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Pick the appropriate meaning of the term 'proscribe' used in the following sentence :-
'Arms culture should be proscribed by the government.'
The word 'proscribe' means to prohibit or forbid something.
Options A, B, and D are antonyms of proscribe, while option C is the correct meaning of the word.
The correct option is C.
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the following statement :-
A medicine to counteract poison
A medicine to counteract poison is called an 'Antidote'.Thus, the correct option is A.
Option B: This refers to something related to water, particularly plants or animals that live in water. It has no connection to counteracting poison.
Option C: This refers to someone who believes that the existence of God or a higher power is unknown or unknowable. It is unrelated to medicine or poison.
Option D: This is the study of human societies, cultures, and their development. It is not related to medicine or counteracting poison.
Choose the correct meaning of the following idiom :-
Catch Twenty Two
Catch twenty two refers to a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.
Since only option A captures its essence, the correct option is A.
Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence:
A person who does not eat any animal product is called _________.
A person who does not eat any animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey, is commonly referred to as a vegan. Vegans follow a plant-based diet and abstain from consuming any animal-derived foods.
The correct option is
Pick the most appropriate option from below:
The expression, "he is laboring ·under the delusion of a serious nature' suggests
that:
The expression "he is laboring under the delusion of a serious nature" implies that the person is experiencing a strong belief or misconception that is significant or grave in nature.
Derilium is a disturbed state of mind or consciousness, especially an acute, transient condition associated with fever, intoxication, and certain other physical disorders, characterized by symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, agitation, and hallucinations.
Since this summarised the expression, the correct option is B.
Match List-I with List-II :
Choose the correct option from those given below :
The meaning of the words given in the left column is as follows:
Crap Diem: to urge someone to make the most of the present time or seize the day.
Faux Pas: an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.
Magnum Opus: a great work and especially the greatest achievement of an artist or writer.
Prima Facie: sufficient to raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted.
Thus, the correct order will be (A)-(IV); (B)-(II); (C)-(III); (D)-(I)
The correct option is C.
Match List I with List II.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
A) Run across: To 'run across' is to find something, or to meet someone coincidently or by chance.
B) Run down: 'Run down' is use to denote something in a poor or neglected state.
C) Run into: To 'run into' is to meet someone by chance.
D) Run on: When something runs on, it continues for longer than expected period.
The correct option is B.
To Ratanbabu, the hotel seemed quite adequate. His room wasn't large, but that didn't matter. There were windows to the east and the south with pleasant views of the country side. The servant Pancha seemed an amiable sort. Ratanbabu was in the habit of bathing twice a day in tepid water throughout the year and Pancha had assured him that there would be no trouble about that.
In the given passage, the phrase "tepid water" means:
In the given passage, the phrase "tepid water" means water that is neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm in temperature. It implies that Ratanbabu prefers to bathe with water that is moderately warm, rather than extremely hot or cold.
Lukewarm water is neither hot nor cold.
The correct option is C.
Pick the appropriate meaning of the expression '"Modus Operandi":
The term 'Modus Operandi' refers to a particular way or method of doing something.
Since option B accurately resembles its meaning,
the correct option is B.
Choose the correct one word substitute for the following phrase :-
Lasting for a very short time
Vulnerable: Susceptible to physical or emotional harm, attack, or damage.
Ambivalent: Having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes toward something or someone.
Ephemeral: Lasting for a very short time; fleeting or temporary.
Flamboyant: Characterized by being showy, colorful, or extravagant in style or behavior
Therefore, Option C is the correct answer.
Pick the antonym of the word "adroit" from the options given below:-
The word 'adroit' is used to refer to someone who is clever or skilful.
Out of the above options, the only word which is opposite to adroit is amateur. Deft, skilled and expert are the synonyms of adroit.
The correct option is A.
Pick synonyms of the word "shirk":
A. Avoid
B. Escape
C. Evade
D. Oppose
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
To 'shirk' is to avoid or neglect.
A: 'Avoid' suggests the act of staying away from or keeping clear of a particular task, responsibility, or obligation. This is a synonym for 'shirk'.
B. 'Escape' implies getting away from or eluding a duty or responsibility, often with the intention of avoiding it. This too, is a synonym for 'shirk'.
C. 'Evade' means to dodge or sidestep a task, responsibility, or obligation, usually with the intention of not fulfilling it or escaping its consequences. Thus, this can also be considered a synonym of 'shirk'.
D. "Oppose" is not a synonym of "shirk." "Oppose" means to resist or go against something, which is different from avoiding or evading a task or responsibility.
Thus, the correct option is C.
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