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Q.1. A person who renounces the world and practices self discipline in order to attain salvation: A. Sceptic B. Ascetic C. Devotee D. Antiquarian Ans. Ascetic Q.2. One who abandons his religious faith: A. Apostate B. Prostate C. Profane D. Agnostic Ans. Apostate Q.3. A hater of knowledge and learning: A. Bibliophile B. Philologist C. Misogynist D. Misologist Ans. Misologist Q.4. Person who does not believe in the existence of God: A. Theist B. Heretic C. Atheist D. Fanatic Ans. Atheist Q.5. Commencement of words with the same letter: A. Pun B. Alliteration C. Transferred epithet D. Oxymoron Ans. Alliteration Q.6. Story of old time gods or heroes is: A. Lyric B. Epic C. Legend D. Romance Ans. Legend Q.7. A sad song: A. Ditty B. Knell C. Dirge D. Lay Ans. Dirge Q.8. One who believes in the power of fate: A. Fatalist B. Optimist C. Pessimist D. Parsimonious Ans. Fatalist Q.9. A person who love...

Idioms and Phrases

Q.1. At one's wit's end A. Perplexed B. Clear Up C. Explain D. Enlighten Ans. Perplexed Q.2. At one's fingertips A. To take revenge B. Matter of shame C. Complete knowledge D. None of above Ans. Complete knowledge Q.3.  At the spur of the moment A. Difficult Moment B. Without Delay C. Great Moment D. Very Slow Ans. Without Delay Q.4. Apple Pie Order A. In random order B. Related to fruits packing C. Related to dry fruit packing D. In perfect order Ans. In perfect order Q.5. At logger heads A. In difficulty B. to be at strife C. very happy together D. None of above Ans. To be at strife Q.6. An apple of discord A. cause of wealth B. cause of illness C. cause of happiness D. cause of quarrel Ans. Cause of quarrel Q.7. At dagger's drawn A. to have bitter enmity B. to be very friendly C. to be unknown D. to be very familiar Ans. To have bitter enmity Q.8. At sixes and sevens A. in perfect ...

Synonyms

part 1. Q.1. Retaliate A. To repeat B. Add on C. Repay in kind D. Nullify Ans. Repay in kind Q.2. Cede A. To impregnate B. Begin C. Retreat D. Yield Ans. Yield Q.3. Vitiate A. To impair B. Reject C. Quicken D. Enhance Ans. To impair Q.4. Acumen A. Accuracy B. Shrewdness C. Force D. Obtuseness Ans. Shrewdness Q.5. Temerity A. Ear B. Recklessness C. Diffidence D. Ruthlessness Ans. Recklessness Q.6. Blandishment A. Nonsense B. Threat C. Abrasion D. Flattery Ans. Flattery Q.7. Arrears A. Disorientation B. Throwback C. Holding pattern D. Unfulfilled obligations Ans. Unfulfilled obligations Q.8. Aloof A. Sociable B. High C. Detached D. Conservative Ans. Detached Q.9. Bicker A. To bargain B. Offend C. Fret D. Squabble Ans. Squabble Q.10. Grapple A. To push B. Impress C. Provoke D. Grasp Ans. Grasp

Antonyms

Part 1. Q.1. Exhaust A. Emphasis B. Strengthen C. Revere D. Diffuse Ans. Strengthen Q.2. Grim A. Clean B. Relaxing C. Abundant D. Jolly Ans. Jolly Q.3. Conspicuous A. Veiled B. Incorrect C. Vexed D. Considerable Ans. Veiled Q.4. Mitigate A. Prefer B. Intensify C. Reveal D. Protect Ans. Intensify Q.5. Monotony A. Authenticity B. Resiliency C. Opposition D. Diversity Ans. Diversity Q.6. Complex A. Elementary B. Distinct C. Precise D. Immature Ans. Elementary Q.7. Bizzare A. Worthless B. Ordinary C. Humble D. Genuine Ans. Ordinary Q.8. Deplore A. Celebrate B. Disclose C. Intervene D. Accumulate Ans. Celebrate Q.9. Profane A. Happy B. Guarded C. Future D. Holy Ans. Holy Q.10. Slump A. Upsurge B. Unification C. Clear view D. Desolate area Ans. Upsurge