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  • Question 1
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    BERATE 
    Solution

    The word “berate” means “scold or criticize (someone) angrily.” For example: "she berated herself for being fickle"

    Option A: “Scold” means "to criticize someone angrily.” For example: "Mum took Anna away, scolding her for her bad behaviour" This is closest to the meaning of "berate". Hence, this is the correct option.

    Option B: “Judge” means “form an opinion or conclusion about.” For example: "a production can be judged according to the canons of aesthetic criticism" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option C: “Downgrade” means “reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.” For example: "some jobs had gradually been downgraded from skilled to semi-skilled" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D: “Deny” means “refuse to give (something requested or desired) to (someone).” For example: "the inquiry was denied access to intelligence sources" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

  • Question 2
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    NEBULOUS 
    Solution

    The word “nebulous” means “in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.” For example: "a giant nebulous glow"

    Option B: “Vague” means “of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.” For example: "many patients suffer vague symptoms" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “nebulous”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

    Option A: “Tiny” means “very small.” For example: "a tiny hummingbird" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “Insignificant” means “too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.” For example: "the sum required was insignificant compared with military spending" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option D: “Inadequate” means “lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.” For example: "these labels prove to be wholly inadequate" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

  • Question 3
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    OBLIGATORY 
    Solution

    The word “obligatory” means “required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.” For example: "use of seat belts in cars is now obligatory"

    Option B: “Required” means “officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential; indispensable.” For example: "eight editions were published, each required reading for trainees" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “obligatory”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

    Option A: “Useful” means “able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways.” For example: "aspirins are useful for headaches" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “Stubborn” means “having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so.” For example: "you're a silly, stubborn old woman" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option D: “Agreeable” means “willing to agree to something.” For example: "they were agreeable to its publication" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

  • Question 4
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    GRUESOME 
    Solution

    The word “gruesome” means “causing repulsion or horror; grisly.” For example: "the most gruesome murder"

    Option D: “Frightful” means “very unpleasant, serious, or shocking.” For example: "there's been a most frightful accident" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “gruesome”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

    Option A: “Hateful” means “arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred.” For example:  "that hateful arrogant woman" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option B: “Painful” means “(of a part of the body) affected with pain.” For example: "her ankle was very painful" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “Tragic” means “causing or characterized by extreme distress or sorrow.” For example: "the shooting was a tragic accident" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

  • Question 5
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    BARBARIAN 
    Solution

    The word “barbarian” means “an uncultured or brutish person.” For example: "The people from this particular village are barbaric in nature."

    Option C: “Uncivilized” means to “(of a place or people) not socially, culturally, or morally advanced.” For example: "They pitied us for leaving the Smoke for such uncivilized remoteness." This is the closest to the meaning of the word “barbarian”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

    Option A: “Arrogant” means “having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.” For example: "He's arrogant and opinionated." This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option B: “Impolite” means to “not having or showing good manners; rude” For example: "It would have been impolite to refuse." This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D: “Unkind” means “inconsiderate and harsh to others.” For example: "You were terribly unkind to her." This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 
  • Question 6
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    BASHFUL 
    Solution

    The word “bashful” means “reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.” For example: "everything you need to know but have been too bashful to ask"

    Option C: “Shy” means “nervous or timid in the company of other people.” For example: "I was pretty shy at school" This is the closest to the meaning of the word “bashful”. Hence, this is the correct answer.

    Option A: “Vigilant” means “keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.” For example: "the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option B: “Confident” means “feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities.” For example: "she was a confident, outgoing girl" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option D: “Hopeful” means “feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.” For example: "a hopeful sign" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

  • Question 7
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    EXORBITANT 
    Solution

    The word “exorbitant” means “(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.” For example: "some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls"

    Option C: “Excessive” means “more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.” For example: "he was drinking excessive amounts of brandy" This is closest to the meaning of "exorbitant". Hence, this is the correct option.

    Option A: “Odd” means “different to what is usual or expected; strange.” For example: "the neighbors thought him very odd" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option B: “Ridiculous” means “deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd.” For example: "that ridiculous tartan cap" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option D: “Threatening” means “having a hostile or deliberately frightening quality or manner.” For example: "her mother had received a threatening letter" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

  • Question 8
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    BEMOAN 
    Solution

    The word “bemoan” means “express discontent or sorrow over (something).” For example: "it was no use bemoaning her fate"

    Option A: “Lament” means “a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.” For example: "his mother's night-long laments for his father" This is closest to the meaning of "bemoan". Hence, this is the correct option.

    Option B: “Soothe” means “gently calm (a person or their feelings).” For example: "a shot of brandy might soothe his nerves" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option C: “Denounce” means “publicly declare to be wrong or evil.” For example: "the Assembly denounced the use of violence" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D: “Loathe” means “feel intense dislike or disgust for.” For example: "she loathed him on sight" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

  • Question 9
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    MORIBUND 
    Solution

    The word “moribund” means “at the point of death.” For example: "on examination she was moribund and dehydrated"

    Option C: “Dying” means “on the point of death.” For example: "he visited his dying mother" This is closest to the meaning of "moribund". Hence, this is the correct option.

    Option A: “Stagnant” means “showing no activity; dull and sluggish.” For example: "a stagnant economy" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option B: “Gloomy” means “causing or feeling depression or despondency.” For example: "gloomy forecasts about the economy" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

    Option D: “Superfluous” means “unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.” For example: "the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect. 

  • Question 10
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    Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
    DILIGENT 
    Solution

    The word “diligent” means “having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.” For example: "after diligent searching, he found a parcel"

    Option D: “Industrious” means “diligent and hard-working.” For example: "an industrious people striving to make their country prosperous" This is closest to the meaning of "diligent". Hence, this is the correct option.

    Option A: “Intelligent” means “having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level.” For example: "Anna is intelligent and hard-working" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option B: “Energetic” means “showing or involving great activity or vitality.” For example: "moderately energetic exercise" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

    Option C: “Modest” means “unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements.” For example: "he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

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