Vocabulary PYQ — Page 25

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence given below: I am sure that Pooja will participate and win the annual debate as she has __________.

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

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The _____ between the genders, in every field, is so alarming that it is a huge cause of concern.

Match the underlined and highlighted segments in List-I with the corresponding idioms in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Idioms) | | (A) I think there's a reason she's not telling us about that letter she sent to the boss. | (I) at the receiving end | | (B) She's an awful boss to work for. The employees have to do what she wants whenever she wants, eight hours a day, seven days a week. | (II) hidden agenda | | (C) He has had to take a lot of criticism from the press in recent weeks. | (III) left to my own device | | (D) I don't want someone telling me what to do all the time. I'd rather be allowed to make my own decisions about how to do things. | (IV) at someone's beck and call | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Gift of the gab | (I) To be in someone's favour | | (B) Order of the day | (II) The prevailing trend or necessity | | (C) In good books | (III) To fight fiercely and determinedly | | (D) Tooth and nail | (IV) To possess the ability to speak fluently and persuasively | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the best option to fill in the blank with the correct phrase given below: Anokhi worked tirelessly ________ her children's future, ensuring they had every opportunity.

Match the sentences in List-I with the suitable proverbs given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Proverbs) | | (A) Anil invested in high risk ventures and suffered major losses when some of them failed. | (I) He who pays the piper calls the tune | | (B) Anuj is convinced that he will top the exam and has already planned a celebration, though there are a few brilliant students who stand a fair chance at topping. | (II) You cannot make bricks without straw. | | (C) Mr. Srinivasan is funding the entire project of the over-bridge, and he has asked to see the detailed plans for it, which seems reasonable. | (III) If you play with fire, you get burnt | | (D) Advising these poverty-stricken mothers to eat a nutritious diet is unfair as all their money goes into feeding and clothing their children. | (IV) There's many a slip betwixt the cup and the lip | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Satiate

Choose the most appropriate word/phrase to fill in the blank in the following sentence: A ______ means a foolish and futile act of finding something.

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

From the given options, select the word which is opposite in meaning to the underlined word: India's top star was in the news for churlishly refusing a generous film deal.

Match the idioms given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meaning) | | (A) To cool one's heels | (I) to forget the enmity | | (B) To bury the hatchet | (II) to wait and rest for some time | | (C) To chew the cud | (III) to make too fine distinctions | | (D) To split hairs | (IV) to talk in an aimless manner | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Ephemeral

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The Dracula films are full of ______ scenes which find resonance with the audience who are fond of blood-chilling sequences.

From the given options, select the most appropriate expression to fill in the blank in the given sentence: The athlete's career took a dramatic___________ after her record-breaking performance.

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

Choose the most appropriate antonym for the word: Concise

Choose the correct synonym for the word: PUTRID

Fill in the blanks in List-I with the most appropriate adjectives in List-II: | List-I | List-II | | --- | --- | | (Sentences) | (Adjectives) | | --- | --- | | (A) The weather in Mumbai is __________. | (I) innovative | | (B) The teacher gave a __________ explanation of the topic. | (II) humid | | (C) The artist's work was incredibly __________ and inspiring. | (III) stunning | | (D) The view of the sunset over the ocean was __________. | (IV) comprehensive | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the idioms given in List-I with the appropriate meanings given in List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Idioms) | (Meanings) | | (A) Break the ice | (I) to describe precisely the main point or issue, addressing it directly. | | (B) Hit the nail on the head | (II) to endure a pitiful or difficult situation with courage and resilience. | | (C) Cost an arm and a leg | (III) to initiate conversation in a social setting, especially in a formal or awkward situation. | | (D) Bite the bullet | (IV) something very expensive or costly | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct word from the given options to fill the blank in the sentence given below: "Pakhom___________with him and the deal was closed at one thousand Rupees."

Select the appropriate pair of words to fill in the blanks in the following sentence: The diligent investigator posed several __________ questions to the suspect in order to________ the details of the case.

Select the correct antonym for the word: HEGEMONY

Match the phrasal verbs in the List-I with their appropriate meanings in the List-II | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrasal Verbs) | (Meanings) | | (A) Turn Down | (I) Tolerate | | (B) Put Up With | (II) Reject | | (C) Burn out | (III) Become Unconscious | | (D) Pass Out | (IV) Exhausted | Choose the correct answer from the options given below: