Vocabulary Test - 20

An antonym refers to a word that is opposite in meaning to another.
The given word 'idle' refers to a person who avoids work and is lazy, or a state where one does nothing, for example, "An idle mind is a devils's workshop."
From the options, 'active' means physically energetic, for example, 'She is a very active person, even at this age.' It means the opposite of 'idle' (where one does not engage in any activity). Hence it is an antonym of the given word and option D is correct.
'Sluggish' means 'lacking energy' or 'slow in performing an activity', it is not the opposite of 'idle'.
'Static' means unchanging, lacking in movement, for example, 'growth of economy has been static in these parts.' It does not mean the opposite of the given word.
'Torpid' refers to physical inactivity, lethargy; it is synonymous to the word 'idle'. it isn't its antonym.
Hence options A, B and C are incorrect.

A proverb is a short saying that states a general truth or advice. They're popular as they are told and retold through generations, incorporated in books and stories that grandparents narrate to children. Proverbs have a deeper meaning than the one you perceive at first. The given proverb is a truth, "dog" represents man and "its day" represents good luck. Every man will get good luck or success at some point or the other in his life, hence option B gives the correct meaning of the proverb. Option A isn't true, options C and D are vague and don't explain the proverb, hence A, C and D are incorrect.

A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
The given word 'consigned' means 'to send goods by a carrier'. Consider the sentence: 'The package has already been consigned by the company.'
From the options, 'dispatched' means the same thing: to send off to a destination, (consider the sentence: The package has already been dispatched by the company) hence option C is correct.
'Bundled' means 'to tie or roll up', like 'clothes bundled up together'. It does not mean the same as the given word, hence option A is incorrect.
'Spread' means 'extend to a large surface', for example, 'spread a spoonful of peanut butter on the toast'. It does not mean the same as 'consigned', hence option B is incorrect.
'Displayed' means 'to show' or 'to lay out'; for example, 'The cupcakes were displayed on a special cupcake stand.' It does not mean the same as the given word, hence option D is incorrect.

A synonym is a word that is similar in meaning to another.
The given word 'goods' refers to any possessions or items, generally with reference to trade and commerce. For example, 'The goods were sent by air mail.' ('Good is a quality whereas 'goods' is a commodity.)
From the options, 'merchandise' refers to commodities or goods that are bought or sold. Consider the sentence: The merchandise was sent by air mail. Hence it is synonymous in meaning and option C is correct.
'Quality' refers to nature, character or condition of something, for example, 'This place is famous for its quality of ingredients.' It does not mean the same as 'goods'. (The former is an abstract noun whereas the latter is a concrete noun.) Hence option A is incorrect.
'Transport' means 'to carry from one place to another'; goods are transported, but goods don't mean the same as 'transport', the latter being an action. Hence option B is incorrect.
'Upright' means 'honourable or honest', for example, 'an upright member of the society'. It refers to a quality and does not refer to 'goods', hence option D is incorrect.

The given word 'elect' means 'to choose someone from a number of candidates'.
From the options, 'choose' means 'to pick out someone or something'. It means the same as 'elect'.
Consider the examples 'She was elected as the president through voting' and 'She was chosen as the president through voting'. They are synonymous in meaning. Hence option A is correct.
'Vote-out' means 'to expel someone through the means of voting', 'to remove from a position', it means the opposite of 'elect', which means 'vote-in'.
'Reject' means 'to deny', in the context of the question, it means 'to deny an application or a position'.
'Deny' also means the same, 'to refuse a position or an admission'.
These words do not mean the same as 'elect', in fact, they are antonyms of 'elect'.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.

'Knowledge' means 'information'.

'Solitary' means 'done or existing alone.'

'Ignorance' means 'lack of information or knowledge.'

The word, 'prohibit' is a verb which means 'to disallow'. It also means 'formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority. As it means the same as the word, 'forbid', option B is correct. Example: My mother prohibits me to stay over at my friend's house.