Vocabulary PYQ — Page 11

| **List–I (Words)** | **List–II (Meanings)** | | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- | | (A) Centrifugal | (I) Anything tending to move away from the centre | | (B) Effeminate | (II) Words inscribed on the tomb | | (C) Ambidextrous | (III) Womanish in habits | | (D) Epitaph | (IV) One who can use either hand without any problem |

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: What are you trying to insinuate through this message?

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with their correct meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Nod off | (I) Raise prices | | (B) Jack up | (II) Finish something | | (C) Look up to | (III) Fall asleep | | (D) Wrap up | (IV) To respect | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with appropriate expressions from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Expressions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Akhira has a/an ______ so ask her to check the report. | (I) foot the bill | | (B) Although others were also responsible for the problem, Alice decided to ______ | (II) eye for detail | | (C) Choose what you like from the menu - the company is going to ______ | (III) on her toes | | (D) Having three kids under the age of five keeps Janki ______ | (IV) shoulder the blame | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word similar in meaning to the word: Scrutiny

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) ______ people often get deceived. | (I) creditable | | (B) She gave a ______ first performance at the theatre. | (II) conscious | | (C) My ______ made me confess my guilt. | (III) credulous | | (D) We soon became ______ of the presence of an intruder. | (IV) conscience | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Petulant

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A person who eats too much is a/an ________.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with suitable idioms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | --- | --- | | (A) He wants a superior post not to serve people but to | (I) add fuel to the fire | | (B) The arrest of the Union head only served to | (II) cut no ice. | | (C) He is a miser. To seek donations from him is to | (III) feather his own nest | | (D) She pleaded that she was not guilty but her appeals | (IV) flog a dead horse | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) He has not been able to ______ the sudden demise of his mother. | (I) get off | | (B) I hate to ______ so early. | (II) get on | | (C) After you ______ the bus, you will reach your destination within five minutes. | (III) get up | | (D) Leave early for the station if you want to ______ the train. | (IV) get over | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option in the following sentence: Though Sharon complained and cried bitterly, Mom did not ______ on her.

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Postulate

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Resonant

Match the idioms in List-I with their correct meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) To be at loggerheads | (I) To talk in an ambiguous manner | | (B) To beat about the bush | (II) To give credit to someone for their good qualities after they have done something wrong | | (C) To give the devil his due | (III) To prevent a problem by stopping it as soon as it starts | | (D) To nip in the bud | (IV) To disagree strongly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The unprecedented display of remarkable innovation and creativity ______ him into an enviable position.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the word - $\text{Relegate}$

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: Given her fearful and timid nature in unfamiliar situations, we can say that she is _________.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The oppressive regime continued to __________ anyone who spoke out against its injustices.

Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: 'You can't enter the building without showing your identity card', said the officious little man at the reception door.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options: Research has proved the significance of leading a structured life with enormous evidence to prove that mental fatigue can actually ______ life.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal verbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) It is possible to ______ any job interview by just talking about your interests. | (I) get down | | (B) It appears that the temperature will soon ______ to zero. | (II) get by | | (C) In some organisations you never ______ the position for which you were hired. | (III) get back | | (D) I have to ______ to London to complete my project that is now long overdue.. | (IV) get beyond | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The committee's appeal for donations ________ little response from the residents.

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Ardent

Match the words given in List-I with their definitions given in List-II : | List-I (Words) | List-II (Definitions) | | --- | --- | | (A) Blasphemy | (I) The act of copying another person's ideas, words or work and pretending that they are your own | | (B) Plagiarise | (II) An expert on matters involving the judgment of beauty, quality or skill in art, food or music | | (C) Connoisseur | (III) The state of having more than one possible meaning | | (D) Ambiguity | (IV) Behaviour or language that is offensive or shows a lack of respect for God or religion | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: