Sentences Test 56

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option D, 'bond'. Bond means attach or bind. It also means agreement with legal force. Sentence I means that marriage is a bond between two souls and not only a physical and social meeting of two individuals. Sentence II means that they have executed a bond to transfer their property rights in favour of organization. Option A, 'harmony' means a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other. Option B, 'Unison' means simultaneously. Option D, 'treaty' is a written agreement, formally approved and signed by their leaders. Thus, options A, B and D are incorrect and the word that fits in both the given sentences is option C, bond'.

The word that has same meaning as the italicized word in both the sentences is Option C, effect. Effect means result or consequence. It also means to bring about something or cause something to happen. Sentence I means that he entered many times before the other person but it did not have any effect. Sentence II means the minister asked the officers to put scheme into effect, i.e: bring the scheme into action. Option A 'Influence' means having an impact. Option B 'expression' means look on the face that may convey some emotion. Option D 'consequence' means end result. So, options A, B and D are incorrect to be used in both the given sentences and the correct answer is option C, effect.

Child bereaved of one or both the parents is Option C, Orphan. Option A, 'Desolate' means a place which is unpleasant and empty. It also means to make someone feel unhappy or miserable. Option B 'Destitute' means penniless or poverty-stricken. Option D 'Lout' is a young man who behaves in a rude or offensive manner. So, options A, B and D are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is option C, orphan.

'Acutely affected by external impressions' is called Option D, Sensitive. Option A, 'Ingenious' means innovative or original. Option B 'Innocent' is the one who is pure or not guilty. Option C, 'Credulous' is the one who willingly believes what others say and can be easily deceived. So, options A, B and C are incorrect and the correct word for the phrase is Option D, Sensitive.

Option D: 'Aviary' is 'a large cage or enclosure for keeping the birds in'.

A portable object  is light and small enough to be easily carried or moved. For example, "a portable radio/phone/computer". Hence, Option B is correct. Among the rest of the options, handy means convenient to handle or use, potable means safe to drink, bearable means able to be endured. These do not express this meaning, hence incorrect. 

The term palatable means (of food or drink) pleasant to taste.. For example, "a very palatable local red wine". Hence, Option B is correct. Among the rest of the options, pungent means having a sharply strong taste or smell, sensuous means relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect, edible means it to be eaten (often used to contrast with unpalatable or poisonous varieties). These options do not express the intended meaning, hence incorrect. 

Option C: 'Insular' is 'ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside one's own experiences'.