Vocabulary Test 75

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Vocabulary Test 75

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Question 1
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ONEROUS

A
Simple

B
Awesome

C
Burdensome

D
Dutiful

Solution

"Onerous" refers to involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty. For example, "He found his work to become more onerous everyday."

Option C: "Burdensome" refers to being difficult to carry out or fulfil; taxing. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Simple" refers to being easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Awesome" refers to being extremely impressive or daunting. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Dutiful" means to obediently fulfil one's duty. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 2
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
LAPIDARY

A
High-sounding

B
Abusive

C
Dignified

D
Harmful

Solution

'Lapidary' means having the elegance on monumental stone. E.g. These were used almost exclusively for lapidary inscriptions. 'High-sounding' means extravagant and grand. 'Abusive' means using foul or offensive language. 'Dignified' means graceful in a manner that deserves respect. 'Harmful' means causing harm.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 3
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
CALUMNIATE

A
Approve

B
Slander

C
Warn

D
Delay

Solution

'Calumniate' means to defame somebody. E.g. He has tried to calumniate everyone who went against him. 'Approve' means to have a positive opinion on something. 'Slander' means a false spoken about someone which damages their reputation. 'Warn' means to make someone realize a possible danger. 'Delay' means to cause something to happen at a slow rate or a little late.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 4
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
VENDETTA

A
Feud

B
Friendship

C
Mortal

D
Threat

Solution

'Vendetta' means arguments and disagreements. E.g. He saw himself as a victim of a personal vendetta being waged by his political enemies. 'Feud' means an argument that exists for a long time. 'Friendship' means cordial relation between two or more people. 'Mortal' means unable to continue living forever. 'Threat' means a suggestion that something unpleasant can happen.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 5
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ADMONITION

A
Criticism

B
Pardon

C
Amazement

D
Award

Solution

"Admonition" means a firm warning or reprimand. For example, "She received admonition for how she behaved."

Option A: "Criticism" refers to the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Pardon" refers to the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Amazement" refers to a feeling of great surprise or wonder. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Award" refers to a prize or other mark of recognition given in honour of an achievement. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 6
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
PARVENU

A
Pretender

B
Privileged

C
Royal

D
Intelligent

Solution

'Parvenu' means someone from a low social position who has suddenly become rick or successful. E.g. My noble friend is a parvenu compared with me and others of us. 'Pretender' means a person who claims to a title or a position. 'Privileged' means to take advantage because you are rick or in a high position. 'Royal' means big or great. 'Intelligent' means someone who understands easily.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 7
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
OBTUSE

A
Distant

B
Blunt

C
Excessive

D
Vague

Solution

"Obtuse" refers to being annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. For example: "She did not understand a thing. She was being obtuse."

Option B: "Blunt" refers to being very straightforward, frank, and indelicate. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Distant" refers to being far away in space or time. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Excessive" refers to being more than is necessary, normal, or desirable. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Vague" refers to being unclear or difficult to understand. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
AVARICIOUS

A
Abundant

B
Envious

C
Greedy

D
Unwilling

Solution

'Avaricious' means having extreme greed for wealth. E.g. He promoted navigation and commerce but was avaricious and deceitful. 'Abundant' means more than enough. 'Envious' means envy and jealousy. 'Greedy' means wanting a lot more money or food than you need. 'Unwilling' means not willing.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 9
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
FOMENT

A
Incite

B
Restrict

C
Rectify

D
Pacify

Solution

'Foment' means causing things to happen. E.g. The song was banned because it might foment racial tension. 'Incite' means encourage to do something. 'Restrict' means to limit the actions of someone. 'Rectify' means to correct a mistake. 'Pacify' means to cause someone who is angry to be calm and satisfied.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 10
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
JEER

A
Inspire

B
Enjoy

C
Encourage

D
Ridicule

Solution

'Jeer' means to laugh or shout insults at someone to show you have no respect for them. E.g. Critics jeered at his moral stance. 'Inspire' means to make someone feel they want to do something and they can do it. 'Enjoy' means to get pleasure from something. 'Encourage' means to motivate. 'Ridicule' means to make fun of something in an insulting way.
Thus, option D is the correct answer.

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Question 1

Simple

Awesome

Burdensome

Dutiful

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Question 2

High-sounding

Abusive

Dignified

Harmful

Solution

Question 3

Approve

Slander

Warn

Delay

Solution

Question 4

Feud

Friendship

Mortal

Threat

Solution

Question 5

Criticism

Pardon

Amazement

Award

Solution

Question 6

Pretender

Privileged

Royal

Intelligent

Solution

Question 7

Distant

Blunt

Excessive

Vague

Solution

Question 8

Abundant

Envious

Greedy

Unwilling

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Question 9

Incite

Restrict

Rectify

Pacify

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Question 10

Inspire

Enjoy

Encourage

Ridicule

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