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(1) What is the meaning of discomfit?

(a) make (someone) feel pain, sorrow, stupid, or guilty, especially mentally

(b) make (someone) feel happy, proud, comfortable, or confident, especially

mentally

(c) make (someone) feel uneasy, embarrassed, uncomfortable, or confused,

especially mentally

(d) make (someone) feel shy, nervous, guilty, or bad, especially mentally

Answer: (c)

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(2) What is the meaning of encroaching?

(a) 1. explaining to, demonstrating to, or training (a person’s family, friends,

colleagues, neighbors, etc.) with right or permission, especially slowly or by gradual

advances 2. advance gradually within proper, usual, or acceptable limits

(b) 1. taking, trespassing, or intruding on (a person’s possessions, territory, rights,

personal life, etc.) without right or permission, especially stealthily or by gradual

advances 2. advance gradually beyond proper, usual, or acceptable limits

(c) 1. giving, sharing, or saving (a person’s possessions, territory, rights, personal

life, etc.) with right or permission, especially generously or by gradual donations 2.

donate gradually within proper, usual, or acceptable limits

(d) 1. giving, sharing, or saving (a person’s possessions, territory, rights, personal

life, etc.) without right or permission, especially generously or by gradual donations

2. advance gradually within proper, usual, or acceptable limits

Answer: (b)


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(3) What is the meaning of gait?

(a) 1. a particular way or manner of admiring, supporting, or helping; manner of

moving with help; way of fixing or examining 2. the particular way a boy or child

walks or runs

(b) 1. a particular way or manner of planning, working, or executing; manner of

doing without help; way of commanding or controlling 2. the particular way a leader

or king walks or runs

(c) 1. a particular way or manner of talking, laughing, or shouting; manner of

communication; way of talking or shouting 2. the particular way a horse or dog

jumps or communicates

(d) 1. a particular way or manner of walking, stepping, or running; manner of

moving on foot; way of walking or running 2. the particular way a horse or dog

walks or runs

Answer: (d)


(4) What is the meaning of volatile?

(a) 1. (of a metal) melting or erroding quickly 2. likely to be angry suddenly and

unexpectedly or suddenly become disturbed or bored; unstable; nonexplosive

(b) 1. (of a substance) vaporizing or evaporating quickly 2. likely to change suddenly

and unexpectedly or suddenly become violent or angry; unstable; explosive

(c) 1. (of a substance) vaporizing or evaporating slowly 2. likely to never change

suddenly and unexpectedly or suddenly become violent or angry; stable; calm

(d) 1. (of a metal) destroyed or damaged quickly 2. likely to change slowly but

unexpectedly or slowly become violent or angry; unstable; nonexplosive

Answer: (b)




(5) What is the meaning of pretentious?

(a) trying to appear or sound as more polite, well-mannered, or respectful than

someone really is, especially in matters of getting promotions

(b) trying to appear or sound as less impressive, successful, or important than

someone really is, especially in matters of art and literature

(c) trying to appear or sound as less polite, well-mannered, or respectful than

someone really is, especially in matters of getting advantages

(d) trying to appear or sound as more impressive, successful, or important than

someone really is, especially in matters of art and literature

Answer: (d)


(6) What is the meaning of expedient?

(a) helpful or useful in a particular situation and produces an immediate result or

solution to a problem, even though possibly improper or immoral

(b) used or applied in a particular situation and produces an immediate problem or

more complexities, even though possibly proper or moral

(c) awkward or unnecessary in a particular situation and produces unnecessary and

unwanted complexities, even though possibly proper or moral

(d) awkward or unnecessary in a particular situation and produces unnecessary and

unwanted complexities, even though possibly improper or immoral

Answer: (a)




(7) What is the meaning of distaste?

(a) mild dislike or aversion (for)

(b) little patience or interest (in)

(c) little respect or sympathy (for)

(d) mild desire or interest (in)

Answer: (a)


(8) What is the meaning of extricate?

(a) free or remove (someone or something) from a difficult or unpleasant situation

(such as a trap, net, debt, peril, etc.); set free

(b) free or remove (someone or something) from an educational institute (such as a

school, college, university, training camp, etc.); kick out

(c) free or remove (someone or something) from a job or high position (such as a

kingship, ruler, owner, manager, etc.); fire

(d) free or remove (someone or something) from a devil or dangerous spirit (such

as a ghost, soul, magician, black magic, etc.); help out

Answer: (a)


(9) What is the meaning of audacious?

(a) extremely bold or daring, despite difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of

other people



(b) extremely weak or afraid of difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of other

people

(c) extremely expert or skillful, despite difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of

other people

(d) extremely helpful or caring, despite difficulties, risks, or the negative attitudes of

other people

Answer: (a)


(10) What is the meaning of inane?

(a) 1. lacking passion, emotion, inspiration, or motivation; disappointed 2. lost;

abandoned; left behind

(b) 1. lacking money, power, honor, or respect; commoner 2. weak; poor; sick

(c) 1. lacking knowledge, expertise, experience, or technology; novice 2. backdated;

old; ancient

(d) 1. lacking sense, meaning, substance, or importance; silly 2. empty; void; vacant

Answer: (d)


(11) What is the meaning of enervate?

(a) 1. deprive (someone) of physical, mental, or moral energy or vitality 2. weaken

(b) 1. increase someone's physical, mental, or moral energy or vitality 2. addition

(c) 1. give (someone) physical, mental, or moral energy or vitality 2. strengthen

(d) 1. explain physical, mental, or moral energy or vitality to someone 2. explanation



Answer: (a)


(12) What is the meaning of garish?

(a) too bright or colorful (clothes or decoration) in an ugly way; tastelessly colorful,

showy, or elaborate

(b) too fast or patient (decision or leader) in an intelligent way; properly planned,

thought of, or worked on

(c) too fast or impatient (decision or leader) in an ugly way; tastelessly proud,

bragging, or ignorant

(d) too slow or impatient (decision or leader) in a surprising way; anxiously delaying,

waiting, or thinking

Answer: (a)


(13) What is the meaning of complacency?

(a) a feeling of disgust or disrespect with your own abilities or situation that

prevents you from trying harder, often while unaware of some potential danger,

defect, or the like

(b) a lack of wealth or self-respect for a long time that prevents you from trying

harder, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the like

(c) a feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction with your own abilities or situation

that prevents you from trying harder, often while unaware of some potential

danger, defect, or the like



(d) a lack of self-satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you

from trying harder, often while unaware of some potential danger, defect, or the

like

Answer: (c)


(14) What is the meaning of anomalous?

(a) an outcome closely related to what is standard, normal, or expected

(b) consistent with what is standard, normal, or expected

(c) a commonly followed rule that is standard, normal, or expected

(d) deviating from or inconsistent with what is standard, normal, or expected

Answer: (d)


(15) What is the meaning of prodigal?

(a) 1. carefully and cleverly stealing a lot of money, time, or supplies, etc. 2.

extremely clever; sharp 3. extremely deceiving; intelligent

(b) 1. carelessly and foolishly wasting a lot of money, time, or supplies, etc. 2.

extremely generous; lavish 3. extremely abundant; profuse

(c) 1. carelessly and foolishly donating a lot of money, time, or supplies, etc. 2.

extremely generous; lavish 3. extremely expensive; abundant

(d) 1. carefully and cleverly earning a lot of money, time, or supplies, etc. 2.

extremely clever; rich 3. extremely saving; profuse

Answer: (b)




(16) What is the meaning of heresy?

(a) 1. a belief or opinion that is changed by the orthodox doctrines of a particular

(especially Christian) religion and is considered wrong 2. any belief or theory (in

politics, philosophy, science, etc.) that changes established beliefs, customs, etc.

(b) 1. a belief or opinion that is against the orthodox doctrines of a particular

(especially Christian) religion and is considered wrong 2. any belief or theory (in

politics, philosophy, science, etc.) that is opposed to established beliefs, customs,

etc.

(c) 1. a belief or opinion that is accepted by the orthodox doctrines of a particular

(especially Christian) religion and is considered correct 2. any belief or theory (in

politics, philosophy, science, etc.) that supports established beliefs, customs, etc.

(d) 1. a belief or opinion that is refused by the orthodox doctrines of a particular

(especially Christian) religion and is considered correct 2. any belief or theory (in

politics, philosophy, science, etc.) that is according to established beliefs, customs,

Answer: (b)


(17) What is the meaning of histrionic?

(a) 1. of or relating to actors, acting, or the theater 2. excessively theatrical,

dramatic, or emotional in character or style; affected

(b) 1. of or relating to jobs, employment, or business 2. excessively professional,

skilled, or serious in character or style; too serious

(c) 1. of or relating to foods, drinks, or buffet 2. excessively lazy, careless, or slow in

character or style; practical



(d) 1. of or relating to books, magazines, or newspapers 2. excessively informative,

demonstrative, or showy in character or style; showy

Answer: (a)


(18) What is the meaning of hedonist?

(a) a person who believes that education or invention is the most important goal in

life; a knowledge-seeker

(b) a person who believes that victory or success is the most important goal in life; a

success-seeker

(c) a person who believes that power or money is the most important goal in life; a

money-seeker

(d) a person who believes that pleasure or happiness is the most important goal in

life; a pleasure-seeker

Answer: (d)


(19) What is the meaning of incongruity?

(a) 1. the condition, quality, or fact of being unusual or different to other things

which happen or exist in the same situation; incompatibility; unsuitableness;

dissimilarity; inconsistency 2. disagreement of parts; lack of symmetry or of

harmony

(b) 1. the condition, quality, or fact of being genius or different to other things which

happen or exist in the same situation; intelligent; smart; outstanding; sharp 2.

agreement of parts; smooth symmetry or of harmony



(c) 1. the condition, quality, or fact of being innocent or honest to other things

which happen or exist in the same situation; honesty; dependability; reliability;

consistency 2. agreement of parts; smooth symmetry or of harmony

(d) 1. the condition, quality, or fact of being skilled or cooperative to other things

which happen or exist in the same situation; cooperative; concerned; accountable;

responsible 2. agreement of parts; smooth symmetry or of harmony

Answer: (a)


(20) What is the meaning of brusque?

(a) a very direct, brief, and unfriendly way in speech or manner

(b) an angry, shouting, horrible and painful way in speech or manner

(c) a cool and interesting way in speech or manner

(d) a polite and friendly way in speech or manner

Answer: (a)


(21) What is the meaning of bolster?

(a) 1. a weak, thin vegetable or herb plant 2. cook or eat; cooked

(b) 1. a long, narrow cushion or pillow 2. support or reinforce; strengthen

(c) 1. a long, narrow tree or horn 2. disturb or attack; weaken

(d) 1. a weak, long tree or leaf 2. weaken or destroy; harm

Answer: (b)




(22) What is the meaning of infamy?

(a) extreme power to make any decision without consulting others

(b) extremely popular celebrity among the young generation

(c) extremely popular female celebrity

(d) extremely bad reputation for having done bad things or for being evil

Answer: (d)


(23) What is the meaning of homogeneous?

(a) of the different or a litle similar chance or opportunity

(b) of the same or similar opportunity or chance

(c) of the same or similar nature or kind

(d) of the same or similar problem or danger

Answer: (c)


(24) What is the meaning of camaraderie?

(a) enmity and fight between people in a group, often people who spend a lot of

time together




(b) hostility and distrust between people in a group, often people who spend a lot

of time together

(c) friendship and trust between people in a group, often people who spend a lot of

time together

(d) agreement and distance between people in a group, often people who spend a

lot of time together

Answer: (c)


(25) What is the meaning of boorish?

(a) rude but well-mannered; of or like an arrogant; insensitive; awkward

(b) serious and boring; of or like a disturbing guy; painful; unwanted

(c) polite and well-mannered; of or like a cultured man; sensitive; social

(d) rude and bad-mannered; of or like a boor; insensitive; awkward

Answer: (d)


(26) What is the meaning of intrepid?

(a) very painful or disturbing and showing no respect for others; arrogant; rude

(b) very bold or brave and showing no fear of dangerous situations; fearless

(c) very afraid or nervous and showing a lot of fear of dangerous situations; fearful

(d) very dangerous or uncertain and showing a lot of fear of such situations;

uncertain



Answer: (b)


(27) What is the meaning of culpable?

(a) deserving punishment or pain

(b) deserving praise or honor

(c) deserving blame or censure

(d) deserving dishonor or demotion

Answer: (c)


(28) What is the meaning of depreciation?

(a) 1. increase in cost due to age, wear, replacement, market conditions, etc. 2. a

increase in the purchasing or exchange value of money 3. an instance of

cooperation or friendliness

(b) 1. decrease in value due to age, wear, decay, market conditions, etc. 2. a

decrease in the purchasing or exchange value of money 3. an instance of

disparaging or belittlement

(c) 1. decrease in expenses due to age, wear, decay, market conditions, etc. 2. a

decrease in the purchasing or exchange value of money 3. an instance of

estimation or punishment

(d) 1. increase in value due to age, wear, decay, market conditions, etc. 2. a increase

in the purchasing or exchange value of money 3. an instance of promotion or

honor

Answer: (b)




(29) What is the meaning of extol?

