Vocabulary Test 76

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Vocabulary Test 76

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Question 1
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
COGNOSCENTE

A
Speculator

B
Teacher

C
Critic

D
Preacher

Solution

'Cognoscente' means experts and specialists of a particular subject. E.g. Not being one of the cognoscenti, I failed to understand the ballet's subtler points. 'Speculator' means a person who buys goods or property in the hope of selling them at a profit. 'Teacher' is someone whose job is to teach in college or school. 'Critic' means someone whose job is to give opinions about a particular subject. 'Preacher' means a person who gives a religious speech.
Thus, option C is the correct answer.
Question 2
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
IMPINGE

A
Soak

B
Ridicule

C
Argue

D
Invade

Solution

"Impinge" means to advance over an area belonging to someone or something else; encroach.

Option D: "Invade" means to encroach or intrude on a territory belonging to someone else. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Soak" means to absorb something in. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Ridicule" means to make fun of someone, usually in a negative manner; mockery. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Argue" means to give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory, typically with the aim of persuading others to share one's view. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
BAWDY

A
Crude

B
Vulgar

C
Proud

D
Arrogant

Solution

'Bawdy' means indecent writing or talking. E.g. A bawdy film is not appropriate for children. 'Crude' means simple and not skilfully done or made. 'Vulgar' means indecent. 'Proud' means a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction because of some achievement. 'Arrogant' means rude.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 4
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
THRIFT

A
Wickedness

B
Miserliness

C
Economy

D
Extravagance

Solution

"Thrift" refers to the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

Option C: "Economy" refers to careful management of available resources. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Wickedness" refers to the the quality of being evil or morally wrong. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Miserliness" refers to excessive desire to save money; extreme meanness. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Extravagance" refers to a lack of restraint in spending money or using resources. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
RENEGADE

A
Rebel

B
Substitute

C
Informer

D
Reformer

Solution

"Renegade" refers to a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. For example: "The agent turned renegade."

Option A: "Rebel" refers to a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or leader. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Substitute" refers to a person or thing acting or serving in place of another. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Informer" refers to a person who informs on another person to the police or other authority. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Reformer" refers to a person who makes changes to something in order to improve it. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 6
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
RETICENCE

A
Reserve

B
Sincerity

C
Frankness

D
Generosity

Solution

"Reticence" refers to the quality of being introverted, shy, or inhibited.

Option A: "Reserve" refers to being quiet, or inhibited. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Sincerity" refers to the absence of pretence, deceit, or hypocrisy. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Frankness" refers to the quality of being open, honest, and direct in speech or writing. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Generosity" refers to the quality of being kind and generous. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 7
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
INTRINSIC

A
Essential

B
Intricate

C
Complicated

D
Secret

Solution

"Intrinsic" refers to belonging to something or someone naturally or inherently; something that is inborn. For example, "Colors are an intrinsic part of a flower's body."

Option A: "Essential" refers to being fundamental or central to the nature of something or someone. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Intricate" refers to being very complicated or detailed. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Complicated" refers to involving many different and confusing aspects. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Secret" refers to something that is not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. 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
DEMURE

A
Intentional

B
Timid

C
Unreserved

D
Blunt

Solution

'Demure' means reserved and shy. E.g. I shared a flat with a child and his demure governess. 'Intentional' means planned or intended. 'Timid' means showing a lack of courage or confidence. 'Unreserved' means not reserved. 'Blunt' means not sharp.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.
Question 9
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
GADFLY

A
Horror

B
Nuisance

C
Gain

D
Blessing

Solution

"Gadfly" refers to a person who annoys or criticizes others in order to provoke them into action.

Option B: "Nuisance" refers to a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Horror" refers to an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Gain" means to obtain or secure (something wanted or desirable). This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Blessing" refers to a beneficial thing for which one is grateful. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 10
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
RETRIBUTION

A
Contempt

B
Revenge

C
Punishment

D
Discount

Solution

"Retribution" refers to a punishment inflicted on someone as penalty for a wrong or criminal act.

Option C: "Punishment" refers to he infliction or imposition of a penalty as result for an offence. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Contempt" refers to the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Revenge" refers to the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Discount" refers to a deduction from the usual cost of something. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

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SHARING IS CARING

Question 1

Speculator

Teacher

Critic

Preacher

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Question 2

Soak

Ridicule

Argue

Invade

Solution

Question 3

Crude

Vulgar

Proud

Arrogant

Solution

Question 4

Wickedness

Miserliness

Economy

Extravagance

Solution

Question 5

Rebel

Substitute

Informer

Reformer

Solution

Question 6

Reserve

Sincerity

Frankness

Generosity

Solution

Question 7

Essential

Intricate

Complicated

Secret

Solution

Question 8

Intentional

Timid

Unreserved

Blunt

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Question 9

Horror

Nuisance

Gain

Blessing

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Question 10

Contempt

Revenge

Punishment

Discount

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