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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation inAffairsCloud.com. Here we are providing vocabulary test based on the some difficult words from THE HINDU EDITORIALS, which is important for IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. He__________selfish views to me.
    1) guard
    2) Imputes
    3) defend
    4) protect
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : imputes – represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute.

  2. Many artists continued to churn out_________works.
    1) exciting
    2) exhilarating
    3) inclination
    4) Insipid
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : Insipid – lacking flavour; weak or tasteless.

  3. She was pale,_________, and weak, as if she had delivered a child
    1) languid
    2) alert
    3) energetic
    4) vivacious
    5) None of these
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation : Languid – (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.

  4. The courts may be more_________with female offenders
    1) rigorous
    2) lenient
    3) severe
    4) intolerant
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : Lenient – (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected.

  5. His_________reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic.
    1) bombastic
    2) tautological
    3) laconic
    4) circumlocutory
    5) None of these
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation : laconic – (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

  6. There are a number of___________which concern the validity of the assessment results.
    1) contradiction
    2) opposition
    3) countermand
    4) caveat
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : caveat – a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

  7. There were constant__________about the conditions of employment.
    1) antipathy
    2) contumely
    3) superciliousness
    4) aversion
    5) None of these
    Answer – 5)
    Explanation : None of these
    There were constant laments about the conditions of employment

  8. it was____________that anyone hunting in the forest without permission was to pay a fine.
    1) evident
    2) ordain
    3) apparent
    4) discernible
    5) None of these
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation : ordain – make (someone) a priest or minister; confer holy orders on.

  9. It is important that all patients are well____________prior to surgery.
    1) abandon
    2) starve
    3) deprive
    4) nourish
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : nourish – provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.

  10. They were___________a subject plain in itself.
    1) clear
    2) concrete
    3) obvious
    4) perplexing
    5) None of these
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation : perplexing – make (someone) feel completely baffled.





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