Vocabulary Test 16

The word, 'installed', is the past tense of the verb, 'install' which means 'place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use'. The word, 'established', is the past tense of the verb, 'establish' which means 'to start something which will continue for a long time'. It also means, 'to install or settle in a position, place, business, etc'. For example : 'To establish oneself in business' is the same as  'to install oneself in a business'. Hence, option B is closest in meaning to the given word. 

The word, 'prepared', is the past tense of the verb, 'prepare' which means 'make (something) ready for use'. 'Prepare' does not mean the same as 'install' as something which is prepared at a particular place can be moved to another place and be installed and kept ready for use. Hence, option A is incorrect. 

The word, 'refused', is the past tense of the verb, 'refuse' which means 'to deny permission to do something'. As the meanings are different, option C is incorrect. 

The word, 'manufactured', is the past tense of the verb, 'manufacture' which means 'make (something) on a large scale using machinery'. A machinery which is 'manufactured' in a factory can be 'installed' in a different location for it to be used.  The two words are different in meaning and hence, option D is incorrect.  

A phrasal verb is a verb combined with an adverb or preposition (or both) to provide a variety of meanings. 'Gave up' is a phrasal verb that means 'to stop doing something'. It's relevant in meaning to the sentence, as "he" requests the person "she" to stop drinking, to give it up, hence option B is correct. 'Gave out' means 'gave something to several people', like 'he gave out free samples to the people'; it's irrelevant here hence option A is incorrect. 'Gave away' means 'to let go of some belongings you don't need anymore', like in 'she gave away her stationery to an NGO'; as it's irrelevant here, option C is incorrect. 'Gave way' means 'to give place to someone to pass through', like in 'she gave way to the person who seemed to be in a hurry'. As it's not relevant to the sentence, option D is also incorrect.

The word, 'interrogate' is a verb which means 'ask questions of (someone) closely, aggressively, or formally'. As it means the same as 'to question', option A is correct. 

The words, 'to stop' is a verb which means 'to cause (an action, process, or event) to come to an end'. The words, 'to intervene' is a verb which means 'to prevent (a process or activity) from continuing or being carried out properly'. The words, 'to enter' is a verb which means 'to come or go into (a place)'. 

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'interrogate', options B, C and D are incorrect.

The word, 'liberal' is an adjective which is derived from the latin word, 'liber' which means 'free'. It means 'being open to new ideas'. It also means, 'giving freely/ generous'. The phrase, 'liberal donation' means the same as 'generous donation'. Hence, option B is correct. 

The word, 'conservative' is an adjective which means 'avoiding excess'. The word, 'conservative' has the word 'conserve' in it, which means to hold on to, or save. It is the opposite of 'liberal'. The word, 'visionary' is an adjective which means 'thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom'. The word, 'imaginative' is an adjective which means 'being original and clever'. 

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'liberal', options A, C and D are incorrect.

The word, 'placid' is an adjective which means 'calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity'. Example: We were mesmerised on seeing the placid water of the beautiful lake. As it means the same as 'calm', option C is correct.  

A simile is a figure of speech that presents the likeness or draws a comparison between two unlikely things and contains the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, as smooth as butter, light like a feather and so on. In the given sentence, a comparison is made between the person, Ruchi, and a deer, as deer are known for their speed and quickness. The phrase "ran like a deer" contains 'like', providing further proof that this phrase is a simile, hence option D is correct. "Leopard" is a noun, it's not a simile as it does not compare any two things, hence option A is incorrect. "Came out of nowhere" is a phrase made up of a verb + adverb + preposition + adverb, it does not compare anything, hence option B is incorrect. "To attack Ruchi" is a phrase, made up of an infinitive (to attack) and a noun (Ruchi); it's not a simile as it doesn't compare anything, hence option C is incorrect.

A simile is a figure of speech that presents the likeness between two unlikely things and contains the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, as smooth as butter, light like a feather and so on. Here the sentence seeks a comparison between the speaker (who needs glasses to see) and something/someone whose blindness is prominent. Bats are rumoured to have no eyesight, hence 'as blind as a bat' is the appropriate simile here and option C is correct. Bees are known to sting badly, so they're famous as 'stung like a bee'. Common species of beetles do not contain hearing organs, hence they're used in the simile 'as deaf as a beetle'. Badgers contain a white spot on their heads, making them look bald, so they're used in the simile 'as bald as a badger'. Since these insects (and animals) do not fit in the context of the given sentence, options A, B and D are incorrect.

Option C: A poacher is a person who hunts or catches an animal or fish illegally. It is quite similar to the meaning given; hence the word whose meaning is given in the sentence is 'poacher' and C is correct.
Option A: A trespasser is a person who enters someone's property without permission. The simple act of entering someone's private land is called trespassing, but it does not include hunting animals illegally. Hence A is incorrect.
Option B: An outlaw is a person who has broken the law, but it does not specify what kind of law. Hence the meaning given does not explain option B, it's incorrect.
Similarly, a burglar is a person who breaks into someone's house and steals  valuables. A burglar does not hunt and sell animals. Hence D is also incorrect.