Inflation started to accelerate."
So, Adrenalin has the effect of strengthening and accelerating the heartbeat means that Adrenaline quickens the heartbeat. So, option C is correct and the other options are not.

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Question 1

Contradictory

Capable

Indifferent

Faulty

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Question 2

Issue

Argument

Example

Strongbox

Oddment

Solution

Question 3

Wrong

Irritating

Painful

Traditional

Question 4

did not ignore

discharged

paid no attention to

considered

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Question 5

light

fight

guide

might

mind

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Question 6

Negligible

Insignificant

Considerable

Inconsequential

Impreceptible

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Question 7

Categories

Disastrous

Frightening

Blowing

Strenuous

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Question 8

Practice makes perfect.

As clear as a day.

Everthing is good in its season.

East of west - home the best.

There is no place like home.

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Question 9

Creative

Leading

Skillful

Conscientious

Honest

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Question 10

Diminshing

Aborting

Quickening

Abolishing

Adopting

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