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Q1. A person who eats the flesh of other human beings

(A) savage
(B) tribal
(C) cannibal
(D) aborigine

Answer: cannibal

Explanation: c)Cannibal person who eats human flesh. Savage- someone very rude or cruel. Aborigine– a member of the group of people who are the original natives or habitants of a particular place.

Q2. Place where two or more rivers meet

(A) strait
(B) confluence
(C) delta
(D) estuary

Answer: confluence

Explanation: b)Confluence- Place where two or more rivers meet. Strait- a waterway that connects two large water bodies. Delta- a place where a river is divided into smaller rivers. Estuary- a partially closed body with one or more rivers flowing into it.

Q3. The date on which an event took place in a previous year

(A) decade
(B) anniversary
(C) millennium
(D) century

Answer: anniversary

Explanation: b)Anniversary- The date on which an event took place in a previous year. Decade- A period of 10 years. Millennium- A period of 1000 years. Century- A period of 100 years.

Q4. A set of rooms forming one residence in a building

(A) bungalow
(B) suite
(C) apartment
(D) villa

Answer: apartment

Explanation: c)Apartment- A set of rooms forming one residence in a building. Bungalow- a house that is all in one level, without stairs Suite- a room, especially in a hotel. Villa- a house that people usually live in during the holidays.

Q5. Two lengths of rope, wood or metal with cross pieces used for climbing up and down walls

(A) stairs
(B) railing
(C) ladder
(D) steps

Answer: ladder

Explanation: c)Ladder-two lengths of rope, wood or metal with cross-pieces used for climbing up and down walls. (a)Stairs- a series of steps inside a building that lead from one level to another (b)Railing- a fence around a park, ground that is made of metal bars.

Q6. A person who is absolutely necessary for someone or something

(A) indelible
(B) ineffable
(C) infallible
(D) indispensable

Answer: indispensable

Explanation: d)Indispensable- A person who is absolutely necessary for someone or something. Indelible- that can’t be removed. Ineffable- incapable of being expressed in words. Infallible- incapable of making mistakes.

Q7. Medical doctors who specialise in diagnosing diseases using X-rays, CT scans and ultrasound

(A) pathologist
(B) cardiologist
(C) radiologist
(D) dermatologist

Answer: radiologist

Explanation: c)Radiologist- A doctor specialised in diagnosing diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques like X-Ray. Pathologist- A medical healthcare provider which helps in diagnosing diseases through pathology lab technology. Cardiologist- A doctor specialised in diagnosing diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques like X-Ray. Dermatologist- A doctor specialised in treating diseases related to skin.

Q8. Something of little value or importance

(A) trivial
(B) cardinal
(C) scanty
(D) Fundamental

Answer: trivial

Explanation: a)Trivial- Something of little value or importance. Cardinal- a priest at a high level in a church, a very important person. Scanty- less than sufficient, lacking in amount. Fundamental-Base from which everything else develops.

Q9. Persons who robs ships

(A) robbers
(B) bandits
(C) dacoits
(D) pirates

Answer: pirates

Explanation: d) Pirates Robber-a person who steals from a place or a person. Bandits- armed gangs of thieves who attack travellers. Dacoits- armed gang of robbers.

Q10. A slowly moving mass or river of ice

(A) typhoon
(B) glacier
(C) blizzard
(D) avalanche

Answer: glacier

Explanation: b)Glacier- A slowly moving mass or river of ice. Typhoon- A mature tropical cyclone that occurs in the northern hemisphere. Blizzard- Heavy snowstorm accompanied with strong winds. Avalanche- a large amount of snow that slides down quickly from a mountain.

Q11. The organic component of soil, formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant material

(A) silt
(B) humus
(C) clay
(D) alluvium

Answer: humus

Explanation: b) Humus-The organic component of soil which is formed by the decomposition of leaves and other plant materials. Silt-sand or soil that collects on the sides of a river. Alluvium-sand or soil that is left by rivers.

Q12. A ruler with complete power over a country

(A) Democrat
(B) Aristocrat
(C) Traitor
(D) Dictator

Answer: Dictator

Explanation: d)Dictator- a ruler with complete power over a county. (a)Democrat- a person who believes in Democracy (b)Aristocrat- a member who is of the highest class or superior of its kind. (c)Traitor– a person who is not loyal to his/her country.

Q13. The state of being married to one person at a time

(A) Polygamy
(B) Bigamy
(C) Monogamy
(D) Homogamy

Answer: Monogamy

Explanation: c)Monogamy- The state of being married to one person at a time. Polygamy-State of being married to more than one spouse at a time. Bigamy-State of being married to two people at the same time.. Homogamy- It is a marriage between individuals who are, in some cultural way, similar to each other.

Q14. A word or law no longer in use

(A) Venerable
(B) Vintage
(C) Obsolete
(D) Absolute

Answer: Obsolete

Explanation: c)Obsolete-A word or law no longer in use. Venerable-someone very respected because of his/her age, position or wisdom. Vintage- dating from the past, old or recognized in a classic way

Q15. Safe to drink

(A) Edible
(B) Feasible
(C) Delectable
(D) Potable

Answer: Potable

Explanation: d)Potable- Safe to drink Edible- Safe to eat. Feasible- something which is possible or achievable. Delectable- extremely good to taste or smell.

Q16. A partner in crime

(A) Accomplice
(B) Amateur
(C) Agent
(D) Alibi

Answer: Accomplice

Explanation: a)Accomplice- A partner in crime. Amateur- A person who engages in any activity just for fun or pleasure and not for any purpose. Alibi- A statement that proves someone was not present at the time of crime or had not committed the crime

Q17. A group of lions

(A) Herd
(B) Pride
(C) Pack
(D) Colony

Answer: Pride

Explanation: b)Pride- A group of lions. Herd- A large group of animals of one kind that live and feed together. Pack- A group of wolves.

Q18. A group of stars that make a pattern

(A) Planet
(B) Constellation
(C) Horizon
(D) Comet

Answer: Constellation

Explanation: b)Constellation- A group of stars that make a pattern. Planet -a round object that revolves around the sun or another star like our Earth. Horizon- the line where the earth and sky appears to meet. Comet- an object in space that looks like a bright star with a tail and moves around the sun.

Q19. One who does not care for art or literature.

(A) Plagiarist
(B) Pessimist
(C) Philistine
(D) Philatelist

Answer: Philistine

Explanation: c)Philistine- One who does not care about art and literature. Plagiarist- a literary pirate or someone who steals others ideas as if they were his own. Pessimist- one who always thinks that bad things are most likely to happen. Philatelist- one who collects or studies stamps.

Q20. A government by the nobles

(A) Oligarchy
(B) Aristocracy
(C) Democracy
(D) Monarchy

Answer: Aristocracy

Explanation: b)Aristocracy- a government by the nobles. Oligarchy- government by a few peoples. Democracy- a system in which the government is elected by the people. Monarchy- a form of government where a single person is the head of the state.

Q21. An imaginary ideal society

(A) Ultimate
(B) Utopia
(C) Flawless
(D) Model

Answer: Utopia

Explanation: b)Utopia-An imaginary ideal society.. Flawless-without mistake and error Sol 176.(a)Mansion- A very large impressive residence. Igloo- a small house that is built from blocks of snow. Cottage- a usually small and old house.

Q22. A very large impressive residence

(A) Mansion
(B) Igloo
(C) Cabin
(D) Cottage

Answer: Mansion

Explanation: a)Mansion- A very large impressive residence. Igloo- a small house that is built from blocks of snow. Cottage- a usually small and old house.

Q23. A place where gambling games are played

(A) Stadium
(B) Gymnasium
(C) Casino
(D) Arena

Answer: Casino

Explanation: c)Casino- A place where gambling games are played. Stadium- a large area where people can sit and watch sport. Gymnasium- a large space used for various indoor games. Arena- an enclosed space designed to showcase theatre, musical performances and sporting events.

Q24. A doctor who treats skin disease

(A) Ophthalmologist
(B) Orthodontist
(C) Cardiologist
(D) Dermatologist

Answer: Dermatologist

Explanation: d)Dermatologist- A doctor specialised in treating diseases related to skin. Ophthalmologist- A doctor specialised in eye and vision care. Orthodontist- Dentists that specializes in the alignment of teeth. Cardiologist- A doctor specialised in diagnosing diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques like X-Ray.

Q25. A close-fitting cover for a sword

(A) Quiver
(B) Shank
(C) Sheath
(D) Dagger

Answer: Sheath

Explanation: c)Sheath- a close-fitting cover for a sword. Quiver- to shake slightly Dagger- a type of knife used as a weapon.

Q26. The science concerned with the properties of sound

(A) Acrobatics
(B) Acoustics
(C) Geology
(D) Pedagog

Answer: Acoustics

Explanation: b)Acoustics- The science concerned with the properties of sound. Acrobatics- the specialized art of jumping, tumbling and balancing which involves agility and complexity. Geology- It is the study of the earth, materials of which is made, the structure of those materials and the processes acting on them. Pedagogy- the method and practice of teaching.

Q27. Profane talk

(A) Blasphemy
(B) Alchemy
(C) Origami
(D) Polygamy

Answer: Blasphemy

Explanation: a)Blasphemy- Profane talks Alchemy- a form of chemistry which involved methods of changing ordinary metals into gold. Origami- the art of paper folding. Polygamy- state of marriage to many spouses.

Q28. An extreme fear of darkness

(A) Acrophobia
(B) Hydrophobia
(C) Nyctophobia
(D) Hemophobia

Answer: Nyctophobia

Explanation: c)Nyctophobia- an extreme fear of darkness. Acrophobia- fear of height. Hydrophobia- fear of water. Hemophobia- fear of seeing blood.

Q29. A state governed by old people

(A) Autocracy
(B) Bureaucracy
(C) Gerontocracy
(D) Democracy

Answer: Gerontocracy

Explanation: c)Gerontocracy- a state governed by old people. Autocracy- a system of government of a country in which one person has complete power Bureaucracy- a system of government run by state officials. Democracy- a system in which the government of a country is elected by the people.

Q30. A statement which cannot be contradicted

(A) Irresistible
(B) Irrational
(C) Irreparable
(D) Irrefutable

Answer: Irrefutable

Explanation: d)Irrefutable- a statement which cannot be contradicted. Irresistible- cannot be stopped or prevented. Irrational- illogical or unreasonable statement. Irreparable- something which cannot be repaired, reconstructed.

Q31. A group of cattle

(A) Pride
(B) Herd
(C) Flock
(D) Litter

Answer: Herd

Explanation: b)Herd- A group of cattle. Pride- a group of lions. Flock- a group of animals, birds or sheep. Litter- pieces of paper, that are left in a public place.

Q32. Obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat

(A) Anorexia
(B) Dyslexia
(C) Asphyxia
(D) Pyrexia

Answer: Anorexia

Explanation: a)Anorexia- Obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat. Dyslexia- a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Pyrexia- raised body temperature, type of fever. Asphyxia- the state of being unable to breathe, which causes somebody to die or to become unconscious

Q33. Not supporting any side in an argument

(A) Impartial
(B) Involved
(C) Natural
(D) Biased

Answer: Impartial

Explanation: a)Impartial- Not supporting any side in an argument. Biased- having a preference for one thing over another.

Q34. Act of giving up the throne

(A) Abdication
(B) Admiration
(C) Adulation
(D) Addiction

Answer: Abdication

Explanation: a)Abdication- Act of giving up the throne. Admiration- a feeling of liking and respecting somebody/something very much. Adulation- extreme admiration Addiction- a condition in which a person finds themselves unable to stop using a substance or engaging in a behavior.

Q35. A group of people travelling together, especially in a desert

(A) Pilgrimage
(B) Parade
(C) Caravan
(D) Procession

Answer: Caravan

Explanation: c)Caravan- a group of people travelling together, especially in a desert. Pilgrimage- a long journey that a person makes to visit a religious place. Parade- it is a procession of people or vehicles moving through a public place in order to celebrate an important day or event. Procession- a number of people vehicles, etc. that move slowly in a line, especially as part of a ceremony

Q36. A fast moving stream of water

(A) Fissure
(B) Volcano
(C) Quake
(D) Torrent

Answer: Torrent

Explanation: d)Torrent-a fast moving stream of water. Fissure- a long deep crack in something, especially in rock or in the earth Volcano- a mountain with a hole (crater) at the top through which steam, hot melted rock (lava), fire, etc. sometimes come out Quake- (used about a person) to shake

Q37. A detailed list of things in a place

(A) Glossary
(B) Inventory
(C) Itinerary
(D) Directory

Answer: Inventory

Explanation: b)Inventory- A detailed list of things in a place. Glossary- a list of special or unusual words and their meanings, usually at the end of a text or book. Itinerary- a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you will visit. Directory- a list of names, addresses and telephone numbers in the order of the alphabet.

Q38. A glass container in which fish can be kept

(A) Aquatic
(B) Aqua
(C) Fishery
(D) Aquarium

Answer: Aquarium

Explanation: d)Aquarium- A glass container in which fish can be kept. Aquatic- living or taking place in, on or near water Fishery- a place where fish are reared for commercial purposes.

Q39. Something that is genuine

(A) Majestic
(B) Authentic
(C) Unreal
(D) Academic

Answer: Authentic

Explanation: b) Authentic – real or genuine Majestic – impressive because of its size or beauty Unreal – very strange and seeming Academic- connected with education

Q40. That which is no longer useful

(A) Abundant
(B) Reluctant
(C) Dominant
(D) Redundant

Answer: Redundant

Explanation: d)Redundant – no longer needed Abundant – existing in very large quantities; Dominant – more powerful, Reluctant – not wanting to do something because you are not sure it is the right thing to do

Q41. Using right and left hand equally well

(A) Unskilled
(B) Ambidextrous
(C) Left-handed
(D) Inexpert

Answer: Ambidextrous

Explanation: b)Ambidextrous – Using right and left hand equally well Unskilled – not having or needing special skill or training

Q42. Having no moral principles

(A) Ethical
(B) Unaware
(C) Unscrupulous
(D) Mischievous

Answer: Unscrupulous

Explanation: a)Ethical – connected with beliefs of what is right or wrong Unaware – not knowing about or not noticing somebody/something Unscrupulous – being dishonest, cruel or unfair Mischievous – – liking to behave badly and embarrassing or annoying people.

Q43. Steal or misappropriate money

(A) Embezzle
(B) Raid
(C) Manipulate
(D) Overcharge

Answer: Embezzle

Explanation: a)Embezzle – to steal money that you are re – sponsible for or that belongs to your employer Raid – a surprise visit by the police looking for criminals or illegal goods Manipulate – to influence somebody so that he/she does or thinks what you want Overcharge – to ask somebody to pay too much money for something

Q44. Combine to form a whole

(A) Scatter
(B) Integrate
(C) Disjoin
(D) Create

Answer: Integrate

Explanation: b)Scatter – to drop or throw things in different directions over a wide area Integrate – to join things so that they become one thing or work together

Q45. Very careful and precise

(A) Tremulous
(B) Tumultuous
(C) Garrulous
(D) Meticulous

Answer: Meticulous

Explanation: d)Tremulous – shaking slightly because you are nervous Tumultuous – very noisy, because people are excited Garrulous – talking a lot, mostly about unimportant things Meticulous – very careful

Q46. A natural skill at doing something

(A) Snack
(B) Knack
(C) Quack
(D) Stack

Answer: Knack

Explanation: b)Snack – food that you eat quickly between main meals Knack – skill or ability to do something Stack – a tidy pile of something

Q47. A collection of drawings, documents, etc. that represent a person’s, especially an artist’s, work

(A) Portfolio
(B) Profile
(C) Sketch
(D) Dossier

Answer: Dossier

Explanation: d)Portfolio – a thin flat case used for carrying papers, drawings, etc. Sketch – a simple, quick drawing without many details Dossier – a collection of papers containing detailed information about a person, an event or a subject

Q48. A group of ships sailing together.

(A) Navy
(B) Fleet
(C) Vessels
(D) Cruisers

Answer: Fleet

Explanation: b)Fleet – a group of ships or boats that sail together Vessels – a ship or large boat Cruisers – a large fast ship used in a war

Q49. Lasting for a very short time

(A) Illusory
(B) Infinite
(C) Ephemeral
(D) Endless

Answer: Ephemeral

Explanation: c)Illusory – not real, although seeming to be Ephemeral – lasting or used for only a short period of time

Q50. Tending to associate with others of one’s kind

(A) Genial
(B) Gregarious
(C) Harmonious
(D) Congruous

Answer: Gregarious

Explanation: b)Genial – pleasant and friendly Gregarious – liking to be with other people Harmonious – friendly, peaceful and without disagreement Congruous – in agreement or harmony.

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