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- Question
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Beat around the bush
Options- A. To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
- B. Talk bad about a person, often in the absence of that person.
- C. Spend a fun jovial time.
- D. It is wise to ignore hardships and continue with your task.
- Correct Answer
- To treat a topic, but omit its main points, often intentionally.
- 1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Achilles' heel
Options- A. A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.
- B. A secret weapon to be used as a last resort.
- C. A past deed which one is trying to hide.
- D. The person who is blamed if anything goes wrong. Discuss
- 2. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Rebuke
Options- A. Admonition
- B. Censure
- C. Scold
- D. Flattery Discuss
- 3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given. Rebate
Options- A. Deduction
- B. Bonus
- C. Increase
- D. Remission Discuss
- 4. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Ravish
Options- A. Repulse
- B. Enthrall
- C. Offend
- D. Depress Discuss
- 5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given. Ravage
Options- A. Surrender
- B. Construct
- C. Damage
- D. Liberate Discuss
- 6. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". As long as we are in this historical city let us spend our time (doing sightseeing).
Options- A. to sightsee
- B. sightsee
- C. sightseeing
- D. no improvement Discuss
- 7. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement". He proposed (meets) me at the temple.
Options- A. for meeting
- B. to meet
- C. meeting with
- D. no improvement Discuss
- 8. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. Irritating inconvenience
Options- A. Tranquillity
- B. Hassle
- C. Harmony
- D. Rectitude Discuss
- 9. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence. A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Options- A. Penalty
- B. Reprieve
- C. Grace
- D. Amnesty Discuss
- 10. In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is correctly spelt. Select the correctly spelt word.
Options- A. atrocias
- B. atrocious
- C. atroceous
- D. atroacious Discuss
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Correct Answer: A fatal weakness in spite of overall strength.
Correct Answer: Flattery
Correct Answer: Increase
Correct Answer: Enthrall
Correct Answer: Damage
Correct Answer: sightseeing
Correct Answer: to meet
Correct Answer: Hassle
Correct Answer: Penalty
Correct Answer: atrocious
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