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Phrases

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Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

While father was angry, mother's remarks about Peter added fuel to flames.

  1. make strong feelings

  2. make strong passion

  3. make strong notion

  4. make strong emotions


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

He does not know even the ABC of music.

  1. elementary knowledge

  2. fundamentals

  3. simple facts

  4. basics


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

He acted upon his leader's commands.

  1. to follow

  2. to get advise

  3. to adhere

  4. to obey


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

Every person must account for his actions someday or other.

  1. explain

  2. reason out

  3. justify

  4. vindicate


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options:

He is a good player and above all a perfect gentleman.

  1. more than

  2. greater than

  3. less than

  4. above board


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options:

He did a complete about face after election.

  1. change of ideas

  2. change of plan

  3. change of actions

  4. change of thoughts


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

His speech, addressed across the board as the audiences were from different cultures.

  1. including groups

  2. members

  3. associations

  4. constituents


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options:

Along with his friends, he blew all ends up with his pocket money.

  1. completely

  2. everything

  3. entire

  4. total


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

All in all, Jim did a good job of hoisting the meeting.

  1. Everything considered

  2. Everything including

  3. All things

  4. Everything acceptable


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options:

Whenever teacher teaches algebra to John, it goes above his head.

  1. beyond one's understanding

  2. beyond one's reasoning

  3. beyond one's grasp

  4. beyond one's skill


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options:

If all the criminals were above board, the world would be a better place to live in.

  1. honest

  2. truthful

  3. honorable

  4. upright


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

Flattery was the Achilles heel that brought about his downfall.

  1. person's weakness

  2. vulnerable point

  3. failing point

  4. shortcoming


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

One must air one's views when the time is right to give comments.

  1. one's opinion

  2. one's view

  3. one's judgment

  4. one's mind


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

Against his better judgement, he sent his son to picnic and then regretted.

  1. Unwise

  2. Unsafe

  3. Unsecure

  4. Unprotected


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options:

The crowd swelled as all and sundry was given invitation to the party.

  1. everyone

  2. ordinary persons

  3. common people

  4. the public


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

The ants always collect food for rainy days.

  1. later need

  2. later emergency

  3. later demand

  4. later want


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

The detective had all ears on the conversation of persons in the train.

  1. watchful

  2. eager

  3. careful

  4. overseeing


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

He affected ignorance of the accident that had taken place in the factory.

  1. pretend

  2. ignorant

  3. faked

  4. make believe


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined words from the given options.

Every one should abide by rules and regulations.

  1. obey

  2. follow

  3. keep up

  4. adhere


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

The weatherman, again and again, advised about the cyclone that was to hit the village.

  1. repeatedly

  2. say again

  3. restate

  4. recite


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

Roses were one of the things that were after her own heart.

  1. favorite

  2. special

  3. most-liked

  4. preferred


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

He added insult to injury, not only by knocking down the child but also by driving past.

  1. harm by one's action

  2. harm by one's words

  3. harm by one's deeds

  4. harm by one's behavior


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

The statements made by Alex do not admit of any other meaning.

  1. have

  2. possess

  3. explain

  4. feel


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

None can fight against act of God.

  1. influence of natural forces

  2. influence of super power

  3. influence of great people

  4. influence of natural elements


Correct Option: A

Directions: Choose the nearest meaning for the underlined word from the given options:

Julie always puts on her airs and graces when she comes to a party.

  1. exaggerated behavior

  2. hyperbolize

  3. magnified behavior

  4. melodramatic behavior


Correct Option: A
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