Vocabulary Test 58

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[passage-header]Read the passage and answer the question that follows:[/passage-header]Daffodils, the trumpet-shaped flowers bloom during the spring. In fact, daffodils are the first sign of spring and they symbolize rebirth, new beginnings, and friendship. It is the flower of those born in March. Daffodils are native to the Mediterranean region but are cultivated all over the world. The flower is called Nargis in Hindi, perhaps because of its association with the egotistical Greek God Narcissus. Legend has it that Narcissus fell in love with his own image in a pool of water. He was so enamoured by his own image that he fell into the water and drowned. The flower, also called Narcissus, grew where he died. This led to it becoming a symbol of unrequited love. A gift of daffodil flowers is believed to ensure happiness. It is a common decoration flower during the Chinese New Year. Feng Shui experts believe that if a daffodil bulb blooms during the New Year it will bring good luck to your home. The flowers have been viewed as symbols of Christ's resurrection and the promise of eternal life. In Wales, it is a symbol of the patron saint, David. Daffodil bulbs, because of their astringent properties, are pounded and made into a paste to be applied to wounds. Pharma companies use daffodil extracts to make drugs that are used to treat Alzheimer's and Polio.

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Which word in the passage means 'to be able to stop the loss of blood from a cut'?

A
Enamoured

B
Unrequited

C
Astringent

D
Eternal

Solution

The word, 'astringent' means 'causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues'. By contracting the skin cells, the extent of loss of blood through the pores of the skin can be reduced. Hence, this word is used to refer to a substance which can stop the loss of blood. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

The word, 'enamoured' is the past tense of the verb, 'enamour' which means 'have a liking or admiration for'. It also means 'to be filled with love for'. The word, 'unrequited' is used to describe a feeling of love, which is not returned. The word, 'eternal' means 'lasting or existing forever'. As these three words do not mean the same as 'to be able to stop the loss of blood from a cut', options A, B and D are incorrect.
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Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Wretched

A
Foolish

B
Insane

C
Miserable

D
Transfer

Solution

The word, 'wretched' is an adjective which means 'of poor quality'. It also means 'in a very unhappy or unfortunate state'. The word, 'miserable' is an adjective which means 'wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable'. As the two words are similar in meaning, option C, 'miserable' is correct.

The word, 'foolish' is an adjective which means 'unwise/ lacking good sense'.
The word, 'insane' is an adjective which means 'mentally ill/in a state of mind which prevents normal perception, behaviour, or social interaction'.
The word, 'transfer' is a verb, which means 'change to another place, route, or means of transport during a journey'.

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'wretched', options A, B and D are incorrect.
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Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Mustered

A
mastered

B
scattered

C
gathered

D
stored

Solution

The word, 'mustered' is the past tense of the verb, 'muster' which means 'assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle'. It means the same as 'gathered' which also means 'collected'. Hence, option C is correct.

The word, 'mastered' is the past tense of the verb, 'muster' which means 'acquire complete knowledge or skill in (a subject, technique, or art)'. Example: He has mastered the art of calligraphy.
The word, 'scattered' is the past tense of the verb, 'scatter' which means 'throw in various random directions'. Example: He scattered the seeds across the field.
The word, 'stored' is the past tense of the verb, 'store' which means 'keep or accumulate (something) for future use.
As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word 'mustered', options A, B and D are incorrect.
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[passage-header]Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:[/passage-header]Probe into the subject, delve into its various effects - you will be amazed at how rapidly Western culture is corroding the Indian culture - exclusively to be proud of, to rust. These spicy pictures of the Western culture surely flatter the palate, but in course of time won't they canker it too? The root of all this misfortune lies in the soil nourished by the word 'modern'. What does 'modern' mean to us? Do we become modern by wearing outrageous clothes that make us look like aliens? Does modernism set in by profuse use of western slang?

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The word 'palate' also means _________.

A
Taste

B
Penchant

C
Appetite

D
All of these

Solution

The word 'palate' refers to the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose. It also means 'a usually intellectual taste or liking'. The word, 'penchant' means 'a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something'. The word, 'appetite' means 'a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food'.
All the three words above have a similar meaning i.e 'desire or liking for something'. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Their oppressive act is what resulted in the fight.

A
temperate

B
onerous

C
desperate

D
destitute

Solution

Oppressive means burdensome, unjustly harsh or distressing.

Onerous means troublesome or something involving a great deal of inconvenience. Option B is the word closest in meaning to oppressive and hence the correct answer.

Desperate means having a great desire for something and destitute means poor or impoverished. Neither of these words have any resemblance to the underlined word; therefore options C and D are incorrect.

