Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 90

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Sentence, Clause, Phrase Test 90

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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Vis-a-vis

A
Direct

B
Opposite

C
Face to face

D
Agree

Solution

The French phrase "vis-a-vis" means having a face-to-face meeting. For example, He was there vis-a-vis Miss Swan. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence, incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the crisis.

A
temper

B
irritation

C
composure

D
anger

Solution

The French phrase "Sang froid" means composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances. For example, She displayed remarkable sang froid when everyone else was panicking during the crisis. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Inter vivos

A
between the living

B
among the living and the dead

C
between the dead

D
among the dead and the living

Solution

The Latin phrase "Inter vivos" means a transaction made between living people. For example, property transferred inter vivos. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the most appropriate option for the following question.
"Amicus curiae" means:

A
One of the judges of the court

B
One among the expert witnesses in a case

C
A friend of the court

D
One among the parties to the dispute

Solution

While Amicus curiae literally means "friend of the court", it also means an impartial advisor appointed by the court to examine the legal issues in a case and give his opinion on them.For example, currently NGOs enter into the judicial procedure through "amicus curiae". Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
The co-operation and esprit de corps between the soldiers and the officers were directly responsible for their victory.

A
bravery

B
division

C
subordination

D
loyalty

Solution

The French phrase "Esprit de corps" indicates a common feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group and also strong mutual regard for the group's honour. For example, The troops showed great esprit de corps. Hence, Option D is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 6
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Choose the exact meaning of the idioms/phrases.
Ante-diluvium

A
old time

B
up-to-date

C
time period

D
against dualism

Solution

The Latin word "ante-diluvium" means for a long time or old time. For example, "These were the keys which unlocked the treasures of the antediluvian world for me". Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Alpha and Omega

A
related to science

B
the beginning and the end

C
A to Z

D
none of these

Solution

The phrase "Alpha and Omega" means the beginning and ending, the principal element. For example, The Alpha and Omega of all Montana trips is the state's sublime scenery. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the correct meaning of the phrase.
Ultra Wes

A
Within powers

B
Full powers

C
Near powers

D
Beyond powers

Solution

The Latin phrase "Ultra wes" means beyond one's legal authority. For example, Jurisdictional errors rendered the decision ultra vires. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the meaning of the given idiom/proverb/phrase.
A man of straw

A
A creditable man

B
A very active man

C
A man of no or little substance

D
An unreasonable man

Solution

The idiom "a man of straw" means a person with a weak character and no definite beliefs. For example, The party is run by men of straw. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.
To play truant

A
to make a narrow escape

B
to run away from work without permission

C
to be clever

D
none of these

Solution

The idiom "To play truant" means to absent oneself work when one would normally be required to be present. For example, She was getting into trouble over playing truant from school. Hence, Option B is correct. The rest of the options do not express this meaning, hence incorrect.

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Question 1

Direct

Opposite

Face to face

Agree

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Question 2

temper

irritation

composure

anger

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Question 3

between the living

among the living and the dead

between the dead

among the dead and the living

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Question 4

One of the judges of the court

One among the expert witnesses in a case

A friend of the court

One among the parties to the dispute

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Question 5

bravery

division

subordination

loyalty

Solution

Question 6

old time

up-to-date

time period

against dualism

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Question 7

related to science

the beginning and the end

A to Z

none of these

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Question 8

Within powers

Full powers

Near powers

Beyond powers

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Question 9

A creditable man

A very active man

A man of no or little substance

An unreasonable man

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Question 10

to make a narrow escape

to run away from work without permission

to be clever

none of these

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