Vocabulary PYQ — Page 19

Choose the correct antonym of the word Prodigal from the options given below:

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: An inglorious chapter in human history

Select the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word: A munificent gesture.

Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to the word Prolix :

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Euphemism | (I) a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other | | (B) Oxymoron | (II) a less offensive phrase used to substitute something unpleasant | | (C) Epilogue | (III)happening, done or published after a person has died | | (D) Posthumous | (IV) the close of a narrative or dramatic poem | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the given options: Rohit was a ______opponent, and I respected him for that.

Choose the appropriate word to fill in the blank: The ________ weather conditions put a spanner in the onward hike of the mountaineering team.

Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the word Retract :

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the appropriate homonyms from List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Homonyms) | | (A) One should not______ the orders of one's superiors. | (i) current | | (B) During the medieval times, people would often ______ the ruling kings. | (II) currant | | (C) The top brass of the company were worried by the _______anti-management sentiments of the employees. | (III) deify | | (D) I am very fond of _____ buns and deserts. | (IV) defy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank by choosing the correct word from the given options: Some of our cities are full of_____________ looking for work and a better life.

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: A person who constantly thinks he is sick, is a ________ .

Replace the underlined verbs in List-I with a phrasal verb with the same meaning in List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences with underlined verbs) | (Phrasal verbs) | | (A) I just can't overcome the feeling that someone is watching me. | (i) pick up | | (B) All the people I work with seem to have caught the flu. | (ii) wear off | | (C) Once I'd had the injection, the pain started to gradually disappear. | (III) gone down with | | (D) As the breeze started to get stronger, we set off for the cottage. | (IV) shake off | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word-- Acrimonious.

Fill in the blanks in the given sentences in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II : | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) His _________efforts to help the community were recognized by everyone. | (i) laudatory | | (B) She has a refined ___________for good wine. | (II) palette | | (C) The review was full of _________comments about the author's writing style. | (III) laudable | | (D) The artist's ___________was filled with vibrant hues. | (IV) palate | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word-- Esoteric

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) wear one's heart on one's sleeve | (I) attack an opponent in a bold and direct fashion | | (B) to sell someone down the river | (II) to talk boastfully or irresponsibly | | (C) talk through one's head | (III) be completely frank and hide nothing from others | | (D) to take the bull by horns | (IV) to betray someone | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word--Recalcitrant

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the correct pair given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Options) | | --- | --- | | (A) I know I'm _________ in my 40s, but I _________ imagined that I would need glasses. | (I) just/further | | (B) I _________ kept trying to read the newspaper by holding it_________ away. | (II) eventually/easier | | (C) I really had to decide whether to get _________ arms or a pair of _________ glasses. | (III) already/never | | (D) I chose the _________ solution. | (IV) longer/reading | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the correct antonym of the underlined word from the options given below: There was a common belief that the resignation of the financial director would put the company in a very vulnerable position.

Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: Her presence was acknowledged with a perfunctory smile.

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 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:

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | Idiom | Meaning | | (A) Off the top of one's head | (I) to pretend to agree with | | (B) Take issue with | (II) to remain calm and sensible | | (C) Pay lip service to | (III) without much thought about correctness | | (D) Keep one's head | (IV) to disagree with | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: