Vocabulary Test 35

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Question 1
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word / words.
He spends his money lavishly.

A
hesitatingly

B
generously

C
foolishly

D
carefully

Solution

Option B is the correct answer because 'lavishly' means in a very generous or extravagant manner; in profusion.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'hesitatingly' means indecisively, 'foolishly' means stupidly and 'carefully' means with care.
Question 2
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The decision of the Union Government to repeal the Urban Land Ceiling Act has been welcomed by all.

A
suppress

B
amend

C
cancel

D
withhold

Solution

'Repeal' means to invalidate or cancel. Hence option C is the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'suppress' means to subdue or defeat, 'amend' means to alter or revise and 'withhold' means to hold back.
Question 3
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
This is his maiden appearance on the screen.

A
first

B
last

C
girlish

D
shy

Solution

'Maiden' in the given context means being or involved in the first act of something, the first appearance on the screen in this case. Hence option A, 'first' is the correct word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Although 'maiden' can also mean 'girlish', option C is incorrect in the given context.
Options B and D are incorrect because 'last' means final and 'shy' means timid or bashful.
Question 4
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
We must adopt drastic measures to control population growth.

A
simple

B
dramatic

C
realistic

D
severe

Solution

'Drastic' means likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme. Hence option D, 'severe' is the correct word that is nearest in meaning to that of the underlined word.
Options A, B and C are incorrect because 'simple' means uncomplicated, 'dramatic' means relating to drama or exciting and 'realistic' means practical.
Question 5
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The experts' minute examination brought to light some important clues.

A
quick

B
detailed

C
superficial

D
prolonged

Solution

'Detailed' means having many details or facts; showing attention to detail. 'Minute' means taking the smallest points into consideration; precise and meticulous. Therefore option B is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect because 'quick' means fast, 'superficial' means existing or occurring at or on the surface and 'prolonged' means extended duration.
Question 6
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The police officer tried to intimidate the witness but in vain.

A
inform

B
reward

C
frighten

D
persuade

Solution

'Intimidate' means to frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants. Hence option C, 'frighten' is the nearest in meaning to the given word.
Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'inform' means to let know or tell, 'reward' means to give something to someone for their service or achievement and 'persuade' means to convince.
Question 7
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Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.
The discussion was wound up after a long and fruitful exchange of views.

A
postponed

B
cut short

C
interrupted

D
concluded

Solution

Option D is the correct synonym of the word 'wound up'. 'Concluded' means brought to an end.
Options A, B and C are incorrect because 'postponed' means delayed, 'cut short' means to shorten and 'interrupted' means to cause a break or discontinuity.
Question 8
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[passage-header]Read the passage and answer the question that follows:
Matsupaa - The Magic Remains[/passage-header] Dawn has not yet broken over the horizon, but Rosita is crossing the border. Rosita is a matsu woman. Her land, Matsupaa, lies partly in Ghana, and partly in Congo. Matsupaa has its own flag, language, traditions and festivals, but it is divided by an international border. Rosita crosses the border frequently to get from one part of her country to another, but she needs a special visa every time and it sometimes takes her forever to reach another part of her own country.
Today Rosita is making the crossing from her village Onista to the capital city Maru to attend the annual Matsupaa Kingdom Day. There will be a carnival, and the atmosphere is likely to be raucous and mad as most carnivals are. People in their ancestral costume of large billowing gowns, silver plated shirts and clanging, chunky bracelets move around noisily. Youngsters usually borrow their grandparents' clothes!
One of Matsupaa's celebrity citizens is Mopar Magutsu. He is active in the movement to save Matsu cultural identity. More and more young people are leaving Matsupaa for the west and Mopar wants to prevent his culture from dying out. He holds a lot of cultural programmes to initiate the young into the rich and colourful Matsu past. The future is bright only when we know the past with pride - is Mopar's firm belief.
Meanwhile, Rosita has reached the capital with her basket of knick-knacks and handcrafted pots and pans. She hopes to make a killing with the ever-present tourists.

