Vocabulary Test 83

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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
ARCANE

A
Old fashioned

B
Modern

C
Common place

D
Secret

Solution

'Arcane' means known only to a few people. E.g. He was only the person who understood all the arcane details of the agreement. 'Old fashioned' means not modern. 'Modern' means up to date. 'Commonplace' means happening often or often seen. 'Secret' means something hidden from people.
Thus, option D is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 2
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
SLAKE

A
Erase

B
Quench

C
Rub

D
Sharpen

Solution

'Slake' means to satisfy a feeling of being thirsty. E.g. I don't think She will ever manage to slake her lust for power. 'Erase' means to rub or remove something. 'Quench' means to drink liquid so as to stop being thirsty. 'Rub' means the act of rubbing something. 'Sharpen' means to make something sharp.
Thus, option B is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 3
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
VINDICTIVE

A
Apologetic

B
Uncompromising

C
Revengeful

D
Fearful

E
Unpardonable

Solution

'Vindictive' means showing a wish to harm someone. E.g. She has been threatened by a vindictive former prisoner. 'Apologetic' means showing that you feel sorry about having caused someone problems or unhappiness. 'Uncompromising' means not willing to compromise. 'Revengeful' means wanting revenge. 'Fearful' means frightened about something. 'Unpardonable' means too bad to forgive.
Thus, option C is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 4
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
BELLICOSE

A
Amusing

B
Hostile

C
Errant

D
Naval

Solution

The correct answer is Option B.
BELLICOSE means demonstrating willingness to fight.
HOSTILE means unfriendly and showing or feeling of dislike and also being willing to fight.
Thus HOSTILE is the synonym of BELLICOSE.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
AMUSING means entertaining.
ERRANT means offending and misbehaving.
NAVAL means relating to the navy.
Question 5
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
BRAZEN

A
Modest

B
Shameless

C
Quick

D
Pleasant

Solution

'Brazen' means bold and without shame. E.g. He went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance. 'Modest' means not large in size or not expensive. 'Shameless' means without shame. 'Quick' means fast. 'Pleasant' means enjoyable and friendly.
Thus, option B is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 6
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
MALAISE

A
Stagnation

B
Spite

C
Sickness

D
Curse

Solution

'Malaise' means a feeling of being ill. E.g. We were discussing the roots of current social malaise. 'Stagnation' means stunted growth. 'Spite' means despite. 'Sickness' means not healthy. 'Curse' means magic words that are intended to bring bad luck to someone.
Thus, option C is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 7
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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Joe had a very big supper. When he asked for a piece of bread and butter at bedtime, his mother said, "I've never seen anyone eat so much. You are always as hungry as _______."

A
a lark

B
a wolf

C
a bee

D
a horse

E
a mouse

Solution

Option B is the correct answer because 'as hungry as a wolf' is the correct usage of the simile which means very hungry.
Options A, C, D and E are incorrect because these are incorrect usages of the similes.
Question 8
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
OBLITERATE

A
Decline

B
Block up

C
Slow down

D
Blot out

Solution

'Obliterate' means to make an idea or feeling disappear completely. E.g. Maybe she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories. 'Decline' means to gradually become less, worse or lower. 'Block up' means to fill a narrow space with something so that nothing can pass through. 'Slow down' means to be less active and relax more. 'Blot out' means to hide or block the light from something.
Thus, option D is the correct answer which is the synonym of the given word.
Question 9
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Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
RECUPERATE

A
Resolve

B
Avenge

C
Cooperate

D
Recover

E
Rectify

Solution

'Recuperate' means to become well again after an illness. E.g. She spent a month on leaves recuperating from the operation. 'Resolve' means to solve a problem. 'Avenge' means to harm a person. 'Cooperate' means to work together for a particular purpose. 'Recover' means to become well again after an injury or illness. 'Rectify' means to correct a mistake.
Thus, option D is the correct answer.
Question 10
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Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The refusal of whole nations to participate in the Olympic Games in Moscow was an admonishment to the Soviets.

A
Admission

B
Admiration

C
Rebuke

D
Stigma

E
Adornment

Solution

'Admonish' means to reprimand or rebuke firmly.
"She admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven."
In this context, The refusal of whole nations of participation in the Olympic Games in Moscow was an admonishment or a firm rebuke to the Soviets. So, option C is correct and the other options are not.

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Question 1

Old fashioned

Modern

Common place

Secret

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Question 2

Erase

Quench

Rub

Sharpen

Solution

Question 3

Apologetic

Uncompromising

Revengeful

Fearful

Unpardonable

Solution

Question 4

Amusing

Hostile

Errant

Naval

Solution

Question 5

Modest

Shameless

Quick

Pleasant

Solution

Question 6

Stagnation

Spite

Sickness

Curse

Solution

Question 7

a lark

a wolf

a bee

a horse

a mouse

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Question 8

Decline

Block up

Slow down

Blot out

Solution

Question 9

Resolve

Avenge

Cooperate

Recover

Rectify

Solution

Question 10

Admission

Admiration

Rebuke

Stigma

Adornment

Solution

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