Vocabulary PYQ — Page 16

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Anshika spoke so _____ that the audience was completely captivated.

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Lugubrious

Fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb from the options given below: The government had to _____ new safety measures to control the rising number of road accidents.

Choose the correct synonym for the word: Spurious

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Art related to ornate, good handwriting | (I) Graphology | | (B) Study of the collection of coins, tokens, paper money etc. | (II) Calligraphy | | (C) Study of celestial bodies | (III) Numismatics | | (D) Study of handwriting | (IV) Astronomy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: No one questioned the _____ of his statement as he was known to be a man of intrigrity

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Malignant

Match the proverbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) At the drop of a hat | (I) Very rarely | | (B) Cost an arm and a leg | (II) Immediately, without hesitation | | (C) Let the cat out of the bag | (III) Very expensive | | (D) Once in a blue moon | (IV) Reveal a secret | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: From the group leader's tone, I could _____ that he was unhappy with the management's decision.

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Ubiquitous

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The Ashoka team had to ________the project due to lack of funds. | (I) devoured | | (B) Regular exercise can _________your overall health. | (II) repress | | (C) After the long trek, we _______ our meal within minutes. | (III) enhance | | (D) The government tried to ______ the protests of the people against its new tax policies. | (IV) abandon | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the Idioms given in List I with their meanings given in List II | List I | List II | |---|---| | Idioms | Meanings | | (A) Build castles in the air | (I) To assume success too soon | | (B) Count your chickens before they are hatched | (II) To be very careful in a sensitive situation | | (C) Walk on eggshells | (III) To go against popular opinion | | (D) Swim against the tide | (IV) To have unrealistic dreams |

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Asha's _________behaviour made her unpopular in her class. | (I) benevolent | | (B) Being _________Archana donated generously to charities. | (II) diligent | | (C) Arti gave a _______response about her feelings in an interview to the weekly publication. | (III) arrogant | | (D) ] Ashish is a _______student who studies every day. | (IV) candid | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List-I with the words from List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) The fire spread ____________ in the forest. | (I) wisely | | (B) Ankush agreed _____________ to help with the project. | (II) rapidly | | (C) Our parents saved money_________ for future emergencies. | (III) eagerly | | (D) The children waited___________for their favourite show to start. | (IV) reluctantly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word: Defiance

Match the Idioms given in List-I with the Meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Idioms) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Add fuel to the fire | (I) To take credit for someone else's idea or work | | (B) Throw caution to the wind | (II) To worsen an already bad situation | | (C) Kill two birds with one stone | (III) To act without considering the risks | | (D) Steal someone's thunder | (IV) To achieve two goals with one action | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The movie was so _______ that the audience gave it a standing ovation.

Match the proverbs in List-I with the proverbs opposite in meaning in List-II:** | List-I (Proverbs) | List-II (Opposite Proverbs) | |---|---| | (A) Many hands make work light. | (I) He who hesitates is lost. | | (B) Look before you leap. | (II) Actions speak louder than words. | | (C) Out of sight, out of mind. | (III) Too many cooks spoil the broth. | | (D) The pen is mightier than the sword. | (IV) Absence makes the heart grow fonder. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adjectives given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Adjectives) | |---|---| | (A) The _______ colours of the painting caught my attention. | (I) delectable | | (B) The _______ lake was a perfect spot for a relaxing picnic. | (II) intricate | | (C) The _______ design on the ancient monument was fascinating. | (III) serene | | (D) The _______ smell of freshly baked cookies filled the entire house. | (IV) vibrant | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:** | List-I (Sentences) | List-II (Homonyms) | |---|---| | (A) For many people in remote areas, _____ water is still a pipe dream. | (I) portable | | (B) These days, most of the gadgets are so designed that they are sleek and _____. | (II) potable | | (C) After the monsoon, the damp patches on the _____ bore marks of the heavy downpour. | (III) ceiling | | (D) The _____ wax did wonders to save the packets from spilling open. | (IV) sealing | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct synonym for the word: Pernicious

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

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

Choose the correct expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** Please don't let your feelings _______ you.