English Test - 73

• The word 'Perilous' means 'extremely dangerous (बहुत खतरनाक)'.
• The antonyms of the word 'Perilous' are "harmless, innocent, innocuous, nonhazardous, non-threatening, safe, unthreatening".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'Safe' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word 'Safe' means 'not in danger or likely to be harmed (खतरे में या नुकसान की संभावना नहीं)'.

Hence, the correct answer is option 1. Let's see the meaning of other given options:-

• The synonyms of the word 'Perilous' are 'dangerous, grave, grievous, hazardous, jeopardizing, menacing, parlous, risky, serious, threatening, unhealthy, unsafe, venturesome'.
• Example of 'Perilous' in a sentence:
  • The country roads are quite perilous.

The correct answer is 'Rural'.

• ​The word Urban(adjective) means- "of or in a city or town". (या शहर या कस्बे में)
  • E.g: The urban sprawl of South Florida.​
• ​The antonyms of the given word Urban are- 'Rural', 'pastoral', 'agricultural', 'suburban', 'country, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Rural' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Rural(adjective) means- "in, of, or like the countryside". (, में, या ग्रामीण इलाकों की तरह)
  • E.g: The area is still very rural and undeveloped.​
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 3).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
  • Foreign(adjective)- "belonging or connected to a country that is not your own". (किसी ऐसे देश से संबंधित या जुड़ा हुआ जो आपका अपना नहीं है)
  • Rustic(adjective)- "simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside". (दिखने में सरल और अक्सर मोटा; देहात के विशिष्ट)
  • Long(adjective)- "continuing for a large amount of time". (समय की एक बड़ी राशि के लिए जारी है)
• The synonyms of the given word Urban are- 'Town', 'city', 'metropolitan', 'municipal, etc.
• Example of 'Urban' in a sentence:
  • Pollution has reached disturbingly high levels in some urban areas.

The correct answer is 'Hope'.

• Let us see the meaning of Despair:-
  • Despair: the feeling that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation.
    • Example: Their fourth year without rain drove many farmers to despair.
• Let us see the meanings of the given options:-

• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'Hope' is the word almost opposite in meaning to the word 'Despair'.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Hope'.

The correct answer is 'Carefree'.

• ​The word Anxious(adjective) means- "worried and nervous". (चिंतित और घबराया हुआ)    
  • E.g: I saw my sister's anxious face at the window.​
• ​The antonyms of the given word Anxious are-  'Carefree', 'confident', 'sure', 'self-assured', 'controlled, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Carefree' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Carefree(adjective) means- "having no problems or not being worried about anything". (कोई समस्या न होना या किसी बात की चिंता न होना)
  • E.g: I remember my carefree student days.​
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 1).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
  • Active(adjective)- "busy with a particular activity". (एक विशेष गतिविधि के साथ व्यस्त)
  • Taste(noun)- "the flavor of something, or the ability of a person or animal to recognize different flavors". (किसी चीज का स्वाद, या किसी व्यक्ति या जानवर की विभिन्न स्वादों को पहचानने की क्षमता)
  • Rise(verb)- "to move upwards". (ऊपर की ओर जाना)
• The synonyms of the given word Anxious are- 'Agitating', 'distressful', 'tense', 'nervous, etc.
• Example of 'Anxious' in a sentence: 
  • The drought has made farmers anxious about the harvest.

The correct answer is 'Lavish'.

• ​The word Miser(noun) means- "someone who has a strong wish to have money and hates to spend it". (जिस किसी के पास पैसा और उसे खर्च करने के लिए नफरत करने की तीव्र इच्छा है)
  • E.g: On environmental spending, the president is a miser.​
• ​The antonyms of the given word Miser are- 'Lavish', 'spender', 'prodigal', 'profligate', 'waster, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Lavish' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Lavish(adjective) means- "large in quantity and expensive or impressive". (बड़ी मात्रा में और महंगा या प्रभावशाली)
  • The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable.​
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 2).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
  • Hastily(adverb)- "with excessive speed or urgency; hurriedly". (अत्यधिक गति या तात्कालिकता के साथ; हड़बड़ी)
  • Wild(adjective)- "uncontrolled, violent, or extreme". (अनियंत्रित, हिंसक या अतिवादी)
  • Pity(noun)- "a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation". (किसी और की अस्वस्थता या कठिन परिस्थिति के लिए दुख या सहानुभूति की भावना)

The correct answer is 'Occupy'.

• ​The word Vacate(verb) means- "to leave a room, building, chair, etc. so that it is available for other people". (एक कमरे, भवन, कुर्सी आदि को छोड़ना ताकि यह अन्य लोगों के लिए उपलब्ध हो)
  • E.g: Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon.
• ​The antonyms of the given word Vacate are- 'Occupy', 'found', 'institute', 'legalize', 'validate, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Occupy' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Occupy(verb) means- "to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time". (भरने, मौजूद करने या किसी स्थान या समय का उपयोग करने के लिए)
  • E.g: The rest of the time was occupied with writing a report.
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 1).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
  • Virtue(noun)- "a good moral quality in a person, or the general quality of being morally good". (एक व्यक्ति में एक अच्छा नैतिक गुण, या नैतिक रूप से अच्छा होने का सामान्य गुण)
  • Brief(adjective)- "lasting only a short time or containing few words". (केवल थोड़े समय के लिए या कुछ शब्दों से युक्त)
  • Humility(noun)- "the quality of not being proud because you are aware of your bad qualities". (गर्व न करने का गुण क्योंकि आप अपने बुरे गुणों के बारे में जानते हैं)
• The synonyms of the given word Vacate are- 'Abolish', 'cancel', 'abrogate', 'repeal, etc.
• Example of 'Vacate' in a sentence:
  • Denis vacates his job at the end of the week.

The correct answer is 'Believable'.

• ​The word Incredible(adjective) means- "impossible, or very difficult, to believe". (असंभव, या बहुत मुश्किल, विश्वास करना)
  • E.g: The latest missiles can be fired with incredible accuracy.​
• ​The antonyms of the given word Incredible are- 'Believable', 'likely', 'probable', 'reasonable', 'sure, etc.
• From the antonyms of the given word, we can say that the word 'Believable' is the opposite in meaning.
• The word Believable(adjective) means- "If something is believable, it seems possible, real, or true". (यदि कोई चीज विश्वसनीय है, तो यह संभव है, वास्तविक या सत्य है)
  • E.g: A believable character/plot/story.​
• ​Hence, the correct option is Option 2).
• Let's have a look at the meaning of other given options:
  • Disagree(verb)- "to not have the same opinion, idea, etc". (एक ही राय, विचार, आदि के लिए नहीं)
  • Adopt(verb)- "legally take another's a child and bring it up as one's own". (कानूनी रूप से दूसरे के बच्चे को ले लो और उसे खुद के रूप में लाओ)
  • Imaginary(adjective)- "Something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind". (कुछ ऐसा है जो काल्पनिक है और केवल मन में मौजूद है)
• The synonyms of the given word Incredible are- 'Unbelievable', 'suspect', 'unthinkable', 'doubtful, etc.
• Example of 'Incredible' in a sentence:
  • It seems incredible that no one foresaw the crisis.

The correct answer is To understand the hidden meaning.

• To read between lines: To infer or understand the real or hidden meaning behind the superficial appearance of something. (किसी चीज़ के सतही रूप के पीछे के वास्तविक या छिपे हुए अर्थ का अनुमान लगाना या समझना)
  • Ex: Reading between the lines, it looks like the company is bracing for a hostile takeover.
• Hence, Option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is a very tough task.

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom 'Herculean task' is any job or task that's extremely difficult or calls for enormous strength. 
  • ​Example: It was a Herculean task for me, but I gave my best.
• ​Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 2.
• A Herculean Task requires enormous amounts of physical strength or mental effort in honor of the Greek God Hercules.

The correct answer is option 4) i.e., 'Extremely happy'.

•   On cloud nine is an idiom that means to be extremely happy and excited. (बेहद खुश और उत्साहित होना)
  • ​Example - He's been on cloud nine ever since she agreed to marry him.
• So, extremely happy is the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. 
•  One word substitutions for the idiom on cloud nine include ecstasy, elatedness, elation, euphoria.