Vocabulary PYQ — Page 15

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: The brazen women characters in his plays offered a pleasant change from the usual portrayal of women in the Elizabethan era.

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: Due to peer pressure, children are spending ______ amount on branded clothes.

Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Irrevocable

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'Prompt' from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to form a meaningful sentence: The baby began to ______ as it was wet and hungry.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Phrasal verbs) | | (A) He promised to ________ the matter. | (I) take up | | (B) We would finish the work faster if everyone ________. | (II) turn around | | (C) I will surely ________ a new hobby during the summer break. | (III) look into | | (D) The ________ of company's fortunes after the new CFO took over is evident from the quarterly report. | (IV) pitches in | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below: The acrimonious scenes at the board meeting depicted the members in a poor light.

Choose the correct option to complete the simile: As obstinate as a _________.

Choose the correct synonym of the word: Ostentation

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: If he were not industrious, the ambitious project would have taken a different turn.

Select the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence: The baker used almond _____ in the cake recipe.

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrasal Verbs) | | (A) She has some money ____ for her retirement. | (I) put off | | (B) Can I _____ your name for the Club Secretary's post? | (II) puts in | | (C) Don't _____ the wedding plans because of the weather forecast. | (III) put away | | (D) She often _____ ten hours of study every day. | (IV) put forward | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase: The terms of the agreement were ________ both the parties, ensuring a smooth transaction.

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Esoteric

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word: 'Unkempt'

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Peculiar habits of a person are called _____.

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) A blessing in disguise | (I) Do without delay, often without good reason | | (B) Jump on the bandwagon | (II) Something fortunate that initially seemed like a problem | | (C) Barking up the wrong tree | (III) Joining others in doing something fashionable or likely to be successful | | (D) At the drop of a hat | (IV) Pursuing a course of action that s wrongly directed | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I) 2. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) 3. (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Deft

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: The teacher asked the students to __ their assignments before the deadline.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Laconic

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He tried to ______his behaviour after receiving the feedback from his mentor.

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Prudent

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Veracious

Complete the sentences in List-I with the verbs in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Verbs) | | (A) The team will ________ the results of the survey before presenting them. | (I) implement | | (B) It's difficult to ________ the impact of the new policy on the economy. | (II) interrupt | | (C) He was polite, never attempting to ________ during the meeting. | (III) analyse | | (D) The company plans to ________ the new software system next month. | (IV) comprehend | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: