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QID : 101 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Guzzle
 
Options:
1) Sip
 
2) Imbibe
3) Starve
 
4) Release
Correct Answer: Imbibe
Candidate Answer: Sip
QID : 102 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hound
 
Options:
1) Critic
 
2) Migrate
3) Beagle
 
4) Variable
Correct Answer: Beagle
Candidate Answer: Beagle
QID : 103 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Embargo
 
Options:
1) Barrier
 
2) Prescribe
3) Comfort
4) Justify
Correct Answer: Barrier
Candidate Answer: Comfort
QID : 104 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Swindle
 
Options:
1) Insert
2) Dupe
 
3) Ample
 
4) Honesty
Correct Answer: Honesty
Candidate Answer: Honesty
QID : 105 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vista
 
Options:
 
1) Confront
2) Contour
 
3) Blindness
4) Outlook
Correct Answer: Blindness
Candidate Answer: Blindness
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SSC CGL 2017 TIER 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2018 SHIFT 2 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
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QID : 101 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Guzzle
 
Options:
1) Sip
 
2) Imbibe
3) Starve
 
4) Release
Correct Answer: Imbibe
Candidate Answer: Sip
QID : 102 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hound
 
Options:
1) Critic
 
2) Migrate
3) Beagle
 
4) Variable
Correct Answer: Beagle
Candidate Answer: Beagle
QID : 103 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Embargo
 
Options:
1) Barrier
 
2) Prescribe
3) Comfort
4) Justify
Correct Answer: Barrier
Candidate Answer: Comfort
QID : 104 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Swindle
 
Options:
1) Insert
2) Dupe
 
3) Ample
 
4) Honesty
Correct Answer: Honesty
Candidate Answer: Honesty
QID : 105 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vista
 
Options:
 
1) Confront
2) Contour
 
3) Blindness
4) Outlook
Correct Answer: Blindness
Candidate Answer: Blindness
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SSC CGL 2017 TIER 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2018 SHIFT 2 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
QID : 106 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Tempestuous
Options:
1) Stress
2) Toil
 
3) Calm
 
4) Examine
Correct Answer: Calm
Candidate Answer: Calm
QID : 107 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Whoop it up
Options:
 
1) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
2) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
3) Be totally ignorant or incompetent
 
4) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
Correct Answer: Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
Candidate Answer: Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
QID : 108 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
With a vengeance
Options:
 
1) A complete disaster
 
2) Having similar views or attitude to something
 
3) To look out for something without particular attention
 
4) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Correct Answer: Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Candidate Answer: To look out for something without particular attention
QID : 109 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Up against the wall
Options:
 
1) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
2) In a disorderly fashion
 
3) In an inextricable situation
 
4) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
Correct Answer: In an inextricable situation
Candidate Answer: To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
QID : 110 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
Options:
 
1) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
2) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
 
3) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
4) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
Correct Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
Candidate Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
QID : 111 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the first water
Options:
 
1) Leading a comfortable life
 
2) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3) Critically important
4) Of the best quality
Correct Answer: Of the best quality
Candidate Answer: Of the best quality
QID : 112 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Weather the storm
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QID : 101 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Guzzle
 
Options:
1) Sip
 
2) Imbibe
3) Starve
 
4) Release
Correct Answer: Imbibe
Candidate Answer: Sip
QID : 102 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hound
 
Options:
1) Critic
 
2) Migrate
3) Beagle
 
4) Variable
Correct Answer: Beagle
Candidate Answer: Beagle
QID : 103 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Embargo
 
Options:
1) Barrier
 
2) Prescribe
3) Comfort
4) Justify
Correct Answer: Barrier
Candidate Answer: Comfort
QID : 104 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Swindle
 
Options:
1) Insert
2) Dupe
 
3) Ample
 
4) Honesty
Correct Answer: Honesty
Candidate Answer: Honesty
QID : 105 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vista
 
Options:
 
1) Confront
2) Contour
 
3) Blindness
4) Outlook
Correct Answer: Blindness
Candidate Answer: Blindness
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SSC CGL 2017 TIER 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2018 SHIFT 2 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
QID : 106 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Tempestuous
Options:
1) Stress
2) Toil
 
3) Calm
 
4) Examine
Correct Answer: Calm
Candidate Answer: Calm
QID : 107 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Whoop it up
Options:
 
1) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
2) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
3) Be totally ignorant or incompetent
 
4) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
Correct Answer: Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
Candidate Answer: Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
QID : 108 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
With a vengeance
Options:
 
1) A complete disaster
 
2) Having similar views or attitude to something
 
3) To look out for something without particular attention
 
4) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Correct Answer: Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Candidate Answer: To look out for something without particular attention
QID : 109 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Up against the wall
Options:
 
1) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
2) In a disorderly fashion
 
3) In an inextricable situation
 
4) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
Correct Answer: In an inextricable situation
Candidate Answer: To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
QID : 110 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
Options:
 
1) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
2) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
 
3) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
4) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
Correct Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
Candidate Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
QID : 111 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the first water
Options:
 
1) Leading a comfortable life
 
2) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3) Critically important
4) Of the best quality
Correct Answer: Of the best quality
Candidate Answer: Of the best quality
QID : 112 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Weather the storm
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Options:
 
1) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate
 
2) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
3) Survive a period of difficulty
 
4) Dispute a decision or choice already made
Correct Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
Candidate Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
QID : 113 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Spin your wheels
Options:
 
1) Set an activity in motion
 
2) Waste your time or efforts
3) A firmly held belief
 
4) With great affection or enthusiasm
Correct Answer: Waste your time or efforts
Candidate Answer: Set an activity in motion
QID : 114 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wear the green willow
Options:
 
1) To do something for someone as an act of kindness
2) Suffer unrequited love
 
3) Cause someone to be very frightened
4) Producing a lavish celebrating feast
Correct Answer: Suffer unrequited love
Candidate Answer: Cause someone to be very frightened
QID : 115 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wild and woolly
Options:
 
1) Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
 
2) Either too much of something or too little
3) Near to perfection
 
4) Ignoring all obligations
Correct Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
Candidate Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
QID : 116 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Give it a whirl
Options:
 
1) To be engaged in cheating
 
2) To completely destroy something
3) Attach or criticize someone
4) To try out something
Correct Answer: To try out something
Candidate Answer: To try out something
QID : 117 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Killer of prophet 
Options:
 
1) Mariticide
2) Vaticide
 
3) patricide
 
4) Sororicide
Correct Answer: Vaticide
Candidate Answer: Vaticide
QID : 118 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A person who preserves skin of animals
Options:
 
1) Biloquist
 
2) Philologist
 
3) Taxidermist
4) Oculist
Correct Answer: Taxidermist
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QID : 101 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Guzzle
 
Options:
1) Sip
 
2) Imbibe
3) Starve
 
4) Release
Correct Answer: Imbibe
Candidate Answer: Sip
QID : 102 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hound
 
Options:
1) Critic
 
2) Migrate
3) Beagle
 
4) Variable
Correct Answer: Beagle
Candidate Answer: Beagle
QID : 103 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Embargo
 
Options:
1) Barrier
 
2) Prescribe
3) Comfort
4) Justify
Correct Answer: Barrier
Candidate Answer: Comfort
QID : 104 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Swindle
 
Options:
1) Insert
2) Dupe
 
3) Ample
 
4) Honesty
Correct Answer: Honesty
Candidate Answer: Honesty
QID : 105 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vista
 
Options:
 
1) Confront
2) Contour
 
3) Blindness
4) Outlook
Correct Answer: Blindness
Candidate Answer: Blindness
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SSC CGL 2017 TIER 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2018 SHIFT 2 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
QID : 106 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Tempestuous
Options:
1) Stress
2) Toil
 
3) Calm
 
4) Examine
Correct Answer: Calm
Candidate Answer: Calm
QID : 107 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Whoop it up
Options:
 
1) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
2) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
3) Be totally ignorant or incompetent
 
4) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
Correct Answer: Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
Candidate Answer: Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
QID : 108 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
With a vengeance
Options:
 
1) A complete disaster
 
2) Having similar views or attitude to something
 
3) To look out for something without particular attention
 
4) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Correct Answer: Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Candidate Answer: To look out for something without particular attention
QID : 109 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Up against the wall
Options:
 
1) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
2) In a disorderly fashion
 
3) In an inextricable situation
 
4) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
Correct Answer: In an inextricable situation
Candidate Answer: To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
QID : 110 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
Options:
 
1) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
2) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
 
3) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
4) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
Correct Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
Candidate Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
QID : 111 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the first water
Options:
 
1) Leading a comfortable life
 
2) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3) Critically important
4) Of the best quality
Correct Answer: Of the best quality
Candidate Answer: Of the best quality
QID : 112 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Weather the storm
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Options:
 
1) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate
 
2) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
3) Survive a period of difficulty
 
4) Dispute a decision or choice already made
Correct Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
Candidate Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
QID : 113 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Spin your wheels
Options:
 
1) Set an activity in motion
 
2) Waste your time or efforts
3) A firmly held belief
 
4) With great affection or enthusiasm
Correct Answer: Waste your time or efforts
Candidate Answer: Set an activity in motion
QID : 114 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wear the green willow
Options:
 
1) To do something for someone as an act of kindness
2) Suffer unrequited love
 
3) Cause someone to be very frightened
4) Producing a lavish celebrating feast
Correct Answer: Suffer unrequited love
Candidate Answer: Cause someone to be very frightened
QID : 115 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wild and woolly
Options:
 
1) Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
 
2) Either too much of something or too little
3) Near to perfection
 
4) Ignoring all obligations
Correct Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
Candidate Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
QID : 116 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Give it a whirl
Options:
 
1) To be engaged in cheating
 
2) To completely destroy something
3) Attach or criticize someone
4) To try out something
Correct Answer: To try out something
Candidate Answer: To try out something
QID : 117 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Killer of prophet 
Options:
 
1) Mariticide
2) Vaticide
 
3) patricide
 
4) Sororicide
Correct Answer: Vaticide
Candidate Answer: Vaticide
QID : 118 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A person who preserves skin of animals
Options:
 
1) Biloquist
 
2) Philologist
 
3) Taxidermist
4) Oculist
Correct Answer: Taxidermist
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Candidate Answer: Taxidermist
QID : 119 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A government by the military class
Options:
 
1) Kratocracy
 
2) Pantisocracy
3) Stratocracy
4) Mobocracy
Correct Answer: Stratocracy
Candidate Answer: Stratocracy
QID : 120 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Obsession for wine
Options:
 
1) Ethnomania
2) Oenomania
3) Egomania
 
4) Idolomania
Correct Answer: Oenomania
Candidate Answer: Idolomania
QID : 121 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A person’s last performance
Options:
 
1) Prognosis
2) Elegy
 
3) Memoir
 
4) Swan song
Correct Answer: Swan song
Candidate Answer: Swan song
QID : 122 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Eating mud
Options:
 
1) Equivorous
2) Limivorous
 
3) Calcivorous
 
4) Fructivorous
Correct Answer: Limivorous
Candidate Answer: Limivorous
QID : 123 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Kiling of birds
Options:
 
1) Herbicide
2) Avicide
 
3) Vulpicide
 
4) Matricide
Correct Answer: Avicide
Candidate Answer: Avicide
QID : 124 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Love for dogs
Options:
 
1) Paedophilia
2) Sinophile
 
3) Canophilia
4) Zoophilia
Correct Answer: Canophilia
Candidate Answer: Canophilia
QID : 125 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism
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QID : 101 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Guzzle
 
Options:
1) Sip
 
2) Imbibe
3) Starve
 
4) Release
Correct Answer: Imbibe
Candidate Answer: Sip
QID : 102 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Hound
 
Options:
1) Critic
 
2) Migrate
3) Beagle
 
4) Variable
Correct Answer: Beagle
Candidate Answer: Beagle
QID : 103 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Embargo
 
Options:
1) Barrier
 
2) Prescribe
3) Comfort
4) Justify
Correct Answer: Barrier
Candidate Answer: Comfort
QID : 104 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Swindle
 
Options:
1) Insert
2) Dupe
 
3) Ample
 
4) Honesty
Correct Answer: Honesty
Candidate Answer: Honesty
QID : 105 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Vista
 
Options:
 
1) Confront
2) Contour
 
3) Blindness
4) Outlook
Correct Answer: Blindness
Candidate Answer: Blindness
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SSC CGL 2017 TIER 2 FEBRUARY 17, 2018 SHIFT 2 ENGLISH QUESTION PAPER
QID : 106 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.
Tempestuous
Options:
1) Stress
2) Toil
 
3) Calm
 
4) Examine
Correct Answer: Calm
Candidate Answer: Calm
QID : 107 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Whoop it up
Options:
 
1) Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
2) Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
3) Be totally ignorant or incompetent
 
4) Used as an exhortation to overcome or be rid of something
Correct Answer: Enjoying in a noisy way, usually in a group
Candidate Answer: Be continually reminded of an unpleasant topic
QID : 108 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
With a vengeance
Options:
 
1) A complete disaster
 
2) Having similar views or attitude to something
 
3) To look out for something without particular attention
 
4) Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Correct Answer: Used to emphasize the degree to which somethings occurs
Candidate Answer: To look out for something without particular attention
QID : 109 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Up against the wall
Options:
 
1) To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
2) In a disorderly fashion
 
3) In an inextricable situation
 
4) Performing well in a difficult or competitive situation
Correct Answer: In an inextricable situation
Candidate Answer: To take care of themselves and their own interests and safety
QID : 110 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Reap the whirlwind
Options:
 
1) Providing that other factors or circumstance remain the same
2) Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
 
3) An indication that something is accepted or regarded favourably
4) Believing that moderation is more satisfying than excess
Correct Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
Candidate Answer: Suffer negative consequences as a result of one’s actions
QID : 111 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Of the first water
Options:
 
