Vocabulary PYQ — Page 20

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Masquerade

Fill in the blank with the appropriate option: The idiom 'To Take a rain check' means

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

Choose the word closest in meaning to the word - salubrious from the options given below.

Select the most appropriate antonym for the word 'lament'.

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word-Proclivity

Choose the word similar in meaning to the word -Lugubrious

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.

Match the blanks in List–I with the appropriate phrases in List–II | **List–I (Sentences)** | **List–II (Phrases)** | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- | | (A) As a member of the army, he felt proud fighting ___ his country. | (I) on behalf of | | (B) The company suffered great losses _____ his negligence. | (II) in favour of | | (C) The queen abdicated her throne _____ her son. | (III) on account of | | (D) I can't just ____ whatever you are planning. | (IV) go along with |

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrasal verb. The manager asked the team to _______ the research and present their findings by next week.

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A stitch in time saves nine | (I) Good deeds are more important than promises | | (B) Actions speak louder than words | (II) Great achievements take time | | (C) Rome wasn't built in a day | (III) Don't plan for something that isn't certain | | (D) Don't count your chickens before they hatch | (IV) Timely action prevents bigger problems | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | | --- | --- | | (A) Convalescence | (I) A state of having passed out of the memory, or being forgotten | | (B) Euphoria | (II) A period of time when you get well again after an illness or medical operation | | (C) Verisimilitude | (III) A strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time | | (D) Oblivion | (IV) Appearing true or real | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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:

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with an antonym from the options given: The mellifluous strains of the song floated into the hall, stirring the complacent emotions of many.

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the correct homonyms from List-II. | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) Honesty is a core ______ | (I) stationary | | (B) The ______ of the school addressed the students during the assembly. | (II) stationery | | (C) The car remained ______ in the parking lot. | (III) principal | | (D) I bought new ______ like pens and notebooks for the new term. | (IV) principle | 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 correct idiom from the options given to complete the sentence: After his wife's death, he found it hard to ______ and carry on with his life.

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

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: Her calm demeanour during the crisis was ___________ she managed to inspire confidence in everyone.

Match the expressions in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Expressions) | (Words) | | (A) A person or custodian of a museum or other collections. | (I) An Outcast | | (B) A person who starts an organization. | (II) A Preservationist | | (C) A person who is shunned by society. | (III) A Curator | | (D) A person in charge of the upkeep of historical buildings & artifacts. | (IV) A Founder | 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.