Vocabulary Test 17

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Question 1
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Fill in the blank by selecting appropriate phrasal verb from the given options.
She has _________ her mind to study nursing from London.

A
shut down

B
made up

C
keep off

D
put on

Solution

Option B - 'Made up' means 'decided something', as in the given sentence, decision is mentioned of studying from London.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Shut down' means 'closed', Option C - 'Keep off' means to remain away from', Option D - 'Put on' means 'to try to do something in order to deceive'. None of these are suitable to complete the given sentence.
Therefore, the appropriate option to complete the given sentence is : Option B - 'Made up'.
The completed sentence, thus, becomes : She has made up her mind to study nursing from London.
Question 2
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Her haughty behavior is unacceptable.

A
frantic

B
animated

C
arrogant

D
soothing

Solution

The correct option is C as haughty means arrogantly superior .

Frantic means panic stricken or worked up and animated means lively and energetic. Therefore options A and B are incorrect.

Option D is definitely incorrect as soothing means gentle and calm which is exactly opposite in meaning to that of haughty.
Question 3
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Choose the best answer:
"Try not to mention that she is squint while she's here it's a sore spot for her" means _______________.

A
It is a subject which she avoids because it makes her feel embarrased

B
She has bed sores

C
She has sore throat

D
She has a sore point which hurts her badly

Solution

The correct answer must have the same meaning as the quoted statement. The phrase 'it's a sore spot for her' means 'the particular subject makes her feel embarrassed or angry'
Option A is correct. As we can see, option A is similar in meaning to the required one. Thus, it is the correct answer.
Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Question 4
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Hoard

A
Destroy

B
Hide

C
Store

D
Divide

Solution

'Hoard' as a noun means 'stock or collection' and as a verb means 'to store, to collect or to amass'. Option C - 'Store' as a noun means 'hoard, pile or stock' and as a verb means 'to accumulate, to hoard or to pile', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Hoard'.

On the other hand, Option A - 'Destroy' is a verb which means 'to demolish, to dismantle or to ruin', Option B - 'Hide' is a verb which means 'to conceal, to secrete or to put out of sight', Option D - 'Divide' is a verb which means 'to split, to dissect or to cut', none of which is similar to the meaning of the given word.

Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Hoard' is Option C - Store.
Question 5
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Demise

A
Decline

B
Decay

C
Dormant

D
Death

Solution

'Demise' is a noun which means 'Death. Expiry or Decease'. Option D - 'Death' is a noun which means 'Expiry or Decease', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Death'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Decline' as a noun means 'Reduction, Diminish or Reduce' and as a verb means 'to disdain or to decrease', Option B - 'Decay' as a noun means 'Decomposition, Spoilage or Corruption' and as a verb means 'to spoil, to decompose or to deteriorate', Option C - 'Dormant' is an adjective which means 'Inactive, Inert or Sluggish', none of which is similar to the meaning of the given word.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for the given word 'Demise' is Option D - Death.
Question 6
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Deft

A
Skillful

B
Vigorous

C
Clumsy

D
Deceitful

Solution

'Deft' is an adjective which means 'Skillful, Capable or Expert'. Option A- 'Skillful' is an adjective which means 'Expert, Competent or Proficient', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Deft'.
On the other hand, Option B - 'Vigorous' is an adjective which means 'Robust, Healthy, Strong or Sturdy', Option C - 'Clumsy' is an adjective which means 'Awkward, Graceless or Inelegant', Option D - 'Deceitful' is an adjective which means 'Dishonest, Untruthful or Insincere', none of which convey similar meaning as of the given word.

Therefore, as per the meanings of the given words, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Deft' is Option A - Skillful.
Question 7
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Eradicate

A
Complicate

B
Indicate

C
Dedicate

D
Eliminate

Solution

'Eradicate' is a verb which means 'to destroy completely, to eliminate or to remove'. Option D - 'Eliminate' is a verb which means 'to remove, to abolish or to destroy', which conveys a similar meaning as of the given word 'Eradicate'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Complicate' is a verb which means 'to make complex or to make more difficult', Option B - 'Indicate' is a verb which means 'to point out or to show', Option C - 'Dedicate' is a verb which means 'to devote, to commit or to give'.

Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Eradicate' is: Option D - Eliminate.
Question 8
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Select the correct synonym for the given word:
Drowsy

A
Soothing

B
Lazy

C
Exhausted

D
Sleepy

Solution

'Drowsy' is an adjective which means 'Sleepy, Lethargic or Exhausted'. Option D - 'Sleepy' is an adjective which means 'Drowsy, Heavy-eyed or Dozy', which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Sleepy'.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Soothing' is an adjective which means 'Calming or Comforting', Option B - 'Lazy' is an adjective which means 'Inactive, Lethargic or Dull', Option C - 'Exhausted' is an adjective which means 'Tired or Worn out', none of which convey similar meaning as of the given word.
Therefore, as per the meanings of the given options, Option B, C and D relate to tiredness, but the exact synonym of the given word 'Drowsy' is: Option C - Sleepy, because both 'Drowsy' and 'Sleepy' relate to 'Tiredness' as well as 'Feeling sleepy'.
Question 9
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Select the correct synonym for the given word:
Ambition

A
Expectation

B
Acceptance

C
Aspiration

D
Toil

Solution

'Ambition' is a noun which means 'Aspiration, Intention, Goal or Aim'. Option C- 'Aspiration' is a noun which means 'Desire, Urge, Hope or Longing, which is similar to the meaning of the given word 'Ambition'.
On the other hand, Option A - Expectation' is a noun which means 'Supposition, Belief, Assurance or Trust', Option B - 'Acceptance' is a noun which means 'Confirmation, Ratification or Affirmation', Option D - 'Toil' is a noun which means 'Struggle, Effort, Labour or Hard work', none of which convey similar meaning as of the given word.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym of the given word 'Ambition' is: 'Option C - Aspiration.
Question 10
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Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Abandon

A
Admit

B
Retain

C
Claim

D
Forsake

Solution

'Abandon' is a verb which means 'to desert, to dump or to cast aside'. Option D - 'Forsake' is a verb which means 'to desert, to abandon or to disown', which is similar to the meaning of the given word.
On the other hand, Option A - 'Admit' is a verb which means 'to acknowledge, to confess, or to recognize', Option B - 'Retain' is a verb which means 'to keep, to maintain or to continue', Option C - 'Claim' is a verb which means 'to assert, to affirm or to declare', none of these options give same meanings as of the given word 'Abandon'.
Therefore, the most appropriate synonym for 'Abandon' is Option D - Forsake.

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SHARING IS CARING

Question 1

shut down

made up

keep off

put on

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Question 2

frantic

animated

arrogant

soothing

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Question 3

It is a subject which she avoids because it makes her feel embarrased

She has bed sores

She has sore throat

She has a sore point which hurts her badly

Solution

Question 4

Destroy

Hide

Store

Divide

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Question 5

Decline

Decay

Dormant

Death

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Question 6

Skillful

Vigorous

Clumsy

Deceitful

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Question 7

Complicate

Indicate

Dedicate

Eliminate

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Question 8

Soothing

Lazy

Exhausted

Sleepy

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Question 9

Expectation

Acceptance

Aspiration

Toil

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Question 10

Admit

Retain

Claim

Forsake

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