Vocabulary Test 43

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Vocabulary Test 43

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Question 1
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

OBVIATE

A
Delaying the solution of a problem

B
To remove a difficulty

C
Make obstruction

D
Supercede

Solution

'Obviate' means to remove a difficulty. E.g. A peaceful solution would obviate the need to send a UN Military force. Thus, from all of the answers, option B is the correct meaning of the word.
Question 2
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXULTATION

A
Extinction

B
Anxiety

C
Jubilation

D
Expectation

Solution

'Exultation' means to express great pleasure or happiness. E.g. Hary's feelings of exultation intensified as he neared the end of his prison term. 'Extinction' means a situation in which something no longer exists. 'Anxiety' means an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry. 'Jubilation' means a feeling of great happiness. 'Expectation' means hope or belief that something will happen.
Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the word.
Question 3
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SEMANTIC

A
Mild-mannered

B
Pertaining to financial matters

C
Pertaining to meaning of words

D
Tenable

Solution

'Semantic' means connected with the meanings of words. E.g. Words are a semantic unit that conveys meaning. 'Mild-mannered' means someone who is gentle and does not show extreme emotions. 'Tenable' means able to be defended successfully or held for a particular period of time.
Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word.
Question 4
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

VERACITY

A
Forcefulness

B
Simplicity

C
Truthfulness

D
Humour

Solution

'Veracity' means the quality of being true and honest. E.g. Doubts were cast on the veracity of her alibi. 'Forcefulness' means the quality of expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention. 'Simplicity' means the fact that something is easy to understand or do. 'Truthfulness' means honest and true. 'Humour' means amusement.
Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word.
Question 5
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PEDAGOGICAL

A
Related to evolutionary process

B
Pertaining to teaching methods

C
Pertaining to dictatorship

D
Pertaining to social customs

Solution

'Pedagogical' means relating to the methods and theory of teaching. E.g. Some educators question the pedagogical value of rote learning.
Thus, out of all the answers, option B is the correct and most similar in meaning to the given word.
Question 6
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Choose the most appropriate alternative to the given idiom/phrase:

A FEATHER IN ONE'S CAP

A
Accumulating more money or property

B
Taking more burden on oneself

C
Being felicitated for one's artistic merits

D
Something achieved that constitutes a victory

Solution

The given phrase means 'An achievement or honour to be proud of'
Option C is correct. Felicitate means 'express congratulations'. It indicates an honour received for achieving something. Thus, it is the closest in meaning to the required one.
Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option D also indicates achievement. But, it indicates an achievement that results in a victory. The phrase simply means achievement and thus, option D is incorrect.
Question 7
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

PANDEMONIUM

A
Violence

B
Quarrel

C
Wild and noisy disorder

D
Verbal exchange

Solution

The correct answer is Option C.
PANDEMONIUM means a situation where there is a lot of noise and confusion due to excitement, anger or fear in people. Thus WILD AND NOISY DISORDER is the most similar in meaning.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
VIOLENCE means physical force intended to hurt, damage or kill someone.
QUARREL means to fight.
VERBAL EXCHANGE is an exchange of words or a conversation.
Question 8
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Select the option with a meaning similar to the given word:
AFFLICTION

A
Problem

B
Hardship

C
Plight

D
Distress

Solution

'Affliction' means something that makes you suffer. E.g. Malnutrition is one of the common afflictions of the poor. 'Problem' means a situation, person or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with. 'Hardship' means difficult or unpleasant conditions of life. 'Plight' means an unpleasant condition. 'Distress' means a situation in which you are suffering and therefore in urgent need of help.
Thus, option D is the most similar in meaning to the given word.
Question 9
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Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

EXHORTED

A
Urged

B
Forced

C
Persuaded

D
Demanded

Solution

'Exhorted' means to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something. E.g. The governor exhorted the prisoners not to riot. 'Urged' means try to persuade someone to do a particular thing. 'Forced' means done against your wishes. 'Persuaded' means to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it. 'Demanded' means to ask for something forcefully.
Thus, option A is the most similar word to the given word.
Question 10
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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DECADENT

A
Deceased

B
Disingenuous

C
Deteriorating

D
Belonging to the last decade

Solution

'Decadent' means something that goes on decaying or becoming worse. E.g. You should not eat this as it is decadent food. 'Deceased' means dead. 'Disingenuous' means slightly dishonest. 'Deteriorating' means to become worse.
Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word.

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Question 1

Delaying the solution of a problem

To remove a difficulty

Make obstruction

Supercede

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Question 2

Extinction

Anxiety

Jubilation

Expectation

Solution

Question 3

Mild-mannered

Pertaining to financial matters

Pertaining to meaning of words

Tenable

Solution

Question 4

Forcefulness

Simplicity

Truthfulness

Humour

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Question 5

Related to evolutionary process

Pertaining to teaching methods

Pertaining to dictatorship

Pertaining to social customs

Solution

Question 6

Accumulating more money or property

Taking more burden on oneself

Being felicitated for one's artistic merits

Something achieved that constitutes a victory

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Question 7

Violence

Quarrel

Wild and noisy disorder

Verbal exchange

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Question 8

Problem

Hardship

Plight

Distress

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Question 9

Urged

Forced

Persuaded

Demanded

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Question 10

Deceased

Disingenuous

Deteriorating

Belonging to the last decade

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