Vocabulary PYQ — Page 23

Fill in the blanks in the sentences in List-I with the phrases in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Phrases) | | (A) There was a ______ as the children fetched their colours. | (I) a flicker of emotion | | (B) The company's figures are beginning to offer a______ for the future. | (II) touch of sadness | | (C) I didn't detect even a ______ in his cold eyes. | (III) glimmer of hope | | (D) There was a ______ in her voice as she told us the tragic news. | (IV) flurry of activity | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in the blank in the given sentence: He won three ______ championships, creating a record in the league's history.

Identify the word closest in meaning to the word: MAUL

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

Select the word opposite in meaning to the word: Innocuous

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: He was ______ for his rude behaviour and wanted to make up by treating us at the icecream parlour.

Match the words in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. | (I) Soliloquy | | (B) An act of speaking aloud, especially by a character in a play. | (II) Epitome | | (C) A speech delivered without preparation | (III) Prologue | | (D) A summary of a written work | (IV) Extempore | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct antonym for the word IMPLAUSIBLE from the options given below:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Collar | (I) an area surrounded by a fence | | (B) Choral | (II) a band around the neck | | (C) Coral | (III) music sung by a group of singers | | (D) Corral | (IV) a hard substance formed from the bones of very small sea animals | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the simile: As brittle as _______

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:

Match the words given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Bellicose | (I) peculiar habit of a person | | (B) Dyslexia | (II) one who is fond of fighting | | (C) Idiosyncrasy | (III) no longer in practice | | (D) Obsolete | (IV) a learning disorder | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

From the given options, select the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word in the given sentence: Her affable charm helped her to navigate the tense meeting with a warm smile and easy humor, disarming even her harshest critics.

Fill in the blank with the correct adjective from the options given below: The ________ sunrise painted the sky in hues of bright red and orange.

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:

Match the idioms in list-I with their meanings in list II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) To face the music | (I) to incite people | | (B) To fan the flames | (II) To accept the consequences | | (C) In the doldrums | (III) To take seriously | | (D)To take to heart | (IV) In trouble | 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 | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Words) | | --- | --- | | (A) I saw his real face once the ____ of politeness began to crack. | (I) venerable | | (B) journalists are prepared to do just about anything for the sake of money. | (II) venial | | (C) He was well regarded in the community as a ____ old man. | (III) veneer | | (D) Why can't you forgive him for such a ____ sin? | (IV) venal | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct idiom from the options given below: Ravi is ______ on getting the much coveted job.

Match the words in List-I with their meanings in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Words) | (Meanings) | | (A) Pseudonym | (I) intuitive sagacity or perception | | (B) Clairvoyance | (II) immoderate indulgence of appetite | | (C) Intemperance | (III) a model, example or pattern | | (D) paradigm | (IV) a fictitious name assumed by an author | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) 2. (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) 3. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) 4. (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Replace the underlined word in the following sentence with a similar meaning word from the options given below: The moment anyone comments about Rohit's dressing style, he becomes very truculent and starts to argue angrily.

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 appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | :--- | :--- | | (A) Enjoy yourself fully but don't let enjoyment take \_\_\_\_\_\_ over work. | (I) savour | | (B) She threatened to \_\_\_\_\_\_ vengeance on her enemies. | (II) precedence | | (C) The \_\_\_\_\_\_ of Chandragupta is known as the golden period of Indian history. | (III) wreak | | (D) These days one is able to \_\_\_\_\_\_ food from any part of the world. | (IV) reign | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Fill in the blank with the correct word from the options given below: The CEO remained _____ in his attitude, refusing to change his stance despite pressure.

Choose the correct word from the given options to complete the sentence: Alice _____, "How blessed I'm to be here today!"