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Word Meanings

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Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

Malaria is prevalent in the tropical countries.

  1. Common

  2. Rare

  3. Absent

  4. Serious


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Prevalent' means ''widespread in a particular area or at a particular time'. 'Common' means 'occurring, found, or done often'. 

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He has no inclination to study medicine.

  1. Interaction

  2. Need

  3. Desire

  4. Idea


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Inclination' in the given sentence means 'a preference or liking'. 'Desire means 'to wish or long for; want'. 

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

I could not afford to spend one more day in the town.

  1. Possible

  2. Be able

  3. Sleep

  4. Find more time


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

'Afford' means 'to be able to pay for something'.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

The teacher asked the boy to elucidate his point.

  1. Repeat

  2. Enlarge

  3. Give examples in support of

  4. Explain


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He pondered over the incident.

  1. Thought over

  2. Imagined

  3. Took lightly

  4. Took deeply to heart


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He is a man of strong conviction.

  1. Will power

  2. Firm belief

  3. Stubborn nature

  4. A number of convictions in a court of law


Correct Option: B

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

Come on, speak out. Why do you hesitate?

  1. Waver

  2. Keep silent

  3. Agitate

  4. To be slow in action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Hesitate' means 'to be slow to act, speak, or decide'. 'Waver' means 'to tremble or quaver in sound'. 

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He is a man with some ideals.

  1. Convictions

  2. Opinion

  3. Beliefs

  4. Ideas or examples looked upon as perfect.


Correct Option: D

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

The beds began to vibrate.

  1. Move up and down

  2. Turn round and round

  3. Move forward and backward rapidly and continuously

  4. Produce waver


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

 Vibrate means to move forward and backward rapidly and continuously.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

We were nonplussed when we saw our father in the cinema hall.

  1. Puzzled

  2. Afraid

  3. Ashamed

  4. Sorry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Nonplussed means surprised or not sure of how to act. So, puzzled is the correct option here.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

She was smiling hugely.

  1. Very much

  2. Loudly

  3. In a very big size

  4. In an unnoticed way


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hugely in this context means to smile very much. None of the other options is meaningful according to the sentence.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

Please make every endeavour to be early.

  1. Try

  2. Effort

  3. Hardwork

  4. Honest means


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 To endeavour means to make effort for something.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

The tropical sun glared down on us all through the day.

  1. Share

  2. Looked

  3. Shone in a dazzling way

  4. Shone from behind the clouds


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Glare means to shine in a dazzling way.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He is an innocent man.

  1. Not guilty

  2. Harmful

  3. Ignorant

  4. Not knowing anything


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Innocent means 'not guilty'.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He looked dazed with drugs.

  1. Red

  2. Gloomy

  3. Shining

  4. Unable to think clearly


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To be dazed means to be unable to think clearly.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

People like him because of his disposition.

  1. Wealth

  2. Character

  3. Helpful nature

  4. Good appearance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Disposition means a person's inherent qualities of mind and character. 

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He stood mute.

  1. Straight

  2. Without moving

  3. Silent

  4. Deadening the sound


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mute means quiet; silent.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase.

He finally figured out how to solve the problem.

  1. Understood

  2. Decided

  3. Memorised

  4. Spoke out


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The phrase 'figure out' means 'to come to understand someone or something better'. 

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

Gopal was born in an orthodox family.

  1. Very rich

  2. Unscientific

  3. Unreasonable

  4. Conservative


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

'Orthodox' means 'following the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy or practice'. So, option 4 is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He is an amateur painter.

  1. Imperfect

  2. Professional

  3. Taking part in something for the pleasure of it

  4. Taking part in something for money


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Amateur' is someone who 'engages in an activity as a pastime'. Thus, option (3) is the correct answer.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He sat outside, under the tree, in the perishing cold.

  1. Dying

  2. Decaying

  3. Very severe

  4. Freshening


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Perish' means 'to die or be destroyed/extremely cold'. But in the context of the sentence, the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to 'perish' is 'very severe'.

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

Nobody liked his speech because it was too verbose.

  1. Boring

  2. Brief

  3. Wordy

  4. Dull


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is used to refer to something 'characterised by the use of many or too many words; wordy'.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

Today, we have more sophisticated weapons than before.

  1. Sensitive

  2. Light

  3. Advanced

  4. Very costly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Sophiscated' means something 'developed to a high degree of complexity'. Thus, option (3) is the closest in meaning to it. 

Directions: Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

The house had been abandoned.

  1. Put for sale

  2. Leave completely

  3. Vacated to demolish

  4. Vacated for repairs


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It means to leave completely or forsake.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

The minister made a fervent appeal for funds.

  1. Calm

  2. Passionate

  3. Honest

  4. Submissive


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It means having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.

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