1) Leading a comfortable life
 
2) Acting contrary to the one’s interests
3) Critically important
4) Of the best quality
Correct Answer: Of the best quality
Candidate Answer: Of the best quality
QID : 112 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Weather the storm
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Options:
 
1) Be absolutely unwilling to cooperate
 
2) Fall over in a sudden or dramatic way
3) Survive a period of difficulty
 
4) Dispute a decision or choice already made
Correct Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
Candidate Answer: Survive a period of difficulty
QID : 113 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Spin your wheels
Options:
 
1) Set an activity in motion
 
2) Waste your time or efforts
3) A firmly held belief
 
4) With great affection or enthusiasm
Correct Answer: Waste your time or efforts
Candidate Answer: Set an activity in motion
QID : 114 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wear the green willow
Options:
 
1) To do something for someone as an act of kindness
2) Suffer unrequited love
 
3) Cause someone to be very frightened
4) Producing a lavish celebrating feast
Correct Answer: Suffer unrequited love
Candidate Answer: Cause someone to be very frightened
QID : 115 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Wild and woolly
Options:
 
1) Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
 
2) Either too much of something or too little
3) Near to perfection
 
4) Ignoring all obligations
Correct Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
Candidate Answer: Uncouth in appearance or behaviour
QID : 116 - In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Give it a whirl
Options:
 
1) To be engaged in cheating
 
2) To completely destroy something
3) Attach or criticize someone
4) To try out something
Correct Answer: To try out something
Candidate Answer: To try out something
QID : 117 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Killer of prophet 
Options:
 
1) Mariticide
2) Vaticide
 
3) patricide
 
4) Sororicide
Correct Answer: Vaticide
Candidate Answer: Vaticide
QID : 118 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A person who preserves skin of animals
Options:
 
1) Biloquist
 
2) Philologist
 
3) Taxidermist
4) Oculist
Correct Answer: Taxidermist
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Candidate Answer: Taxidermist
QID : 119 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A government by the military class
Options:
 
1) Kratocracy
 
2) Pantisocracy
3) Stratocracy
4) Mobocracy
Correct Answer: Stratocracy
Candidate Answer: Stratocracy
QID : 120 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Obsession for wine
Options:
 
1) Ethnomania
2) Oenomania
3) Egomania
 
4) Idolomania
Correct Answer: Oenomania
Candidate Answer: Idolomania
QID : 121 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A person’s last performance
Options:
 
1) Prognosis
2) Elegy
 
3) Memoir
 
4) Swan song
Correct Answer: Swan song
Candidate Answer: Swan song
QID : 122 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Eating mud
Options:
 
1) Equivorous
2) Limivorous
 
3) Calcivorous
 
4) Fructivorous
Correct Answer: Limivorous
Candidate Answer: Limivorous
QID : 123 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Kiling of birds
Options:
 
1) Herbicide
2) Avicide
 
3) Vulpicide
 
4) Matricide
Correct Answer: Avicide
Candidate Answer: Avicide
QID : 124 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Love for dogs
Options:
 
1) Paedophilia
2) Sinophile
 
3) Canophilia
4) Zoophilia
Correct Answer: Canophilia
Candidate Answer: Canophilia
QID : 125 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Lack of civic-mindedness or of patriotism
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Options:
 
1) Iconomachy
2) Incivism
3) Shag
 
4) Clergy
Correct Answer: Incivism
Candidate Answer: Incivism
QID : 126 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Study of snakes 
Options:
 
1) Philology
 
2) Phrenology
3) Ophilogy
4) Upology
Correct Answer: Ophilogy
Candidate Answer: Ophilogy
QID : 127 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Preferring or attracted to sunlight
Options:
 
1) Lithophilous
2) Heliophilous
3) Topophilia
 
4) Homophile
Correct Answer: Heliophilous
Candidate Answer: Heliophilous
QID : 128 - In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
Mutual discourse
Options:
 
1) Soliloquy
2) Obloquy
 
3) Colloquy
 
4) Eloquence
Correct Answer: Colloquy
Candidate Answer: Colloquy
QID : 129 - In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
 
1) Declension
2) Labyrinth
 
3) Quintessence
 
4) Pandemonioun
Correct Answer: Pandemonioun
Candidate Answer: Pandemonioun
QID : 130 - In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
 
1) Irrepresible
2) Irrefutable
 
3) Irrevocable
4) Irresistible
Correct Answer: Irrepresible
Candidate Answer: Irrepresible
QID : 131 - In the following question, four words have been given out of which one word is incorrectly spelt. Select the incorrectly spelt word.
Options:
 
1) Acquaintance
2) Ascendance
 
3) Claervoyance
4) Countenance
Correct Answer: Claervoyance
Candidate Answer: Claervoyance
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