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Verbal Ability Test

Description: A collection of questions that may be asked in the test of English language paper in competitive examinations like MBA, MCA and Bank PO
Number of Questions: 25
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Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Recreant

  1. Diatribe

  2. Recuperation

  3. Disloyal

  4. Cowardice

  5. Displeasure


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Proscribe

  1. To nominate

  2. Encourage

  3. Accentuate

  4. Forbid

  5. None of these


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Exiguous

  1. Affluence

  2. Large

  3. Wide

  4. Scanty

  5. Exotic


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Ingest

  1. Enrage

  2. Invigorate

  3. To absorb

  4. Consume

  5. To stir up


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Compendious

  1. Comprehensive

  2. Illustrative

  3. Unbearable

  4. Elaborate

  5. None of these


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Nadir

  1. Asylum

  2. Heaven

  3. Depth

  4. Nebulous

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Catapult

  1. Reach great heights

  2. Downfall

  3. Propel

  4. Sling

  5. Lose


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Somnambulism

  1. Sleepwalking

  2. Ghost dancing

  3. Women' s group activity

  4. Colourful scenario

  5. Over-eating


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Enigmatic

  1. Inscrutable

  2. Mysterious

  3. Enthusiastic

  4. Straightforward

  5. Unfathomable


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Primordial

  1. Feeling of elation

  2. Duplicate

  3. Primitive

  4. Daunting

  5. Ordinary


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Monticule

  1. A small river

  2. A small hut

  3. A lane

  4. A small hill

  5. A small plane


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Opaque

  1. Vague

  2. Flexible

  3. Transparent

  4. Viable

  5. Dense


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Sanctimonious

  1. Virtuous

  2. Smug

  3. Humble

  4. Callous

  5. Pious


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Piquant

  1. Bland

  2. Tangy

  3. Blunt

  4. Rigorous

  5. Shocking


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Munificent

  1. Greedy

  2. Bountiful

  3. Unsparing

  4. Rudimentary

  5. Liberal


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Traipse

  1. Walk

  2. Stroll

  3. Rush

  4. Run

  5. None of these


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Bigoted

  1. Distressed

  2. Intolerant

  3. Open-minded

  4. Blinkered

  5. Sincere


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Obliquity

  1. Thin

  2. Solid

  3. Self-righteous

  4. Appreciation

  5. Wisdom


Correct Option: E

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

The soldiers were in captivity for a long time. When at last they were let out, they painted the town red.

  1. Ran about wildly trying to kill people

  2. Decided to shun fighting and shedding blood

  3. Indulged in noisy merry-making

  4. Were asked to be ready for war

  5. Were advised not to land in trouble by thoughtless actions


Correct Option: C

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

John spoke harshly to his uncle who was also his mentor and threw down the gauntlet before him.

  1. He behaved arrogantly.

  2. made unreasonable demands

  3. threw a vase

  4. ready to leave the place

  5. threw the challenge


Correct Option: E

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

He is a strange fellow and it is very difficult to deal with him; I wonder if he has a bee in his bonnet.

  1. An obsession about something

  2. Peculiar habit of confusing others

  3. Unreliable and inconsistent way of behaving

  4. To face problems as a result of his senseless actions

  5. An achievement to be proud of


Correct Option: A

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

I am certain that all his schemes will end in smoke.

  1. Will produce good results

  2. Bear no fruits

  3. Benefit the poor and the downtrodden

  4. Motivate others

  5. Be severely criticized by the public


Correct Option: B

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold letters. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below. Choose the correct one.

The dacoits took to their heels when the police arrived.

  1. Took shelter in the thick jungle

  2. Opened firing

  3. Took to flight

  4. Unconditionally surrendered

  5. Went into hiding


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word.

Somber

  1. Jaunty

  2. Squalid

  3. Gloomy

  4. Complacent

  5. Malevolent


Correct Option: C

Directions: Choose the option which is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Restive

  1. Unrestrained

  2. Agitated

  3. Peaceful

  4. Fidgety

  5. Twitchy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Restive means unruly/restless. So, the correct opposite is peaceful.

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