Etymology - 2 (Symbols and Corruptions)
Etymology - Symbols & Corruptions (Mod-1)
Questions
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word ‘nausea’ appears to have __________ origin.
- sensory
- ventricular
- viscous
- pestiferous
- marine
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word ‘imperious’ has _________ origin.
- royal
- humble
- rebellious
- familial
- sadistic
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word 'burnish' originated from something connected with
- embellishment
- friction
- servility
- a brunet
- flames
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word 'sloth' actually refers to a
- mammal
- fish
- pest
- a virus
- fowl
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word ‘mercurial’ is supposed to have _________ origin.
- planetary
- elemental
- divine
- gluttonic
- marine
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word 'meretricious' has nothing to do with
- merit
- showmanship
- allurement
- perseverance
- superficiality
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word 'malaria' is supposed to have originated from
- contagion
- bacteria
- virus
- pollen
- winds
Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.
The word 'quarantine' was originally supposed to be connected with
- contagious diseases
- foreigners
- non-Europeans
- time period
- drinking