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Today’s quiz is based on “Synonyms”
Directions (1-10): out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word and mark it as your answer.
Q1. Slipshod
(a) Counterattack
(b) Resistance
(c) Defense
(d) Slapdash
Q2. Remiss
(a) Laughable
(b) lackadaisical
(c) Absurd
(d) Shameful
Q3. Ignominy
(a) Exposure
(b) Stupidity
(c) Disgrace
(d) Trial
Q4. Scathing
(a) Disrespectful
(b) Admiring
(c) Complimentary
(d) Withering
Q5. Ablaze
(a) Cool
(b) Furious
(c) Restore
(d) Prolong
Q6. Chivalrous
(a) Urbane
(b) Abhorrent
(c) Doleful
(d) Rude
Q7. Concoct
(a) Upset
(b) Favor
(c) Nominate
(d) Devise
Q8.Sway
(a) Persuade
(b) Unbiased
(c) Neglect
(d) Steady
Q9. Espionage
(a) Lineage
(b) Spying
(c) Planning
(d) Pioneering
Q10. Enigma
(a) Magnetic
(b) Puzzle
(c) Truth
(d) Fear
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Solutions
S1. Ans. (d)
Sol. Slipshod means characterized by a lack of care, thought, or organization.
Slapdash means done too hurriedly and carelessly.
S2. Ans. (b)
Sol. Remiss means lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.
Lackadaisical: lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.
S3. Ans. (c)
Sol. Ignominy means public shame or disgrace hence option (c) is the correct choice.
S4. Ans (d)
Sol. “Scathing” means severely critical. (withering)
S5. Ans. (b)
Sol. Ablaze means filled with anger or another strong emotion and furious means full of anger or energy; violent or intense.
S6. Ans. (a)
Sol. Chivalrous means (of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant, especially towards women and urbane means (of a person, especially a man) courteous and refined in manner.
S7. Ans. (d)
Sol. Concoct means create or devise (a story or plan).
S8. Ans.(a)
Sol. “Sway” means control or influence a person or course of action. (persuade).
S9. Ans.(b)
Sol. Espionage: the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
Spying: work for a government or other organization by secretly obtaining information about enemies or competitors.
S10. Ans.(b)
Sol. Enigma: a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand.
Puzzle: a person or thing that is difficult to understand or explain.
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