Vocabulary Test 77

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Vocabulary Test 77

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

A
Deceit

B
Desire

C
Craving

D
Illusion

Solution

"Humbug" refers to deceptive or false talk or behaviour. For example, "His comments are absolutely humbug."

Option A: "Deceit" refers to the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

Option B: "Desire" refers to a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Option C: "Craving" refers to a powerful desire for something.

Option D: "Illusion" refers to an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted meaning of a sensory experience.
Question 2
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ESTRANGE

A
Puzzling

B
Endanger

C
Alienate

D
Miscalculate

Solution

"Estrange" means to cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone. For example, "She became estranged with her friends."

Option C: "Alienate" means to make (someone) feel isolated or estranged. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Puzzling" refers to being confusing or difficult to understand. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Endanger" means to put (someone or something) at risk or in danger. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Miscalculate" means to assess (a situation) wrongly. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 3
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
MAIM

A
Disfigure

B
Slit

C
Severe

D
Slash

Solution

"Maim" means to wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Option A: "Disfigure" means to spoil the appearance of something by permanently damaging it. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Slit" refers to a long, narrow cut or opening. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Severe" means very strict or harsh. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Slash" means to cut with a wide, sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 4
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
TEEMING

A
Encroaching

B
Abounding with

C
Surrounding

D
Working together

Solution

"Teeming" means full of or swarming with something. For example, "A garden teeming with bees."

Option B: "Abounding with" refers to being very plentiful; abundant with something. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Encroaching" means to intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.). This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Surrounding" refers to being all round a particular place or thing. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Working together" has a different meaning than the given word. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 5
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Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
KOWTOW

A
Respect

B
Illuminate

C
Practise

D
Blockhead

Solution

'Kowtow' means to show respect and admiration. E.g. People say he kowtowed to the establishment to get elected. 'Illuminate' means to light something and make it brighter. 'Practise' means to do something regularly in order to become skilled at it. 'Blockhead' means a stupid person.
Thus, option A is the correct answer.
Question 6
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
WHIMPER

A
Prevent

B
Cry

C
Instigate

D
Pacify

Solution

"Whimper" refers to make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or unhappiness.

Option B: "Cry" means to shed tears in distress, pain, or sorrow. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Prevent" means to stop (someone) from doing something. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Instigate" means to bring about or initiate (an action or event). This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Pacify" means to reduce the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone. 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.
MASTICATE

A
Devour

B
Drink

C
Chew

D
Swallow

Solution

"Masticate" means to chew the food.

Option C: "Chew" means to bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option A: "Devour" means to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option B: "Drink" means to take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Swallow" means to cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 8
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ASSIMILATE

A
Absorb

B
Arrange

C
Receive

D
Assemble

Solution

"Assimilate" means to take in and assimilate (something).

Option A:"Absorb" means to take in or soak up (something). This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Arrange" means to put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Receive" means to be given, presented with, or paid (something). This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Assemble" means to gather together for a common purpose. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.
Question 9
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Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PERFIDY

A
Debauchery

B
Theft

C
Treachery

D
Conceit

Solution

"Perfidy" refers to the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy. For example, "He just showed his perfidy through this."

Option C:"Treachery" refers to the quality of being deceptive/ untrustworthy. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Theft" refers to the the action or crime of stealing. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option A: "Debauchery" refers to excessive indulgence in corruption and indecent activities. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option D: "Conceit" refer to excessive pride in oneself. 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.
OUTRE

A
Fair

B
Traditional

C
Real

D
Eccentric

Solution

"Outre" refers to being unusual and typically rather shocking. For example: "The song had outre lyrics."

Option D: "Eccentric" refers to being unconventional and slightly strange. This is closest to the meaning of the given word; hence this is the correct option.

Option B: "Traditional" refers to existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option A: "Fair" refers to treating people equally without favouritism or discrimination. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

Option C: "Real" refers to actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact. This is different than what is given; hence this option is incorrect.

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SHARING IS CARING

Question 1

Deceit

Desire

Craving

Illusion

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Question 2

Puzzling

Endanger

Alienate

Miscalculate

Solution

Question 3

Disfigure

Slit

Severe

Slash

Solution

Question 4

Encroaching

Abounding with

Surrounding

Working together

Solution

Question 5

Respect

Illuminate

Practise

Blockhead

Solution

Question 6

Prevent

Cry

Instigate

Pacify

Solution

Question 7

Devour

Drink

Chew

Swallow

Solution

Question 8

Absorb

Arrange

Receive

Assemble

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Question 9

Debauchery

Theft

Treachery

Conceit

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Question 10

Fair

Traditional

Real

Eccentric

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