Vocabulary PYQ — Page 14

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank : He \_\_\_\_ madness in order to escape.

Match the blanks in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A). The draught was so strong that it ______ the candle. | (I). pulled through | | (B). An argument ______ at the end of the meeting, and it ended on a sour note. | (II).pulled up | | (C). He was very ill last year, but thank goodness, he has ______. | (III). blew out | | (D). The bus ______ sharply at a red light and I lost my balance and fell over. | (IV). blew up | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence. It's quite a ______ subject, so take care how you bring it up.

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Masquerade

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. Someone who worries too much about small details or rules is said to be ____.

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: Radha is known for her lackasdaisical attitude but her avid interest in the project has surprised one and all.

Select the word closest in meaning to the word- Impertinent.

Match the figures of speech in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I (Figures of Speech) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Alliteration | (I) A phrase that combines contradictory words | | (B) Onomatopoeia | (II) A contrast between what is said and what is meant | | (C) Oxymoron | (III) repetition of initial consonant sound in close succession | | (D) Irony | (IV) Words that imitate natural sounds | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word: He is an astute observer of human behaviour.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: Unforgiving invective

Select the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: ______ an emergency, you should immediately contact the nearest help centre.

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Definitions) | | (A). Inexpedient | (I). That which cannot be persuaded, changed or stopped | | (B). Denouement | (II). Placing people or things together to show contrast or relationship. | | (C). Inexorable | (III). That which is not practical, suitable or advisable. | | (D). Juxtaposition | (IV). The final part of the play, film etc. where the matters are explained or resolved. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: I thought she was rather ______ when I first met her. She hardly spoke.

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Parochial'

Select the word closest in meaning to the word; Embezzle.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: A vivacious performance

Select the correct antonym of the given word from the options given below: 'Peevish'

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The President finally had to ________ to the demands for the Minister's resignation.

| List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) The company decided to ______ off the late fees for the loyal customers. | (I) bale | | (B) The farmer stacked a ______ of hay in the barn for the cattle. | (II) waive | | (C) He gave a friendly ______ as he passed by the group of friends. | (III) bail | | (D) He had to pay______ to get released from custody | (IV) wave | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Fill in the blanks in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal verbs) | | --- | --- | | (A) People got ________________ by both the candidates during the election campaign. | (I) make good for | | (B) He was asked to ________________ the project before the deadline. | (II) stand by | | (C) You will have to ________________ this loss. | (III) wrap up | | (D) I shall ________________ you through thick and thin. | (IV) turned off | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym of the given word from the options given below: Extraneous

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Chalk and cheese | (I) faced with a choice between two risky courses of action | | (B) A chip off the old block | (II) to get or make something quickly | | (C) Between the devil and the deep blue sea | (III) very different | | (D) Rustle something up | (IV) someone who is very like one of his parents in personality | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: The grim look on her face was anything but encouraging.

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the word: LANGUISH.