(a) criticize (someone or something) severely, especially in a very enthusiastic way

(b) update (someone or something) regularly, especially in a very enthusiastic way

(c) praise (someone or something) highly, especially in a very enthusiastic way

(d) change (someone or something) totally, especially in a very enthusiastic way

Answer: (c)


(30) What is the meaning of extant?

(a) (especially of a person) not failed or lost; still in war, usually despite being

meaningless

(b) (especially of a culture) not understood or found; still mysterious, usually

despite being very well-known

(c) (especially of a problem) not solved or understood; still making troubles, usually

despite being easy

(d) (especially of a document) not destroyed or lost; still in existence, usually despite

being very old

Answer: (d)


(31) What is the meaning of coalesce?




(a) 1. grow together or into one body 2. unite or merge into a single body, group, or

mass

(b) 1. die together or into one body 2. divide or merge into a single body, group, or

mass

(c) 1. grow together without a body 2. unite or merge into an invisible body, group,

or mass

(d) 1. divide together or into several bodies 2. break or divide into a multiple bodies,

groups, or masses

Answer: (a)


(32) What is the meaning of iconoclast?

(a) 1. a person who disagrees with widely accepted ideas, beliefs, traditional

institutions, etc. 2. a person who disagrees with the use of sacred images in

religious worship but does not oppose to the religious use of images

(b) 1. a person who attacks widely accepted ideas, beliefs, traditional institutions,

etc. 2. a person who destroys sacred images used in religious worship or opposes

to the religious use of images

(c) 1. a person who accepts widely accepted ideas, beliefs, traditional institutions,

etc. 2. a person who accepts sacred images used in religious worship or declares

the religious use of images

(d) 1. a person who supports widely accepted ideas, beliefs, traditional institutions,

etc. 2. a person who builds sacred images used in religious worship or is used to

the religious use of images

Answer: (b)




(33) What is the meaning of leviathan?

(a) 1. something or someone that is very famous and arrogant, especially a

businessman 2. a very large corporation, especially a multi-national business

(b) 1. something or someone that is very helpful but not reliable, especially a leader

2. a very influential leader, especially a politician

(c) 1. something or someone that is very large and powerful, especially a ship 2. a

very large animal, especially a whale

(d) 1. something or someone that is very large and expensive, especially a diamond

2. a very large stone, especially a diamond

Answer: (c)


(34) What is the meaning of enhance?

(a) ignore, refuse, or disbelieve the quality, amount, extent, or strength of

something, as in cost, value, attractiveness, effectiveness, etc.

(b) intensify, increase, or improve the quality, amount, extent, or strength of


(c) misunderstand, lose, or degrade the quality, amount, extent, or strength of


(d) lower, decrease, or degrade the quality, amount, extent, or strength of


Answer: (b)


(35) What is the meaning of conformist?



(a) a person who denies, especially unquestioningly, accepted behavior or

established practices (especially in religious matters)

(b) a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to accepted behavior or


(c) a person who disbelieves, especially unquestioningly, accepted behavior or


(d) a person who mocks, especially unquestioningly, accepted behavior or


Answer: (b)


(36) What is the meaning of exculpate?

(a) show, declare, or prove that someone is responsible for a failure or other

problem

(b) show, declare, or prove that someone is not guilty of a crime or other bad action

(c) show, declare, or prove that someone is a victim of a crime or other bad action

(d) show, declare, or prove that someone is guilty of a crime or other bad action

Answer: (b)


(37) What is the meaning of compromise?

(a) 1. a settlement of differences by mutual concessions 2. reduce the quality, value,

or degree of something 3. endanger the interests or reputation of



(b) 1. a settlement of differences by cheating the weak party or parties 2. cheating

by reducing the quality, value, or degree of something 3. endanger the interests or

reputation of

(c) 1. a settlement of pending bills by paying in full 2. reduce the loan, charge, or bill

of something 3. endanger the interests or reputation of a businessman

(d) 1. a settlement of pending problems by fixing them quickly 2. enhance the

quality, value, or degree of something 3. support the interests or reputation of

Answer: (a)


(38) What is the meaning of renovation?

(a) 1. differ from any another innovative conditions by making changes and repairs,

especially an old house, building, room, etc. 2. innovative; discovering; new

(b) 1. restore to an earlier condition by making changes and repairs, especially an

old house, building, room, etc. 2. reinvigorate; refresh; revive

(c) 1. differ from an earlier condition by making changes and repairs, especially an

old house, building, room, etc. 2. change; reform; differ

(d) 1. restore to a strange condition by making changes and repairs, especially an

old house, building, room, etc. 2. surprise; innovate; remodel

Answer: (b)


(39) What is the meaning of idyllic?

(a) 1. extremely tough, challenging, or risky; extremely sensitive, without any

chances 2. private or passionate



(b) 1. extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful; extremely happy, without any

problems 2. pastoral or picturesque

(c) 1. extremely bright, flashy, or light; extremely clean, without any spots 2.

personal or promotional

(d) 1. extremely rude, cruel, or disturbing; extremely angry, without any patience 2.

tiresome or pointless

Answer: (b)


(40) What is the meaning of exacerbate?

(a) soothe the severity, violence, or bitterness of (disease, pain, annoyance, etc.)

(b) increase the hope, chance, or gain of (action, person, project, etc.)

(c) stop the severity, violence, or bitterness of (disease, pain, annoyance, etc.)

(d) increase the severity, violence, or bitterness of (disease, pain, annoyance, etc.)

Answer: (d)


(41) What is the meaning of altruistic?

(a) uselessly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

(b) painfully concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

(c) practically concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

(d) unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others

Answer: (d)




(42) What is the meaning of extenuating?

(a) (of a factor or situation) understand or try to understand the seriousness or

extent of (an offense, guilt, etc.) by giving excuses or serving as an excuse

(b) (of a factor or situation) avoid or try to avoid the seriousness or extent of (an

offense, guilt, etc.) by giving excuses or serving as an excuse

(c) (of a factor or situation) deny or try to deny the seriousness or extent of (an


(d) (of a factor or situation) lessen or try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (an


Answer: (d)


(43) What is the meaning of corporal?

(a) of or relating to the religion; religious; heavenly

(b) of or relating to the body; bodily; physical

(c) of or relating to the mind; spiritual; devine

(d) of or relating to the material; physical; materialistic

Answer: (b)


(44) What is the meaning of sagacity?




(a) lacking the quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted based

on practical knowledge and experience

(b) the quality of being honest, regular in job, and dependable based on practical

knowledge and experience

(c) the problem of being stupid, silly in judgment, and whimsical based on

imagination and impractical expectations

(d) the quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted based on

practical knowledge and experience

Answer: (d)


(45) What is the meaning of disheartening?

(a) causing gain of money, property, wealth, fame, or power; enrich (someone)

(b) causing gain of trust, confidence, hope, fame, or health; empower (someone)

(c) causing loss of hope, determination, confidence, courage, or enthusiasm;

discourage (someone)

(d) causing loss of money, property, wealth, fame, or power; cheat (someone)

Answer: (c)


(46) What is the meaning of clairvoyant?

(a) having or claiming to give the power of seeing the future or see things that other

people cannot see

(b) having or claiming to have the power of seeing the future or see things that

other people cannot see



(c) lacking the power of seeing the future or see things that other people cannot see

(d) practicing to have the power of seeing the future or see things that other people

cannot see

Answer: (b)


(47) What is the meaning of adept?

(a) lowly trained or good at doing something; novice

(b) highly skilled or proficient at doing something; expert

(c) highly expensive or valuable in the market; pricy

(d) highly appreciated or admired for doing something; excellent

Answer: (b)


(48) What is the meaning of capricious?

(a) slowly and irregularly changing mood or behavior because of a good reason;

planned and predictable

(b) suddenly and easily changing mood or behavior because of several good

reasons; quick and easy

(c) slowly and unexpectedly changing mood or behavior without any good reason;

not impulsive and unpredictable

(d) suddenly and unexpectedly changing mood or behavior without any good

reason; impulsive and unpredictable

Answer: (d)




(49) What is the meaning of specious?

(a) seeming to be right or true, but in fact wrong or false

(b) seeming to be friendly or helpful, but in fact dangerous or ill-motivated

(c) seeming to be appealing or charming, but in fact harmful or dangerous

(d) seeming to be convincing or motivating, but in fact wrong or false

Answer: (a)


(50) What is the meaning of congregation?

(a) 1. an assembly of soldiers for attacking citizens, army, or the king 2. a gathering

or collection of generals, soldiers, or weapons

(b) 1. an assembly of comedians for entertaining, mocking, or joking 2. a gathering

or collection of comedians, jokers, or funny people

(c) 1. an assembly of people for religious worship, prayer, or teaching 2. a gathering

or collection of people, animals, or things

(d) 1. an assembly of leaders for discussing on a very serious current problem 2. a

gathering or collection of leaders, supporters, or opponents

Answer: (c)





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