Vocabulary PYQ — Page 12

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Portend

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word: He is the most unpopular employee due to his impertinent behaviour.

Select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign __________ its declining sales over the past quarter.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate homonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) She is not only a pretty but also an ______ girl. | (I) collusion | | (B) Finally, they came to an ______ settlement. | (II) collision | | (C) In a ______ between a train and a bus, three people died. | (III) amicable | | (D) He planned a robbery in ______ with the guard. | (IV) amiable | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below: Dr. Kevin is now considered as an ______ because he has rejected all his religious and political beliefs.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The king's younger son ______ the throne and sent his father and his followers in exile.

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word- His assiduous nature won him laurels all the way.

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Culpable

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Opportune

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Bellicose

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Repulsive

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate adjectives in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | --- | --- | | (A) The weather in Mumbai is __________. | (I) innovative | | (B) The teacher gave a __________ explanation of the topic. | (II) humid | | (C) The artist's work was incredibly __________ and inspiring. | (III) stunning | | (D) The view of the sunset over the ocean was __________. | (IV) comprehensive | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate phrases from List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) He always ______ at the time of need. | (I) up in | | (B) Their idea is still ______ the air. | (II) nail on the head | | (C) The team worked ______ to finish the project. | (III) backs out | | (D) She hit the ______ with her observation. | (IV) round the clock | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence: One genuine friend is better than a hundred __________ friends.

Fill in the blank with the correct adverb from the options given below: Arjun works __________ to achieve his goals, and never succumbs to adverse challenges.

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Ephemeral

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-1 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) Asawari decided to ______ dancing after her accident. | (I) roll out | | (B) Ramesh is very particular that his brother ______ their pet dog. | (II) ran out of | | (C) The company plans to ______ the new product next month. | (III) give up | | (D) On their long drive to Jaipur, the Kumars ______ fuel. | (IV) looks after | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Inundate.

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Resurrect

Choose the phrase that completes the given idiom: It is wisely said, "_________ gathers no moss."

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Impudent

Fill in the blank with the antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence: Our Mathematics teacher was known for her ______ attitude, always losing her calm under pressure.

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Supercilious

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the options given below: The __________ of the story is to always tell the truth.