Test English: (Topic: Vocabulary) - ENG01

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[Topic: Vocabulary] – ENG01
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Test Code ENG01
Topic VOCABULARY Page | 1
No. of Questions 30
Maximum Marks 30
Competitive score 24
Time allowed 18 minutes
Answers with explanations have been provided for self-evaluation.
Do send us your score after completing the test.
Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of
words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per
the context.
1. The vehicle slowed down as they moved up the GRADIENT
a. road with sharp bends
b. bumpy, uneven path
c. slope or incline
d. mountainous area
2. It is DEPLORABLE that millions of people in India are below the poverty line.
a. hateful
b. regrettable
c. undesirable
d. unpleasant
3. The government should PROSCRIBE that sort of literature

a. rusticate
b. excommunicate
c. ban
d. outlaw
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4. The volcano on the island is DORMANT.

a. cold
b. inactive
c. dangerous Page | 2
d. old
5. A person who EQUIVOCATES should not be relied upon

a. deceives other
b. tells lies
c. gives misleading statements
d. flatters
6. The newspaper reports were MENDACIOUS

a. Mischievous
b. truthful
c. provocative
d. false
7. The priest pronounced BENEDICTION.

a. good wishes
b. blessings
c. punishment
d. appreciation
8. Her habits are INNOCUOUS

a. useful
b. injurious
c. causing no harm
d. bad
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9. I INVEIGHED her for her different outlook.

a. criticised
b. rebuked
c. disliked
d. appreciated Page | 3
10. The youth was BEFOGGED when he was interrogated loudly by the police inspector.
a. terrified
b. panicky
c. surprised
d. puzzled
Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of
words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per
the context.
11. A few heavenly talents DARKEN the world in each generation.

a. brighten
b. please
c. enlighten
d. glamourise
12. An ICY reception greeted the arrivals.

a. hostile
b. warm
c. pleasing
d. strange
13. The young athlete is ENERGETIC enough to run ten thousand metres at a stretch
a. inactive
b. dull
c. gloomy
d. lethargic
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14. He has a SECURE position in the entrance examination

a. rigid
b. precarious
c. static Page | 4
d. secondary
15. The accused was ACQUITTED of the charge

a. held guilty
b. betrayed
c. involved
d. offended
16. It is COMPULSORY that all members of the board be present at the meeting
a. optional
b. contrary
c. obligatory
d. conditional
17. Events ultimately led to LUGUBRIOUS ending

a. happy
b. hopeful
c. helpful
d. reassuring
18. He ACCELERATED the speed of his car.

a. retarded
b. reviewed
c. recorded
d. restored
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19. The criminal was known to the police by VARIOUS names

a. separate
b. distinct
c. identical
d. similar Page | 5
20. The police praised the METICULOUS arrangements made by the organizers to receive
the guest at the airport.
a. haphazard
b. random
c. ridiculous
d. shabby
VOCABULARY
Choose the correct option:
21. prima facie

a. Circumlocutory
b. At first sight
c. Hind sight
d. Prim and proper
22. Peculate
a. Embezzle
b. Petrify
c. Satiate
d. Signify
23. carte blanche

a. Bullock cart
b. Pencil sharpener
c. Blank paper with signature
d. Cardboard box
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24. ad nauseum
a. To induce vomiting
b. To the point of producing disgust
c. A diseased condition Page | 6
d. An elementary matter
25. tête-á-tête
a. A private interview
b. A comfortable resting place
c. A keen observation
d. A private detective
26. ad hoc
a. Fleeting
b. For a special purpose
c. An advantageous position
d. A kind gesture
27. götter dämmerund

a. Sunset and sunrise
b. Twilight of the gods
c. A Roman battle
d. A military strategy
28. cambist: Person skilled in the science of

a. Numismatics
b. Financial exchange
c. Share markets
d. Marketing strategies
29. erratum
a. An architectural mistake
b. A birth defect
c. A mistake in typing or writing
d. An error in pronunciation
30. a faux pas

a. An apology ANSWERS ON NEXT PAGE
b. A blunder
c. False friend
d. An uncharitable act
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S.No Answer Explanation/Hints

1 c Sloping part of a road
2 b Shockingly bad
3 c Officially forbid, criticize, condemn Page | 7
4 b Alive but not growing, deep sleep
5 c Use language that can be understood in more than one way in order to avoid
truth.
6 d Un truthful
7 b A state of being blessed
8 c Not harmful or offensive
9 a Speak or write about with great hostility
10 d Confused, startled
11 a Unpleasant / Gloomy, hence its antonym is brighten
12 b Cold, hence its antonym is warm
13 d Showing great energy, hence its antonym is lethargic
14 b Safe, fixed, hence its antonym is precarious
15 a Freed, not guilty, hence its antonym is held guilty
16 a Obligatory, hence its antonym is optional
17 a Sad, hence its antonym is happy
18 a Move more quickly, hence its antonym is retarded
19 d Different from one another, hence its antonym is similar
20 a Very careful / precise, hence its antonym is haphazard
21 b At first view, on the surface
22 a Embezzle, to steal, misappropriate
23 c A white paper, blank paper containing only a signature
24 b To a sickening or disgusting degree
25 a A face to face conversation, confidential chat
26 b For this special purpose
27 b Disastrous conclusion of events
28 b A banker, a broker or money changer
29 c Corrigendum, An erratum is most commonly issued shortly after its original
text is published
30 b A faux pas. – mistake; social error

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3. The government should PROSCRIBE that sort of literature

4. The volcano on the island is DORMANT.

5. A person who EQUIVOCATES should not be relied upon

6. The newspaper reports were MENDACIOUS

7. The priest pronounced BENEDICTION.

8. Her habits are INNOCUOUS

9. I INVEIGHED her for her different outlook.

11. A few heavenly talents DARKEN the world in each generation.

12. An ICY reception greeted the arrivals.

14. He has a SECURE position in the entrance examination

15. The accused was ACQUITTED of the charge

17. Events ultimately led to LUGUBRIOUS ending

18. He ACCELERATED the speed of his car.

19. The criminal was known to the police by VARIOUS names

21. prima facie

23. carte blanche

27. götter dämmerund

28. cambist: Person skilled in the science of

30. a faux pas

S.No Answer Explanation/Hints

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