Option A is incorrect as temperate means moderate and disciplined and thus is an antonym or opposite in meaning to oppressive.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
His perseverant nature is the secret behind his success.

A
prestigious

B
perceptive

C
persistent

D
pacifist

Solution

Perseverant is that quality of being persistent in doing something despite the difficulties faced or simply unwavering. Therefore option C, persistent, is the correct answer.

Option A is incorrect as prestigious means reputable and respected.

Perceptive means being insightful and observant, and a pacifist is someone who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable, a passive resistor. Since neither of these words hold any similarity to the meaning of perseverant, options B and C are incorrect.
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Choose the part of the sentence that contains an error:
He brushed about on the history of Mughals but no question on them came up in the exam.

A
He brushed about

B
on the history of Mughals

C
but no question on them

D
came up in the exam.

Solution

The correct answer is Option A.
The incorrect part in the sentence is 'He brushed about'.
The correct phrase is 'He brushed up'.
Hence option A is the correct answer.
The remaining options are correct parts of the sentence.
Question 8
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[passage-header]Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:[/passage-header]Probe into the subject, delve into its various effects - you will be amazed at how rapidly Western culture is corroding the Indian culture - exclusively to be proud of, to rust. These spicy pictures of the Western culture surely flatter the palate, but in course of time won't they canker it too? The root of all this misfortune lies in the soil nourished by the word 'modern'. What does 'modern' mean to us? Do we become modern by wearing outrageous clothes that make us look like aliens? Does modernism set in by profuse use of western slang?

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The word 'flatter' used in the above passage can be replaced by ___________.

A
compliment

B
criticise

C
censure

D
condemn

Solution

The word, 'flatter' means 'lavishly praise and compliment (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests'. Hence, the word, 'compliment' can replace the word, 'flatter' in the given passage. Option A is correct.
The word, 'criticise' means 'indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way'. The word 'censure' means 'express severe disapproval of (someone or something)'. The word, 'condemn' means the same as 'censure'. These three words have a similar meaning, which is the opposite of the meaning of the word, 'flatter'. Hence, options B, C and D are incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
Her car broke ______ again. She should buy a new one.

A
up

B
down

C
in

D
off

Solution

The phrasal verb, "break down" means "to stop functioning" or "to undergo chemical decomposition". It also means "to cry". The sentence, "Her car broke down again" means, that her car stopped functioning again. The word, 'again' suggests that this is a recurring event and not the first time. In order to address this, the next sentence follows i.e. "She should buy a new one". Hence, option B is correct.
The phrasal verb, "break up" means "to come to an end"/ "gradually divide into smaller pieces". A car cannot come to an end. Similarly, it cannot get divided into smaller pieces again and again. Both the verbs do not apply to car. Hence, option A is incorrect.
The phrasal verb, "break-in" means "to interrupt when someone is speaking". It also means "to enter a building illegally with the intention of stealing". Both these verbs cannot apply to a car. Hence, option C is incorrect.
The phrasal verb, "break off" means "to separate from a larger piece" or "to end a relationship". A car cannot separate from a larger piece/end a relationship. Both these verbs don't apply to a car. Hence, option D is incorrect.
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Choose the correct word/phrase to complete the sentence.
Every year we like to do _____ our house before Christmas.

A
with

B
in

C
well for

D
over

Solution

The phrase, "do with" means "would find useful or would like to have". For example: "I could do with a coffee" means, "I would like to have a coffee". The sentence,"Every year, we like to do with our house before Christmas" does not mean anything. Hence, option A is incorrect.
The phrase, "do in" is a colloquial expression which means "to exhaust" or "to tire completely". The sentence, "Every year we like to exhaust our house before Christmas" does not make any sense. This phrase is not appropriate while talking about "our house". Hence, option B is incorrect.
The phrase, "do well for oneself" is used to mean "become successful/ wealthy". Hence, this phrase is not appropriate while talking about one's house and option C is incorrect.
The phrase "do over" is an American expression which means "to decorate". "Every year we like to do over our house before Christmas" means "Every year we like to decorate our house before Christmas". Hence, option D is correct.

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Question 1

Enamoured

Unrequited

Astringent

Eternal

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Question 2

Foolish

Insane

Miserable

Transfer

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Question 3

mastered

scattered

gathered

stored

Solution

Question 4

Taste

Penchant

Appetite

All of these

Solution

Question 5

temperate

onerous

desperate

destitute

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Question 6

prestigious

perceptive

persistent

pacifist

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Question 7

He brushed about

on the history of Mughals

but no question on them

came up in the exam.

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Question 8

compliment

criticise

censure

condemn

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Question 9

up

down

in

off

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Question 10

with

in

well for

over

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