Vocabulary in Context
English Vocabulary Test - This test could be taken by all those students who are trying to improve their vocabulary and those who want to appear for competitive examinations
Questions
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
His speech was full of affectation.
- boasting
- pretence
- pedantry
- euphemism
Directions: Choose the word from the given options, which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The sight moved him to compunction.
- Dare-devilry
- Wonder
- Regret
- Anger
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Deepak has a <u style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;="">penchant for fine poetry.
- Desire
- Indulgence
- Liking
- Panache
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
<u style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;="">Foolhardiness is the result of constant strains.
- Exhaustion
- Obstinacy
- Sickness
- Recklessness
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous pupil in the class.
- Over smart
- Dull
- Unruly
- Sullen
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
She does not get her work done punctually and properly because she is always dawdling.
- Confused
- Doddering
- Dilly dallying
- Chit-chatting
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The need of the hour is to initiate the renaissance of moral conscience and halt the rampant corruption, for it could even hasten the end of our civilization.
- Rise
- Introduction
- Revival
- Significance
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
His commands were so peremptory that we felt humiliated.
- Specious
- Poignant
- Imperious
- Rough
Directions: Choose the word from the given options, which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Everybody laughed at the puerility of his statement.
- Inaccuracy
- Childishness
- Insipidness
- Falsehood
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The defendant was grateful for the judge's clemency.
- patience
- mercy
- relaxed attitude
- politeness
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The host looked quite jaded by the time the party was over.
- miserable
- wary
- inspiring
- exhausted
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The prisoners of war were subjected to bestial atrocities.
- hardships
- punishments
- cruelties
- menial jobs
Directions: In the following question, out of the given options, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
He scarcely works.
- Strenuously
- Hardly
- Mostly
- Arduously
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
This machine was fabricated in our own workshop.
- Operated
- Constructed
- Installed
- Designed
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The quiz game comprises three rounds.
- Involves
- Incorporates
- Retains
- Consists of
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The inspector was a vigilant young man.
- Smart
- Watchful
- Ambitious
- Intelligent
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Sanjay is going to foot the bill for the repairs.
- Own
- Pay
- Bear
- Stand
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Since he promised to do so, I presume he will come.
- Think
- Guess
- Suppose
- Believe
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Man has to encounter many hardships in life.
- Solve
- Face
- Bear
- Overcome
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
His judicious handling of the matter saved the situation from going out of control.
- Diplomatic
- Helpful
- Sensible
- Cautious
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Different races follow different modes of living.
- Ways
- Standards
- Customs
- Attitudes
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
That was the time when there was a hunger for foreign knowledge and foreign thought.
- wish
- appetite
- desire
- greed
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.
- Latter
- Earlier
- Many
- Following
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Millionaires become eccentric in their old age.
- irritable
- strange
- dull
- miserly
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
The American policy did much to escalate the conflict.
- to spread
- to scale up
- to reduce in intensity
- to put an end
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
She would take a deep sigh and lapse into silence.
- pass
- revert
- turn
- fall
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Many people buy talismans because they think these will bring them luck.
- amulets
- tokens
- lucky cards
- lucky stones
Directions: Which of the following options best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence?
How amazing! This is really something to ponder over.
- sing
- rejoice
- think
- celebrate
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
His wife <u style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;="">enjoined him to change his ways.
- Cautioned
- Pleaded
- Advised
- Threatened
Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.
Methods of spreading the family planning message have been as <u style="font-family:" arial;="" font-size:="" small;="">fecund as they have been abortive.
- Fruitful
- Failing
- Flailing
- Facile