Vocabulary PYQ — Page 24

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

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 opposite in meaning to the given word: Flout

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

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

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

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

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

Match the proverbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Proverbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) A drowning man will catch at a straw | (I) Solving a small problem early, prevents bigger ones | | (B) Don't put all your eggs in one basket | (II) When in trouble, trying all possible means of escape. | | (C) Fools rush in where angels fear to tread | (III) Avoid depending entirely on one resource or plan. | | (D) A stitch in time saves nine | (IV) Unwise people take risks that careful people avoid. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the figures of speech given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Figures of speech) | (Meanings) | | (A) Oxymoron | (I) a word pronounced like another word but with a different meaning or spelling | | (B) Homophone | (II) a phrase that combines two words that seem to be the opposite of each other | | (C) Alliteration | (III) an indirect comparison between two things without using the words - like or as | | (D) Metaphor | (IV) the same letter or sound occurring at the beginning of two or more words in succession | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrases given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentence) | (Phrases) | | (A) Amrita has been walking _____ | (I) of joys of spring. | | (B) Ajitha is full _____ | (II) unaware of all the problems. | | (C) Hari seems to be blissfully _____ | (III) on top of the world since he got his Ph.D. | | (D) Shyam is feeling _____ | (IV) on air since she got her promotion | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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.

Replace the underlined phrases in List-I with the words in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences with underlined phrases) | (Words) | | (A) She walked across the road slowly, with her pace being unhurried and relaxed. | (I) ecstatic | | (B) The young child was very pleased and full of excitement when he received the gift. | (II) leisurely | | (C) He was always looking at the situation in a way that was positive and hopeful despite all the challenges. | (III) depressed | | (D) She was sad and upset, feeling a lot of sorrow after hearing the bad news. | (IV) optimistic | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the definitions given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Definitions) | (Words) | | (A) One who studies the origin and history of words | (I) Menagerie | | (B) A collection of animals kept as pets | (II) Philatelist | | (C) A medicine to counteract poison | (III) Etymologist | | (D) A person who collects stamps | (IV) Antidote | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

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

Select the correctly spelled word from the options given below to complete the given sentence: The sailors cast the ship's ___ before exploring the island.

Match the phrasal verbs given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Call off | (I) Mention or introduce a topic in conversation | | (B) Bring up | (II) Reject an offer or request | | (C) Look into | (III) Cancel something planned | | (D) Turn down | (IV) Investigate or examine a matter carefully | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Match the underlined words in the sentences List-I with the correct antonyms given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Underlined words) | (Antonyms) | | (A) The weather today is gloomy, with dark clouds all around. | (I) rude | | (B) He made a generous donation to the orphanage. | (II) bright | | (C) Her tone was polite when addressing the audience. | (III) complex | | (D) The solution to the problem was surprisingly simple. | (IV) stingy | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Option 1: (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) Option 2: (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) Option 3: (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) Option 4: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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:

Choose the most appropriate option to complete the given sentence: After years of hard work, my sister's efforts finally __ when she got a promotion.

Match the words given in List-I with their meaning given in List-II: | List-I (Words) | List-II (Definitions) | |---|---| | (A) Cryptography | (I) The Study of Oceans | | (B) Oceanography | (II) The study of correct spelling according to established usage | | (C) Orthography | (III) The study of secret writing and coded words | | (D) Orography | (IV) The Study of mountains | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: