This Vocabulary – BCR CA Foundation Study Material is designed strictly as per the latest syllabus and exam pattern.
Vocabulary – BCR CA Foundation Study Material
Question 1.
Classify the following words as positive, negative, and neutral:
- Confident, Proud, Egotistical
- Childish, Childlike, Young, Youthful
- Disabled, Retarded, Crippled, Handicapped
- Cheap, Frugal, Economical, Miserly
- Different, Unique, Peculiar
- Use, Exploit, Employ
- Selective, Meticulous, Picky
- Observe, Spy, Watch
- Curious, Inquisitive, Nosy
- Slender, Slim, Scrawny, Thin, Skinny
- Smell, Aroma, Stench, Fragrance
- Manic, Elated, Happy
- Decrepit, Old, Vintage
- Filled, Sated, Crammed
- Adolescent, Immature, Juvenile, Innocent
- Guest, Intruder, Visitor
- Wet, Moist, Soggy, Damp, Dank
- Riot, Protest, Rally
- Assertive, Determined, Stubborn, Pushy
- Shack, House, Home
- Inactive, Lazy, Relaxed
- Sarcastic, Funny, Good-humoured
- Discuss, Argue, Debate
- Store, Save, Hoard
- Prudent, Cowardly, Timid
- Notorious, Famous, Illustrious
- Unusual, Exceptional, Strange
- Laughable, Ludicrous Hilarious
- Dreamer, Inventor, Visionary
- Up-to-date, Newfangled, New
Answer:
| Positive | Neutral | Negative |
| Confident | Proud | Egotistical |
| Childlike, Youthful |
Young | Childish |
| – | Disabled | Crippled, Retarded & Handicapped |
| – | Economical | Cheap, Frugal, Miserly |
| Unique | Different | Peculiar |
| Employ | Use | Exploit |
| Meticulous | Selective | Picky |
| Observe | Watch | Spy |
| Inquisitive | Curious | Nosy |
| Slender, Slim | Thin | Scrawny, Skinny |
| Aroma,
Fragrance |
Smell | Stench |
| Elated | Happy | Maniac |
| Vintage | Old | Decrepit |
| Sated | Filled | Crammed |
| Innocent | Adolescent, Juvenile | Immature |
| Guest | Visitor | Intruder |
| Moist | Wet, Damp | Soggy, Dank |
| Rally | Protest | Riot |
| Assertive | Determined | Stubborn, Pushy |
| Home | House | Shack |
| Relaxed | Inactive | Lazy |
| Good-humoured | Funny | Sarcastic |
| Debate | Discuss | Argue |
| Save | Store | Hoard |
| Prudent | Timid | Cowardly |
| Illustrious | Famous | Notorious |
| Exceptional | Unusual | Strange |
| Hilarious | Laughable | Ludicrous |
| Visionary | Inventor | Dreamer |
| Up-to-date | New | Newfangled |
Question 2.
Read the following sentences and identify the word that most suits the context.
1. My uncle is quite rich but is extremely (economical/miserly) and does not help the needy.
Answer:
miserly
2. The employees were advised to (use/exploit) the funds prudently.
Answer:
use
3. The (smell/ aroma) from the dishes prepared by Jenny for Thanksgiving dinner was mouth-watering.
Answer:
aroma
4. The new employee has been warned to beware of Mr. Das, who is notorious for being (crafty/clever).
Answer:
crafty
5. It is difficult for students to concentrate on studies with all that (music/ noise) from the blaring loudspeakers.
Answer:
noise
6. Each child is (unique/peculiar) and is blessed with different skills and talents.
Answer:
unique
7. As a student pursuing research, Shaina is quite (nosy/inquisitive) when it comes to the latest scientific developments.
Answer:
inquisitive
8. People, prize the possession of (old/vintage) cars and take pride in their display.
Answer:
vintage
9. The doctors shall (observe/watch) Sam for 24 hours before giving him a discharge from the hospital.
Answer:
observe
10. The Government has rightfully provided for reservation in job and educational opportunities for the (disabled/crippled)
Answer:
disabled
11. The army captain was awarded Param Vir Chakra (posthumously/ after death)
Answer:
posthumously
12. His parents were (adamant/stubborn) about not sending their son for a two-day trip.
Answer:
adamant
Question 3.
In the following questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word:- [SYNONYMS]
1. Abhor
(a) Detest
(b) Dislike
(e) Disapprove
(d) Distaste
Answer:
(a) Detest
2. Consequence
(a) Sequel
(b) Significance
(c) Repercussion
(d) Relevance
Answer:
(c) Repercussion
3. Palatial
(a) Main
(b) Grand
(c) Striking
(d) Major
Answer:
(b) Grand
4. Attack
(a) Fight
(b) Scuffle
(c) Assault
(d) Damage
Answer:
(c) Assault
5. Cacophony
(a) Sound
(b) Volume
(c) Voice
(d) Disagreeable Noise
Answer:
(d) Disagreeable Noise
6. Illicit
(a) Illegal
(b) Hidden
(c) Latent
(d) Implied
Answer:
(a) Illegal
7. Audacious
(a) Courageous
(b) Defiant
(c) Confident
(d) Strong
Answer:
(b) Defiant
8. Amiable
(a) Charming
(b) Pleasant
(c) Agreeable
(d) Belittle
Answer:
(a) Charming
9. Callous
(a) Careless
(b) casual
(c) Rude
(d) Insensitive
Answer:
(d) Insensitive
10. Crafty
(a) Clever
(b) Cunning
(c) Smart
(d) Wise
Answer:
(b) Cunning
11. Devious
(а) Crooked
(b) Impolite
(c) Cold
(d) Wild
Answer:
(а) Crooked
12. Gratification
(a) Gratitude
(b) Thankful
(c) Pleasure
(d) Satisfaction
Answer:
(d) Satisfaction
13. Fallacious
(a) Broken
(b) Deceptive
(c) Wrong
(d) Defective
Answer:
(b) Deceptive
14. Salutary
(a) Respectful
(b) Harmful
(c) Beneficial
(d) Renowned
Answer:
(c) Beneficial
15. Prodigal
(a) Wise
(b) Kind
(c) Generous
(d) Prudent
Answer:
(c) Generous
16. Reiterate
(a) Repeal
(b) Review
(c) Select
(d) Remind
Answer:
(a) Repeal
17. Transient
(a) New
(b) Temporary
(c) Transparent
(d) Steady
Answer:
(b) Temporary
18. Reticence
(a) Reservation
(b) Quiet
(c) Reluctant
(d) Disagreement
Answer:
(a) Reservation
19. Obliterate
(a) Remove
(b) Destroy
(e) Obsolete
(d) Wipe
Answer:
(b) Destroy
20. Assiduous
(a) Industrious
(b) Willing
(c) Brilliant
(d) Intelligent
Answer:
(a) Industrious
21. Chaotic
(a) Neat
(b) Organised
(c) Messy
(d) Orderly
Answer:
(c) Messy
22. Fervor
(a) Careless
(b) Passion
(c) Weak
(d) Shallow
Answer:
(b) Passion
23. Liberal
(a) Leave
(b) Restricted
(c) Freedom
(d) Lenient
Answer:
(d) Lenient
24. Perpetuate
(a) Preserve
(b) Finish
(c) Diffuse
(d) Discontinue
Answer:
(a) Preserve
25. Emanate
(a) Renowned
(b) Distinguished
(c) Radiate
(d) Induce
Answer:
(c) Radiate
26. Premonition
(a) Presumption
(b) Promotion
(c) Omen
(d) Guess
Answer:
(c) Omen
27. Quarantine
(a) A type of medicine
(b) Isolate
(c) Statistical unit
(d) Accompany
Answer:
(b) Isolate
28. Novice
(a) Professional
(b) Trainer
(c) Beginner
(d) Experienced
Answer:
(c) Beginner
29. Predisposition
(a) Disposable
(b) Bias
(c) Fair
(d) Behaviour
Answer:
(b) Bias
30. Impromptu
(a) Accidental
(b) Planned
(c) Spontaneous
(d) Quick
Answer:
(c) Spontaneous
31. Juvenile
(a) Adolescent
(b) Strange
(c) Elderly
(d) Responsible
Answer:
(a) Adolescent
32. Squalor
(a) Tidy
(b) Croup
(c) Noise
(d) Filth
Answer:
(d) Filth
33. Insinuate
(a) Apply
(b) Provoke
(c) Accuse
(d) Relieve
Answer:
(c) Accuse
34. Alleviate
(a) Raise
(b) Lighten
(c) Level
(d) Promote
Answer:
(b) Lighten
35. Explicit
(a) Understood
(b) Unclear
(c) General
(d) Specific
Answer:
(d) Specific
36. Purloin
(a) Cloth
(b) Steal
(e) Forgive
(d) Hold
Answer:
(b) Steal
37. Frivolous
(a) Important
(b) Significant
(c) Funny
(d) Trivial
Answer:
(d) Trivial
38. Aristocratic
(a) Despotic
(b) Cruel
(c) Nobel
(d) Generous
Answer:
(c) Nobel
39. Feign
(a) Bluff
(b) Show
(c) Concede
(d) Display
Answer:
(a) Bluff
40. Nimble
(a) Chew
(b) Eat
(c) Swift
(d) Numb
Answer:
(c) Swift
41. Despot
(a) Tyrant
(b) Storage
(c) Hot meal
(d) Against
Answer:
(a) Tyrant
Question 4.
Select a suitable Antonym for the word given in the question:
1. Accord
(a) Agreement
(b) Understanding
(c) Disagreement
(d) Pact
Answer:
(c) Disagreement
2. Censure
(a) Praise
(b) Criticise
(c) Condemn
(d) Conceal
Answer:
(a) Praise
3. Fickle
(a) Unsteady
(b) Constant
(c) Fluctuate
(d) Waver
Answer:
(b) Constant
4. Gallant
(a) Brave
(b) Courageous
(c) Coward
(d) Small
Answer:
(c) Coward
5. Haughty
(a) Proud
(b) Humble
(c) Docile
(d) Meek
Answer:
(b) Humble
6. Tedious
(a) Simple
(b) Tiring
(c) Cumbersome
(d) Difficult
Answer:
(a) Simple
7. Affluent
(a) Fluent
(b) Rich
(c) Elite
(d) Poor
Answer:
(d) Poor
8. Disparage
(a) Defame
(b) Discourage
(c) Eulogize
(d) Belittle
Answer:
(c) Eulogize
9. Flamboyant
(a) Loud
(b) Dull
(c) Pompous
(d) Grand
Answer:
(b) Dull
10. Myriad
(a) Many
(b) Disease
(c) Dramatic
(d) Confusion
Answer:
(a) Many
11. Imperative
(a) Necessary
(b) Optional
(c) Compulsory
(d) Important
Answer:
(b) Optional
12. Legible
(a) Illegal
(b) Illegible
(c) Readable
(d) Coherent
Answer:
(b) Illegible
13. Notorious
(a) Disciplined
(b) Infamous
(c) Reputed
(d) Unknown
Answer:
(c) Reputed
14. Morbid
(a) Gloomy
(b) Unhealthy
(c) Unfit
(d) Healthy
Answer:
(d) Healthy
15. Rampant
(a) Widespread
(b) Scattered
(c) Checked
(d) Popular
Answer:
(c) Checked
16. Malign
(a) Dirty
(b) Praise
(c) Malice
(d) Inappropriate
Answer:
(b) Praise
17. Languid
(a) Energetic
(b) Dull
(c) Slow
(d) Slender
Answer:
(a) Energetic
18. Vulgar
(a) Cheap
(b) Coarse
(c) Civilised
(d) Crude
Answer:
(c) Civilised
19. Wearisome
(a) Tiring
(b) Refreshing
(c) Cumbersome
(d) Difficult
Answer:
(b) Refreshing
20. Censure
(a) Praise
(b) Criticise
(c) Stop
(d) Limit
Answer:
(a) Praise
21. Merry
(a) Enjoy
(b) Happy
(c) Mirthless
(d) Joyful
Answer:
(c) Mirthless
22. Genuine
(a) Original
(b) Imitation
(c) Seal
(d) True
Answer:
(b) Imitation
23. Liberty
(a) Freedom
(b) Open
(c) Captivity
(d) Choice
Answer:
(c) Captivity
24. Prose
(a) Poetry
(b) Story
(c) Tale
(d) Composition
Answer:
(a) Poetry
25. Serious
(a) Sombre
(b) Quiet
(c) Critical
(d) Trivial
Answer:
(d) Trivial
26. Hasten
(a) Speedy
(b) Prompt
(c) Dawdle
(d) Quicken
Answer:
(c) Dawdle
27. Praise
(a) Appreciate
(b) Compliment
(c) Applaud
(d) Criticism
Answer:
(d) Criticism
28. Transitory
(a) Permanent
(b) Temporary
(c) Short term
(d) Casual
Answer:
(a) Permanent
29. Within
(a) Inside
(b) Deep
(c) Without
(d) Outside
Answer:
(c) Without
30. Guardian
(a) Teacher
(b) Parent
(c) Elder
(d) Ward
Answer:
(d) Ward
31. Wax
(a) Candle
(b) Increase
(c) Bother
(d) Wane
Answer:
(d) Wane
32. Advance
(a) Loan
(b) Retreat
(c) Approach
(d) Deposit
Answer:
(b) Retreat
33. Lazy
(a) Laid-back
(b) Inactive
(c) Industrious
(d) Careless
Answer:
(c) Industrious
34. Turbulent
(a) Violent
(b) Calm
(c) Disturbed
(d) Alarming
Answer:
(b) Calm
35. Cheap
(a) Economical
(b) Valueless
(c) Dear
(d) Inexpensive
Answer:
(c) Dear
36. Accidental
(а) Chance
(b) Natural
(c) Unplanned
(d) Intentional
Answer:
(d) Intentional
37. Opaque
(а) Dark
(b) Unclear
(c) Visible
(d) Transparent
Answer:
(d) Transparent
38. Heavy
(a) Slim
(b) Thick
(c) Thin
(d) Light
Answer:
(d) Light
39. Domestic
(a) Homely
(b) Tame
(c) Wild
(d) Pet
Answer:
(c) Wild
40. Feeble
(a) Weak
(b) Sturdy
(c) Unfit
(d) Minor
Answer:
(b) Sturdy
Question 5.
Make new words, combining the given root words:
‘Arch’; ‘Auto’; ‘Derm’; ‘Cracy’; ‘Biblo’; ‘Aer/o’; ‘Cide’; ‘Anthrop’; ‘Cent’; ‘Acri’; ‘Eu’; ‘Vor’; ‘Omni’; ‘Mal’; ‘Vince’; ‘Ambi’; ‘De’:
1. ____________ ology [Study of man]
Answer:
Anthrop
2. __________ thansia [To kill for good]
Answer:
Eu
3. Demo __________ [Rule of the people]
Answer:
Cracy
4. __________ bishop [Head of Church]
Answer:
Arch
5. ______________ enary [100 years anniversary]
Answer:
Cent
6. __________ atology [Study of the skin]
Answer:
Derm
7. _____________ graph [Persons own signature]
Answer:
Auto
8. ____________ phile [Lover of Books]
Answer:
Biblio
9. ___________ d [Bitter/Foul Smell]
Answer:
Acri
10. ____________ ial [Air related acts]
Answer:
Aer
11. Geno _________ [To kill the whole racej
Answer:
Cide
12. __________ acious [Greedy]
Answer:
Vor
13. ______________ throne [remove from throne]
Answer:
De
14. ____________ matic [working by Itself]
Answer:
Auto
15. __________ vorous [eating all kinds of food]
Answer:
Omni
16. ___________ dextrous [use both hands well]
Answer:
Ambi
17. Con _________ [persuade a person]
Answer:
Vince
18. _________ evolent [wishing bad things on 01
Answer:
Mal
19. Per _________ [fraction of hundred]
Answer:
Cent and
20. ____________ guity [double meaning]
Answer:
Ambi
Question 6.
Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate form of the word given in the bracket. (Add a prefix or a suffix)
1. Sachin and Dhoni’s _________ helped India in building up a big score against Australia, in the match (partner)
Answer:
partnership
2. The board of directors met to __________ the decision before implementing the same, (consider)
Answer:
reconsider
3. He was muttering incoherently in a ______________ state (conscious)
Answer:
semi-conscious
4. We have not been able to contact him ever since his phone __________ (connect)
Answer:
disconnected
5. No organization can accomplish its target with such a ______________ team, (functional)
Answer:
dysfunctional
6. It was strange to see him act in such a _________ way (child)
Answer:
childish
7. There were only a ________________ of people at Sam’s party (hand)
Answer:
handful
8. The doctor said that this medicine is the most ___________ for treating cold, (effect)
Answer:
effective
9. The company decided to issue ____________ debentures to raise funds for the project, (convert)
Answer:
convertible
10. The _____________ activity that goes on in the village has attracted a number of inquisitive tourists, (natural)
Answer:
supernatural
11. The child is _____________ and must be trained to channelize his energy to productive activities, (active)
Answer:
hyperactive
12. Her ___________ hair and disheveled appearance were telling the story of her rough journey, (kempt)
Answer:
unkempt
13. The road to the temple was quite narrow, so the administration decided to ____________ it. (wide)
Answer:
widen
14. The children were punished for __________ with the new teacher, (be-have)
Answer:
misbehaving
15. The police tried to nab the __________ elements responsible for rioting and arsoning. (social)
Answer:
antisocial
Question 7.
Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. Complete the expression by supplying a suitable preposition or adverb particle. Choose your answer from the options given in the brackets.
1. The entire discussion boils ____________ to this, that the team must work in a coordinated manner for achieving targets (up/down/above)
Answer:
down
2. The meeting was called ____________ owing to emergency in the factory. (off/up/about)
Answer:
off
3. Sandy has taken ________________ his father (over/after/up)
Answer:
after
4. Angie ran _________________ Simona, on her way to the bank after 15 years, when they had parted on their graduation party (out/over/into)
Answer:
into
5. The tourists trapped in the cave, were asked by the police to hang ____________, till the rescue team came (over/about/on)
Answer:
on
6. Dorothy had to look ___________ plenty of books in the library, for her research work (after/over/up)
Answer:
up
7. She broke ____________ in front of everybody as she had grown weak on account of her struggle, (down/up/in)
Answer:
down
8. More people came for the party, than were expected and we ran _______________ of food, (with/away/out)
Answer:
out
9. I know that his incessant chatter exasperates you but you will have to bear ______________ him for another day. (with/down/up)
Answer:
with
10. Everybody thought that seminar would not be worthwhile but it turned ____________ to be quite interesting and useful, (up/after/out)
Answer:
out
Question 8.
Form collocations for the given words
1. Leaves _______________
Answer:
rustle
2. Cash ______________
Answer:
flow
3. Profit _____________
Answer:
margin
4. __________ fever
Answer:
High
5. Read __________
Answer:
thoroughly
6. Service ____________
Answer:
tax/charge
7. ______________ a meeting
Answer:
Chair
8. Burst into ___________
Answer:
tears
9. ______________ The ice
Answer:
Break
10. _____________ criteria
Answer:
Meet
11. Price _____________
Answer:
tag
12. Time ______________
Answer:
management
13. Opinion ______________
Answer:
poll
14. __________ exchange
Answer:
Stock/Foreign
15. ______________ reduction
Answer:
Cost
16. Brand __________
Answer:
name/loyalty
17. Human _________________
Answer:
resource
18. ____________ route
Answer:
Trade
19. Burning ______________
Answer:
sensation
20. interest _____________
Answer:
rates
21. Progress ___________
Answer:
report
22. ___________ a new product
Answer:
Launch
23. ___________ a deal
Answer:
Close
24. Option ______________
Answer:
Stock
25. __________ voyage
Answer:
Maiden
26. ____________ destruction
Answer:
Mass
27. _______________ support
Answer:
Strong
28. Keep ____________
Answer:
quiet/calm
29. ____________ money
Answer:
Make/Black
30. _____________ time
Answer:
Free/Pass
31. __________ sense
Answer:
Common
32. ____________ drinker
Answer:
Heavy
33. ____________ sleep
Answer:
Deep
34. _____________ analysis
Answer:
Critical
35. False ________________
Answer:
Statement/pretense
36. ______________ turnover
Answer:
Annual
37. Counterfeit _____________
Answer:
money
38. _____________ the news
Answer:
Break
39. ___________ exercise
Answer:
Regular &
40. _______________ sympathy
Answer:
Have
Question 9.
Select the correct meaning of the idioms/phrases given below:
1. Storm in a teacup
(a) Crave for something
(b) Drink tea after
(c) Get into quarrels
(d) Make a big issue out of a small thing
Answer:
(d) Make a big issue out of a small thing
2. Black sheep
(a) Different color skin
(b) A racial remark
(c) The odd one in the family
(d) To be like someone else
Answer:
(c) The odd one in the family
3. A far cry
(a) Very different
(b) Shout loudly
(c) To break the silence
(d) To cry for help
Answer:
(a) Very different
4. Shoot the breeze
(a) Being focused
(b) To spend time talking about unimportant things
(c) To waste effort
(d) To try something difficult
Answer:
(b) To spend time talking about unimportant things
5. A trip to the Sun
(a) Something that is easy
(b) Going for a long trip
(c) Something which is very unlikely
(d) Difficult task
Answer:
(c) Something which is very unlikely
6. Tip of the iceberg
(a) Small noticeable part of a huge problem
(b) Big issue
(c) Make a big issue out of a small one
(d) To exaggerate
Answer:
(a) Small noticeable part of a huge problem
7. At the drop of a hat
(a) Immediately
(b) To miss an opportunity
(c) To be careless
(d) To be fashionable
Answer:
(a) Immediately
8. Lion’s share
(a) Huge portion of meat
(b) A major part
(c) Partnership
(d) A difficult task
Answer:
(b) A major part
9. A bolt from the blue
(a) Heavy rains & lightning
(b) A significant impact
(c) An unexpected disaster
(d) To be gloomy/sad
Answer:
(c) An unexpected disaster
10. A whole nine yards
(a) A unit of measurement
(b) Far off place
(c) Difficult journey
(d) All of it, everything that possible
Answer:
(d) All of it, everything that possible
11. Devil’s advocate
(a) One who presents a counterargument
(b) Defend someone
(c) To represent a criminal
(d) To behave unethically
Answer:
(a) One who presents a counterargument
12. Wild goose chase
(a) Hopeless & fruitless pursuit
(b) To chase wild birds
(c) Performing a difficult task
(d) Doing, something unique
Answer:
(a) Hopeless & fruitless pursuit
13. Beard the lion in his den
(a) fight with someone stronger.
(b) challenge someone in his own area
(c) hurt someone deeply
(d) to play with someone
Answer:
(b) challenge someone in his own area
14. In the bag
(a) a secret information
(b) keeping something safe
(c) taking away something
(d) the situation when success is sure
Answer:
(d) the situation when success is sure
15. Live in an ivory tower
(a) to live in a palace
(b) living in one’s own dreams
(c) living a lifestyle that keeps one from real-world problems.
(d) living abroad.
Answer:
(c) living a lifestyle that keeps one from real-world problems.
16. Lump in your throat
(a) a tight feeling in the throat because of overwhelming emotions
(b) an out-growth in the throat
(c) difficulty to swallow’
(d) a type of disease
Answer:
(a) a tight feeling in the throat because of overwhelming emotions
17. Close to home
(a) a nearby place
(b) proximate
(c) confidential
(d) true and therefore un-comfortable
Answer:
(d) true and therefore un-comfortable
18. Works like a charm
(a) to do magic
(b) has the desired effect
(c) to trick someone
(d) to be pleasing
Answer:
(b) has the desired effect
19. Get ducks in a row
(a) getting things well organized
(b) getting lucky
(c) performing a challenging task
(d) training strictly
Answer:
(a) getting things well organized
20. Get the ax
(a) getting hurt
(b) doing something difficult
(c) lose one’s job
(d) to set out to kill someone
Answer:
(c) lose one’s job
21. Keep a stiff upper lip
(a) having bad expression
(b) not to show one’s emotions
(c) being rude
(d) being shy & introvert
Answer:
(b) not to show one’s emotions
22. cook someone’s goose
(a) invite someone for dinner
(b) doing a difficult task
(c) spoil someone else’s chances of success
(d) help someone
Answer:
(c) spoil someone else’s chances of success
23. Place in the sun
(a) difficult place
(b) impossible task
(c) position of favor or advantage
(d) top-level management
Answer:
(c) position of favor or advantage
24. Hit the road running
(a) start performing immediately
(b) meet with an accident
(c) to run away
(d) to travel
Answer:
(a) start performing immediately
25. Bee in one’s bonnet
(a) to be in a difficult situation
(b) to have an advantage
(c) carry an idea that constantly occupies one’s thoughts
(d) to put in a lot of efforts
Answer:
(c) carry an idea that constantly occupies one’s thoughts
26. Lick one’s wounds
(a) to heal someone
(b) to offer sympathy
(c) to accept defeat & give up
(d) retire to recover confidence after defeat
Answer:
(d) retire to recover confidence after defeat
27. Gift of gab
(a) a powerful skill
(b) speaking fluently
(c) a rated strength
(d) a blessing
Answer:
(b) speaking fluently
28. To take French leave
(a) to go for a holiday to France
(b) to leave uninformed
(c) to take something secretly
(d) to go away quickly
Answer:
(b) to leave uninformed
29. Other fish to fry
(a) other important works to do
(b) multiple employments
(c) many customers to deal
(d) many dishes to cook
Answer:
(a) other important works to do
30. Go bananas
(a) to buy fruits
(b) to go for a trip
(c) to go crazy out of emotions
(d) to get a prize
Answer:
(c) to go crazy out of emotions
Question 10.
Give one-word substitutes for the following sentences :
1. A person residing in a country of which he is not a citizen.
Answer:
Alicn
2. A member of the middle class,
Answer:
Bourgeois
3. People living in the same age.
Answer:
Contemporary
4. A letter claimed by nobody.
Answer:
Dead letter
5. To root out a disease or evil.
Answer:
Eradicate
6. One who believes in fate.
Answer:
Fatalist
7. A post for which no salary is paid.
Answer:
Honorary
8. That which cannot be altered or withdrawn.
Answer:
Irrevocable
9. A shady fertile place in the desert.
Answer:
Oasis
10. Stories that build morale.
Answer:
Parables
11. A person who collects postage stamps
Answer:
Philatelist
12. A place where Government records are kept
Answer:
Archives
13. A remedy for all diseases
Answer:
Panacea
14. One who hates mankind
Answer:
Misanthrope
15. A person working for money only
Answer:
Mercenary
16. One who looks after a museum
Answer:
Curator
17. One who cannot be corrected
Answer:
Incorrigible