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In the passage, the phrase 'rich and colourful' can be replaced by which of the given options?

A
Vibrant

B
Wealthy

C
Crowded

D
Technicolour

Solution

The given passage is about a carnival in the capital city of Matsupaa, Maru. The phrase 'rich and colourful' is used to describe the past of Matsu, in terms of its culture. From the options, 'vibrant' means 'lively, exciting', it means the same as 'rich and colourful', colourful also refers to liveliness here, and rich means vivid. Hence vibrant is the most suitable option, and A is correct. 'Wealthy' means 'having great wealth' in the form of money and valuable items, but here it does not mean that, 'wealth' cannot be used to describe the culture, culture is abstract and 'rich and colourful' refers to the richness of the culture, whereas 'wealth' is used for something concrete, like money, hence option B is incorrect. 'Crowded' means 'uncomfortably close together', like a crowded marketplace where there are too many people around, such that it gets uncomfortable. The Matsu past cannot be crowded, hence option C is incorrect. 'Technicolour' means 'vividly coloured', having a lot of colours, but the phrase "rich and colourful" does not refer to something that is coloured, but it speaks of the past of Matsu, the culture. 'Technicolour' describes a concrete noun, something that can be seen, but the "Matsu past" is not a concrete thing, but a period of time, hence it cannot replace the phrase and option D is incorrect.
Question 9
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Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word:
One bad exam result and all her dreams were _________.

A
fled

B
shattered

C
fulfilled

D
floating

Solution

The sentence is about the effect a 'bad exam result' has on 'her dreams'. Since the results were 'bad', the effect is negative. From the given options, the word 'shattered' means 'destroyed or broken into fragments'. As her dreams were negatively affected due to the bad results, we can say they were destroyed or 'shattered'. This word is most appropriate in the context, hence option B is correct. 'Fled' means 'to have run away from'; her dreams cannot run away from her, hence this word is not the correct answer and option A is incorrect. 'Fulfilled' means 'satisfied or happy that something has been achieved or done'. This word is used when the dream has been achieved by the person. As it hasn't in this sentence, option C is incorrect. 'Floating' means 'to be drifting about.' This word is not appropriate in the context of the sentence, as the person's dreams cannot be floating. So, option D is incorrect.
Question 10
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The very first time she sang professionally, playback singer Kavita Krishnamurty learnt a lesson she's never forgotten. It was 1970, and at 16, she'd been selected by composer Vijay S. Padukone to sing a 60-second Tamil jingle advertising a popular brand of baby food. Already on edge when she arrived at the recording studio, Kavita was further unnerved to find the legendary Geeta Dutt there, preparing to sing the same jingle in Hindi.
"I'd almost certainly have muffed my lines," Kavita says, "Had not Geeta Dutt done something wonderful. Sensing my nervousness, she smiled and holding my hand said, 'I've heard that you sing well. So don't be afraid. Do your best.'"
"Her words immediately put me at ease and my recording went without a hitch."
Subsequently, during Kavita's struggle to make it as a playback singer, many other - including Hemant Kumar and Manna Dey - provided encouragement and advice. "They all taught me that you shouldn't reach for success by trampling on other people."

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Pick the word / phrase which suggests 'not nervous'.

A
On edge

B
Unnerved

C
At ease

D
Muffed my lines

Solution

'At ease' implies a feeling of confidence and relaxed attitude. Thus we can conclude that 'at ease' from the passage means 'not nervous'.

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Question 1

hesitatingly

generously

foolishly

carefully

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Question 2

suppress

amend

cancel

withhold

Solution

Question 3

first

last

girlish

shy

Solution

Question 4

simple

dramatic

realistic

severe

Solution

Question 5

quick

detailed

superficial

prolonged

Solution

Question 6

inform

reward

frighten

persuade

Solution

Question 7

postponed

cut short

interrupted

concluded

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Question 8

Vibrant

Wealthy

Crowded

Technicolour

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Question 9

fled

shattered

fulfilled

floating

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Question 10

On edge

Unnerved

At ease

Muffed my lines

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