This EduRev document offers 10 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the topic Mixed Vocab - II (Level - 1). These questions are of Level - 1 difficulty and will assist you in the preparation of CAT & other MBA exams. You can practice/attempt these CAT Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and check the explanations for a better understanding of the topic.
Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Choose the option which does not belong to the group.
Explanation
All, except (A) are `to clarify`.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Choose the option which does not belong to the group.
Explanation
Camouflage, retreat (e.g. summer retreat), hide and cloak depict hiding or masquerading (for maybe different reasons). `Flout` means to disregard. The answer (C) is therefore pretty obvious.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Choose the option which does not belong to the group.
Explanation
All the options, except (A) show lack of brains or civility.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Choose the option which does not belong to the group.
Explanation
`Steadfast` is antonymous to the other words that mean `changing fast`.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word most opposite in meaning to the given word.
PROSAIC
Explanation
`Prosaic` is unimaginative and boring.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word most opposite in meaning to the given word.
PROLIX
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase most opposite in meaning to the given word.
PUNGENCY
Explanation
`Pungency` pertains to sharp smell and taste. `Bland` is tasteless.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: Select the word/phrase most opposite in meaning to the given word.
SUBLIME
Explanation
`Sublime` is noble and exalting.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: For the word given below, a contextual usage is provided. From the given alternatives, pick the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the given word, in the given context.
Prophylactic: The purpose of the pulse polio drive, where children below five are immunised for free, is prophylactic.
Explanation
The word is used to describe a medicine given as a preventive against a particular disease. Hence, option (A) is correct.
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Question for Practice Questions Level 1: Mixed Vocab - II
Try yourself:Directions: The passage given below has certain blanks here and there you have to study it carefully.
In order to excel in the work place it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His (i) ______ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been (ii) ______ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of (iii) ______. A good businessman should not possess a (iv) ______ ego. He should never (v) ______ an employee because of (vi) ______ behaviour. He should (vii) ______ by his work that he has the capability to (viii) ______ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to (ix) ______ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them (x) ______ but rather should (xi) ______ them.
Directions: Select the most suitable word from the given options and fill blank (i).
Explanation
A positive word is required here for excelling. Perseverance meaning detemination/ patient and continued effort is best fit here. All other words have negative meanings...e.g tempest is a violent outburst, truculence means fierce/frocious etc.
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