Practice Section 20 question answer - general english mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-1) Loquacious
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Loquacious (Adjective) means :
talking a lot; talkative. Option (b) is the right synonym while others have different meanings.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-2) Barren
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Barren (Adjective) means:
not good enough for plants to grow on it; infertile unproductive.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-3) Perspicuous
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Perspicuous (Adjective) means precise clear and accurate.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-4) Trite
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Trite (Adjective) means :
dull and boring because it has been expressed so many times before; not original; banal; very ordinary and containing nothing that is interesting or important.
Hence, the words trite and commonplace are synonymous.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-5) Coddle
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Coddle (Verb) means:
to treat somebody with too much care and attention, pamper, cosset.
Hence, the words coddle and satisfy are synonymous
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-6) Onus
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Onus (Noun) means :
the responsibility for something
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-7) Prophylactic
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Prophylactic means :
the course of action used to prevent disease.
Hence, the words prophylactic and preventive are synonymous.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-8) Ostracise
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Ostracise (Verb) means :
to refuse to let somebody; a member of a social group: refuse, shun.
Hence the words banish and ostracise are synonymous.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-9) Debacle
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Debacle (Noun) means :
an event or a situation that is a sudden or complete failure.
Hence, the words debacle and downfall are synonymous.
Directions:
In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Q-10) Flimsy
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
The word Flimsy (Adjective) means:
badly made and not strong enough: thin and easily torn.
Hence, the words flimsy and weak are synonymous.